Comparison

BoostWorks vs Perkbox

A side-by-side comparison of two UK employee platforms — pricing, contract terms, feature coverage. Every claim below is sourced from each company's public website or filings, verified 2026-10-22. This page is published by WagePerks as part of our sourced-claims comparison series; you'll find a "third option" section at the end if you'd like to consider us too.

Pricing

What you'll actually pay

BoostWorks
Quote on request (not published)

BoostWorks does not publish pricing. Quote available via Book a Call.

  • Contract: Not published
  • Pricing published: No (quote on request)
  • Category: UK employee benefits and recognition platform
  • Customer count: 400+ UK businesses (self-reported)
Perkbox
Quote on request (not published)

No per-employee figure published. Contracts Finder records a £28,800 contract to Epping Forest District Council (March 2023–April 2025).

  • Contract: Not published — Perkbox doesn't publish its UK business contract terms; ask for term, renewal and notice in writing
  • Pricing published: No (quote on request)
  • Category: UK employee perks and wellbeing platform
  • Customer count: Not publicly listed
Features

Feature-by-feature comparison

All rows sourced from each company's public website, verified 2026-10-22. See the full source list at the bottom of this page.

Feature BoostWorks Perkbox
UK brand discounts 2,000+ retail partners "Thousands of global offers" (Perkbox's wording)
GP access Available (Boost Wellbeing module) Online GP (wellbeing platform)
Employee Assistance Programme Available (Boost Wellbeing module) 24/7 counselling (wellbeing platform)
HR management Not advertised Not advertised
Rota / shift management Not advertised Not advertised
GPS clock in/out Not advertised Not advertised
Absence & leave Not advertised Not advertised
Payslip / P60 access Not advertised Not advertised
Document management Not advertised Not advertised
Recognition & rewards Yes Yes
Branding Available (platform branded per business) Logo & brand colours
Mobile app Yes (iOS + Android) Yes (iOS + Android shipped)
Contract length Not published Not published
BoostWorks

Where BoostWorks has depth

Sourced from https://www.boostworks.co.uk, verified 2026-10-22.

  • 2,000+ retail partners (boostworks.co.uk/what-we-do/boost-discounts/)
  • Dedicated recognition module (originally the peoplevalue product before the September 2023 rebrand)
  • Underlying company incorporated in 2002 (trading name BoostWorks since September 2023)
  • Lists 400+ UK businesses on its homepage

BoostWorks People Engagement Limited

Companies House 04516741

Incorporated 21 August 2002 (as People Value Limited; renamed BoostWorks 26 September 2023). Ownership: Independent (rebranded from peoplevalue 26 September 2023).

Perkbox

Where Perkbox has depth

Sourced from https://www.perkbox.com/uk, verified 2026-10-22.

  • Large discount catalogue: "thousands of global offers" (perkbox.com/uk/platform/perks)
  • Salary-sacrifice schemes in the Benefits module (cycle-to-work, EV)
  • Native iOS and Android apps shipped
  • NHS / local-authority procurement frameworks via Perkbox Vivup (relevant for public-sector buyers)

Perkbox Limited

Companies House 07355963

Incorporated 24 August 2010. Ownership: Great Hill Partners majority investment, completed 1 July 2024; combined with Vivup — unified platform and rebrand September 2025.

A third option to consider

WagePerks: HR and employee benefits in one platform

BoostWorks and Perkbox take different approaches. WagePerks puts HR and employee benefits in one platform. HR Starter is £0 / month for up to 25 employees. Employee Benefits is £4.50 per employee per month (exc. VAT), rolling monthly, and adds discounted gift cards at 200+ UK brands, recognition, performance reviews, surveys, e-signatures, onboarding, and payslips & P60s. Rotas, clock-in and GPS are the Shift Management bolt-on (£49 / month for the first team, £39 for each extra team). The optional Health & Wellbeing add-on (virtual GP + EAP) is +£2 per employee per month. WagePerks does not include an employment-law advice line or health & safety software.

£4.50 / employee / month

Employee Benefits plan, exc. VAT. HR Starter is £0 / month for up to 25 staff. Shift Management bolt-on: £49 / month for the first team + £39 for each extra team. Health & Wellbeing add-on (virtual GP + EAP): +£2 per employee per month.

Rolling monthly

Cancel with 30 days' written notice, no setup fees. Annual billing is 15% off with a 12-month term. Independent UK company (Wageperks Ltd, Companies House SC824820).

Your logo and colours

Employee Benefits puts your logo and brand colours on the web portal. We add them when we set up your account, at no extra cost.

Sources & verification

All claims on this page are sourced from each company's public website, App Store listing, or Companies House public filings — verified 2026-10-22. This page is published by WagePerks as part of our sourced-claims comparison series. We re-verify quarterly. Email us if anything's gone stale. Vendors change pricing and packaging without notice: figures are the published list prices on that date, exclude VAT unless stated, and won't reflect promotional or individually negotiated rates — check the vendor's own page before you decide.

BoostWorks sources

  1. Homepage (400+ customers)
  2. Discounts (2,000+ retail partners)
  3. Wellbeing (GP + EAP modules)
  4. peoplevalue rebrand to BoostWorks
  5. BoostWorks People Engagement Limited — Companies House 04516741
  6. iOS app
  7. Trustpilot reviews

Perkbox sources

  1. Product overview
  2. Perks platform ("thousands of offers")
  3. Wellbeing platform (online GP, 24/7 counselling)
  4. Pricing page (no figure published)
  5. Great Hill Partners acquisition (July 2024)
  6. Vivup merger / rebrand (September 2025)
  7. Contracts Finder reference (£28,800 Epping Forest)
  8. Perkbox Ltd — Companies House 07355963
  9. Admin / branding (logo & brand colours)