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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $1.00 Per Month
Motivosity
Star Rating
(3,097)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MotivosityRecognize
Star Rating
(799)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Motivosity excels in creating a culture of recognition, with users highlighting how it "makes recognition easy, genuine, and visible across the whole company." This intuitive platform encourages team members to appreciate each other quickly, fostering a positive work environment.
- Users say that Recognize offers a unique approach to employee recognition, allowing for more personal and detailed acknowledgments. Reviewers appreciate its ability to bring previously unrecognized employees to the forefront, making it easy to "send appreciation to co-workers on a more personal level."
- According to verified reviews, Motivosity has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating greater overall user satisfaction. With a score of 84.26 compared to Recognize's 52.11, it's clear that users find Motivosity to be a more effective tool for employee engagement and recognition.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms are user-friendly, Motivosity stands out with its ease of use, scoring higher in this area. Users find it "very intuitive," which helps keep everyone engaged, especially in remote teams, while Recognize, although easy to navigate, doesn't quite match this level of user experience.
- Users highlight that Motivosity's implementation process is quick and straightforward, making it easier for organizations to get started. In contrast, some users of Recognize have noted that while it is easy to find people to shout out, the overall setup can be less seamless compared to Motivosity's onboarding experience.
- G2 reviewers report that both platforms have strong support, but Motivosity edges out with a slightly higher quality of support rating. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Motivosity's support team, which enhances their overall experience with the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Motivosity
No pricing availableRecognize
Start-Up
Starting at $1.00
Per Month
Recognize and celebrate staff with a company value-driven program
- Configurable company rewards
- Single Sign On
- Customizable badges and badge-badging
Free Trial
Motivosity
Free Trial is available
Recognize
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
1,148
9.2
604
Ease of Use
9.5
2,706
9.3
632
Ease of Setup
9.4
1,018
9.2
133
Ease of Admin
8.9
210
9.1
40
Quality of Support
9.3
834
9.2
449
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
205
9.4
39
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
1,120
8.9
598
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
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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
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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
Platform Basics
8.4
517
8.7
438
9.0
683
8.9
507
9.2
634
9.0
512
Platform Content
8.6
537
8.7
447
7.3
191
8.3
390
7.5
199
8.5
400
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
460
8.6
407
8.9
561
8.7
425
7.6
421
7.9
387
9.4
683
9.0
386
9.3
702
8.8
499
Rewards & Incentives
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
7.4
51
Not enough data
8.0
51
Not enough data
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
7.5
50
Not enough data
7.3
50
Not enough data
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
7.4
48
Not enough data
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
7.5
47
Not enough data
7.0
48
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.4
409
Feature Not Available
8.6
466
8.8
79
8.2
341
8.5
79
Platform Content
8.5
424
8.4
81
8.4
386
8.5
80
8.5
395
8.6
80
7.7
263
8.2
81
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
423
Feature Not Available
8.5
395
8.6
80
9.6
647
9.6
86
9.0
475
9.1
79
Platform
8.3
305
8.5
81
7.9
260
8.1
80
8.1
267
8.5
80
8.6
304
8.8
78
9.2
321
9.0
78
8.9
298
8.9
79
8.3
291
8.5
78
8.8
319
8.9
78
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Motivosity and Recognize are categorized as Employee Recognition and Employee Engagement
Unique Categories
Recognize has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Motivosity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Recognize
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
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Higher Education
5.3%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
65.4%
Hospital & Health Care
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Computer Software
7.9%
Airlines/Aviation
7.4%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
61.4%
Discussions
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1 Comment
KC
I'm not sure if the executives share highlights in their meetings -- but one thing that we integrated with Motivosity to share the positivity with the team...Read more
What's the best way to engage employee groups who don't use computers as part of their daily work (e.g. warehouse workers)
1 Comment
MD
The mobile app is great in this aspect. What we have also used is setting up what we call an "appreciation station" inside the break rooms where people can...Read more
When can we (as users) like the comments of other people on posts? Thank you!
2 Comments
KW
This is something that helps to validate what others are saying about our staff members. This is something everyone likes.Read more
What are the top 3 companies that come to mind when you think of employee recognition program service platform?
2 Comments
TH
I have no idea how other employers recognize their employees. I can only speak for my department here at WellSpan, there is not a lot of opportunity for...Read more
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