Employee recognition software pricing. No hidden fees, no surprises:
$3.00 per employee per month.
Recognition, rewards, and access to 1M+ savings locations included.
Every subscription includes $1.00 per employee in recognition budget, automatically credited each month.
$3.00
per employee per month
Setup fee: $250–$750 depending on company size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Recognition and rewards platform Manager-driven recognition tied to company values with reward points attached
- $1.00 per employee per month in reward points Included in every subscription and loaded into your recognition budget each month
- Access to 1M+ savings locations Every employee gets immediate access to discounts on dining, shopping, entertainment, and travel, no points required
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Pricing that holds up to comparison
Affordable employee recognition software, and more
Most recognition platforms charge $3–$7 per employee per month for recognition alone. Access Perks Ascend costs $3.00 per employee per month and includes recognition tools, $1.00/employee/month in reward points automatically credited to your account, and access to 1M+ savings locations, all in one subscription.
$3-$7
What competitors charge for recognition alone
$3.00
What Ascend charges for recognition, rewards, and 1M+ savings locations
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Questions we hear a lot
How much does employee recognition software cost?
The average employee recognition platform cost typically ranges from $3-$7 per employee per month, and that’s usually for recognition alone. Access Perks Ascend costs $3.00 per employee per month and includes recognition tools, $1.00 per employee per month in reward points at no extra cost, and access to 1M+ savings locations.
What’s included in the $3.00 per employee per month price?
Every Ascend subscription includes the full recognition and rewards platform, where managers can send personalized recognition with reward points attached and employees can spend their points on the discount network. Each month, $1.00 per employee in reward points are credited to your account, so your recognition budget goes further. For example, a company with 100 active team members will receive $100 worth of points deposited into the owner’s budget each month, at no extra cost.
Is there a setup fee?
Yes. Setup fees range from $250–$750 depending on company size.
Do unused reward points expire?
Once points are awarded to a team member, they never expire. Included monthly credits, however, reset on the 1st of each month. Any credits not awarded by the end of the month don't roll over.
Can employees spend their reward points on anything in the discount network?
Reward points are redeemable on the travel marketplace, including hotels, car rentals, theme parks, gift cards, and more. Employees can also combine points and a credit card to cover any booking amount. Dining and shopping discounts are also available to all employees at any time, no points required.
Can I add more recognition budget beyond what’s included?
Yes. Owners can set a recognition limit above the included monthly credits. The company is billed in arrears only for what is distributed, not the full recognition limit. For example, if the included monthly credits are $300/month and the recognition limit is set to $500, but only $400 is distributed that month, the company is billed only for the $100 overage. For companies that want additional recognition budget committed upfront, pre-purchase discount options are also available. Your account manager can walk you through the details.
How long does it take to get set up?
Most clients are live within a few days. There are no passwords to create, no registration codes to distribute, and no IT involvement required. Employees simply verify their identity with a one-time passcode sent to their work email.
Is there a discount-only option without the recognition platform?
Yes. Access Perks Savings is our standalone employee discount network, starting at $1.00 per employee per month. For organizations comparing employee perks program costs, it's one of the most affordable options available, giving every employee access to 1M+ savings locations across dining, shopping, entertainment, and travel with no recognition tools or reward points included. When you’re ready to add recognition and rewards, Ascend is available as a next step.