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Head-to-head · Employee Perks Software

Great Work Perks vs Fringe

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
Fringe #8 in Employee Perks Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fringe

Great Work Perks leads on 1 check, Fringe on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
  • Most featuresGreat Work Perks · 3 of 4

Great Work Perks scores higher on our rubric for employee perks software: 8.9 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Great Work Perks offers free plan; Fringe doesn't.

Great Work Perks is the better fit for employers seeking a free, branded discount program. Fringe is the better fit for teams needing global recognition and flexible benefits.

  • Great Work Perks fits best

    Employers seeking a free, branded discount program

  • Fringe fits best

    Teams needing global recognition and flexible benefits

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Side by side

Feature Great Work Perks 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Fringe 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.1
Ranking #3 in Employee Perks Software #8 in Employee Perks Software
Best for Employers seeking a free, branded discount program Teams needing global recognition and flexible benefits
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $2/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Email, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 20+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Great Work Perks 3/4 · Fringe 0/4
Perks marketplace ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Allowance management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee discounts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Reward options Gift cards Not checked yet
HRIS integrations Okta, Workday true
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.
  • Combines peer recognition, milestone rewards, and points-based redemption.
  • Supports localized benefits and geographic redemption for global programs.
  • Connects with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Gmail, and HRIS tools.
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.
  • No free plan is offered.
  • Growth is listed at $3 per employee monthly, above Scale at $2.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom.
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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Fringe brings recognition, rewards, lifestyle benefits, incentives, and gifting into one employee experience platform for HR and People teams. Employees can receive peer or manager recognition, milestone rewards, points, and access to…

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  1. Great Work PerksEmployee Perks Software 8.9Free plan
  2. FringeEmployee Perks Software 8.1Paid

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.

  • Fringe — where it wins

    • Combines peer recognition, milestone rewards, and points-based redemption.
    • Supports localized benefits and geographic redemption for global programs.
    • Connects with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Gmail, and HRIS tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered.
    • Growth is listed at $3 per employee monthly, above Scale at $2.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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