Giftbit

Free#27 of 42 in Employee Rewards SoftwareGifting SoftwareSales Gifting Software

Giftbit: A free, focused option for sending and tracking digital rewards at scale. Ranked #27 of 42 in Employee Rewards Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free, simple bulk reward sending.

6.7/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Free, simple bulk reward sending
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Reward types
  Gift cards
• Founded
  2011 · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Free platform access with API and full reward catalog access
  • Bulk, direct-link, and scheduled reward delivery
  • Team permissions, tracking, reporting, and customizable messages

• Where it doesn't

  • Reward face value is charged, with possible funding and prepaid-card fees
  • HRIS and payroll connections are made through Zapier
  • Narrower feature set than broader employee recognition platforms

Our verdict on Giftbit

Giftbit is a web and API-based digital rewards platform for organizations sending gift cards, prepaid cards, and incentives. It supports employee, customer, partner, and research-participant rewards through individual or bulk delivery. Teams can send direct links, schedule campaigns, customize messages, and let recipients choose from a global catalog or receive specified brands. Its strongest fit is for organizations that want straightforward digital reward distribution without a subscription charge, rather than a broad employee recognition system.

The published plan provides full platform access at $0 for platform access, with no subscription plan or minimum fees. It includes API access, full reward catalog access, team accounts, tracking and reporting, and a customer success manager. Reward face value is generally charged when rewards are sent, and specific funding or prepaid-card fees may apply. This structure suits teams that prefer costs tied to rewards issued, while organizations planning frequent high-value campaigns should account for reward funding and card-related fees.

Giftbit covers the operational essentials for reward programs: bulk sending, scheduling, permissions, templates, reporting, a digital rewards API, and Zapier integrations. HRIS and payroll connections can be made through Zapier, which supports workflow connections but adds an intermediary to those setups. The product is a good choice for focused gift-card and incentive delivery, especially when API access and global reward catalogs matter. Teams seeking a wider employee recognition experience should consider a platform with broader engagement and recognition capabilities.

Questions about Giftbit

Does Giftbit have a free plan? Yes: the Free reward program management plan is free.

What does Giftbit run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.

What does Giftbit integrate with? 2 integrations: Zapier and HRIS and payroll tools.

Who is Giftbit built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).

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Giftbit integrations

Giftbit lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• Zapier
• HRIS and payroll tools

Alternatives to Giftbit

• GuustoA flexible rewards suite with a free tier, recognition tools, and multiple redemption options.9.4
• BonuslyA low-cost recognition platform with rewards, analytics, mobile apps, and HRIS integrations.9.3
• BucketlistA configurable rewards platform spanning recognition, awards, workflows, and employee rewards.9.1

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Also Ranked In

Giftbit is ranked in 3 of our directories.

• #11Gifting Software18 tools ranked→
• #23Sales Gifting Software30 tools ranked→

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