Guide · Updated October 2026
Will employees pay for a workday wellness tool themselves?
Short answer: Mostly not. In the SparklingTreat Desk Break Survey of 163 US desk workers, only 4% were very willing to pay for a tool that helped them feel noticeably better at work, and 49% were not willing at all. Yet 84% of those asked were at least somewhat interested in trying one. Interest is high but personal willingness to pay is low, so for a tool like this to reach most of a team, the employer usually has to provide it.
Updated October 2026 · Based on the SparklingTreat Desk Break Survey
Questions to ask before paying for one
- Does it work during the workday, or does it add something to do after hours?
- Can people start it in one step, without a new account?
- Does it avoid collecting health information and showing managers individual activity?
- Can you run a short pilot and see team-level use before committing?
Cost example
SparklingTreat starts at $49 for the first 30 days, then $49–$299 a month depending on team size (under $3 to $4.90 per person). See pricing