Abenity vs Great Work Perks

Abenity9.0Visit Great Work Perks8.9Visit

Higher score Abenity #2 in Employee Perks Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Abenity

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Great Work Perks #3 in Employee Perks Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Great Work Perks

• Abenity fits best

  Organizations prioritizing discounts and member support

• Great Work Perks fits best

  Employers seeking a free, branded discount program

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Side by side

Feature	Abenity 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Great Work Perks 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Employee Perks Software	#3 in Employee Perks Software
Best for	Organizations prioritizing discounts and member support	Employers seeking a free, branded discount program
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Integrations	2 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Abenity 3/4 · Great Work Perks 3/4
Perks marketplace	✓	✓
Allowance management	—	Not checked yet
Employee discounts	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
Specs
Reward options	Not checked yet	Gift cards
HRIS integrations	Not checked yet	Okta, Workday
Our review
Pros	Combines local and national offers, eTickets and location-aware mobile coupons. Provides branded web and mobile programs with enrollment and member-management tools. Offers APIs, reporting and 24/7 member support for program operations.	Essential Savings has no employer subscription or per-employee fees. Private offers span dining, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials. Premium options include HRIS integrations, mobile access and reporting.
Cons	No allowance-management feature is listed. Advanced branding and the Member API are reserved for Managed PLUS and Enterprise. Private branded apps and the Perks API are Enterprise features.	Premium Engagement is paid, with pricing customized rather than published. Branded portals and mobile apps are part of the customized Premium setup. Its focus is employee offers and discounts, not a broad rewards program.
Our verdict	Abenity gives employers, small businesses, associations and affinity groups a members-only discount program delivered through the web and iPhone and Android apps. Members can browse local and national offers, corporate rates, eTickets and… Read the review →	Great Work Perks gives employers a private employee discount program, with offers across dining, shopping, wellness, travel, entertainment, attractions and everyday purchases. It suits organizations looking to provide perks to office,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Abenity — where it wins

  • Combines local and national offers, eTickets and location-aware mobile coupons.
  • Provides branded web and mobile programs with enrollment and member-management tools.
  • Offers APIs, reporting and 24/7 member support for program operations.

  Where it doesn't

  • No allowance-management feature is listed.
  • Advanced branding and the Member API are reserved for Managed PLUS and Enterprise.
  • Private branded apps and the Perks API are Enterprise features.

• Great Work Perks — where it wins

  • Essential Savings has no employer subscription or per-employee fees.
  • Private offers span dining, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.
  • Premium options include HRIS integrations, mobile access and reporting.

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium Engagement is paid, with pricing customized rather than published.
  • Branded portals and mobile apps are part of the customized Premium setup.
  • Its focus is employee offers and discounts, not a broad rewards program.

• Abenity9.0/10 · Paid

  A discount marketplace with branded programs, mobile offers and tools for member management.

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• Great Work Perks8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free core discounts program, with paid customization for broader engagement needs.

  Try Great Work PerksFull verdict →