{"id":20304,"date":"2026-02-03T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compt.io\/?p=20304"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:58:08","slug":"compt-product-updates-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in Compt: Product Updates, February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve just wrapped open enrollment, compensation reviews, or the scramble that comes with closing one year and kicking off the next, you\u2019re not alone. Early Q1 is often when HR and Finance teams feel the most pressure, because successful benefit delivery depends on whether the systems behind it actually hold up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month\u2019s Compt product updates focus on tightening the everyday experience: making recognition more human, reducing friction in payroll workflows, and grounding benefits decisions in real benchmarking data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s new across the Compt platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recognition-just-got-more-expressive\"><strong>Recognition just got more expressive.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we first launched <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/rewards-and-recognition-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Team Recognition<\/a> in Compt, one of the earliest questions we heard was simple and telling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Can we add a GIF?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognition is more meaningful when it feels personal. Now, employees using a <strong>Team Recognition program in Compt<\/strong> can search for and add a GIF (or upload their own GIF or image) to include visuals with every <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/employee-rewards-and-recognition-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-thanks or monetary recognition shoutout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your team uses the <strong>Compt Slack integration<\/strong>, those GIFs appear directly in your recognition channel, keeping appreciation visible without introducing another tool or workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gif-selection.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20305 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gif-selection.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20305 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The updated experience of selecting a GIF within Team Recognition<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These moments might feel small, but they tie directly to a broader shift we\u2019re seeing in benefits design: employees engage more when programs feel natural and lightweight. Consolidation works well here, too: You don\u2019t need a separate recognition solution if it\u2019s already embedded in your <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/lifestyle-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compt lifestyle benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re interested in launching Team Recognition, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/request-a-demo\/?internal_source=blog_textcta_middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>request a demo of Compt<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-redesigned-payroll-experience-launches-for-all-customers-on-february-24\"><strong>The redesigned payroll experience launches for all customers on February 24.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Payroll is one of the most sensitive workflows HR and Finance teams manage. Accuracy, clarity, and tax compliance are nonnegotiable, and unnecessary friction increases risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past year, we\u2019ve refreshed several areas of the Compt platform. The latest update focuses on payroll, delivering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A cleaner, more modern interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearer navigation across payroll reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A more intuitive experience for reviewing and finalizing reimbursements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This update is intentionally evolutionary. Existing payroll reports, configurations, and compliance logic remain unchanged. The goal is simply to make a high-stakes workflow easier to get right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All existing customers will be migrated starting <strong>February 24, 2026<\/strong>. New customers who launch after that date will receive the new experience automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-payroll-design-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20306 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-payroll-design-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20306 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-payroll-design-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-payroll-design-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-payroll-design-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-payroll-design-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-payroll-design.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A preview of the new payroll experience in Compt<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have questions about how the new payroll experience will work with your current benefits setup, a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/request-a-demo\/?internal_source=blog_textcta_middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Compt team member would be happy to help<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 2026 Annual Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report is live.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/resources\/2026-lifestyle-benefits-benchmark-report\/?internal_source=blog_source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2026 Annual Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report<\/strong><\/a> is now available, marking the sixth year we\u2019ve published this research as part of our ongoing Compt product updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, we analyze how stipends and LSAs are actually designed and used across the Compt platform, then translate that behavior into benchmarks HR and Finance teams can plan around. This information can also help you stand out from a talent acquisition perspective in terms of ensuring your lifestyle benefits are competitive in the marketplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report answers questions we hear on many customer calls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which stipend and LSA categories companies are offering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What employee participation and utilization rates look like in practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much employers typically fund, sliced by company size, region (including international) and industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median, minimum, and maximum funding ranges (not just averages)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s data also reflects a broader shift toward consolidation, simpler administration, and benefits designed around everyday employee needs (while still leaving space for moments of celebration and joy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/resources\/2026-lifestyle-benefits-benchmark-report\/?internal_source=blog_source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore the 2026 Annual Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-185240386378\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:800px;height:400px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"185240386378\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLI30ajMMXspXzjhcBIpRoCRIVvh%2BXKJm6uRRE2QDhUT9Ha9DLKpvc%2Fhyiay1p7CWsGI8ft7HlEY1zY7F26XHKchKaGzUwuzTOAxuS5z%2F14JNCrjc5Iv1Fksf%2BWVbh3s4E%2BolYBUEvyvNXV6cJc3Axt4g667XRIHv8o55r4V1Fa7d5q2o1OqM3AbUXoiluUNVEcnH2fJu7dmo7Lqn1SAeZbqtumBdIQHo0slpfnCoM1gnA3wcxs5z%2FSUqkrhZV6VKAXMCXUIrLJ59u7PXX0K80WGNP%2F3Y4U%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=185240386378&#038;portalId=3919194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"2026 Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report Download Graphic\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3919194\/interactive-185240386378.