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Nectar

Best Nectar HR Alternatives

8 products that do the same job as Nectar, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 32 sources, most recently checked

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Nectar alternatives, closest first

  1. AssemblySimilarity 50
  2. BonuslySimilarity 50
  3. AchieversSimilarity 45

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    Assembly

    $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees; Nectar does not publish comparable prices.

    $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually)1

  • Published pricing

    Bonusly

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (9.1/10).

    $3/user/mo2

  • Built for larger companies

    Awardco

    Serves enterprise companies; Nectar does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises3

  • Built for small businesses

    Motivosity

    Serves small businesses; Nectar does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Achievers

    Serves mid-sized companies; Nectar does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Mid-market companies, enterprises5

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    O.C. Tanner

    6.1/10 in Employee Recognition Software vs 5.9 for Nectar.

Nectar alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Nectar.

Built for the same job

  1. Assembly

    vs Nectar: Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually); Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 8.6 vs 5.9.

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually)1

  2. Bonusly

    vs Nectar: Bonusly: from $3/user/mo; Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 9.1 vs 5.9.

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $3/user/mo2

  3. Achievers

    vs Nectar: Achievers: quote-only; Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 6.3 vs 5.9.

    Similarity45 of 100
  4. O.C. Tanner

    vs Nectar: O.C. Tanner: quote-only; Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 6.1 vs 5.9.

    Similarity45 of 100
  5. Workhuman

    vs Nectar: Workhuman: quote-only; Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 5.8 vs 5.9.

    Similarity45 of 100
  6. Awardco

    vs Nectar: Awardco: prices published for other plans; Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 8.2 vs 5.9.

    Similarity25 of 100
  7. Motivosity

    vs Nectar: Motivosity: from $3,000/yr; Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 7.0 vs 5.9.

    Similarity25 of 100

    From $3,000/yr (Small Business bundle plan, up to 249 employees)4

Also cover what Nectar does

  1. Workleap Officevibe

    vs Nectar: Workleap Officevibe: from $4,999/yr + $32/manager/mo; Nectar: quote-only. Not scored yet in Employee Recognition Software; Nectar scores 5.9.

    Similarity25 of 100

    From $4,999/yr + $32/manager/mo (Standard plan)6

Why buyers look beyond Nectar

  1. Quote-only pricing

    Nectar publishes its bundles but no prices; every plan is priced on request.

  2. Self-assessed GDPR

    Nectar describes its GDPR and CCPA compliance as good-faith and un-audited, so privacy teams should review its data processing terms.

Nectar vs its closest alternatives

Employee Recognition Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelAPISOC 2 Type IIMobile appsISO 27001
Nectar7–95.9Quote onlyNot verifiedYesYesNot verified
Assembly1,108.6Per userNot verifiedYesNot verifiedNot verified
Bonusly2,11,129.1Per userYesYesBonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android appNot verified
Achievers13–156.3Quote onlyYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
O.C. Tanner16–196.1Quote onlyYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Workhuman20–235.8Quote onlyYesNot verifiediOS, AndroidYes
Awardco24–278.2Tiered plansYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Motivosity4,28,297.0Per employeeYesNot verifiediOS, AndroidNot verified

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Nectar?

Among products built for the same job in Employee Recognition Software, the closest to Nectar are Assembly (50% similar), Bonusly (50% similar), and Achievers (45% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Assembly vs Nectar: Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually); Nectar: quote-only. Employee Recognition Software score 8.6 vs 5.9.

Which employee recognition alternative to Nectar has the lowest published price?

Assembly: From $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees (starting price); Nectar does not publish comparable prices.

Which Nectar alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Nectar, Assembly, Bonusly, Awardco, Motivosity, and Workleap Officevibe publish list prices for at least one plan. Nectar prices by quote.

Which Nectar alternative scores highest?

Bonusly scores highest at 9.1/10, 50% similar to Nectar; Nectar scores 5.9. Closest to Nectar: Assembly (50% similar, 8.6).

Is there a free alternative to Nectar?

Among the alternatives to Nectar, Bonusly lists a free plan, with limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for Nectar alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Nectar: quote-only pricing and self-assessed GDPR. The “Why buyers look beyond Nectar” section explains each one from its source.

Which Nectar alternatives integrate with Slack?

Assembly, Bonusly, Achievers, O.C. Tanner, and 4 more list Slack among their notable integrations, like Nectar.

Is Bonusly better than Nectar?

