- Best for
- Companies of any size that want a very large reward catalog with local currencies
Choose Awardco if
- You are a small or mid-sized company.
- You want HIPAA coverage listed on the trust center.
- You want a published entry price.
Awardco vs O.C. Tanner
The short answer
Both list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022. Awardco sells to companies of every size, publishes starter packages from $3,000 and quotes larger plans by recognition type.
- Best for
- Large employers that want service awards and symbolic keepsakes alongside everyday recognition
Choose O.C. Tanner if
- Service awards and custom keepsakes are central to your program.
- Your HR system is SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Oracle or Dayforce.
- You want a SOC 3 report you can share publicly.
LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.
Scorecard
Awardco wins 2O.C. Tanner wins 01 tie
| Dimension | Awardco | O.C. Tanner |
|---|---|---|
| PricingAwardco publishes starter packages from $3,000; other plans are quoted. O.C. Tanner publishes no prices. Partly published | Partly published | Quote only |
| SecurityBoth list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022. Awardco adds HIPAA and GDPR; O.C. Tanner adds a SOC 3 report and PCI DSS. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Fit and supportAwardco serves small, mid-size and enterprise companies with 24/7 admin chat and email. O.C. Tanner’s clients are large global organizations. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Enterprises |
Key differences
| Attribute | Awardco | O.C. Tanner |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Partly published | Quote only |
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Enterprises |
| Headquarters | Lindon, Utah | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Show 6 attributes where they are the same
| Attribute | Awardco | O.C. Tanner |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Open API | ||
| Single sign-on | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| ISO 27001 |
Analysis by dimension
Pricing. Awardco publishes starter packages from $3,000; other plans are quoted. O.C. Tanner publishes no prices.
Security. Both list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022. Awardco adds HIPAA and GDPR; O.C. Tanner adds a SOC 3 report and PCI DSS.
Fit and support. Awardco serves small, mid-size and enterprise companies with 24/7 admin chat and email. O.C. Tanner’s clients are large global organizations.
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Frequently asked questions
Which costs less, Awardco or O.C. Tanner?
Only Awardco publishes a figure: starter packages from $3,000 for companies of 100 employees or fewer. O.C. Tanner quotes through a local representative, so compare written quotes.
What companies use O.C. Tanner?
O.C. Tanner names Chevron, American Airlines and Capital One in its client stories and lists 1,100+ global clients.
Is Awardco.com legitimate?
Yes. Awardco, LLC was founded in 2015 and runs a public trust center listing SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and HIPAA.
Do Awardco and O.C. Tanner both have SOC 2 Type II?
Yes. Awardco lists a SOC 2 Type II report on its trust center; O.C. Tanner lists SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports. Both are ISO 27001:2022 certified.
How do Awardco and O.C. Tanner handle service awards?
Awardco runs service anniversaries as automated recognition, with a Service Awards Only package for small companies. O.C. Tanner offers service awards with custom symbolic awards and keepsakes.
Who are the main competitors of O.C. Tanner?
Achievers and Workhuman in enterprise recognition, and Awardco from small companies to enterprises. Against Awardco, O.C. Tanner’s case is its service awards and keepsakes.
Which is better for small businesses, Awardco or O.C. Tanner?
Awardco lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; O.C. Tanner is built for enterprises.
Awardco or O.C. Tanner? Your answer in 3 questions
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