TL;DR
Navigating the Rewards and Recognition Tech Landscape
First, what is Motivosity?

What is Bucketlist Rewards?
Comparing Motivosity and Bucketlist Rewards: Culture vs. Rewards
Feature Category | Motivosity | Bucketlist Rewards |
---|---|---|
Core Philosophy | People-first culture and employee engagement | Reward-driven motivation and experiences |
Recognition Style | Peer-to-peer and manager-led + public feed + personalized rewards | Manager or system-driven reward moments |
Reward Customization | High (custom marketplace, ThanksMatters Card, global rewards support, custom swag creation, and global fulfillment) | High (experiential, custom marketplace) |
Culture Tools | Yes (Employee spaces, values-based recognition, social feed, personal profiles, interest groups, etc.) | Limited |
Surveys & Feedback | Yes (eNPS, engagement tracking) | No |
Use Case Fit | Companies building long-term company culture and trust, and looking to boost engagement | Companies prioritizing short-term motivation and gamified rewards |
Mobile App | Yes (Native mobile app with full product functionality) | Yes (Native mobile experience with in-app recognition and redemptions) |
Rewards Options | 500M+ rewards options available in 238 countries and territories with global fulfillment at no additional cost | 4,000+ options across 110+ countries (gift cards, experiences, swag, donations) |
Program Automation | HRIS/SSO integrations, open API, and direct wellness partnership with Sworkit | HRIS-integrated for milestones and recognition |
Customer Support | Dedicated CSM and Implementation Specialist, 24/7 support | Onboarding Specialist and CSM |
Pricing | Fully custom pricing based on needs | Tiered pricing |
Global Readiness | Support for 70+ languages and 17 full-UI translations. Purchase power parity and global currency/rewards support in 238 countries and territories | 110+ countries, local currencies, 23+ languages |
Who is each platform best for?
Choose Motivosity if:
Choose Bucketlist Rewards if:
What do you want to get out of your employee recognition platform?
Final Thoughts: Focus On What Matters to Your People
Ready to transform your culture? Get started with Motivosity!
About the Author

Erika Rahman is a Product Marketing and Content Specialist at Motivosity. She studied marketing and business management at Utah Valley University. Erika has a broad background—from optometry to trade school administration—giving her a love and understanding for people across industries. She grew up in Northern California and Colorado, and currently calls the Utah slopes home.
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