The Bonusly Free plan provides full team collaboration features for teams of up to 8 people—completely free, forever.
What's Included on Free Plan
Team Collaboration Features
✅ Peer-to-peer recognition - Give and receive recognition with your team
✅ Pulse checks - Regular engagement check-ins
✅ Enhanced 1:1s & smart agendas - Productive one-on-one meetings
✅ Guidance prompts - Timely suggestions for giving recognition and feedback
✅ Check-ins - Regular team check-ins and status updates
✅ Goals in 1:1s - Track personal goals and progress
Integrations & Apps
✅ Slack integration - Give recognition directly in Slack
✅ Microsoft Teams integration - Recognize team members in Teams
✅ iOS and Android apps - Mobile apps for on-the-go recognition
Rewards & Recognition
✅ Custom rewards - Create company-specific reward options
✅ Points Boost - Bonus point rewards for engagement
✅ Rewards catalog - Access to gift cards and donations
Admin Features
✅ Basic admin controls - Manage your team and settings
✅ Core value hashtags - Align recognition with company values
✅ Recognition feed - See all team recognition in one place
Free Plan Limitations
The Free plan is designed for small teams. Here are the key limitations:
User Limit
Maximum 8 users - The Free plan supports up to 8 active team members
Manual user invites only (one at a time)
When you reach 8 users, you'll need to upgrade to add more team members
No Bulk Upload
Users must be invited manually (one at a time)
No CSV import or bulk upload capability
Need bulk upload? Upgrade to Team or Organization
No HRIS Integrations
No automatic sync with BambooHR, Workday, or other HRIS systems
No SCIM provisioning
Manual user management only
Need HRIS integration? Upgrade to Team or Organization
Who is Free Plan For?
The Free plan is perfect for:
Small teams getting started with recognition (up to 8 people)
Startups building recognition culture from day one
Departments or teams within larger organizations
Non-profits with limited budgets
Teams testing Bonusly before committing to a paid plan
Upgrade Path
When your team grows beyond 8 people or you need advanced features:
Team
Get everything in Free, plus:
Unlimited users
Bulk user upload
HRIS integrations
Performance recaps
Advanced analytics
Digital Signage
24/7 support
Organization
Get everything in Team, plus:
Awards and Incentives
Nominations
Company Initiatives
Flash Points
SAML SSO
Dedicated CSM
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Free plan really free forever?
A: Yes! The Free plan is completely free with no time limit for up to 8 users.
Q: What happens when we reach 8 users?
A: You can continue using Bonusly with 8 users indefinitely, or upgrade to Team or Organization to add more users.
Q: Can we upgrade from Free to Team or Organization?
A: Absolutely! You can upgrade at any time from your billing page. All your data and history are preserved.
Q: Do we get full features on Free, or is it a limited trial?
A: Free plan has full access to team collaboration features. It's not a trial—it's a fully functional plan for small teams.
Q: Can we integrate with our HRIS on the Free plan?
A: No, HRIS integrations require Team or Organization plan. Free plan supports manual user management only.
Q: What integrations work on Free plan?
A: Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations are available on Free plan. Other integrations require Team or Organization.
Q: Can we create custom rewards on Free plan?
A: Yes! Custom rewards are available on all plans, including Free.
Q: What's the difference between Free and Team?
A: The main differences are: Free has an 8-user cap and no bulk upload/HRIS. Team removes the user cap and adds advanced features like HRIS integrations, performance recaps, and more.
Q: How do I check how many users we have?
A: Go to Admin → Users to see your active user count. The Free plan displays "X of 8 users" to show your current usage.
Get Started with Free Plan
Sign up at https://bonus.ly/sign_ups/new
Invite your team (up to 8 people)
Start recognizing your teammates
Upgrade anytime as your team grows
No credit card required. No time limit. Full team collaboration features for up to 8 people.