PerkSpot

What Is PerkSpot?

PerkSpot is a cloud-based employee perks platform that allows employees to access thousands of exclusive discounts from a single online marketplace. Designed for organizations of all sizes, it helps companies enhance their benefits package while supporting employees’ financial well-being. The software features an employee discount marketplace, PerkPoints rewards, a browser extension, and reporting and analytics to simplify access to everyday savings and reduce administrative workload.

What Is PerkSpot Best For?

The platform is best known for its ‘Exclusive Deals’ feature. It gives employees access to discounts that are directly negotiated by PerkSpot’s in-house partnership teams. Instead of letting employees search multiple websites for savings, the platform brings exclusive and publicly available offers together in one place, helping them save on everyday purchases while making workplace discounts easier to access all year round.

How Much Does PerkSpot Cost?

PerkSpot pricing is estimated to range between $1-$5/month for each eligible employee based on industry benchmarks for cloud-based employee discount and perks platforms. Depending on workforce size, deployment requirements, and organizational needs, costs may increase.

Along with the base platform fee, businesses should keep the following potential costs in mind:

• Implementation And Program Launch: $1,000–$10,000 as a one-time setup fee
• SSO And HRIS Integration: $500–$5,000 (one-time) for HR system and single sign-on integration
• Custom Branding: $500–$3,000/year for branded communications
• Premium Support: $2,000–$10,000/year for dedicated customer success and priority support

Disclaimer: Pricing references are based on publicly available third-party information and industry benchmarks. Actual costs may vary.

PerkSpot Integrations

The software offers integration with multiple HR systems and company intranets to simplify employee access. However, the vendor has not disclosed the name of any specific third-party apps.

How Does PerkSpot Work?

Organizations can begin by setting up a PerkSpot account and inviting employees to access it. After logging in, employees can browse and redeem available offers through the web portal, mobile app, or browser extension. Here is how it works:

• Browse personalized discounts and offers from various shopping categories
• Search for specific brands, products, or local deals
• Redeem eligible offers or activate discounts before making a purchase
• Earn PerkPoints on qualifying purchases and redeem for available rewards
• Use the browser extension to automatically find and apply eligible offers while shopping online
• Track available savings and manage your account through the web portal or mobile app

Who Is PerkSpot For?

PerkSpot software serves a wide range of industries and sectors, including:

• Hospitality
• Retail
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Membership organizations
• Gig economy organizations

PerkSpot Use Cases

Based on our analysis of PerkSpot features, capabilities, and user feedback, several operational scenarios were identified where the platform aligns well with organizations looking to extend the value of their employee or member benefits:

Multi-Location Employee Delivering Consistent Employee Perks

In many cases, employers operating offices from multiple locations often fail to deliver the same employee benefits experience. With PerkSpot, employees get access to the same centralized discount marketplace regardless of where they are based. The large portfolio of national and local offers ensures that the employer has a single benefits program while still taking into consideration the different lifestyle and shopping needs of employees.

Membership Organizations Strengthening Year-Round Member Engagement

Most membership organizations require additional tools to help them retain members and encourage interaction apart from periodic renewals and annual events. PerkSpot gives members the chance to enjoy discounts in a variety of areas such as everyday shopping, travel, and entertainment. Such regular savings encourage members to stay motivated even during non-promotional months.

Gig Economy Platforms Extending Everyday Value To Independent Workers

Multiple companies rely on contractors and gig workers for non-contractual work. A year-round employee benefits program doesn’t fit in this case. So, to support these independent workers, companies often look to provide everyday value. Via PerkSpot, companies provide these workers with access to everyday savings. These practical financial benefits help reinforce a sense of connection with the platform, even when workers have flexible schedules or short-term engagements.

HR Teams Modernizing Legacy Employee Discount Programs

HR teams replacing outdated employee discount programs often rely on static discount lists, expired promotional codes, or locally negotiated offers that require regular upkeep. PerkSpot provides a central program that replaces fragmented programs with a single destination employees are more likely to revisit. Users often mention that having one regularly updated platform increases participation without creating additional overhead.

Employees Looking To Increase Everyday Benefits Utilization

Organizations with established benefits programs invest heavily in employee benefits but find that many offerings are only used during specific life events or enrollment periods. PerkSpot helps these employers complement long-term benefits with something employees can use during everyday shopping. Feedback suggests that regular opportunities to save on common purchases help keep the program visible and encourage ongoing engagement rather than occasional use.

Is PerkSpot Right For You?

Are you looking for an employee benefits system that will assist your employees in making the most out of their paychecks without having to impose additional work on your HR department? In this case, PerkSpot is a great choice for companies that want to offer their employees tangible savings.

Through the consolidation of benefits, PerkSpot helps to ensure that savings and offers are relevant and current all year round. The company follows the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles and provides users in the European Economic Area (EEA) access to their data, along with correction, deletion, and transfer rights.

With the rise of employers incorporating initiatives concerning employees' well-being into their sustainability and social responsibility strategies, PerkSpot is helping with the financial part of that equation. It does not position itself as a dedicated ESG reporting or sustainability management platform.

Still not sure if PerkSpot is right for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070, who will help you make the best decision.