The short answer
Motivosity publishes price guidance: a platform fee of about $0–$2 per employee a month, modules from about $1, and small business plans from $3,000 a year. Nectar quotes bundles that join recognition with surveys and communications, and states SOC 2 Type II.
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Motivosity wins 2Nectar wins 1
| Dimension | Motivosity | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| PricingMotivosity publishes a platform fee of about $0–$2 per employee a month and annual ranges by company size. Nectar publishes no prices. Per employee | $3,000/yr (Small Business bundle plan) | Quote only |
| SecurityNectar states SOC 2 Type II. Motivosity supports SSO and keeps data in the United States but names no SOC 2 report type. Yes | None verified | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Fit and supportMotivosity serves small, mid-sized and large companies with 24/7 technical support. Nectar lists 24/7 support on its Nectar One bundle and publishes no target company size. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Not stated |
| Attribute | Motivosity | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per employee | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Partly published | Quote only |
| Attribute | Motivosity | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | |
| Single sign-on |
Pricing. Motivosity publishes a platform fee of about $0–$2 per employee a month and annual ranges by company size. Nectar publishes no prices.
Security. Nectar states SOC 2 Type II. Motivosity supports SSO and keeps data in the United States but names no SOC 2 report type.
Fit and support. Motivosity serves small, mid-sized and large companies with 24/7 technical support. Nectar lists 24/7 support on its Nectar One bundle and publishes no target company size.
Bonusly has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Recognition Software after excluding these two (9.1/10).
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We can only price one side: Motivosity’s small business plans run about $3,000–$10,000 a year, with a platform fee of about $0–$2 per employee a month. Nectar quotes its bundles after a demo.
Nectar’s security whitepaper lists a SOC 2 Type II report. Motivosity mentions a third-party audit for SOC 2 compliance without naming the type, so ask for the report.
Motivosity Inc. gives a Lehi, Utah postal address in its privacy policy.
Motivosity links each appreciation to one of your core values. Nectar offers values-based recognition and automated birthdays and anniversaries.
Yes. Motivosity sells pulse surveys as a module, and Nectar Engage adds engagement, eNPS and custom surveys.
Bonusly, Assembly and Awardco compete with both; Achievers and Workhuman meet them in larger programs. Each is compared on the same verified facts.
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