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How It Works
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Users get a monthly allowance of points to award to other users. Allowance points are refreshed every month and do not roll over. Earned points can be redeemed for gift cards or charitable donations.
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Users are granted points based on their job title, which can be used to give four types of recognition. Points are refreshed at the start of every month, but users can also give non-monetary recognition. Earned points can be exchanged for gift cards.
The Good
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- Very slick and attractive interface
- Good suite of integrations
- Easy to use and low maintenance
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- Extensive help center
- Great reporting and analytics
- Good flexibility for peer-to-peer programs
The Bad
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- Limited analytics
- Some countries have few reward options
- Very limited configuration options
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- Can’t adjust points associated with recognition
- Few charity options and rewards for international users
- Few chat integrations and limited API
Pricing
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$2.70-$5.00 per user per month, depending on your plan and if you pay monthly or annually.
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Custom quotes and no public pricing, but we’ve seen quotes in the range of $2.50-$3.00 per user per month.
Setup & Onboarding
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Free trial makes it easy to get started and trials come loaded with sample users, sample data, and a setup guide to familiarize yourself with the intuitive platform. Larger companies can benefit from implementation services.
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After signed agreement in place, a client onboarding specialist helps you setup and onboard your users.
UI & UX
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Very modern, polished interface that prides itself on being easy to use. Navigation and use is a breeze for all users.
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Stripped down interface with a clean aesthetic – not flashy, but not boring. Easy navigation though there is a small learning curve for admins.
Reward Catalog
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Hundreds of gift cards and dozens of charities. Can integrate with AXOMO to offer company-branded swag.
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Gift cards, charitable donations
Integrations
HRIS
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BambooHR, Workday, Namely, Gusto, Zenefits, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
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Workday, BambooHR, ADP, SAP, Paylocity, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
SSO
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Okta, Onelogin, custom SSO integrations
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Okta, OneLogin, Azure, Google, custom SSO integrations
Common Tool Integrations
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Slack, Microsoft Teams
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Slack, Microsoft Teams
Additional Integrations
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Open API
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N/A
Analytics & Reports
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Limited account analytics arranged in easy-to-read charts and graphs. A small handful of default reports that can be exported as CSV files.
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Diverse, powerful set of analytics and reporting features.
Support
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Chat and email are primary channels along with limited phone support. Availability is 9am-9pm Monday-Friday. Help center covers basics well, but isn't particularly comprehensive.
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Chat, email, and weekday phone support. Strong library of help articles that cover basics and advanced topics in great detail.
Extra Features
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Signals feature lets you send surveys to collect feedback from your employees. Has Apple and Android mobile apps. Can connect to digital signage to show homepage feed on external displays.
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“Spaces” feature used for storing shared resources and communications across the company. “Albums” feature to share photos across the company. Apple and Android mobile apps.
The Bottom Line
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A peer-to-peer recognition platform in a beautiful, sleek package that’s easy to use, but lacks configuration and customization options.
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A flexible platform with an emphasis on peer-to-peer recognition and some impressive analytics, though the extra features feel akin to a corporate social network.
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