# HeyTaco, Nectar vs Guusto Comparison

| | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 721 | 8,516 | 5,244 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (62.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (73.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $3.00 1 Users Per Month | Contact Us 1 User Per Month | Free Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### HeyTaco

Pros:
- Appreciation (145 reviews)
- Recognition (144 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Tacos (71 reviews)
- Limited Options (38 reviews)

### Nectar

Pros:
- Recognition (1947 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1856 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Points (497 reviews)
- Insufficient Points (432 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 | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (603 reviews) | 9.4 (6873 reviews) | 9.7 (4002 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (624 reviews) | 9.4 (7289 reviews) | 9.7 (4435 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (244 reviews) | 9.4 (2779 reviews) | 9.6 (1943 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 9.4 (392 reviews) | 9.6 (381 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (357 reviews) | 9.5 (5034 reviews) | 9.7 (3502 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (60 reviews) | 9.5 (392 reviews) | 9.7 (374 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (595 reviews) | 9.0 (6956 reviews) | 9.4 (3838 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### HeyTaco

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Classic

Price: $3.00 1 Users Per Month

Key Features:
- Fun social recognition
- Meaningful custom rewards
- Insightful tagging for core values

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Nectar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Plus

Price: Contact Us 1 User Per Month

Description: Volume discounts available

Key Features:
- Real-time activity feed
- Centralized company incentives & awards
- Birthday & Years of Service automation

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/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 |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | 8.8/10 | 509 |
| **Nectar** | 8.7/10 | 6477 |
| **Guusto** | 9.3/10 | 2866 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (317 reviews) | 8.3 (4581 reviews) | 9.1 (1967 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 8.8 (381 reviews) | 9.1 (5640 reviews) | 9.4 (2302 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.3 (375 reviews) | 9.2 (5498 reviews) | 9.5 (2299 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.9 (175 reviews) | 8.7 (4845 reviews) | 9.3 (2076 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (4310 reviews) | 9.0 (1836 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (4501 reviews) | 9.1 (1916 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.0 (364 reviews) | 8.3 (4446 reviews) | 9.1 (1826 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.1 (320 reviews) | 8.7 (4820 reviews) | 9.4 (2109 reviews) | 
| **Corporate Discounts** | 7.8 (264 reviews) | 8.4 (4704 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Employee Engagement** | 9.3 (390 reviews) | 9.2 (5468 reviews) | 9.4 (2144 reviews) | 
| **Rewards** | 8.9 (450 reviews) | 9.3 (6002 reviews) | 9.6 (2518 reviews) | 

### Rewards and Incentives

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nectar** | 8.3/10 | 659 |
| **Guusto** | 9.0/10 | 1995 |

#### Rewards & Incentives

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reward Catalog** | Not enough data | 9.3 (648 reviews) | 9.5 (1837 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (581 reviews) | 9.4 (1699 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Ordering** | Not enough data | 7.9 (533 reviews) | 9.2 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Budget Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (532 reviews) | 9.2 (1508 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.8 (562 reviews) | 9.5 (1741 reviews) | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (532 reviews) | 9.2 (1525 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (532 reviews) | 9.3 (1563 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.2 (523 reviews) | 9.1 (1462 reviews) | 
| **Reward API** | Not enough data | 8.2 (517 reviews) | 9.1 (1482 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.6 (401 reviews) | 7.9 (71 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (399 reviews) | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 

### Team Building

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | 8.5/10 | 91 |
| **Nectar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core Features

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports** | 8.3 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 8.7 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Connection** | 9.2 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Creative** | 8.9 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Features-

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 8.4 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Office** | 7.9 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Educational** | 7.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interoperability

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Images or Gifs** | 8.5 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recognition & Rewards** | 9.4 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nectar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | 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 | 

### Internal Newsletter Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nectar** | 8.8/10 | 24 |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Newsletter Interface Features - Internal Newsletter Software

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Design** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Embedding** | Not enough data | 9.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Newsletter Management Features - Internal Newsletter Software

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Archive** | Not enough data | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administrative Features - Internal Newsletter Software

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employee Experience

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nectar** | 8.7/10 | 184 |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core Features - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### People Analytics - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Action Plan** | Not enough data | 8.7 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Productivity** | Not enough data | 8.8 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Digital Experience Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Listening** | Not enough data | 8.7 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Learning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Building** | Not enough data | 9.2 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Productivity Bots

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nectar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Productivity Bots

