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Free forever for teams up to 16 employees. No credit card required.

PatPat vs Bonusly: Feature Comparison

See how PatPat stacks up against Bonusly across key features.

Feature
Bonusly
PatPat
Pricing
$5/user/month
$4/user/month
Free tier
No free tier
Up to 16 employees, $0 forever
Recognition style
Points-based
Collectible pins with art
Daily limits
Monthly allowance
Unlimited kudos
Seasonal designs
No
Yes (quarterly)
Rarity levels
No
Common / Rare / Epic / Legendary
Mobile app
Yes
Yes (iOS & Android)
Slack integration
Yes
Yes (Pro)

Why Teams Switch from Bonusly to PatPat

It's not just about price. PatPat fundamentally rethinks how employee recognition should work.

Collectible Pins

Bonusly gives points. PatPat gives beautifully designed collectible pins with seasonal artwork that changes every quarter. Employees actually want to collect them.

Generous Free Tier

Bonusly has no free plan. PatPat is completely free for teams up to 16 employees — no credit card, no trial expiration, no hidden fees. Ever.

Lower Price, More Value

When you do upgrade, PatPat Pro costs $4/user/month vs Bonusly's $5/user/month. That's 20% savings while getting collectible pins, rarity levels, and seasonal designs.

Fun Gamification

Rarity levels (Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary), seasonal collections, leaderboards, and competition periods turn recognition into something employees actively engage with.

Who Should Consider Switching?

Small Teams

If you have 16 or fewer employees, PatPat is completely free. Bonusly charges from day one. Why pay for recognition when you don't have to?

Engagement-Focused Teams

If your Bonusly program has gone stale, PatPat's collectible pins, seasonal designs, and rarity levels bring the excitement back to recognition.

Cost-Conscious Organizations

At $4/user/month vs $5/user/month, PatPat saves you 20% on a per-employee basis. For a 100-person team, that's $1,200 saved per year.

Culture-First Companies

If you believe recognition should feel meaningful — not transactional — PatPat's collectible approach creates real emotional connection and pride.

The Bottom Line

Bonusly
Established points-based recognition
Reward catalog with gift cards
No free tier available
No collectible or seasonal elements
Higher per-user cost ($5/user/mo)
PatPat
Collectible pins with seasonal artwork
Free forever for up to 16 employees
Rarity levels: Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary
Unlimited kudos, no daily or monthly caps
Lower price at $4/user/month

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Join teams that have switched from Bonusly to PatPat for collectible recognition, lower costs, and a generous free tier.

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