Motivosity vs Terryberry

Motivosity

The Bottom Line

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.

Terryberry

The Bottom Line

A veteran in the employee recognition space that shows its age, for better or worse, but offers top-notch service and a uniquely strong background in specialty awards and trophies.

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.

Terryberry

Users give monetary or non-monetary recognition by choosing an award level, each with it's own point value and eligible givers and receivers. Earned points can be redeemed for gift cards, physical products, experiences, or donations.

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

Terryberry

  • Extensive rewards catalog and custom engraved service awards
  • Dedicated account support teams are responsive and accommodating
  • Strong analytics and reporting

The Bad

Motivosity

  • Outdated user interface
  • Limited report filters and export options
  • Very few pre-made HRIS integrations

Terryberry

  • Outdated user interface
  • Limited integrations
  • Mobile apps have limited functionality

Pricing

Motivosity

Free for non-monetary recognition, $5 per user per month for monetary recognition.

Terryberry

Custom quotes, no public pricing.

Setup & Onboarding

Motivosity

Limited setup/onboarding assistance and in-app guidance.

Terryberry

Consultative approach with a required setup and implementation package makes things go smoothly from determining the best program configuration to launching it.

UI & UX

Motivosity

Motivosity homepage

Outdated interface that can be a bit cluttered, but easy to use.

Terryberry

Terryberry homepage

Outdated look and clunky feel, but it doesn’t impact usability.

Reward Catalog

Motivosity

Gift cards, "ThanksMatters" Visa debit card linked to your earnings balance.

Terryberry

Physical products, gift cards, vacation & travel packages, experiences, charitable donations.

Integrations

HRIS

Motivosity

BambooHR, Workday, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP

Terryberry

Custom HRIS integrations via SFTP

SSO

Motivosity

Okta, ADFS, custom SSO integrations

Terryberry

Custom SSO integrations

Common Tool Integrations

Motivosity

Microsoft Teams, Slack

Terryberry

Microsoft Teams, Slack

Additional Integrations

Motivosity

N/A

Terryberry

N/A

Analytics & Reports

Motivosity

Basic set of reports, graphs, and filters.

Terryberry

Good range of graphs with customizable reporting dashboard and a good variety of default reports.

Support

Motivosity

Primary support channel is email. Phone support available during standard business hours.

Terryberry

Dedicated support team made up of one member from sales, customer success, and support, available via chat & email.

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.

Terryberry

Wellness module to create healthful challenges to earn points, Mailbox module that connects to any platform that generates an email so you can track external tasks and award recognition, Recognition University that provides recognition training for users, Apple & Android mobile apps, Recognition Showcase broadcasts the feed to internet-enabled monitors.

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.

Terryberry

A veteran in the employee recognition space that shows its age, for better or worse, but offers top-notch service and a uniquely strong background in specialty awards and trophies.