- Best for
- Companies of any size that want a very large reward catalog with local currencies
Choose Awardco if
- You want reward options in 135 countries and 163 currencies.
- You need ISO 27001 or HIPAA as well as SOC 2.
- You want a published entry price.
Awardco vs Nectar
The short answer
Both sell recognition with points and a global reward catalog and both state SOC 2 Type II. Awardco publishes starter packages from $3,000 and adds ISO 27001:2022 and HIPAA. Nectar quotes bundles that join recognition with engagement surveys and internal communications.
- Best for
- Frontline and deskless teams that need recognition without a work email
Choose Nectar if
- You want surveys and internal communications in the same bundle.
- You reach frontline staff by text as well as Slack and Teams.
- You run UKG, Paycor or Rippling.
LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.
Scorecard
Awardco wins 3Nectar wins 0
| Dimension | Awardco | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| PricingAwardco publishes starter packages from $3,000 for 100 employees or fewer. Nectar publishes no prices; its bundles are quoted. Partly published | Partly published | Quote only |
| SecurityAwardco lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA and GDPR. Nectar states SOC 2 Type II and self-assessed GDPR compliance. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR |
| IntegrationsAwardco lists HRIS sync with Workday, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel, Gusto, Justworks and Paycom. Nectar names Slack, Teams, UKG, ADP, Rippling, Paycor, Workday and Okta. Workday, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel, Gusto, Justworks, Paycom, Greenhouse, Lattice, 15Five, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Outlook, Amazon Business | 13 documented | 8 documented |
Key differences
| Attribute | Awardco | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Partly published | Quote only |
Show 4 attributes where they are the same
| Attribute | Awardco | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | |
| Single sign-on | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| GDPR program |
Analysis by dimension
Pricing. Awardco publishes starter packages from $3,000 for 100 employees or fewer. Nectar publishes no prices; its bundles are quoted.
Security. Awardco lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA and GDPR. Nectar states SOC 2 Type II and self-assessed GDPR compliance.
Integrations. Awardco lists HRIS sync with Workday, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel, Gusto, Justworks and Paycom. Nectar names Slack, Teams, UKG, ADP, Rippling, Paycor, Workday and Okta.
Neither one?
Bonusly
Bonusly has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Recognition Software after excluding these two (9.1/10).
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Awardco or Nectar?
Neither publishes a full price list. Awardco shows starter packages from $3,000 for 100 employees or fewer; Nectar quotes its Recognize, Engage and Comms bundles after a demo.
Who owns Awardco?
Awardco, LLC was founded in 2015 by cousins Steve and Mike Sonnenberg; its site names no outside owner.
What companies use Awardco?
Awardco sells to small businesses, mid-size companies and enterprises, with industry programs for manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, hospitality, education, the public sector and retail.
Are Awardco and Nectar SOC 2 compliant?
Both state SOC 2 Type II. Awardco adds ISO 27001:2022 and HIPAA; Nectar describes its GDPR compliance as self-assessed.
What does Nectar include besides recognition?
Nectar Engage adds engagement and eNPS surveys, and Nectar Comms adds an email builder and texting; Nectar One bundles all three.
Which other recognition tools compete with Awardco and Nectar?
Achievers, Workhuman and O.C. Tanner compete with Awardco for large programs, while Bonusly, Motivosity and Assembly are the usual alternatives to Nectar’s bundles. Against Nectar, Awardco adds ISO 27001 and HIPAA to SOC 2 Type II.
Who are Awardco’s biggest competitors?
Awardco ranks #3 of 8 in our employee recognition software ranking. Besides Nectar, the highest-scored are Bonusly, Assembly, and Motivosity. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: Awardco alternatives.
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