Guusto
Qarrot
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.
Qarrot
Recognition can be peer-to-peer or manager-to-employee and monetary or non-monetary. Giving points reset weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Earned points can be redeemed for gift cards.
The Good
Guusto
- Has a free tier
- Recognition can be sent to users outside of the company
- Very flexible platform
Qarrot
- Simple software
- Quick to implement
- Very low maintenance
The Bad
Guusto
- Few integrations
- Very few international rewards merchants
- Limited reporting, no analytics
Qarrot
- Limited settings and configuration options
- Very few HRIS integrations and custom integrations require the Enterprise plan
- Single sign on options require the Enterprise plan
Pricing
Guusto
$0-$3.00 per user per month, depending on the plan and if paying monthly or annually.
Qarrot
Basic plan for $59 flat fee. $3 per user per month for premium.
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.
Qarrot
Simplicity makes it easy to quickly implement. Can schedule a quick 1-hour onboarding session with Qarrot and be ready to go.
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.
Qarrot
Basic interface, but not unappealing. Pain-free navigation thanks to minimal options and settings.
Reward Catalog
Guusto
Gift cards, can submit any charity to have them donate on your behalf
Qarrot
Gift cards, charity donations
Integrations
HRIS
Guusto
Custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
Qarrot
BambooHR, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
SSO
Guusto
Okta
Qarrot
Custom SSO integrations
Common Tool Integrations
Guusto
Microsoft Teams
Qarrot
Slack, Mircosoft Teams
Additional Integrations
Guusto
N/A
Qarrot
N/A
Analytics & Reports
Guusto
Only the basics, limited graphs
Qarrot
Very basic reporting.
Support
Guusto
Primary support channel is chat, email also available, help center doesn't cover features in higher-level plans.
Qarrot
Chat, email and basic help center articles.
Extra Features
Guusto
Android and Apple mobile apps.
Qarrot
Can create “campaigns” around any measurable objective and award points to anyone who reaches the set goal(s).
The Bottom Line
Guusto
Accessible to all, but the lack of integrations and international rewards makes it impractical for some.
Qarrot
Employee recognition software that focuses on the fundamentals, which makes it easy to implement and use, but also very limiting.
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