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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 Users Per Month
$0.00 0 Users
HeyTaco
Star Rating
(689)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansMatter
Star Rating
(1,188)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 0 Users
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that HeyTaco excels in creating a fun and engaging way to recognize coworkers, with features like public kudos and the ability to give multiple tacos at once. Users appreciate how this gamified approach simplifies showing appreciation, making it a popular choice for mid-market companies.
- Users say that Matter stands out for its seamless integration with tools like Slack and Teams, which enhances the ease of sending quick feedback and public recognition. This feature is praised for reinforcing company culture and celebrating both small and big wins, making it particularly appealing for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms offer solid support, HeyTaco users highlight the quality of support as a strong point, with many noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the team. In contrast, Matter users feel that while support is adequate, it could be more proactive in addressing user needs.
- According to verified reviews, Matter's rewards catalog is a significant advantage, offering a variety of options like gift cards and charitable donations. Users appreciate the flexibility to choose rewards that resonate with them, which enhances the overall recognition experience compared to HeyTaco's more limited offerings.
- G2 reviewers report that both products are easy to use, but Matter edges out slightly in setup and administration ease. Users find Matter's onboarding process intuitive, while HeyTaco users have noted some minor configuration challenges that can arise during initial setup.
- Users say that HeyTaco's unique approach to daily encouragement and potential real-life rewards adds a layer of motivation that resonates well with teams. However, Matter's focus on authentic recognition and meaningful feedback is seen as more impactful in fostering a positive workplace culture, making it a preferred choice for those prioritizing employee engagement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HeyTaco
Classic
$3.00
1 Users Per Month
- Fun social recognition
- Meaningful custom rewards
- Insightful tagging for core values
Matter
Free Forever
$0.00
0 Users
After the free 14-day trial, you'll automatically be downgraded to the free plan.
Key features:
- Unlimited users
- Slack and Microsoft Teams integration
- Kudos recognition
Free Trial
HeyTaco
Free Trial is available
Matter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
571
9.3
1,121
Ease of Use
9.4
591
9.4
1,170
Ease of Setup
9.2
222
9.4
779
Ease of Admin
9.3
64
9.2
163
Quality of Support
9.4
345
9.4
874
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
60
9.3
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
566
9.5
1,158
Features by Category
Platform Basics
8.5
316
8.5
791
8.8
378
8.9
845
9.3
367
9.1
869
Platform Content
8.9
174
8.8
818
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
773
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
356
8.9
837
9.1
317
9.0
817
7.8
264
Feature Not Available
9.3
387
9.3
883
9.0
427
9.2
849
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.2
137
Not enough data
9.0
132
Not enough data
9.1
134
Not enough data
9.2
134
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Survey Insights
Not enough data
9.3
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
120
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
9.1
31
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Core Features
8.3
74
9.0
335
8.7
79
9.0
334
9.2
83
9.4
369
8.9
80
9.4
362
Additional Features-
8.4
75
8.9
334
7.9
73
8.8
289
7.6
73
8.1
247
Interoperability
8.5
77
8.8
300
8.6
73
9.1
341
9.3
82
9.6
371
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
237
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
9.3
236
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
215
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.8
134
Not enough data
8.6
132
Not enough data
9.6
252
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
637
Not enough data
8.9
616
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
610
Not enough data
8.8
605
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
499
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
587
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
685
Not enough data
9.1
625
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
689
Not enough data
8.7
645
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
668
Not enough data
9.4
686
Not enough data
9.2
648
Not enough data
8.8
633
Not enough data
8.9
652
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HeyTaco and Matter are categorized as Employee Recognition, Productivity Bots, and Team Building
Unique Categories
HeyTaco has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HeyTaco
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Matter
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
Computer Software
20.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.0%
Marketing and Advertising
13.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.1%
Insurance
3.1%
Other
43.5%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Information Services
11.0%
Computer Software
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Consulting
3.8%
Other
56.3%
Discussions
What are tacos in slack?
6 Comments
LS
Tacos in Slack are a deliciously fun way of showing appreciation to your coworkers - and no calories!!Read more
What is HeyTaco app?
1 Comment
DD
HeyTaco helps build stronger company culture by inspiring positive communication and bringing people together through social recognition.
Each person has...Read more
Matter has no discussions with answers
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