Great Work Perks vs Compt

Great Work Perks8.9Visit Compt8.4Visit

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

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Compt #6 in Employee Perks Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Compt

• Great Work Perks fits best

  Employers seeking a free, branded discount program

• Compt fits best

  Companies offering stipends alongside employee perks

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Side by side

Feature	Great Work Perks 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Compt 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Employee Perks Software	#6 in Employee Perks Software
Best for	Employers seeking a free, branded discount program	Companies offering stipends alongside employee perks
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$3,000/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	18 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Great Work Perks 3/4 · Compt 3/4
Perks marketplace	✓	✓
Allowance management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Employee discounts	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Reward options	Gift cards	Not checked yet
HRIS integrations	Okta, Workday	ADP, Workday, UKG, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Paylocity, Paycor, Paychex, HiBob, TriNet
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.	Unlimited stipend and LSA programs and categories in the Base program Payroll reimbursement with automated tax classification and claim assistance Connects with HRIS, payroll, and workplace tools including Workday and Slack
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.	The listed Base program costs $3,000 per year Receipt submission and reimbursement may not suit teams seeking direct purchasing Available platform is web; a mobile app may be important to some employees
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,… Read the review →	Compt gives HR and benefits teams a way to administer employee stipends and Lifestyle Spending Accounts alongside discounts, recognition, and company swag. Employers define eligible categories, budgets, and rules; employees submit receipts… Read the review →

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.

• Compt — where it wins

  • Unlimited stipend and LSA programs and categories in the Base program
  • Payroll reimbursement with automated tax classification and claim assistance
  • Connects with HRIS, payroll, and workplace tools including Workday and Slack

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed Base program costs $3,000 per year
  • Receipt submission and reimbursement may not suit teams seeking direct purchasing
  • Available platform is web; a mobile app may be important to some employees

• Great Work Perks8.9/10 · Free plan

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

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• Compt8.4/10 · Paid

  A reimbursement-based perks platform pairing configurable stipends with discounts and recognition.

  Visit ComptFull verdict →