# Awardco vs Guusto

| Attribute | Awardco | Guusto |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 37.4 (30% (low)) | 58.9 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An integrated system for organizations to recognize employee contributions, automate reward fulfillment, and track engagement metrics—all from a single platform with access to a global marketplace of redemption options across 135 countries. | An employee recognition and rewards platform that automates recognition programs through various methods (manager-led, peer-to-peer, milestones) and distributes gift card rewards to employees, with features to ensure no one is overlooked and to provide visibility into recognition patterns. |
| integrations.count | 20 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook"},{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"UKG"},{"name":"Greenhouse"},{"name":"Gusto"},{"name":"Paycor"},{"name":"Rippling"},{"name":"Deel"},{"name":"SAP SuccessFactors"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"Namely"},{"name":"FirstUp"},{"name":"ScreenCloud"},{"name":"Speakap"},{"name":"Priceline"},{"name":"Amazon Business"}]` | `[{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Sharepoint"},{"name":"Outlook"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","CA"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"Starting at $3,000 for businesses with 100 or fewer employees","features":["Unlimited access to 2 programme types","Automated Recognition","Manager-to-peer recognition","External recognition","Incentive Programme Manager","15+ standard reporting templates","Budget Manager","Slack and Microsoft Teams integration","Regional budget controls","Activity tracking","Recognition circle feature","REST API access","SAML 2.0 authentication","Admin support (24/7 chat & email)","Customer success manager support"],"minSeats":100,"description":"Entry plan providing unlimited access to any two programme types","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Automated + 2","features":["2 individual programs","Service award programs included"],"description":"Lite plan for customers starting with 2 individual programs beyond service award programs","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Payment Card"},{"name":"Swag Store"},{"name":"Employee Surveys"}],"summary":"Custom pricing starting at $3,000. Contact sales for quotes based on company size and requirements.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.awardco.com/uk/plans","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T18:22:22.528Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$150/mo. 1 sender seat, 250 recipient seats. 30-day trial.","features":["Offline Print and QR Codes","100+ Merchant Options","Mobile App","Multiple Languages","Automate Milestones and Birthdays","Automate Claim Periods","Custom Branding","Reports and Analytics","Non-Monetary Recognition","Up to 5 Workspaces"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":150,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Fixed flat-rate plan for automating milestone programs with bulk sending and unclaimed gift management.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"sender_seats":"1","recipient_seats":"250"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"$6.72/sender seat, $0.70/recipient seat. Minimum $200/mo, billed annually.","features":["HRIS Integration","Real-Time Social Feeds","Leaderboards","Automate Random Draws","Route to Manager for Delivery","Charity Donation","Manager Insights - Direct","Amazon Gift Cards","Unlimited Workspaces","SSO","Microsoft Teams Integration","Sharepoint Integration","Outlook Integration","Budget Automation","Approvals","Manager Insights - Indirect","Custom Data Fields","TV / Kiosk Display","Global Rewards","Custom Rewards","Swag Program","Custom Report Automation"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"sender_seat","amount":6.72,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"recipient_seat","amount":0.7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Scalable tier enabling multiple senders to manage recognition programs with social engagement features and automated draws.","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"minimum_monthly":"200"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$5.00/sender seat, $1.00/recipient seat. Minimum $500/mo, billed annually.","features":["Enhanced Budget Controls","Dedicated Account Manager","API","Send Rewards (Email, SMS)","Non-Monetary Rewards","Guest Redemption","AI Recognition Scores","Custom Email Domains","Purchase Power Parity"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"sender_seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"recipient_seat","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise-grade solution with extensive customization, API access, and dedicated account management for large-scale programs.","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"minimum_monthly":"500"}}],"summary":"From $150/mo (Lite, 30-day trial). Per-seat pricing for Essential ($200/mo min) and Premium ($500/mo min).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://guusto.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T08:22:32.095Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":150,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | quote | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":150,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Recognition Rewards)

| Capability | Awardco | Guusto |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Peer to peer social recognition feed | - | - |
| Manager points budget allocation math | - | - |
| Global digital gift card catalog fulfillment | - | - |
| Company branded physical swag fulfillment | - | - |
| Automated work anniversary birthday rewards | - | - |
| Core values hashtag tagging | - | - |
| Slack ms teams native bot integration | - | - |
| Bamboohr workday HRIS sync | - | - |
| Amazon business zero markup integration | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:46:13.369Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*