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Head-to-head · Employee Perks Software

Great Work Perks vs Access Development

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Great Work Perks #3 in Employee Perks Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Great Work Perks
Access Development #4 in Employee Perks Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site

Great Work Perks leads on 1 check, Access Development on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGreat Work Perks · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Great Work Perks

Great Work Perks scores higher on our rubric for employee perks software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Great Work Perks offers free plan; Access Development doesn't.

Great Work Perks is the better fit for employers seeking a free, branded discount program. Access Development is the better fit for teams combining employee discounts with recognition.

  • Great Work Perks fits best

    Employers seeking a free, branded discount program

  • Access Development fits best

    Teams combining employee discounts with recognition

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Side by side

Feature Great Work Perks 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Access Development 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #3 in Employee Perks Software #4 in Employee Perks Software
Best for Employers seeking a free, branded discount program Teams combining employee discounts with recognition
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Phone · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Great Work Perks 3/4 · Access Development 3/4
Perks marketplace ✓ ✓
Allowance management Not checked yet —
Employee discounts ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Specs
Reward options Gift cards Not checked yet
HRIS integrations Okta, Workday Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Discount offers span dining, shopping, entertainment and travel.
  • Managers can send recognition points linked to company values.
  • Employees can combine reward points with discount offers.
Cons
  • 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.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • No free plan is offered.
  • Discount and recognition features are presented across separate offerings.
Our verdict

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,…

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Access Development provides employee perks programs centered on discounts, with Access Perks offering a branded discount benefit and Access Perks Ascend adding recognition tools. Employers can use it to pair employee savings with…

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  1. Great Work PerksEmployee Perks Software 8.9Free plan
  2. Access DevelopmentEmployee Perks Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • Access Development — where it wins

    • Discount offers span dining, shopping, entertainment and travel.
    • Managers can send recognition points linked to company values.
    • Employees can combine reward points with discount offers.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • No free plan is offered.
    • Discount and recognition features are presented across separate offerings.
  • Great Work Perks8.9/10 · Free plan

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

    Try Great Work PerksFull verdict →
  • Access Development8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Combines a branded employee discount program with recognition tools and rewards.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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