Last updated on Jul 27, 2026
Nectar offers 4 pricing editions, with pricing details available directly from the vendor. A free trial of Nectar is not available. Review the Nectar pricing table below to determine which features best align with your requirements. Contact Nectar HR directly to purchase the software.
*Pricing information is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations must be conducted with the seller.
Averages based on real user reviews.
Based on recent G2 reviews that discuss pricing and value, many reviewers say Nectar is worth the cost because it makes recognition feel more meaningful through tangible rewards. Reviewers frequently mention easy shoutouts and straightforward redemption as reasons the cost feels justified. Many reviewers say the strongest value comes from organizations using Nectar to build everyday recognition and morale across teams. Some users report the platform feels less cost-effective when rewards take too long to accumulate or the available options feel limited. A common theme across reviews is that while Nectar is often seen as good value for money, some users report the value feels nominal for lighter or infrequent use.
No. According to G2 data, Nectar does not offer a free plan or free trial. Users need to purchase a paid plan to access the product. Visit the seller's official pricing page for current pricing details and plan options.
Nectar's pricing is best suited for mid-market companies of 51 to 1,000 employees, which represent the overwhelming majority of G2 reviewers. These organizations benefit most from Nectar's Plus tier, leveraging peer recognition, Slack and Teams integrations, HRIS sync, and analytics to build culture across distributed or hybrid teams. G2 reviews span industries including healthcare, financial services, education, insurance, and technology, indicating broad applicability. Nectar's Premium tier suits larger or more complex organizations needing nominations workflows, a swag store, multi-language support, and open API access. G2 reviews from enterprise users confirm Nectar scales effectively, though some note point value and budget constraints matter more at that size.
Nectar does not offer a permanent free tier. According to G2's pricing data for Nectar, a free trial is available for evaluation. Nectar's two paid tiers are Plus and Premium, both contact-vendor for pricing with volume discounts available. The Plus tier covers core recognition features including peer-to-peer shoutouts, HRIS integration, SSO, Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations, analytics, and an Amazon reward catalog. Nectar's Premium tier adds nominations programs, a swag store, multi-language support, multiple workspaces, open API, kiosk mode, and rewards cards. An optional employee communications tool add-on is available across both tiers.
G2 reviewers of Nectar broadly rate it highly, with most reviews at 4.5 to 5.0 stars, suggesting strong perceived value despite the contact-for-pricing model. Nectar's pricing is frequently described as reasonable and competitive, with one nonprofit admin explicitly calling it budget-friendly and a small business owner praising the price point for smaller teams. A recurring concern across G2 reviews is that individual point values feel low, making rewards slow to accumulate, and some reviewers flag swag and merchandise as overpriced relative to real-world cost. However, the consensus is that Nectar's recognition impact, ease of use, and engagement outcomes justify the investment for most organizations.
Easy to use and good value with tons of options for the gift cards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It doesn't remember my log in so I have to get a code every time I log in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is nice to get a shout out for good work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The value seems very very nominal. It seems like it would take a lot of shout outs to make this worthwhile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
