emplu
Emplu — One app. One budget. All the benefits.
emplu is a cloud-based benefits platform and app for tax-optimized employee benefits. Companies set a monthly budget, and employees can flexibly choose from over 150 partner offers; administration, compliance, and billing are handled automatically. Hosting is GDPR-compliant and takes place in certified data centers in Germany (Microsoft Azure).
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
FROM
Hosting
GDPR-compliant processing and legally compliant documentation are highlighted. The iOS app introduces 2FA (two-factor authentication) for login (App Store Release Notes, Version 2.1.71). Details regarding SSO/SAML, SCIM, encryption, data residency, or certifications have not been published.
Explicitly advertised as GDPR-compliant and offering “100% legally compliant documentation.”
Feature Scope
- Employee Benefit App: Employees view their available budget, select benefits, and redeem them directly in the app.
- Employer Platform (Dashboard): Centralized management of all offerings, automated processes, real-time insights/reporting, and easy user management.
- Flexible Benefit Budget: Monthly budgets per employee (e.g., €50, €100+), selection and billing via app/platform.
- Wide Range of Benefits/Partners: >150 partners; Examples: Non-cash benefits up to €50/month (including REWE vouchers), Urban Sports Club, internet subsidy, public transit/Deutschlandticket, daycare subsidy, bike/car/hardware leasing, occupational pension, occupational health insurance, coaching, >130 discount offers.
- Integration of existing providers: Existing benefits can be integrated; seamless integration into existing HR systems.
- ROI/benefit calculator: Comparison of net salary increase vs. tax-free benefits to estimate savings.
- Security & Compliance: GDPR-compliant processing, 100% legally compliant documentation, high transparency for budget/status..
- Support & Onboarding: Fast support; straightforward onboarding. References report 1–3 days of integration time and very low ongoing effort.
- Target Market & Language: Focus on Germany and German tax rules; website/app claims in German.
Pricing hints: All-in-One: €6 per user/month; access to the full benefits portfolio; “full offering with no hidden costs.” Currency: EUR.
Security hints: Mentioned: GDPR-compliant processing, 100% legally compliant documentation, transparency regarding budget/status.
Compliance hints: Explicitly mentioned: GDPR-compliant; legally compliant documentation.
Implementation hints: Customer reports: Integration time 1–3 days; one-time HR effort ~1–5 hours; ongoing administrative effort <2 hours/month (depending on the case). Onboarding described as straightforward; existing solutions can be integrated.
Support hints: Communicated: “Fast support.” Help center/support section linked.
Integration hints: Mentioned: “Seamless integration into existing HR systems” and integration of existing benefits/providers. Benefit partners include REWE, Urban Sports Club.
Employee app: Benefit overview with favorite offers, clear information on budget, usage, and terms; push notifications for new offers/deadlines; wallet with an overview of voucher purchases, requested subsidies, and personal budget; digital subsidy application including data entry and invoice upload, approval via the employer portal; mobile access via smartphone. Benefit portfolio: Non-cash benefits (€50 monthly allowance), Urban Sports Club/Fitness, public transit/Deutschlandticket, internet subsidy, daycare subsidy, bike leasing (JobBike), car leasing/car subscription, hardware leasing, occupational pension plan (bAV), occupational health insurance (bKV), discounts/perks; over 150 benefit partners; Integration of existing providers/benefits. Employer platform: Centralized management of all offerings from setup to evaluation; allocation, usage, reporting, real-time insights, simple user management; automated processes; legally compliant documentation; quick integration into existing HR or payroll systems; scalable for companies of any size. Security & Compliance: “Legally compliant & GDPR-compliant”; personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and securely protected (further details on SSO/SAML/MFA/encryption/certifications not provided). Support: Fast, personalized support directly for employees regarding questions about the app, benefit usage, subsidies, and technology. Additional feature: ROI/benefit calculator to compare net salary increase vs. tax-free benefits. Sources: https://emplu.de/benefit-app; https://emplu.de/?utm_source=openai; https://emplu.de/mitarbeiter-app?utm_source=openai
Pricing hints: All-in-one price: €6 per user/month, full benefits portfolio included, “no hidden costs” (currency: EUR). Source: https://emplu.de/?utm_source=openai
Security notes: Information: Legally compliant & GDPR-compliant; personal data processed in accordance with GDPR and securely protected. Sources: https://emplu.de/mitarbeiter-app?utm_source=openai; https://emplu.de/?utm_source=openai
Compliance hints: GDPR-compliant and legally compliant documentation mentioned. No references to ISO 27001, SOC 2, DPA downloads, or other certifications. Sources: https://emplu.de/mitarbeiter-app?utm_source=openai; https://emplu.de/?utm_source=openai
Implementation hints: Quick integration into existing HR/payroll systems; scalable. Case studies cite integration times ranging from 1 day to <3 days, one-time HR effort of ~1 hour to <1 day, and ongoing administrative effort in some cases <2 hours/month. Onboarding is described as straightforward. Sources: https://emplu.de/?utm_source=openai
Support hints: Direct support for employees (benefit usage, subsidy questions, technical support); fast and personalized. User reviews praise fast support. Source: https://emplu.de/benefit-app; https://emplu.de/?utm_source=openai
Integration hints: Generic integration into existing HR or payroll systems mentioned; Integration with existing benefit providers is possible. Partner network: >150 benefit partners (e.g., Urban Sports Club, JobBike, REWE vouchers). Sources: https://emplu.de/benefit-app; https://emplu.de/?utm_source=openai
Features at a Glance
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Analytics
- Dashboards
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Core HR
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Workflows
- Roles & permissions
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Administration
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- MFA
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Data & API
- Data export
Payroll
- Benefits/deductions
Pricing Model
Per employee
All-in-One Plan: €6 per user/employee per month; access to the full benefits portfolio.
Implementation
Onboarding is described as straightforward; the website states that it integrates seamlessly with existing HR systems (without specifying any particular tools).
Support
Email · Web Form · Help Center/Knowledge Base
SLA: According to the vendor, personal support responds within one hour during business hours.
Time zones: - CET/CEST (Europe/Berlin)
"Fast Support" is advertised. The support page includes a contact form.
Integrations
Eversports
OtherSports/Wellness Benefit Partners
Nextbike
OtherMobility Benefit Partner
Bestehende HR-Systeme (unspezifiziert)
HRISSeamless integration with existing HR systems, according to the provider
Lohnabrechnungssysteme (unspezifiziert)
PayrollEasy Integration/Exports for Payroll Processing
Digitale Gutscheinanbieter (divers)
OtherGift cards, including those for groceries and shopping, within the €50 non-cash benefit limit
Mitarbeiterrabatte (130–150+ Partner)
OtherDiscount Program/Partner Network
Generische HR-Systeme
HRISQuick integration with existing HR systems was mentioned; no specific system names were cited.
JobBike
OtherBike-Leasing Partner
REWE (Gutscheine)
OtherIn-Kind Benefits/Voucher Partners (Example from the Portfolio)
Bestehende Benefit-Anbieter (unspezifisch)
OtherIntegration of existing providers/benefits is possible.
Bestehende HR‑Systeme (unspezifisch)
HRISThe website mentions “seamless integration with existing HR systems,” but without naming specific providers or providing technical details (API/webhooks).
Generische Payroll-Systeme
PayrollQuick integration with existing payroll systems was mentioned; no specific system names were given.
Urban Sports Club
OtherBenefit‑Partner (Fitness/Sport).
REWE
OtherBenefit partners (e.g., in-kind benefits/gift certificates).
