PerkUp is best suited for HR professionals and marketing teams at mid-sized to large companies, especially those with distributed or global workforces. HR teams use PerkUp to automate employee gifting for occasions like onboarding, anniversaries, and milestones, while marketing teams rely on it to manage swag for client gifting, events, and campaigns. It’s particularly valuable for companies looking to centralize and simplify swag logistics, from customization and storage to global shipping, in one platform.
PerkUp benefits HR and marketing teams by simplifying every step of the swag and gifting process: from sourcing and customizing to warehousing, shipping, and tracking. With access to over 60,000 locally sourced gifts, 5,000+ gift cards, and premium On Demand and bulk swag from brands like Nike and YETI, teams can run global campaigns without the usual logistical headaches. Its integrations with over 200 HRIS, CRM, and SSO tools also allow teams to automate gifting for key milestones like onboarding or anniversaries. Plus, localized swag stores, real-time reporting, and role-based permissions make it easy to manage budgets, control access, and track engagement.
Users don’t need to be technical to use PerkUp. The platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, even for users with no technical background. HR and marketing teams can manage swag and gifting campaigns through a simple dashboard, with built-in tools for sending, customizing, and tracking swag.
For more advanced needs like integrations or store customization, PerkUp’s support team is available to assist, making it accessible for both hands-on users and those who prefer a more guided setup.
PerkUp’s biggest competitors in the swag and corporate gifting space include Sendoso, Snappy, and Swag.com.
PerkUp stands out by offering a global, flexible, and cost-efficient swag solution.
Global-first infrastructure: With warehouses and suppliers across the US, UK, Europe, India, Asia, and Australia, PerkUp delivers swag faster and more affordably by sourcing locally and shipping domestically whenever possible. This reduces lead times, avoids customs delays, and cuts shipping costs by up to 30%.
Cost-effective warehousing: PerkUp charges by item size with no receiving fees, and bills monthly instead of semi-annually, so you only pay for what’s actually in stock.
Automated gifting at scale: With 200+ HRIS and SSO integrations, PerkUp makes it easy to automate gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, onboarding, and more, without manual tracking. You can also personalize automations based on location, team, or milestone.
Custom swag stores: PerkUp offers fully branded, localized swag stores that support both On Demand (1-unit minimum) and bulk swag in one place. Users can control access by team, region, or campaign.
Granular pricing transparency: Every fee (from item cost to taxes and shipping) is visible upfront.
Sustainability built-in: Local sourcing cuts carbon emissions by up to 95%, and the platform partners with 1% for the Planet and Stripe Climate to support long-term environmental efforts.
Built-in design support: PerkUp acts as clients' extended design team, offering ready-to-use templates and hands-on help to ensure every swag item aligns with companies' brands.
PerkUp integrates with 200+ HRIS and SSO software, most notably Workday, Rippling, Paylocity, and Okta.