Bucketlist 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Bucketlist

4.9

(687)

FrontRunner 2026

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Bucketlist

Bucketlist is an employee rewards and recognition platform designed to help organizations manage and scale their recognition programs. It supports businesses across various industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, technology, construction, manufacturing, and professional services. The platform is particularly suited for organizations with deskless and frontline workers.

Features include peer-to-peer recognition, manager-driven recognition, and a social-style feed with interactive elements such as comments, GIFs, and emojis. It offers a point-based rewards marketplace with options such as gift cards, experiences, donations, and Amazon products with free shipping. Automated milestone celebrations for service anniversaries and birthdays are included, along with goal-based awards and customizable recognition programs aligned with business objectives.

Administrators have access to a dashboard for managing approvals, nominations, and rewards, as well as real-time analytics to measure program impact. Security measures include SOC 2 Type II compliance, GDPR-ready privacy tools, regional data hosting options, and role-based access controls. The platform is supported by globally...

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Bucketlist Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Connect with an advisor for pricing

Free Trial

Free Version

Starter

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Redeemable Points
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Manager-to-Peer Recognition
Years of Service & Milestones
Nominations & Incentives
Awards
Health & Wellness Programs
Gift Cards
Amazon Physical Goods
Donations

Professional

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Awards Catalog
Experiences (Choose one)
SWAG (Choose one)
Plant a Tree Program
Custom User Roles
Content Coach

Enterprise

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Custom Items
Advanced User & Division Configuration
Surveys

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Bucketlist Features

Popular features found in Employee Recognition
Awards Management
Chat/Messaging
Goal Management
Leaderboards
Manager-to-Employee Recognition
Nominations
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Reporting/Analytics
Rewards Catalog
More features of Bucketlist
Alerts/Notifications
API
Budget Control
Commenting/Notes
Customizable Branding
Customizable Dashboard
Customizable Reports
Customizable Templates
eCards
Employee Profiles
Employee Reward Programs
Engagement Tracking
Gamification
Incentive Management
Recognition Tracking
Reminders
Single Sign On
Social Recognition
Surveys & Feedback
Third-Party Integrations

Bucketlist Integrations

UKG Pro

Google Workspace

BambooHR

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Outlook

Slack

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Bucketlist User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9

Ratings Breakdown

92%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.9

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

4.8

Functionality

4.8

Vlad T.

Verified reviewer

Information Services

1001-5000 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Reviewed August 2025

Bucket - Wow

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Pros:

Bucketlist it is really easy to use and you can really provide feedback and recognition to your peers.

Cons:

I didn't found any cons so far, it a really amazing platform, the only downside would be the number of points that we get each week.

Reasons for switching to Bucketlist

I made the switch because a changed the company that I am working for.

Janet T.

Verified reviewer

Health, Wellness and Fitness

5001-10000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Reviewed February 2026

Team Building is awesome.

It has worked well and with ease. I have used my points to pay for several Disney vacations!! It is fun to surprise coworkers and to choose a .gif for them. I wish the leaderboard showed people who actually work at MY facility, not the whole corporation. I also wish it showed who has received the most points, in addition to who has given the most.

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Pros:

It is nice to be recognized by coworkers for doing extra or even just for showing up. It builds teamwork.

Cons:

I don't like that we cannot change our name in the app and have it STAY CHANGED!!!!! This is extremely frustrating as many of us do not use our legal first names and people have a hard time finding our names to send us surprise points.

Jack V.

Verified reviewer

Hospital & Health Care

51-200 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2023

Bucketlist Review

The reward system is fair but if we can have more ways to accrue the points, there would be at least some more motivation to participate in the program.

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Pros:

I enjoy being able to show co-workers how much they are appreciated and that they are not forgotten.

Cons:

The limits in the amount of points we are able to award our co-workers. Eight points per month barely scratch the surface for the amount of hard work we put in and does no justice for the devotion we put in to the company.

Andrew P.

Verified reviewer

Retail

10000+ employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Reviewed December 2025

Sr. Infrastructure Manager of Collaboration and Call Center IVR

Overall, my experience has been excellent. It is always fun to recognize my colleagues. Associates love to be appreciated whenever possible.

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Pros:

I like the fax it gives associates, manager and leadership the opportunity to recognize their associates.

Cons:

not enough point sot share. I would like to be able to give to folks in my department and outside my department when warranted. I would also like to know if vendors or contractors can be rewarded in the future (if possible.)

Reasons for switching to Bucketlist

older platform which is no longer valid for my company

Tarsha C.

Verified reviewer

Hospital & Health Care

51-200 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Reviewed February 2026

GOAT STATUS,

It is a overall good experience. I am very appreciative of any thing that is given to me, because I could have not received anything. It does not take anything or cost anything to tell someone thank you. THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR THE TARSHA COURTNEY

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Pros:

I like the instant recognition given to our fellow coworkers. I do like that you have a lot of spending options. The points could be increased a little. Overall it is a good program.

