Aon Activate vs Bonusly

Aon Activate brings employee benefits, wellbeing, pensions, and rewards into a digital platform for employees and employers. Its AI Concierge helps employees navigate benefits and total rewards; employers can see usage and manage platform updates. Aon describes automated, API-enabled operations and analytics that provide real-time information for workforce and benefits decisions. The listed tiers are Hub, Hub+, Core, and Core+, with capabilities ranging from an engagement portal to customizable benefits, modeling, and automation. Optional modules include HR/payroll and provider integrations, claims reimbursement, retirement solutions, total rewards statements, custom modelers, and data-driven campaigns. Employees can use a web platform through one global URL or a mobile app with biometric login, push notifications, claims document upload, and single sign-on to wellbeing, discounts, and retirement services. Aon says Activate meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and describes its data protection framework as designed to comply with applicable privacy laws. Module and capability availability varies by jurisdiction and client need. Pricing is on request.

Bonusly provides peer recognition, rewards, and employee engagement tools for workplace culture. Employees can recognize colleagues publicly in connection with company core values and redeem points for rewards. The catalog includes gift cards, physical gifts, cash and prepaid cards, charitable giving, branded swag, and custom rewards. The platform can mark birthdays, work anniversaries, new hires, and other milestones automatically. Team features include enhanced one-to-ones, performance recaps, pulse check analytics, and automated manager alerts. Bonusly lists Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations, more than 30 HRIS platforms, SAML single sign-on, and an API. Its Bizy assistant can use connected tools such as Slack and Granola to recommend recognition, help prepare for one-to-ones, and summarize team activity; desktop apps are available for Mac and Windows. The free plan is for up to eight users and includes peer recognition, guidance, Slack and Teams integrations, and iOS and Android apps. Paid plans start at $3/user/mo. A 30-day trial for Team or Organization plans does not require payment information. Bonusly states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.