Workmates
Workmates: A broad employee app that adds recognition and rewards to everyday workplace communication. Ranked #30 of 35 in Employee Recognition Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for recognition within a broader employee app.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forRecognition within a broader employee app
- Founded2012 · El Segundo, California, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Peer recognition, custom rewards and automated milestones
- Web, iOS and Android access with Slack and Teams support
- Directory, org chart, surveys and engagement analytics in one platform
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
- Recognition is part of a wider suite rather than a narrow specialist tool
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for the Premium plan
Our verdict on Workmates
Workmates is HR Cloud’s employee experience platform for frontline, deskless and multi-location organizations. It combines peer recognition and rewards with employee directories, organizational charts, announcements, messaging, surveys, engagement analytics and mobile access. The product is positioned for organizations with 150–2,000 employees, with web, iOS and Android access. It is a fit for teams that want recognition connected to broader employee communication rather than a standalone recognition program.
Pricing is quote-based, with plans that expand from recognition into wider engagement functions. Recognition includes peer-to-peer recognition, custom awards and rewards, automated milestones, Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations, and mobile apps. Essential includes everything in Recognition, plus announcements and broadcasts, channels and communities, surveys and polls, employee advocacy, and engagement analytics. Premium adds the Maya AI agent, a branded mobile app, personalized journeys, checklists and forms, and eNPS and pulse surveys. The tier structure makes the progression clear, but organizations must contact sales to understand the price for their workforce size, plan and optional add-ons.
The main advantage is breadth. Workmates connects recognition with searchable employee profiles, hierarchy views, targeted communication by location, role or group, direct messaging, push notifications and AI-assisted recognition and engagement insights. Its integration set includes HR and payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Paycor and Paylocity, alongside identity and workplace tools including Microsoft Entra ID, SAML, OneLogin, Office 365, Okta, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Twilio SMS. Choose Workmates if recognition needs to sit inside a broader employee app. Organizations seeking a narrowly focused recognition product may prefer a more specialized platform.
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Workmates pricing
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Workmates fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Peer recognition | Not verified |
| Manager awards | Not verified |
| Award nominations | Not verified |
| Rewards catalog | Not verified |
| Custom award types | Not verified |
| Budget controls | Not verified |
| Recognition channels | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 18 integrations: ADP, UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Paycor, Paylocity … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | hrcloud.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Workmates integrations
Workmates lists 18 integrations on its own site.
- ADP
- UKG
- Workday
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Paycor
- Paylocity
- Microsoft Entra ID
- SAML
- OneLogin
- Office 365
- Okta
- Slack
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Twilio SMS
- Zapier
- Google Calendar
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Alternatives to Workmates
- BonuslyA broad recognition platform with a free tier and paid tools for growing programs.9.4
- GuustoReward-rich recognition with broad redemption options, budgets, nominations, and strong controls.9.2
- AssemblyA values-led recognition platform with rewards, analytics, and AI insights.9.1
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