Cons:

It would be a little better if you could get more points every 2 weeks. If my real Bucketlist would come true. To have some land off of Indian Springs Road in Pelham Alabama, and a new home built and paid for. A nursing pension, with my 401K matched with shares. All my bills paid and especially money for my daughter when she goes off to college ,because college is expensive. So I could spend more time with my family and do the things that matter the most in life. This my story and I am sticking to it.

Greta W.

Verified reviewer

Retail

10000+ employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Reviewed March 2026

Greta Appreciation Platform!

My experience with Bucketlist Rewards has been great. It makes recognizing teammates easy and enjoyable, and the variety of rewards keeps it fun and meaningful. I like how everything flows naturally into our daily tools, and the automated milestone celebrations ensure no important moment is missed. Overall, it’s a simple, engaging way to build a stronger culture of appreciation.

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Pros:

Bucketlist Rewards is a modern employee recognition and rewards platform designed to help organizations strengthen culture, increase engagement, and streamline appreciation workflows. The platform combines peer‑to‑peer recognition, manager-led awards, global rewards catalogs, and automated milestone celebrations—all within an intuitive, social-style interface.

Cons:

Some tasks still need help from the Bucketlist team. As a user, this makes certain changes or updates feel less convenient or slower.

Cristina M.

Verified reviewer

Hospital & Health Care

51-200 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Reviewed February 2026

Bucketlist helps me empty my acknowledgement bucket!

I enjoy bucketlist a lot. I love being able to recognize coworkers and to be rewarded when we reach anniversaries and birthdays. I like to see my points build throughout the month. It brings me joy to see my coworkers see my efforts and go out of their way to recognize me. It helps keep me motivated as well!

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Pros:

I like praising my coworkers, It's nice to receive pats on the back for small everyday tasks because it reminds us our job matters. It also builds team trust and rapport to know we have people who notice our efforts when we exceed minimum. I think its a great way to bond with coworkers in a professional setting, and we get to review and see others points! It is also very easy to use and find employees in the hospital. It is safe and does not invade patient confidentiality. It is a smart way to be connected in the workplace. I look forward to using my points each month and also hopefully receiving points!

Cons:

I dislike that we are unable. I also wish people weren't deactivated once they are no longer employed by CHS. I like seeing past coworkers who have left and recognized one another. I also dislike the pricing for some redeem gift cards.

Alexandra Z.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

10000+ employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Reviewed February 2026

Easy to Use and Great for Team Recognition

My overall experience with Bucketlist has been very positive. The platform is easy to use, clear, and well organized. It’s very easy to redeem rewards and to recognize someone internally, which makes it great for team engagement. The redemption process is also pretty fast, which is a big plus. Even though there are a few small improvements that could be made, overall it has been a smooth and helpful experience.

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Pros:

Bucketlist is very easy to use and simple to navigate. The layout is clean, and everything is straightforward, which makes it quick to get started. I liked how user-friendly it is, even for someone who isn’t very tech-savvy.

Cons:

I haven’t found any major issues so far. However, from my point of view, some of the rewards feel a bit expensive. It would also help to have more reward options, especially local ones. Since we’re in Romania, some international rewards (like Amazon) aren’t always very practical for us.

Reasons for switching to Bucketlist

changed work from one employer to another

Phillip D.

Verified reviewer

Facilities Services

501-1000 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Reviewed January 2026

Easy to use, worth every penny!

My company uses Bucketlist as a recognition each month, it is secure, easy to use, and offers so many different options. I like that when I get enough Bucketlist Bucks, I can shop and find whatever I would like as a reward for myself or for my family. This platform makes it easy give and receive recognition!

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Pros:

The platform was easy to use and secure. I enjoy knowing that my company recognizes me for the hard work that I do and the offerings are a good value for the money that is charged. The user interface is easy to navigate and the options provided are extenstive.

Cons:

There are so many options, but that is a Pro and a Con. Having so many options can make it harder to sift through everything and find what works for me.

Jamicheal B.

Verified reviewer

Hospitality

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed February 2026

Manager Review - Big Play Entertainment Biloxi

I really enjoy and love it. Very stronly recommend for any future jobs I withhold. I recently worked at chick fil a and my location did not have it. I do know that bucketlist partners with some independant own and operated franchisse locations.

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Pros:

Able to give thanks and show appreciation to our team on so many different level.s The team has also come to love it.

Cons:

That there isnt a special recognition button like Employee of the month. We are starting a new incentative and we are using bucketlist to award them a 20-25 dollar gift card. Wish it was somthing built into the software to congraulate an award them better.

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