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HeyTaco** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nectar** | 8.6/10 | 984 |
| **Guusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (793 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.5 (794 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.4 (787 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | Not enough data | 8.4 (782 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Survey Customization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (769 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (797 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Science-based templates** | Not enough data | 8.1 (762 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (766 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (797 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Peer Recognition** | Not enough data | 9.6 (860 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | Not enough data | 8.8 (781 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (855 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.2 (833 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (808 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (805 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (831 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (819 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (797 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (809 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition)

**Unique to HeyTaco (2):** [Productivity Bots Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/productivity-bots), [Team Building Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/team-building)

**Unique to Nectar (4):** [Rewards and Incentives Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rewards-and-incentives), [Employee Experience Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-experience), [Internal Newsletter Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/internal-newsletter-software), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement)

**Unique to Guusto (1):** [Rewards and Incentives Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rewards-and-incentives)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | HeyTaco | Nectar | Guusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 31.4% | 19.9% | 27.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 62.7% | 73.0% | 49.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.9% | 7.2% | 23.3% | 

### By Industry

#### HeyTaco

- **Computer Software:** 20.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.3%
- **Insurance:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 3.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.8%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 30.7%

#### Nectar

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Banking:** 4.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9%
- **Education Management:** 3.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.3%
- **Computer Software:** 3.3%
- **Accounting:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 59.3%

#### Guusto

- **Insurance:** 12.4%
- **Financial Services:** 9.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1%
- **Retail:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2%
- **Real Estate:** 3.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Hospitality:** 2.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 51.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to HeyTaco

- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6872 reviews)
- [Matter](https://www.g2.com/products/matter-app/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1186 reviews)
- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2832 reviews)
- [Cooleaf by ITA Group](https://www.g2.com/products/cooleaf-by-ita-group/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (909 reviews)
- [Bucketlist Rewards](https://www.g2.com/products/bucketlist-rewards/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (815 reviews)
- [Integrately](https://www.g2.com/products/integrately/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (704 reviews)
- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5994 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3417 reviews)
- [Zapier](https://www.g2.com/products/zapier/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2058 reviews)
- [Assembly by Quantum Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/assembly-by-quantum-workplace/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3905 reviews)

### Alternatives to Nectar

- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3417 reviews)
- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2832 reviews)
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6872 reviews)
- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5994 reviews)
- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9218 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2412 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10879 reviews)
- [Assembly by Quantum Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/assembly-by-quantum-workplace/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3905 reviews)
- [Cooleaf by ITA Group](https://www.g2.com/products/cooleaf-by-ita-group/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (909 reviews)
- [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2882 reviews)

### Alternatives to Guusto

- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5994 reviews)
- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2832 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3417 reviews)
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6872 reviews)
- [Kudoboard](https://www.g2.com/products/kudoboard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1008 reviews)
- [Tremendous](https://www.g2.com/products/tremendous/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1227 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 (9218 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 (2412 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### HeyTaco

- Title: [What are tacos in slack?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-tacos-in-slack) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Tacos in Slack are a deliciously fun way of showing appreciation to your coworkers - and no calories!!"
- Title: [Where is HeyTaco located?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-heytaco-located) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "HeyTaco is located in Maryland, USA. "
- Title: [What is HeyTaco app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-heytaco-app) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "HeyTaco helps build stronger company culture by inspiring positive communication and bringing people together through social recognition. 

Each person has..."

### Nectar

- Title: [why do we need so many points for things?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-do-we-need-so-many-points-for-things) — 4 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Melissa!
Points are directly converted into currency. That conversion determines how many points are needed to redeem rewards. Hope that helps!"
- Title: [can I send a messages with Nectar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-send-a-messages-with-nectar) — 3 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohanad!
Nectar is a recognition and rewards platform that allows managers and peers to send shoutouts to each other while also evangelizing the..."
- Title: [Why can you not give less than 1 point?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-can-you-not-give-less-than-1-point) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Because people don't like fractions!  It's easier to add up whole numbers.  "
- Title: [When will there be availability to issue recognition even when we are out of points to award?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26009-when-will-there-be-availability-to-issue-recognition-even-when-we-are-out-of-points-to-award) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You are allotted 100 points per month to give out. It refreshes on the 1st of each month. "
- Title: [What role does Nectar play in employee recognition and engagement strategies in the workplace?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-role-does-nectar-play-in-employee-recognition-and-engagement-strategies-in-the-workplace) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I think it plays a big role the more the employees feel recognition for their work, the harder they will work for the company."

### 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'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've got a few vendors we're looking to add in the near..."

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