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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (62.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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No pricing available
Blink
Star Rating
(257)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(239)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that HALO excels in its "Content Moderation" feature, receiving high praise for its effectiveness in managing user-generated content, while Blink's similar feature is noted to be less robust, leading to occasional content management issues.
- Reviewers mention that Blink's "AI Text Generation" and "AI Text Summarization" features significantly outperform HALO, with users appreciating the accuracy and efficiency of Blink's AI capabilities, which are seen as a game-changer for content creation.
- G2 users highlight HALO's superior "Performance and Reliability," with many stating that the platform consistently meets their operational needs without downtime, whereas Blink has received feedback about occasional performance lags during peak usage times.
- Users on G2 report that Blink's "Mobile Application" is more user-friendly and feature-rich compared to HALO's mobile offering, making it easier for employees to stay connected and engaged while on the go.
- Reviewers say that HALO's "User, Role, and Access Management" is highly customizable, allowing for tailored user experiences, while Blink's approach is seen as more rigid, which can limit flexibility for larger organizations.
- Users report that Blink's "Emergency Notifications" feature is more effective and reliable, with many praising its timely alerts and user-friendly interface, while HALO's notifications have been described as less intuitive and slower to deliver critical updates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blink
Blink pricing
Contact Us
Enterprise discounts available POA
- News feed
- Content hub
- Secure chat
HALO
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blink
Free Trial is available
HALO
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
240
9.0
192
Ease of Use
9.3
240
9.0
194
Ease of Setup
9.1
152
8.7
140
Ease of Admin
9.0
135
9.0
150
Quality of Support
9.2
208
9.3
193
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
120
9.5
153
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
238
8.1
186
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
6.4
47
Not enough data
6.0
47
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.3
96
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Information Distribution
9.2
84
Not enough data
8.1
79
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
Employee Engagement
8.9
84
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
9.1
82
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Content Distribution - Employee Communications
9.4
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
Additional Features - Employee Communications
9.0
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Communications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
8.3
55
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.7
54
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.3
40
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.2
37
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.7
71
Rewards & Incentives
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.0
17
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
Additional Features-
8.2
19
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
Interoperability
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.0
30
Not enough data
Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
7.5
30
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
7.6
21
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
7.9
28
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
101
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
7.4
70
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
9.1
100
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
111
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
9.1
126
Not enough data
9.2
125
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
8.7
118
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blink and HALO share no categories
Unique Categories
HALO is categorized as Employee Recognition, Rewards and Incentives, and Promotional Product Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blink
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HALO
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
47.0%
Hospital & Health Care
8.7%
Logistics and Supply Chain
3.6%
Hospitality
3.2%
Real Estate
2.8%
Other
34.8%
Hospital & Health Care
10.8%
Food & Beverages
5.2%
Oil & Energy
4.7%
Human Resources
4.3%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
71.1%
Discussions
Is it possible to add a calendar in Hub that everyone could view so they know when events are?
1 Comment
Official Response from Blink
Hi Jenny,
thank you for getting in touch. Great to hear that you would like a company calendar to keep up to date with upcoming events. Unfortunately, it...Read more
is there a way to set a folder up on the blink that only selected people can see
1 Comment
Official Response from Blink
Hi Robert, thanks for your question. Absolutely! Blink runs on the concept of teams and users will only see content (including folders) that is shared with...Read more
Is it possible to add a calendar in Hub that everyone could view so they know when events are?
1 Comment
Official Response from Blink
Hello Jenny, Georgie here from the Blink Marketing team.
YES! This is possible - and very handy. Here is the help article to talk you through getting...Read more
Can I use this to setup a paperless system to manage my Core Value Awards program?
2 Comments
AS
Yes, everything is online 100% paperless.
We can run reports, set up point values, award points related to our goals.Read more
Is Halo ever going to move to creating an administrative website so I can add new employees, remove terminated employees, etc?
1 Comment
CH
Hi Natalie-
Thanks for your question. We currently offer HALO Direct for our customers to make these types of changes themselves. Your account manager...Read more
What is Halo?
1 Comment
CH
HALO has the pleasure of providing Wawa associates with the Goose Bumps recognition program and geese gear company store.Read more
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