Perks at Work vs Perkbox

Perks at Work8.6Visit Perkbox8.2Visit

Higher score Perks at Work #5 in Employee Perks Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Perks at Work

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Perkbox #7 in Employee Perks Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Perkbox

• Perks at Work fits best

  Employers seeking discounts and light engagement tools

• Perkbox fits best

  Teams focused on recognition and employee rewards

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Side by side

Feature	Perks at Work 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Perkbox 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#5 in Employee Perks Software	#7 in Employee Perks Software
Best for	Employers seeking discounts and light engagement tools	Teams focused on recognition and employee rewards
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$50/user/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Live chat, Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Perks at Work 0/4 · Perkbox 0/4
Perks marketplace	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Allowance management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Employee discounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Reward options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
HRIS integrations	Not checked yet	true
Our review
Pros	Offers employee discounts across 26 categories and WOWPoints rewards Includes gift-card redemption, mobile access and learning classes Adds peer recognition and feedback tools alongside core perks	Combines peer recognition, nominations, and milestone rewards Points can be redeemed for gift cards, vouchers, and experiences HRIS and SSO integrations support employee rollout
Cons	Gold costs $50 per employee per year Gold's listed benefits focus on enterprise-oriented perks and features The offering centers on perks rather than broader HR functions	Pricing is tailored and requires contacting sales Reward points use GBP as the base currency Catalogue availability varies by country
Our verdict	Perks at Work, operated by Next Jump, brings employee discounts, rewards and learning programs together for employers. Its free platform is aimed at organizations looking to offer perks without a listed platform fee, while Gold adds… Read the review →	Perkbox brings employee rewards, recognition, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing resources together in one platform. Its recognition tools cover peer-to-peer recognition, nominations, milestones, and rewards, while points give employees a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Perks at Work — where it wins

  • Offers employee discounts across 26 categories and WOWPoints rewards
  • Includes gift-card redemption, mobile access and learning classes
  • Adds peer recognition and feedback tools alongside core perks

  Where it doesn't

  • Gold costs $50 per employee per year
  • Gold's listed benefits focus on enterprise-oriented perks and features
  • The offering centers on perks rather than broader HR functions

• Perkbox — where it wins

  • Combines peer recognition, nominations, and milestone rewards
  • Points can be redeemed for gift cards, vouchers, and experiences
  • HRIS and SSO integrations support employee rollout

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is tailored and requires contacting sales
  • Reward points use GBP as the base currency
  • Catalogue availability varies by country

• Perks at Work8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free perks platform with discounts and rewards; Gold adds enterprise-oriented benefits.

  Visit Perks at WorkFull verdict →
• Perkbox8.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A recognition and rewards platform with points, redemption options, and HRIS/SSO integrations.

  Visit PerkboxFull verdict →