Qarrot vs Terryberry

Qarrot

The Bottom Line

Employee recognition software that focuses on the fundamentals, which makes it easy to implement and use, but also very limiting.

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

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.

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

Qarrot

  • Simple software
  • Quick to implement
  • Very low maintenance

Terryberry

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

The Bad

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

Terryberry

  • Outdated user interface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

Pricing

Qarrot

Basic plan for $59 flat fee. $3 per user per month for premium.

Terryberry

Custom quotes, no public pricing.

Setup & Onboarding

Qarrot

Simplicity makes it easy to quickly implement. Can schedule a quick 1-hour onboarding session with Qarrot and be ready to go.

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

Qarrot

Qarrot homepage

Basic interface, but not unappealing. Pain-free navigation thanks to minimal options and settings.

Terryberry

Terryberry homepage

Outdated look and clunky feel, but it doesn’t impact usability.

Reward Catalog

Qarrot

Gift cards, charity donations

Terryberry

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

Integrations

HRIS

Qarrot

BambooHR, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP

Terryberry

Custom HRIS integrations via SFTP

SSO

Qarrot

Custom SSO integrations

Terryberry

Custom SSO integrations

Common Tool Integrations

Qarrot

Slack, Mircosoft Teams

Terryberry

Microsoft Teams, Slack

Additional Integrations

Qarrot

N/A

Terryberry

N/A

Analytics & Reports

Qarrot

Very basic reporting.

Terryberry

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

Support

Qarrot

Chat, email and basic help center articles.

Terryberry

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

Extra Features

Qarrot

Can create “campaigns” around any measurable objective and award points to anyone who reaches the set goal(s).

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

Qarrot

Employee recognition software that focuses on the fundamentals, which makes it easy to implement and use, but also very limiting.

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.