Awardco Reviews & Product Details

Awardco has been a fantastic employee rewards and recognition platform. I truly enjoy reading through the recognition posts—it’s uplifting to see coworkers celebrated for their hard work, and it’s created a more positive, encouraging workplace culture. The platform has clearly helped boost morale and engagement across our team.

The rewards themselves are a great perk with plenty of appealing options, and the redemption process is easy and seamless. On the rare occasion that an issue has come up with an order, Awardco’s customer service has been responsive, helpful, and quick to resolve it. Overall, Awardco has been a great addition to our employee experience and recognition efforts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No downsides or issues for me with Awardco! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Awardco for recognizing peers and subordinates for standout performance. It provides a streamlined way to reward colleagues, making it simple to show appreciation to teammates without significantly disrupting work. I find it easy to select awards, and the e-gift cards are sent quickly and can be applied to online accounts almost instantly. The initial setup was seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When trying to send a mass/bulk award to several people and there's a problem with one of the recipients, it takes you to 'e-thank you' automatically with no way to give monetary awards, no explanation of which recipient had the problem, and forces you to start over and blindly remove recipients until it gives you monetary award options. I would like to see an error message specifically addressing who is ineligible and why. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really enjoy the ease of use.

You are automatically notified when you receive your points (award) via email.

Then you get the information regarding Amount of your award - and you are taken to where you can choose your vendor / store / organization and then you select it the Gift Certificate/Card and the correct Value.

I like that there is Many Choices from National Chains to the Local sandwich shop Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing I don't like about Awardco is that is has to exist.

I just wish that (our company) would just give cash awards. But, this is about as close to that as you can get. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Awardco for its ability to provide awards and rewards for employees and peers along with personable shout outs. The features I enjoy the most include the ability to use GIFs, customize the UI, and tailor specific areas of shout outs, as well as control who gets to see them. These features give a more personal feel, making the platform more exciting and engaging. It's also easy to use, which encourages peer to peer shout outs. Additionally, I appreciate the ability to integrate Awardco with Slack, which is a wonderful feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are times where when redeeming points for things like an Amazon gift card, the email comes through a bit later than expected, but doesn't typically take very long! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Awardco are the OPTIONS! There are so many easy, convenient options to choose from when spending your points. The platform is easy to navigate, you don't have to go through multiple screens to order and the process is so simple. Amazon...click. Company swag...click. The homepage is so easy to navigate and if you mix & match your cart, no problem! And checkout tells you exactly the points and will even convert to $ if you don't have enough points. Simple. Easy. Efficient. Don't waste all day figuring it out. Select your merch, click pay, done! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't experienced any dislike for Awardco. Just wish my company gave away even more points. (Ha!) Great platform. Great merchandise. Easy to use. I would highly recommend this to any company looking to streamline their giveaways. So easy! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Awardco is how easy and motivating it makes employee recognition. Being recognized by management on a platform that directly rewards you with points you can redeem for gift cards or items you actually want makes appreciation feel meaningful, not just verbal. The variety of reward options is great, and the platform is simple to navigate. It creates a positive work culture where employees feel seen and valued for their efforts, which boosts morale and motivation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some employees may receive rewards more frequently than others based on management engagement rather than performance alone. Occasionally, the selection process or delivery timing for certain rewards could be clearer, but overall these are minor issues compared to the benefits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Awardco offers a wide variety of options, from company merchandise and gift cards to direct links for purchasing products on Amazon. The platform is very user-friendly, and the availability of e-gift cards allows you to convert your Awardco points into a usable dollar amount almost instantly. It really serves as an excellent motivator to work hard and take part in various opportunities to earn more points. Overall, it’s a win-win situation for both employees and employers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish our company would let us buy the available merch with real money instead of just points. I know this is possible for some users, but unfortunately, it’s not set up that way for us. It would also be helpful if we could use direct deposit to convert part of our paycheck into Awardco points for future use, though I’m not sure if that’s even an option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My company has been with Awardco for over two years now. We use a points-based system to incentivize good attendance, and the platform has been incredibly easy to work with. We track attendance internally, upload a CSV to the system, and everything is handled smoothly. In all the time we’ve used the software, I can’t recall a single issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, in my experience there isn’t much to dislike. The hardest part was the initial setup. We ran into several obstacles along the way; however, that really wasn’t Awardco’s fault—it was due to internal issues with our legacy accounting system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

How it combines meaningful recognition with real choice. Instead of one-size-fits-all rewards, employees can choose what actually matters to them through Amazon, making recognition feel personal and practical.

I also really admire Awardco’s culture-first approach—recognition isn’t treated as a perk, but as a core driver of engagement, retention, and performance. Pairing that philosophy with a platform that’s simple, scalable, and integrates cleanly with tools like HRIS systems shows a strong balance of heart and execution.

Finally, Awardco’s focus on transparency and fairness—especially around service awards and milestone recognition—stands out. It helps companies celebrate people in a way that feels consistent, authentic, and aligned with their values. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A fair drawback of Awardco is that, because it’s such a robust and customizable platform, it can feel a bit overwhelming at first—especially for smaller teams or organizations that are newer to structured recognition programs. There’s a learning curve in figuring out the best way to configure budgets, programs, and approvals so it doesn’t become overengineered.

Another potential downside is that the Amazon-based rewards model, while incredibly flexible, can feel slightly impersonal if companies rely too heavily on transactions and not enough on the why behind the recognition. Without strong manager participation and messaging, recognition can risk becoming “points for purchases” rather than a meaningful moment.

Lastly, for organizations with tight budgets, the pricing structure may feel like a stretch compared to simpler recognition tools—particularly if they aren’t fully leveraging all of Awardco’s features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Awardco offers a lot of different options for using award code points, not just a single gift card but multiple stores where I can use my points. This makes it easy to use, especially when I want to buy a gift for someone specifically. The variety and simplicity are nice features. Additionally, the setup was extremely easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I know in the beginning, sometimes it was just a tad bit difficult to navigate. I didn't realize you had to hit the checkout button or something to that effect. But after I looked over a little bit more, maybe five minutes, I was able to figure it out. But, again, that is just very, very minor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.