# Awardco, Tremendous vs Guusto Comparison

| | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 6,006 | 1,227 | 5,366 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (49.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | Free Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Awardco

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1468 reviews)
- Variety (913 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Options (175 reviews)
- Limited Selection (138 reviews)

### Tremendous

Pros:
- Ease of Use (246 reviews)
- Time-Saving (112 reviews)

Cons:
- Geographical Limitations (34 reviews)
- Limited Customization (23 reviews)

### Guusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (759 reviews)
- Gift Cards (399 reviews)

Cons:
- Card Limitations (91 reviews)
- Limited Options (89 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (4774 reviews) | 9.4 (1021 reviews) | 9.7 (4075 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.7 (4960 reviews) | 9.5 (1036 reviews) | 9.7 (4550 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (3027 reviews) | 9.4 (784 reviews) | 9.6 (2026 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (384 reviews) | 9.5 (536 reviews) | 9.6 (382 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (3838 reviews) | 9.3 (804 reviews) | 9.7 (3568 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (384 reviews) | 9.6 (556 reviews) | 9.7 (375 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (4748 reviews) | 9.5 (976 reviews) | 9.4 (3903 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Awardco

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Tremendous

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: Free

Description: Tremendous is free to use. You pay only for the rewards you send.

Key Features:
- Setup, onboarding, all advanced features included
- Pay the face value cost of payments
- Account setup takes minutes

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/tremendous/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Guusto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Per Month

Description: Single user account

Key Features:
- Send rewards 
- 100+ merchant options
- Web redemption

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Employee Recognition

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Awardco** | 9.0/10 | 3768 |
| **Tremendous** | N/A | N/A |
| **Guusto** | 9.3/10 | 2944 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.6 (2756 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1967 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.3 (3044 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (2306 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (3072 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (2323 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 9.0 (2813 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (2077 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.5 (2642 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1836 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | 8.9 (2747 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1915 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.7 (2677 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1833 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2701 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (2115 reviews) | 
| **Corporate Discounts** | 8.7 (2672 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Employee Engagement** | 9.3 (2884 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (2146 reviews) | 
| **Rewards** | 9.6 (3463 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (2580 reviews) | 

### Rewards and Incentives

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Awardco** | 8.8/10 | 2491 |
| **Tremendous** | 8.9/10 | 949 |
| **Guusto** | 9.0/10 | 2002 |

#### Rewards &amp; Incentives

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reward Catalog** | 9.5 (2414 reviews) | 9.4 (904 reviews) | 9.5 (1844 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 9.2 (2178 reviews) | 9.1 (888 reviews) | 9.4 (1701 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Ordering** | 8.6 (2024 reviews) | 9.4 (876 reviews) | 9.2 (1519 reviews) | 
| **Budget Management** | 8.6 (2039 reviews) | 9.1 (815 reviews) | 9.2 (1509 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.2 (2224 reviews) | 9.1 (892 reviews) | 9.5 (1744 reviews) | 
| **Analytics &amp; Reporting** | 8.8 (2001 reviews) | 8.7 (848 reviews) | 9.2 (1526 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2071 reviews) | 9.2 (851 reviews) | 9.3 (1565 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.7 (2003 reviews) | 8.6 (740 reviews) | 9.1 (1463 reviews) | 
| **Reward API** | 8.8 (2015 reviews) | 8.6 (736 reviews) | 9.1 (1483 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.1 (288 reviews) | 8.2 (92 reviews) | 7.9 (72 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.3 (288 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.0 (72 reviews) | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Awardco** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tremendous** | N/A | N/A |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Awardco** | 9.3/10 | 109 |
| **Tremendous** | N/A | N/A |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analytics - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessment** | 9.2 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | 9.1 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Funding** | 9.1 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Market Diversity** | 9.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizability** | 9.4 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reward &amp; Incentive** | 9.7 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Awardco** | 9.8/10 | 45 |
| **Tremendous** | N/A | N/A |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting &amp; Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Survey Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Science-based templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Peer Recognition** | 10.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Rewards and Incentives Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rewards-and-incentives)

**Unique to Awardco (3):** [Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lifestyle-spending-account-lsa), [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement)


**Unique to Guusto (1):** [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Awardco | Tremendous | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 9.8% | 47.8% | 27.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.6% | 41.5% | 49.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 49.6% | 10.7% | 23.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Awardco

- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 10.6%
- **Insurance:** 8.6%
- **Construction:** 4.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 53.1%

#### Tremendous

- **Computer Software:** 15.2%
- **Market Research:** 11.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.4%
- **Research:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.4%
- **Insurance:** 4.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.8%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 37.0%

#### Guusto

- **Insurance:** 12.4%
- **Financial Services:** 9.7%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 5.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Hospitality:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 51.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Awardco

- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9370 reviews)
- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8525 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3449 reviews)
- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2853 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2423 reviews)
- [Culture Cloud by O.C. Tanner](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-cloud-by-o-c-tanner/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1744 reviews)
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6879 reviews)
- [Snappy](https://www.g2.com/products/snappy-snappy/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10887 reviews)
- [Terryberry](https://www.g2.com/products/terryberry/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (182 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tremendous

- [Giftogram](https://www.g2.com/products/giftogram/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1826 reviews)
- [Tango](https://www.g2.com/products/blackhawk-network-tango/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (525 reviews)
- [BHN](https://www.g2.com/products/bhn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Giftbit](https://www.g2.com/products/giftbit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Runa](https://www.g2.com/products/runa-runa/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Sendoso](https://www.g2.com/products/sendoso/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1261 reviews)
- [Xoxoday](https://www.g2.com/products/xoxoday-xoxoday/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1580 reviews)
- [Snappy](https://www.g2.com/products/snappy-snappy/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [Alyce by Sendoso](https://www.g2.com/products/alyce-by-sendoso/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (550 reviews)
- [GroupGreeting](https://www.g2.com/products/groupgreeting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1314 reviews)

### Alternatives to Guusto

- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8525 reviews)
- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2853 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3449 reviews)
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6879 reviews)
- [Kudoboard](https://www.g2.com/products/kudoboard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1011 reviews)
- [Bucketlist Rewards](https://www.g2.com/products/bucketlist-rewards/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (815 reviews)
- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9370 reviews)
- [Giftogram](https://www.g2.com/products/giftogram/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1826 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2423 reviews)
- [Tango](https://www.g2.com/products/blackhawk-network-tango/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (525 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Awardco

- Title: [As a new user of Awardco, I&#39;m finding it challenging to set up a rewards program. Could someone provide some step-by-step guidance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/as-a-new-user-of-awardco-i-m-finding-it-challenging-to-set-up-a-rewards-program-could-someone-provide-some-step-by-step-guidance) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Go to awardco.com and click on new user and follow the instructions.  It walked me right through it step by step not unless the website has changed since I..."
- Title: [What is Awardco used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-awardco-used-for) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Our company is using it to supply rewards for various occasions and milestones."
- Title: [?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fe6b63f1-fa3e-4199-b152-02856d458bc3) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Rewards system](https://www.g2.com/discussions/rewards-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Although this is not a question, I must agree. The experience is easy and enjoyable."
- Title: [Is there any way i could use my own personal money to make a purchase on the awardco site?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-i-could-use-my-own-personal-money-to-make-a-purchase-on-the-awardco-site) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, points are only rewarded. You can&#39;t purchase them."

### Tremendous

- Title: [Is tremendous legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-tremendous-legit) — 11 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we have been using Tremendous for a few years.  We haven&#39;t had any problems.  Our customers have successfully redeemed the gift cards.  I asked them how..."
- Title: [How do I redeem tremendous?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-redeem-tremendous) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Redeeming a Tremendous gift card is simple. Our company has only issued the electronic version (not the physical gift card sent via mail) which has been sent..."
- Title: [What is tremendous app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tremendous-app) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "you can redeem your thank you gifts or exchange for a voucher (lots of options) or send it your paypal"
- Title: [Do you pay for unclaimed gift cards you&#39;ve sent?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-pay-for-unclaimed-gift-cards-you-ve-sent) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Correct. We avoid the complication of fees and partial rebates. You simply spend what you send."
- Title: [How do I check my balance on my virtual Visa card?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-check-my-balance-on-my-virtual-visa-card) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can visit their website and enter the card&#39;s information to view the balance! 

The best way, though, is to create a wallet and save it there. That..."

### Guusto

- Title: [What role does Guusto play in enhancing employee recognition and rewards programs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-role-does-guusto-play-in-enhancing-employee-recognition-and-rewards-programs) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is a great way to share about and celebrate great employee work"
- Title: [What is Guusto used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-guusto-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for rewards and incentive for employees. It allows the employee to select what type of reward (giftcard) and from what vendor. Employees also get..."
- Title: [App use for personal gifts](https://www.g2.com/discussions/app-use-for-personal-gifts) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!"
- Title: [Do points expire? Can you save them for a large reward?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-points-expire-can-you-save-them-for-a-large-reward) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Points(gift amount) doesn&#39;t expire, you can club them into getting a larger reward."
- Title: [Does Guusto change its vendor partners?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37073-does-guusto-change-its-vendor-partners) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Soph!

Our partnership is always on the lookout for new vendors to add to our current list! We&#39;ve got a few vendors we&#39;re looking to add in the near..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/awardco-vs-tremendous-vs-guusto)

