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Achievers vs O.C. Tanner

Achievers6.2/10

O.C. Tanner5.9/10

Scored in Employee Recognition Software

The short answer

Achievers and O.C. Tanner both serve large employers, both list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022, and both quote their prices. Achievers centers on frequent recognition and a rewards marketplace in about 190 countries with no markups.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 13 sources, most recently checked

Achievers

Best for
Mid-sized and large employers that run recognition across several countries

Choose Achievers if

  • You want rewards with no markups or shipping fees and no annual points commitment.
  • You want 24/7 member support in 200+ languages.
  • You also serve mid-sized business units with their own program.

Achievers plans and pricesAchievers alternatives

O.C. Tanner

Best for
Large employers that want service awards and symbolic keepsakes alongside everyday recognition

Choose O.C. Tanner if

  • Service awards with keepsakes are central to your program.
  • You run SAP SuccessFactors, Dayforce or Oracle as your HR system.
  • You want customers or patients to thank staff by link or QR code.

What O.C. Tanner costsAlternatives to O.C. Tanner

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Achievers wins 1O.C. Tanner wins 12 ties

Achievers vs O.C. Tanner by dimension
DimensionAchieversO.C. Tanner
PricingBoth are quote-only: Achievers through a custom pricing request, O.C. Tanner through a local representative. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
IntegrationsO.C. Tanner lists Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Oracle, ADP, BambooHR, Dayforce, Deel and Gusto plus Teams, Slack and Zoom. Achievers names Workday, UKG Pro and ADP with Teams, Slack, Zoom and Google Workspace. Workday, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Oracle, ADP, BambooHR, Dayforce, Deel, Gusto, Outlook, Gmail210 documented14 documented
SecurityBoth list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001
Fit and supportAchievers serves mid-market and enterprise organizations and runs 24/7 member support. O.C. Tanner publishes no size range; its about page cites 1,100+ global clients. Mid-market companies, enterprises4Mid-market companies, enterprisesEnterprises

Achievers or O.C. Tanner: what matters most to you?

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Key differences

Where Achievers and O.C. Tanner differ (2)
AttributeAchieversO.C. Tanner
Best forMid-market companies, enterprises4Enterprises5
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada6Salt Lake City, Utah7
Show 8 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (8)
AttributeAchieversO.C. Tanner
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only8
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only8
DeploymentCloud9Cloud10
Mobile appsiOS, Android11iOS, Android12
API32
Single sign-on110
SOC 2 Type II310
ISO 27001310

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both are quote-only: Achievers through a custom pricing request, O.C. Tanner through a local representative.

Integrations. O.C. Tanner lists Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Oracle, ADP, BambooHR, Dayforce, Deel and Gusto plus Teams, Slack and Zoom. Achievers names Workday, UKG Pro and ADP with Teams, Slack, Zoom and Google Workspace.

Security. Both list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022.

Fit and support. Achievers serves mid-market and enterprise organizations and runs 24/7 member support. O.C. Tanner publishes no size range; its about page cites 1,100+ global clients.

Neither one?

Bonusly

Bonusly has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Recognition Software after excluding these two (8.8/10).

From $3/user/mo13

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Achievers or O.C. Tanner?

We cannot say: neither publishes prices. Achievers quotes by company size and country and states no hidden fees or markups; O.C. Tanner quotes through a local representative.

Is O.C. Tanner a good company to buy recognition from?

O.C. Tanner is an established vendor: its world headquarters is in Salt Lake City and it lists 1,100+ global clients in 180 countries, with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022.

What companies use O.C. Tanner?

Its own client stories name Chevron, American Airlines and Capital One among 1,100+ global clients.

Do Achievers and O.C. Tanner both have SOC 2 reports?

Yes. Achievers lists SOC 2 Type II on its trust center; O.C. Tanner lists a SOC 2 Type II report and a public SOC 3 report. Both are ISO 27001:2022 certified.

How do Achievers and O.C. Tanner reach deskless employees?

Achievers uses QR codes, physical cards and a kiosk alongside its app. O.C. Tanner uses offline recognition tools, its Culture Cloud app and Zebra handhelds.

Which other platforms compete with Achievers and O.C. Tanner?

Workhuman and Awardco are their closest enterprise competitors; Motivosity, Bonusly and Nectar compete for mid-sized programs. All are compared on the same verified facts.

Who are Achievers’s biggest competitors?

Achievers ranks #6 of 8 in our employee recognition software ranking. Besides O.C. Tanner, the highest-scored are Bonusly, Assembly, and Awardco. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: Achievers alternatives.

How this page was made

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    24 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 23, 2026.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. 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”
  2. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/integrations“Our limitless integrations and flexible APIs increase recognition access for everyone, everywhere.” “Our developer tools make it easy to integrate recognition wherever your employees work.”
  3. Achievers trust.achievers.com“SOC 2 Type II GDPR CCPA CSA PIPEDA ISO 27001:2022” “Has an API available”
  4. 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.”
  5. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/employee-recognition“From growing organizations to global enterprises, recognition evolves without becoming impersonal.”
  6. Achievers achievers.com/company/contact“99 Atlantic Ave., Suite 700, Toronto, ON”
  7. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/company/about-us“World Headquarters 1930 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115”
  8. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/contact-us/choose“Ready to put appreciation to work for your organization? Fill out this form to be connected to your local O.C. Tanner representative.”
  9. Achievers achievers.com/legal/privacy-policy“operates a “Software-as-a-Service” business model, providing subscription-based services to enterprises.”
  10. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/culture-cloud-security-and-privacy“Secure multi-tenant SaaS architecture delivered via web and mobile” “Single sign-on via SAML 2.0 or federated login”
  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. O.C. Tanner (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/culture-cloud-by-o-c-tanner/id1434330259“The Culture Cloud App from O.C. Tanner makes it easy to give and receive recognition on-the-go.”
  13. Bonusly bonusly.com/pricing“Team plan available without Bizy AI for $3/user/month or $30/user paid annually.”

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