Bonusly scores 9.1/10 in Employee Recognition Software against 5.9 for Nectar; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Nectar vs Bonusly.

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    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Assembly joinassembly.com/pricing“Most Popular Empower Add peer-to-peer recognition, points, and AI-powered insights for bottom-up culture building. $3 per user / month (billed yearly)” “Enterprise Let teams with unique needs build exactly what they want.”
  2. Bonusly bonusly.com/pricing“Team plan available without Bizy AI for $3/user/month or $30/user paid annually.” “Up to 8 users Peer recognition and guidance Slack and Teams integrations iOS and Android apps”
  3. Awardco awardco.com/solutions/business-size“From small businesses to enterprise organizations, meet a scalable solution that fits every employee recognition and engagement need.”
  4. Motivosity motivosity.com/pricing“Whether you have 75 or 10,000+ employees, we’ll design a recognition solution that fits your goals and budget.” “Motivosity pricing is 100% custom. For inspiration, here are the most popular customer bundles.”
  5. 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.”
  6. Workleap workleap.com/pricing/officevibe“Billed annually Standard End-to-end performance management” “If your organization has more than 250 employees, reach out to our team.”
  7. Nectar nectarhr.com/pricing“Get pricing Peer-to-peer & manager recognition”
  8. Nectar nectarhr.com/security“SOC 2 (Type II as of Nov 30 2024)”
  9. Nectar nectarhr.com“Recognition, announcements, and surveys reach people by text, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or the mobile app”
  10. Assembly joinassembly.com“SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant”
  11. Bonusly bonusly.com/features/integrations“Build your own apps, automations, and reports. REST API with full documentation.”
  12. Bonusly trust.bonus.ly“ComplianceCCPAGDPRSOC 2 Type 2SOC 3”
  13. 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.”
  14. Achievers trust.achievers.com“Has an API available” “SOC 2 Type II GDPR CCPA CSA PIPEDA ISO 27001:2022”
  15. Achievers (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/achievers/id945779451“The Achievers app puts the power of recognition in your hands.”
  16. 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.”
  17. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/integrations“Our developer tools make it easy to integrate recognition wherever your employees work.” “Our limitless integrations and flexible APIs increase recognition access for everyone, everywhere.”
  18. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/culture-cloud-security-and-privacy“ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 certification SOC 2 Type II Report SOC 3 Public-use Assurance Report PCI DSS compliance”
  19. 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.”
  20. Workhuman workhuman.com/employee-recognition-software-mid-market-companies“Complete the form to schedule your tour of the world’s #1-rated platform.”
  21. Workhuman workhuman.com/capabilities/integrations“With our open API, Workhuman can fit seamlessly into your workflow and enable real-time recognition.” “Integrations enable Workhuman to be wherever you are, integrating with your critical workplace applications like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Slack, Workday, and more.”
  22. Workhuman (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/workhuman/id388132078“The Workhuman mobile app puts the power of the world’s #1 employee recognition platform in the palm of your hand.”
  23. Workhuman workhuman.com/why-workhuman/security-and-privacy“We are an ISO27001:2022 and ISO27701:2019 (Privacy extension to ISO27001) certified organization, and this certification covers the full scope of the services provided.”
  24. Awardco awardco.com/plans“The primary difference is the number of Recognition Types available for the organization’s programs” “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.”
  25. Awardco awardco.com/platform/integrations“Open API integrations for ultimate data flexibility.” “Easily integrate with Slack, Teams, HRIS platforms, Outlook, and more to make recognition a natural part of the workday.”
  26. Awardco trust.awardco.com“SOC 2 Type II ISO 27001:2022 HIPAA GDPR CCPA”
  27. 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.”
  28. Motivosity motivosity.com/integrations“With our list of A+ integrations and our open API, you'll be able to bring the Motivosity magic to almost every part of your business.”
  29. Motivosity (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/motivosity/id958642059“Motivosity helps you feel recognized and connected at work. Share appreciation, stay in the loop, and redeem rewards anywhere.”
  30. Assembly joinassembly.com/integrations“Connect with BambooHR to automatically sync employee data a”
  31. Achievers achievers.com/integrations“Maintain data consistency between your HRIS and Achievers with integrations to top HRIS providers like Workday, UKG Pro, and ADP.”
  32. Workleap Officevibe workleap.com/integrations“Access employee records, time off, and HR data from your BambooHR account.”

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