Guusto
Motivosity
How It Works
Guusto
Users are divided into teams, each with its own admins, settings, and program configuration. In teams with monetary recognition, users can redeem their points for gift cards.
Motivosity
Users are given a certain amount of Motivosity bucks every month to give recognition to other users. Earned bucks can be spent on gift cards or linked directly to a physical Motivosity debit card.
The Good
Guusto
- Has a free tier
- Recognition can be sent to users outside of the company
- Very flexible platform
Motivosity
- Easy to use for average user
- Globally accepted Visa card linked to a user’s earnings
- Majority of help articles accompanied by video demonstration
The Bad
Guusto
- Few integrations
- Very few international rewards merchants
- Limited reporting, no analytics
Motivosity
- Outdated user interface
- Limited report filters and export options
- Very few pre-made HRIS integrations
Pricing
Guusto
$0-$3.00 per user per month, depending on the plan and if paying monthly or annually.
Motivosity
Free for non-monetary recognition, $5 per user per month for monetary recognition.
Setup & Onboarding
Guusto
Their free plan allows anyone to get started, though there are many configuration options and little hand-held guidance. Custom onboarding packages are also available.
Motivosity
Limited setup/onboarding assistance and in-app guidance.
UI & UX
Guusto
Not particularly polished, but gets the job done. Admins may find they need to reference help articles or contact support to figure out some things.
Motivosity
Outdated interface that can be a bit cluttered, but easy to use.
Reward Catalog
Guusto
Gift cards, can submit any charity to have them donate on your behalf
Motivosity
Gift cards, "ThanksMatters" Visa debit card linked to your earnings balance.
Integrations
HRIS
Guusto
Custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
Motivosity
BambooHR, Workday, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
SSO
Guusto
Okta
Motivosity
Okta, ADFS, custom SSO integrations
Common Tool Integrations
Guusto
Microsoft Teams
Motivosity
Microsoft Teams, Slack
Additional Integrations
Guusto
N/A
Motivosity
N/A
Analytics & Reports
Guusto
Only the basics, limited graphs
Motivosity
Basic set of reports, graphs, and filters.
Support
Guusto
Primary support channel is chat, email also available, help center doesn't cover features in higher-level plans.
Motivosity
Primary support channel is email. Phone support available during standard business hours.
Extra Features
Guusto
Android and Apple mobile apps.
Motivosity
“Lead” is Motivosity’s suite of performance management tools. “Listen” lets you gather and manage survey feedback from users. Has Apple & Android mobile apps.
The Bottom Line
Guusto
Accessible to all, but the lack of integrations and international rewards makes it impractical for some.
Motivosity
An easy-to-use recognition platform whose interface can be off-putting, but its performance management and employee satisfaction tools could be a good fit for some.
Guusto
