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Achievers vs Awardco

Achievers6.2/10

Awardco8.3/10

Scored in Employee Recognition Software

The short answer

Achievers is built for organizations from about 500 employees and delivers rewards in about 190 countries with no markups. Awardco sells to companies of every size, with plans set by how many recognition types you run and starter packages from $3,000 for 100 employees or fewer.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 13 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Mid-sized and large employers that run recognition across several countries

Choose Achievers if

  • You are a mid-market or enterprise buyer that wants no annual points commitment or shipping fees.
  • You want 24/7 member support in 200+ languages by phone, chat and email.
  • You have 500 or more employees: Achievers says its software scales from 500 employees to tens of thousands.
Best for
Companies of any size that want a very large reward catalog with local currencies

Choose Awardco if

  • You are a small business: starter packages for 100 employees or fewer start at $3,000.
  • You need HIPAA covered as well as SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.
  • You want HRIS sync with Gusto, Justworks, Paycom, Deel or HiBob.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Achievers wins 0Awardco wins 31 tie

Achievers vs Awardco by dimension
DimensionAchieversAwardco
PricingAwardco publishes one figure: starter packages from $3,000 for 100 employees or fewer; other plans are quoted. Achievers quotes every subscription and states no hidden fees, shipping charges or markups. Partly published1Quote onlyPartly published
IntegrationsAwardco lists HRIS sync with Workday, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel, Gusto, Justworks and Paycom. Achievers names Workday, UKG Pro and ADP plus Teams, Slack, Zoom and Google Workspace. Both offer an API and SSO. Workday, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel, Gusto, Justworks, Paycom, Greenhouse, Lattice, 15Five, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Outlook, Amazon Business210 documented24 documented
SecurityBoth list SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and GDPR on their trust centers. Awardco also lists HIPAA. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Fit and supportAwardco serves small businesses, mid-size companies and enterprises. Achievers serves mid-market and enterprise organizations from about 500 employees, with 24/7 member support. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4Mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

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Key differences

Where Achievers and Awardco differ (5)
AttributeAchieversAwardco
Pricing modelQuote only5Tiered plans1
Price transparencyQuote only5Partly published1
Best forMid-market companies, enterprises6Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4
Support channelsPhone, live chat, email5Chat, email, phone1
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada7Lindon, Utah8
Show 7 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (7)
AttributeAchieversAwardco
DeploymentCloud9Cloud10
Mobile appsiOS, Android11iOS, Android12
API32
Single sign-on52
SOC 2 Type II310
ISO 27001310
GDPR program310

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Awardco publishes one figure: starter packages from $3,000 for 100 employees or fewer; other plans are quoted. Achievers quotes every subscription and states no hidden fees, shipping charges or markups.

Integrations. Awardco lists HRIS sync with Workday, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel, Gusto, Justworks and Paycom. Achievers names Workday, UKG Pro and ADP plus Teams, Slack, Zoom and Google Workspace. Both offer an API and SSO.

Security. Both list SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and GDPR on their trust centers. Awardco also lists HIPAA.

Fit and support. Awardco serves small businesses, mid-size companies and enterprises. Achievers serves mid-market and enterprise organizations from about 500 employees, with 24/7 member support.

Neither one?

Bonusly

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Frequently asked questions

Is Achievers or Awardco cheaper?

Neither publishes a full price list. Awardco’s only published figure is its starter packages from $3,000 for companies of 100 employees or fewer. Achievers quotes every plan by company size and country, with no annual points commitment.

Which works better for a global workforce, Achievers or Awardco?

Both are built for it. Achievers delivers rewards in about 190 countries through local fulfillment with free shipping. Awardco lists 300M reward options in 135 countries and 163 currencies.

How do Achievers and Awardco compare on security?

Their trust centers both list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022. Awardco adds a HIPAA report, which matters for hospital and clinic programs.

What is Awardco used for?

Running recognition programs, automated milestones, spot awards, nominations, incentives and external recognition, paid out from a reward network that includes Amazon Business.

Which suits a small business, Achievers or Awardco?

Awardco has starter packages for companies of 100 employees or fewer. Achievers describes its platform as designed for organizations from 500 employees, so it is less suited to very small teams.

Who are the main competitors of Achievers and Awardco?

In employee recognition both meet Workhuman and O.C. Tanner in enterprise deals, and Bonusly, Motivosity and Nectar among smaller and mid-sized buyers. We compare each of them with the same verified facts.

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Sources

The 13 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Awardco awardco.com/plans“New startups and small businesses with 100 employees or less can reach out to our sales team for details on flexible packages starting at $3,000.” “The primary difference is the number of Recognition Types available for the organization’s programs”
  2. Awardco awardco.com/platform/integrations“Easily integrate with Slack, Teams, HRIS platforms, Outlook, and more to make recognition a natural part of the workday.” “Open API integrations for ultimate data flexibility.”
  3. Achievers trust.achievers.com“SOC 2 Type II GDPR CCPA CSA PIPEDA ISO 27001:2022” “Has an API available”
  4. Awardco awardco.com/solutions/business-size“From small businesses to enterprise organizations, meet a scalable solution that fits every employee recognition and engagement need.”
  5. Achievers achievers.com/pricing“We tailor your quote to fit your people, priorities, and goals – so you can see exactly how your investment supports engagement and long-term impact.” “Get custom pricing that fits your team”
  6. Achievers achievers.com/solutions/enterprise-business“Yes, Achievers’ recognition software is designed to scale from organizations with 500 employees to tens of thousands and beyond.”
  7. Achievers achievers.com/company/contact“99 Atlantic Ave., Suite 700, Toronto, ON”
  8. Awardco awardco.com/contact-us“2080 W 400 N Lindon, UT 84042”
  9. Achievers achievers.com/legal/privacy-policy“operates a “Software-as-a-Service” business model, providing subscription-based services to enterprises.”
  10. Awardco trust.awardco.com“Microsoft Azure • Cloud provider” “SOC 2 Type II ISO 27001:2022 HIPAA GDPR CCPA”
  11. Achievers (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/achievers/id945779451“The Achievers app puts the power of recognition in your hands.”
  12. Awardco (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/awardco/id6657991179“Recognize, reward, and redeem points any time, anywhere with mobile employee rewards and recognition at your fingertips.”
  13. Bonusly bonusly.com/pricing“Team plan available without Bizy AI for $3/user/month or $30/user paid annually.”

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