Provider comparison
Happl vs Perkbox
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Category
Benefits Platform
Benefits Platform
Best for
20-500 employees
10-50,000+ employees
Pricing model
Per employee / month
Per employee / month
UK presence
Since 2021
Since 2015
Regulator
Not applicable
Not applicable
Strapline
Happl is a flexible benefits platform built for modern UK SMEs. Personalised allowances, broad provider marketplace, and design that employees actually enjoy using.
Perkbox is an employee benefits and engagement platform with discounts, recognition tools, and wellbeing content. Used by 6,000+ UK employers from 10 to 50,000+ employees.
What's included
- Flexible allowance. Set a monthly per-employee budget that staff spend across the Happl marketplace however suits them.
- Curated marketplace. 100+ vetted UK wellbeing, fitness, family, and learning providers preloaded.
- Total reward statements. Branded statements employees see in-app, showing the full value of their package.
- Self-serve admin. No broker required. Set up, allocate, and report in your own time.
- Discount catalogue. Discounts, cashback, and exclusive offers across 200+ UK retailers, refreshed monthly.
- Recognition and rewards. Peer-to-peer recognition with custom company values, plus a points-based reward catalogue.
- Wellbeing content library. Mental health resources, fitness videos, mindfulness content, and financial wellbeing tools in one place.
- Communications hub. Targeted announcements, surveys, and culture campaigns delivered through the same employee app.
Who it's for
Not stated
- SMEs wanting off-the-shelf perks: a ready-made discounts and perks hub to lift everyday engagement quickly.
- Distributed or hybrid teams: a single app for perks and recognition across locations.
- Employers prioritising fast rollout: quick to launch without bespoke configuration.
- Employers needing flexible-benefits administration: Perkbox is perks-led, not a flexible-benefits or salary-sacrifice engine.
- Those wanting deep total-reward tooling: benefits-admin depth is limited compared with dedicated platforms.
At a glance
- Founded 2021, London
- Flexible benefits focus
- SME-friendly pricing
- Modern UX
- Marketplace of providers
- Self-serve setup
- Founded 2015, London
- 6,000+ UK employers
- Discounts, recognition & wellbeing
- Mobile-first
- Strong SME focus
- Direct & broker channels
Pick the right one with data, not a sales pitch
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Information on this page is editorial, gathered from public sources and the providers' own materials, and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation. For a quote, contact each provider directly or speak to an FCA-authorised broker. PerkIQ is not a reseller and earns no commission on provider sign-ups.