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compt is committed to designing lifestyle benefits that are easy to run (and easy to use).<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Compt product updates reflect what we\u2019re seeing across the market. HR and Finance teams want benefits programs that are easier to operate day to day, not just appealing on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also reinforce how Compt approaches lifestyle benefits: with an emphasis on durability, clarity, and ease of administration as programs evolve. The platform is designed to support teams as their needs change, without requiring constant reconfiguration or additional tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-re-evaluating-changes-to-your-benefits-stack-this-year-request-a-demo-to-see-how-compt-fits-into-your-approach\"><strong>If you\u2019re evaluating changes to your benefits stack this year, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/request-a-demo\/?internal_source=blog_textcta_end\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>request a demo<\/strong><\/a><strong> to see how Compt fits into your approach.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cWe needed a way to administer the perks program that was flexible, compliant, easy for employees to navigate, and met the needs of our program administrators and friends in Finance. This is where Compt was a lifesaver!\u201d<\/p><cite>\u2014 Turiya Gray, Fractional Chief People Officer at FXG Partners, in \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/why-i-chose-compt-for-our-employee-perks-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why I Chose Compt for Our Employee Perks Program<\/a>\u201d<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs: Lifestyle benefits platforms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section reflects the questions we hear most often from HR and Finance teams evaluating, expanding, or consolidating lifestyle benefits programs in 2026, including questions that come up when reviewing recent Compt product updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769702794303\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does Compt enable the consolidation of multiple employee benefits programs into a single platform?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Compt brings lifestyle benefits such as <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/employee-stipends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stipends<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/use-cases\/lifestyle-spending-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/use-cases\/learning-and-development-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional development<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/rewards-and-recognition-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rewards and recognition<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-best-employee-benefits-software-for-reimbursements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reimbursements<\/a> into one payroll-connected system. Instead of managing separate tools, cards, marketplaces, or vendor-specific programs, teams can <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/8-powerful-features-we-built-with-finance-in-mind-that-hr-also-loves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">administer flexible benefits<\/a> through a single platform while maintaining clear reporting and tax compliance.<br\/><br\/>What makes this consolidation effective is that programs don\u2019t lose flexibility when they\u2019re combined. Employers can still tailor categories, funding cadence, and eligibility by role or geography, while Finance retains consistent payroll alignment and audit-ready data.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>The result is fewer systems to manage, fewer handoffs between teams, and a more cohesive experience for employees throughout the year.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769702815168\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br\/><strong>What are the main differences between the leading LSA stipend platforms (Compt vs. Forma vs. Benepass, etc.) in terms of features, flexibility, and fees?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/15-best-lifestyle-spending-account-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">differences between LSA stipend platforms<\/a> tend to show up less in surface features and more in how programs are structured, administered, and priced over time.<br\/><br\/>Platforms like <strong>Forma and Benepass<\/strong> typically rely on debit cards, closed marketplaces, or merchant networks. That model can work well for tightly defined perks, but it often limits where employees can spend and can introduce friction when transactions are declined, split purchases occur, or categories change. Pricing in these models is usually quote-based and influenced by a mix of platform or PEPM fees, implementation costs, and payment-rail economics. Because card-based programs run on payment networks, total cost of ownership can also be affected by interchange and processing fees that vary by transaction type and volume.<br\/><br\/><strong>Compt<\/strong> uses a <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-best-employee-benefits-software-for-reimbursements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reimbursement-first model<\/a> that prioritizes open spending and category-based eligibility rather than merchant restrictions. Employees can spend anywhere that aligns with the employer-defined benefit, while HR and Finance maintain control through payroll integration, built-in category-level tax treatment, and auditable reporting. Because reimbursements are processed through payroll, fees are structured more like a subscription-style platform fee rather than being tied to per-transaction payment rails. Compt offers custom pricing, does not require minimum employee counts, and does not lock customers into long-term contracts.<br\/><br\/>As programs scale, these structural differences tend to matter more than feature checklists. How fees are generated, how flexible programs are to adjust, and how much operational overhead is created all play a significant role in long-term cost and usability.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769702843481\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br\/><strong>Why does Compt market itself as the most operationally efficient way to manage perks?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Operational efficiency comes from how benefits are designed and maintained over time, not just how many categories are offered. Compt allows employers to adjust funding cadence, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/use-cases\/benefits-categories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stipend categories<\/a>, and eligibility without rebuilding programs or adding new vendors, which reduces the ongoing work required to keep benefits relevant.<br\/><br\/>This approach matters as teams grow or change. Rather than layering new tools on top of existing ones, companies can evolve their benefits structure within the same system, keeping administration centralized and predictable.<br\/><br\/>The data in <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/resources\/2026-lifestyle-benefits-benchmark-report\/?internal_source=blog_source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compt\u2019s 2026 Annual Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report<\/a> reflects this shift toward fewer programs doing more work, supported by flexible, payroll-connected infrastructure.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A roundup of February 2026 Compt product updates across recognition, payroll, and lifestyle benefits benchmarking<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":20312,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33,28,34,29],"tags":[170,142,58,138,60],"class_list":["post-20304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-compt-news","category-lifestyle-benefits","category-rewards-recognition","category-workforce-trends","tag-compt-product","tag-compt-product-updates","tag-employee-recognition","tag-payroll-compliance","tag-peer-to-peer-recognition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What\u2019s New in Compt: February 2026 Product Updates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore Compt product updates for Feb. 2026, including recognition with GIFs, a redesigned payroll experience, and new benchmark insights.