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Best Bonusly alternatives in India (2027)

Bonusly is a performance & okr software product from Bonusly, Boulder, priced at ₹250/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Bonusly are Nectar HR (₹250/mo), Kudos (₹300/mo), Motivosity (₹300/mo), Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo) and Synergita (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually). Teamflect is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹60/month.

Why businesses look for a Bonusly alternative

There is no free plan

Bonusly has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

Bonusly starts at ₹250/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

Bonusly is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Bonusly alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Bonusly's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Bonusly logoBonusly (current)₹250/moNoWebNo4.2/5—
1Nectar HR logoNectar HR₹250/moNoWebNo4.2/5
2Kudos logoKudos₹300/moNoWebNo4.3/5
3Motivosity logoMotivosity₹300/moNoWebNo4.2/5
4Xoxoday Empuls logoXoxoday Empuls₹100/moNoWebYes4.4/5
5Synergita logoSynergitaRs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annuallyNoWebYes4.6/5
615Five logo15Five₹400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
7Peoplebox logoPeoplebox$2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annuallyNoWebYes4.6/5
8Leapsome logoLeapsome₹700/moNoWebNo4.4/5
9Ally.io (Viva Goals) logoAlly.io (Viva Goals)₹500/moNoWebNo4.3/5
10PerformYard logoPerformYard₹400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
11Workleap Officevibe logoWorkleap Officevibe₹400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
12Lattice logoLattice₹900/moNoWebNo4.5/5
13Engagedly logoEngagedly₹700/moNoWebNo4.4/5
14Small Improvements logoSmall Improvements₹500/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15Workstars logoWorkstarsPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
16Loop by Zimyo logoLoop by Zimyo₹60/moNoWebYes4.3/5
17Zimyo Engage logoZimyo Engage₹60/moNoWebYes4.3/5
18greytHR Performance logogreytHR Performance₹3,495/moNoWebYes4.6/5
19Teamflect logoTeamflectFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
20Keka Performance logoKeka Performance₹6,999/moNoWebYes4.5/5

Top 10 Bonusly alternatives in detail

Kudos logo

2. Kudos

Kudos · Calgary · Performance & OKR software · 4.3/5

Recognition platform.

₹300/mo

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
Motivosity logo

3. Motivosity

Motivosity · Lehi · Performance & OKR software · 4.2/5

Recognition and manager tools.

₹300/mo

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
Xoxoday Empuls logo

4. Xoxoday Empuls

Xoxoday · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.4/5

Engagement, recognition and surveys built in India.

₹100/mo

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹150/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹250/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Synergita logo

5. Synergita

Synergita · Chennai · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5

Performance management and OKR built in Chennai.

Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹50/mo higher (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually vs ₹250/mo)
  • Built in India (Chennai)

Key features

  • Configurable review formats, cycles and rating frameworks
  • Normalisation of ratings
  • 9-box and SWOT analysis
  • Custom workflows and feedback templates
  • Appraisal letter distribution (Perform Plus)
15Five logo

6. 15Five

15Five · San Francisco · Performance & OKR software · 4.5/5

Performance management with check-ins.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹250/mo)
Peoplebox logo

7. Peoplebox

Peoplebox · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5

OKR and performance platform built in Bengaluru.

$2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹350/mo higher ($2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually vs ₹250/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

Key features

  • Company, department, team and individual goal cascading
  • OKR, KRA and KPI frameworks supported
  • Auto progress from Jira, Asana and Google Sheets
  • Goal updates from Slack and Microsoft Teams
  • Monthly or quarterly business reviews from OKR dashboards
Leapsome logo

8. Leapsome

Leapsome · Berlin · Performance & OKR software · 4.4/5

Performance, OKRs and learning.

₹700/mo

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹450/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹250/mo)
PerformYard logo

10. PerformYard

PerformYard · Arlington · Performance & OKR software · 4.3/5

Performance reviews and goals.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Bonusly

  • Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹250/mo)

Bonusly alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Bonusly alternative

  • Decide on the model first — OKRs, KRAs or competency-based reviews — and pick a tool that supports it natively.
  • Check manager adoption features: reminders, mobile check-ins and simple forms.
  • Ensure it integrates with your HRMS so employee data is not duplicated.

Bonusly alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Bonusly in 2027?+

The closest matches to Bonusly on App Advisor are Nectar HR (₹250/mo), Kudos (₹300/mo), Motivosity (₹300/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Bonusly, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Bonusly?+

Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Teamflect (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Bonusly?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Loop by Zimyo starts lowest at ₹60/mo, compared with ₹250/mo for Bonusly. Teamflect also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Bonusly?+

Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo), Synergita (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually), Peoplebox ($2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Bonusly vs Nectar HR: which is better?+

Nectar HR is the closest match to Bonusly in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Bonusly alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in performance & okr software or a category Bonusly also covers, and Bonusly's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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