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At a Glance
Awardco
Awardco
Star Rating
(3,694)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Nectar
Nectar
Star Rating
(6,467)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
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Awardco vs Nectar

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Awardco easier to use and set up. However, Nectar is easier to administer. Reviewers agreed that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Awardco meets the needs of their business better than Nectar.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Awardco is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Awardco over Nectar.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Awardco
No pricing available
Nectar
Plus
$5.00
1 User Per Month
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Free Trial
Awardco
No trial information available
Nectar
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
3,111
9.5
4,989
Ease of Use
9.7
3,227
9.5
5,251
Ease of Setup
9.7
1,603
9.4
1,199
Ease of Admin
9.3
263
9.5
318
Quality of Support
9.6
2,517
9.5
3,650
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
265
9.5
316
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
3,105
9.0
4,981
Features by Category
9.0
20,887
8.8
41,088
Platform Basics
8.7
1856
8.5
3373
9.3
2027
9.1
4309
9.4
2024
9.2
4181
Platform Content
9.1
1907
8.8
3645
8.6
1778
8.2
3132
8.9
1847
8.5
3325
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1779
8.5
3284
9.0
1820
8.9
3648
8.7
1793
8.5
3545
9.3
1981
9.3
4243
9.6
2075
9.3
4403
Rewards and IncentivesHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.9
14,079
Not enough data
Rewards & Incentives
9.4
1758
Not enough data
9.1
1632
Not enough data
8.6
1495
Not enough data
8.6
1509
Not enough data
9.2
1669
Not enough data
8.8
1484
Not enough data
8.9
1547
Not enough data
8.7
1485
Not enough data
8.9
1500
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
9.3
474
Not enough data
Analytics - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
9.3
81
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
Platform - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.4
77
Not enough data
9.3
79
Not enough data
9.8
79
Not enough data
Internal Newsletter SoftwareHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Newsletter Interface Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Newsletter Management Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administrative Features - Internal Newsletter Software
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
8.5
7,585
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.4
396
Not enough data
8.4
401
Not enough data
8.3
395
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.3
390
Not enough data
8.2
386
Not enough data
8.5
395
Not enough data
7.9
383
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
383
Not enough data
8.5
395
Not enough data
9.5
394
Not enough data
8.8
389
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
431
Not enough data
8.2
419
Not enough data
8.2
405
Not enough data
8.6
398
Not enough data
9.1
412
Not enough data
8.9
407
Not enough data
8.3
403
Not enough data
9.0
403
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Awardco
Awardco
Nectar
Nectar
Awardco and Nectar are categorized as Employee Recognition
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Awardco
Awardco
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
49.6%
Nectar
Nectar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
73.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Awardco
Awardco
Hospital & Health Care
11.1%
Insurance
9.1%
Computer Software
4.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.1%
Other
67.2%
Nectar
Nectar
Hospital & Health Care
7.4%
Banking
4.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Computer Software
3.9%
Other
75.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Awardco
Awardco
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Retail

I like that you can get rewarded for working hard and you can also show appreciation to others as well! I would recommend this to every business and all friends

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

It was very difficult to find out that Amazon options were available or have any questions answered about these products. The number of choices is limited and if something needs to be returned it's somewhat complicated. There is no phone number to speak...

Nectar
Nectar
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ryan M.
RM
Ryan M.
Verified User in Environmental Services

I like the opportunity to reward others for doing a great job. Usually you can't give your bosses rewards in the work place. But this makes it great to give out rewards to everyone. Finally, there is something where not only bosses can give you rewards, but...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Food & Beverages

The restrictive categories do not leave much opportunity for customization.

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Discussions
Awardco
Awardco Discussions
As a new user of Awardco, I'm finding it challenging to set up a rewards program. Could someone provide some step-by-step guidance?
5 comments
MC
i love using it if you are working canit make it to store this helps a lot you can get what you need if you cannot make time Read more
What is Awardco used for?
5 comments
Natasha H.
NH
Our company is using it to supply rewards for various occasions and milestones.Read more
Is there any way i could use my own personal money to make a purchase on the awardco site?
2 comments
KR
I'm unaware of an option to use your own money on the site, however, through my company's Awardco portal virtual gift cards are now available to purchase...Read more
Nectar
Nectar Discussions
why do we need so many points for things?
4 comments
Isha T.
IT
to exchange points for gift cards :)Read more
When will there be availability to issue recognition even when we are out of points to award?
3 comments
CA
The first of the monthRead more
Why can you not give less than 1 point?
3 comments
Esther O.
EO
Better question is why would you only want to give someone half a point? Would you be okay with receiving such a small amount of recognition for the work you...Read more
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