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What\u2019s New in Compt: Product Updates, February 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore Compt product updates for Feb. 2026, including recognition with GIFs, a redesigned payroll experience, and new benchmark insights.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"COMPT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ComptHQ\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-03T13:05:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-09T21:58:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Whats-New-in-Compt-Product-Updates-February-2025.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"480\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Joe Alim\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@compthq\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@compthq\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Joe Alim\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Joe Alim\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/compt.io\/#\/schema\/person\/eab20ad5453f46dd9c3b03984c17fc52\"},\"headline\":\"What\u2019s New in Compt: Product Updates, February 2026\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-03T13:05:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-09T21:58:08+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/\"},\"wordCount\":1316,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/compt.io\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Whats-New-in-Compt-Product-Updates-February-2025.png\",\"keywords\":[\"compt product\",\"compt product updates\",\"employee recognition\",\"payroll compliance\",\"peer to peer recognition\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Compt news\",\"Lifestyle Benefits\",\"Rewards &amp; 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When he\u2019s not working through the Compt feature backlog, you\u2019ll often find him hiking with his family, running, or rock climbing.","jobTitle":"VP of Product and Ops","worksFor":"COMPT","url":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/author\/joe-alim\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#faq-question-1769702794303","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#faq-question-1769702794303","name":"How does Compt enable the consolidation of multiple employee benefits programs into a single platform?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Compt brings lifestyle benefits such as <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/employee-stipends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stipends<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/use-cases\/lifestyle-spending-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/use-cases\/learning-and-development-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional development<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/rewards-and-recognition-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rewards and recognition<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-best-employee-benefits-software-for-reimbursements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reimbursements<\/a> into one payroll-connected system. Instead of managing separate tools, cards, marketplaces, or vendor-specific programs, teams can <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/8-powerful-features-we-built-with-finance-in-mind-that-hr-also-loves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">administer flexible benefits<\/a> through a single platform while maintaining clear reporting and tax compliance.<br\/><br\/>What makes this consolidation effective is that programs don\u2019t lose flexibility when they\u2019re combined. Employers can still tailor categories, funding cadence, and eligibility by role or geography, while Finance retains consistent payroll alignment and audit-ready data.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>The result is fewer systems to manage, fewer handoffs between teams, and a more cohesive experience for employees throughout the year.<br\/>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#faq-question-1769702815168","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#faq-question-1769702815168","name":"What are the main differences between the leading LSA stipend platforms (Compt vs. Forma vs. Benepass, etc.) in terms of features, flexibility, and fees?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/15-best-lifestyle-spending-account-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">differences between LSA stipend platforms<\/a> tend to show up less in surface features and more in how programs are structured, administered, and priced over time.<br\/><br\/>Platforms like <strong>Forma and Benepass<\/strong> typically rely on debit cards, closed marketplaces, or merchant networks. That model can work well for tightly defined perks, but it often limits where employees can spend and can introduce friction when transactions are declined, split purchases occur, or categories change. Pricing in these models is usually quote-based and influenced by a mix of platform or PEPM fees, implementation costs, and payment-rail economics. Because card-based programs run on payment networks, total cost of ownership can also be affected by interchange and processing fees that vary by transaction type and volume.<br\/><br\/><strong>Compt<\/strong> uses a <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-best-employee-benefits-software-for-reimbursements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reimbursement-first model<\/a> that prioritizes open spending and category-based eligibility rather than merchant restrictions. Employees can spend anywhere that aligns with the employer-defined benefit, while HR and Finance maintain control through payroll integration, built-in category-level tax treatment, and auditable reporting. Because reimbursements are processed through payroll, fees are structured more like a subscription-style platform fee rather than being tied to per-transaction payment rails. Compt offers custom pricing, does not require minimum employee counts, and does not lock customers into long-term contracts.<br\/><br\/>As programs scale, these structural differences tend to matter more than feature checklists. How fees are generated, how flexible programs are to adjust, and how much operational overhead is created all play a significant role in long-term cost and usability.<br\/>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#faq-question-1769702843481","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/compt-product-updates-february-2026\/#faq-question-1769702843481","name":"Why does Compt market itself as the most operationally efficient way to manage perks?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Operational efficiency comes from how benefits are designed and maintained over time, not just how many categories are offered. Compt allows employers to adjust funding cadence, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/use-cases\/benefits-categories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stipend categories<\/a>, and eligibility without rebuilding programs or adding new vendors, which reduces the ongoing work required to keep benefits relevant.<br\/><br\/>This approach matters as teams grow or change. Rather than layering new tools on top of existing ones, companies can evolve their benefits structure within the same system, keeping administration centralized and predictable.<br\/><br\/>The data in <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/resources\/2026-lifestyle-benefits-benchmark-report\/?internal_source=blog_source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compt\u2019s 2026 Annual Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report<\/a> reflects this shift toward fewer programs doing more work, supported by flexible, payroll-connected infrastructure.<br\/>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20304"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20304\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20311,"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20304\/revisions\/20311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}