YuMuuv vs Personify Health (Virgin Pulse)
An honest side-by-side for HR and wellbeing teams choosing a corporate wellbeing platform: prices, ratings, minimums, launch time, languages and support.
Facts checked 23 October 2026 · see sources
The short answer
Both run step and habit challenges with teams and chat for companies. Personify Health, formerly Virgin Pulse, is a large health and benefits platform with minimums of 190 people for a challenge and 1,000 for a year; YuMuuv is a challenge app from $600 that most companies launch within two weeks, in 50 languages.
Choose YuMuuv if you…
- have fewer than 190 people, or want to start with one challenge from $600
- want to launch within two weeks of signing
- have people in many countries: the app runs in 50 languages
- want data kept in the EU by default and a SOC 2 Type II report
Personify Health may suit you better if you…
- want wellbeing, health plan administration and care navigation from one company
- want points and Rewards Cash that people spend on gift cards, devices or charity
- have 1,000 or more employees and want health coaching and condition management programmes alongside challenges
Four differences that matter
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Start small from $600
YuMuuv starts at $600 for a two-week challenge for up to 25 people. Personify publishes prices only on its international site, from €12,920 (about US$14,500) for a four-week challenge with at least 190 people.
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Live within two weeks
YuMuuv is technically ready within a day, and most companies launch one to two weeks after signing. Personify lists six weeks to implement Essential Wellbeing and 120 days for Complete; its GO Challenge needs registration 60 days ahead.
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50 languages vs 20+
YuMuuv runs in 50 languages, so global teams can join in their own language. Personify's website says 20+ languages, and its App Store listing shows 21.
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EU data by default
YuMuuv keeps data in the EU (AWS Frankfurt) and holds a SOC 2 Type II report. Personify stores data in US data centres by default and can keep some data in the EU if the employer chooses.
Price check
What a challenge costs, by team size. Prices in USD.
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Personify Health |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $600 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 month | $800 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 year | $2,400 ≈ $96 per person per year | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Personify Health |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $1,275 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 month | $1,700 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 year | $5,100 ≈ $51 per person per year | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Personify Health |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $2,775 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 month | $3,700 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 year | $11,100 ≈ $22.20 per person per year | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Personify Health |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $4,275 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 month | $5,700 | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
| 1 year | $17,100 ≈ $17.10 per person per year | From about $14,500 (190+ people) |
Unlimited challenges during the period, you pay only for people who join, and each employee can invite up to 10 friends or family to private challenges for free. Personify Health publishes minimum prices only on its international site: a four-week GO Challenge from €12,920 (about US$14,500) for at least 190 people, and a year of Essential Wellbeing from €18,000 (about US$20,200) for at least 1,000 members. Its North American site does not publish prices. See all prices
Full comparison
Every row checked on the vendor's website and help center, the US App Store, Google Play and G2.
| Feature | 
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Price for a full year (25 users) | $2,400 | From €18,000 (about $20,200); 1,000-member minimum |
| Single challenge (25 users) | From $600 (up to 2 weeks) | From €12,920 (about $14,500); 190-person minimum |
| Conditions | One-off or yearly; no automatic renewal | Billed for at least 190 people; no refunds |
| Prices published | Yes | Minimums only, on its international site |
| Free trial | Free trial on request + interactive demo | No free trial found; demo on request |
| App and ratings | ||
| G2 rank: highest rated / easiest to use | #1 / #1 | Not in either top 20 |
| App Store rating (US) | 4.8/5 · 1,500+ ratings | 4.8/5 · 251,000+ ratings |
| Google Play rating | 4.4/5 · 1,400+ reviews | 4.4/5 · 92,000+ reviews |
| App languages | 50 | 20+ on the website; 21 in the App Store |
| Challenges | ||
| What you can track | 14 synced activities + unlimited habits | Steps, active and mindful minutes, sleep + healthy habits |
| Team challenges | Yes | Yes (company team challenges) |
| Daily targets | Yes | Yes (daily goal in Holistic challenges) |
| Challenge chat or feed | Yes | Yes (challenge chat, groups, friends) |
| Map or virtual route | Distance goals themed as journeys (no virtual route map) | Yes (Destination challenges on maps) |
| Charity fundraisers | Yes (charity challenges; donations handled outside the app) | Rewards Cash can be donated to charity |
| Rewards | Organiser-set prizes | Points and Rewards Cash: gift cards, store, charity |
| Integrations | ||
| Direct connections | Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar, Suunto | Apple Health, Health Connect, Fitbit, Garmin, Polar, Oura + |
| Other watches and rings | Samsung, Oura and more via Apple Health or Health Connect; or record workouts in the app with GPS | Withings, Mi Band via Apple Health; manual steps if allowed |
| Admin and security | ||
| Single sign-on | Yes (SAML, OIDC) | Yes (company SSO) |
| Your logo or branding | Your logo + challenge images | Logo (Essential); full branding (Complete) |
| Data hosting | EU (AWS Frankfurt) | United States by default; EU option for some data |
| Support | ||
| Hands-on support | Configuration call + planning help | Dedicated account manager |
| Help for participants | Yes, admins and participants | Member chat and email, weekdays 2 am–9 pm ET |
| Company | ||
| Owner | Independent | New Mountain Capital (majority owner) |
| Other | ||
| Launch time | 1–2 weeks after signing | 5 days (challenge) to 120 days (Complete) |
Switching from Personify Health in three steps
Participants keep their watch or phone app: they only connect it to YuMuuv.
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Book a demo
Tell us about your teams and goals. We show you the admin view and a live challenge.
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Set it up together
On a configuration call we set up your challenge, teams and logo. People join with a sign-up code or single sign-on.
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Launch
Technically ready within a day. Most companies launch one to two weeks after signing, depending on their own approvals.
What customers say
“YuMuuv didn’t just provide a platform; they became a trusted collaborator every step of the way.”
Lizanne Pharand, Global HR Project Coordinator, and Danielle Cairney, Head of Wellbeing UKI, WSP Read the WSP case study
“Some things in the U.S. don't always translate globally. YuMuuv was the perfect connector for everyone.”
Office Manager & Culture Lead, Opendoor Read the Opendoor case study
“I didn't want to spend my time figuring out tech. I just wanted to run my program—and YuMuuv made that possible.”
Public health expert, City of San Diego Read the City of San Diego case study
Questions buyers ask
Can’t find yours? Ask us on a demo call.
How much does Personify Health cost?
How much does YuMuuv cost?
Is Personify Health the same as Virgin Pulse?
Which is cheaper, YuMuuv or Personify Health?
Which watches and apps work with YuMuuv?
Is YuMuuv secure?
Sources and method
Checked on 23 October 2026.
Personify Health: personifyhealth.com (company, locations, employers, wellbeing and legal pages), the international site's solutions and pricing page, the GO Challenges terms of use, its privacy notices and subprocessor list, the Personify Health member help center, and the Personify Health listings in the US App Store and Google Play. YuMuuv: yumuuv.com/pricing, the challenge activity list in the YuMuuv help center, and the same two app stores. G2 ranks: the Highest Rated and Easiest to Use lists in G2’s Corporate Wellness category, read on 23 October 2026. Ratings change daily; prices exclude VAT; euro prices converted at the ECB rate of 22 October 2026.
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See YuMuuv with your own challenge in mind
A short demo, then a configuration call. Most teams launch within two weeks.