Motivosity
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How It Works
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.
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Users get a monthly allowance of points to give out that refresh every month. Earned points can be spent on gift cards or Amazon products.
The Good
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
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- Has a free plan
- Easy and intuitive interface
- Many physical product rewards available through Amazon
The Bad
Motivosity
- Outdated user interface
- Limited report filters and export options
- Very few pre-made HRIS integrations
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- Amazon and corporate discounts only available in US
- Lacking pre-made HRIS integrations
- No publicly accessible API
Pricing
Motivosity
Free for non-monetary recognition, $5 per user per month for monetary recognition.
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Has a free plan. Paid plans are $2.50-$4.25 per user depending on the plan and if paying monthly or annually.
Setup & Onboarding
Motivosity
Limited setup/onboarding assistance and in-app guidance.
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Free plan has a good setup guide. Paid plans benefit from a dedicated account manager and hands-on implementation help.
UI & UX
Motivosity
Outdated interface that can be a bit cluttered, but easy to use.
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Clean, modern look with a very intuitive interface. Navigation is smooth and hassle-free.
Reward Catalog
Motivosity
Gift cards, "ThanksMatters" Visa debit card linked to your earnings balance.
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Gift cards, Amazon products
Integrations
HRIS
Motivosity
BambooHR, Workday, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
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Custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
SSO
Motivosity
Okta, ADFS, custom SSO integrations
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Custom SSO integrations
Common Tool Integrations
Motivosity
Microsoft Teams, Slack
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Microsoft Teams, Slack
Additional Integrations
Motivosity
N/A
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AXOMO
Analytics & Reports
Motivosity
Basic set of reports, graphs, and filters.
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Lacks diverse range of metrics, stats, and filters to drill into and has limited data export options.
Support
Motivosity
Primary support channel is email. Phone support available during standard business hours.
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Chat is the primary support channel, email support also available, phone support if you have a dedicated account manager.
Extra Features
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.
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Access to corporate discounts, digital signage connection to show feed on external displays, Android & Apple mobile apps.
The Bottom Line
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.
Nectar
A simple employee recognition software that’s as easy to use as it is get started, but at the cost of advanced features and customization.
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