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# Guusto

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> Cloud and mobile-base employee recognition software that reaches every worker, from office to frontline, manage rewards, and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 3519 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Guusto?

Guusto is used by HR leaders, operations managers, healthcare organizations, retail companies, hospitality businesses, manufacturing firms, and financial services.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 3519 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Guusto
- **Location**: Vancouver, Canada
- **Founded**: 2013

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$4.80
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Scalable Recognition: Crawl → Walk → Run&#10;&#10;Guusto is built to grow with you. Start small by empowering HR or managers to send recognition (Crawl), expand to peer-to-peer programs when your culture is ready (Walk), and scale company-wide for maximum impact (Run).&#10;&#10;Only pay full price for senders, so more money goes directly to your people. Anyone can be recognized without needing an account, including full-time, hourly, seasonal, contingent workers, and even customers.&#10;&#10;Learn more about our flexible, scalable pricing options on our pricing page.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- Awards Management
- Budget Control
- Chat/Messaging
- Commenting/Notes
- Customer Activity Tracking
- Leaderboards
- Loyalty Cards
- Loyalty Program
- Manager-to-Employee Recognition
- Nominations
- Peer-to-Peer Recognition
- Reporting/Analytics
- Rewards Catalog
- Rewards Management
- eCards

## Integrations (22 total)

- ADP Next Gen HCM
- AlexisHR
- Dayforce HCM
- Factorial
- Gusto
- HR Partner
- HRIS
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Namely
- Okta
- OneLogin

... and 7 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Chat

## Category

- [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software)

## Related Categories

- [Customer Loyalty Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10031/customer-loyalty/software)
- [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Workhuman](https://www.capterra.ca/software/125670/workhuman) — 4.8/5 (2158 reviews)
2. [Awardco](https://www.capterra.ca/software/140428/awardco-employee-performance) — 4.9/5 (4847 reviews)
3. [Bucketlist](https://www.capterra.ca/software/170710/bucketlist) — 4.9/5 (739 reviews)
4. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.ca/software/153140/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5203 reviews)
5. [Achievers](https://www.capterra.ca/software/129232/employee-success-platform) — 4.8/5 (2909 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Great and user-friendly recognition platform" — 5.0/5

> **Karen Valerie** | *April 1, 2026* | Insurance Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The ease of use and the variety of gifts are two of the things I like most about Guusto. I highly recommend this recognition platform.
> 
> **Cons**: I can't think of anything that I don't like about Guusto for now, so far it's meeting all my expectations.
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> I have been using this to recognize my colleagues and I have no trouble in using it. The ease of use navigating the platform makes a real difference for a user like me.

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### "Easy and Convenient Rewards" — 5.0/5

> **Bushra** | *March 23, 2026* | Pharmaceuticals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: liked Guusto most because it makes employee recognition and rewards very easy and meaningful. The platform is simple to use, allows instant sending of gift cards, and helps companies appreciate their employees and customers in a convenient way. I also like that recipients can choose their own gift cards, which makes the reward more personal and useful.
> 
> **Cons**: One thing I liked least about Guusto is that some smaller or local retailers are not always available in the gift card options. Expanding the variety of merchants, especially local businesses, could make the platform even better for users.
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> My overall experience with Guusto has been very positive. The platform is easy to use, sending and receiving gifts is simple, and the process is smooth and quick. I also like the flexibility of choosing different gift cards, which makes the experience more personal and convenient.

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### "Great Website with lots of Merchants" — 5.0/5

> **Adam** | *March 30, 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: When receiving your Guusto gift, Guusto makes it super easy to get your gifts in just a few clicks. Just select your vendor and amount and print your gift card.
> 
> **Cons**: There is nothing I dislike about Guusto; they have done a very good job with their website. The only thing I can think of is to make the website a bit more colourful.
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> My experience with Guusto is great, just knowing there is a huge list of  Merchants you can select from and having the reassurance that their site is safe and secure makes it so much fun to use.

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### "A Convenient Way to Appreciate Team Members" — 5.0/5

> **Qaisar** | *April 10, 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Guusto makes it really easy to recognize team members and send a quick thankyou. I like that people can choose something they actually want, which makes it feel more meaningful.
> 
> **Cons**: Should have e-Visa card as previously they had e-Mastercard but now offers only physical master card
> 
> Excellent easy to manage and send gift and recognize team members instantly with flexibility to choose what end-user wants

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### "Flexible Gift card options make funding easy" — 5.0/5

> **Anthony** | *May 7, 2026* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like the options available for where I can put my funds, even the feature of combining multiple gift amounts into one. The gift card choices are also vast and cover many necessary areas that most people shop at on a daily basis.
> 
> **Cons**: The only confusion I get is that when I select an amount sometimes cards are not available for that amount. Which means I have to go search the card and find out the minimum and maximum amount they accept.
> 
> Guusto is very flexible and easy to use and is a great way to use your employment rewards that you receive.

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