--- title: "Best Blackhawk Network Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Blackhawk Network? Find out how Blackhawk Network stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/10007371/Blackhawk-Network/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-29" --- # Blackhawk Network alternatives Last updated on September 29th, 2026 The best Blackhawk Network alternatives are Awardco (best overall), Preferred Patron Loyalty (best free plan), Guusto (best budget option), and Connecteam (most reviewed). Together they hold 14,132 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.6 to 4.9 out of 5. Blackhawk Network itself holds 4.9 out of 5 across 46 reviews. ### Blackhawk Network - Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (46 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 1 of 12 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Blackhawk Network alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Workhuman](https://www.capterra.com/p/125670/Workhuman/) — 4.8 out of 5 (2,162 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | Not available | 0 of 12 top category features | | [Nectar](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) — 4.8 out of 5 (870 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $4000.00 /yr | 1 of 12 top category features | | [Giftbit](https://www.capterra.com/p/173343/Giftbit/) — 4.6 out of 5 (82 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | Not available | 10 of 12 top category features | | [Awardco](https://www.capterra.com/p/140428/Awardco-Employee-Performance/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,859 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.9 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 12 top category features | | [Bucketlist](https://www.capterra.com/p/170710/Bucketlist/) — 4.9 out of 5 (741 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.9 out of 5 | Not available | 1 of 12 top category features | | [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) — 4.8 out of 5 (552 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 12 top category features | | [Preferred Patron Loyalty](https://www.capterra.com/p/78966/Preferred-Patron-Loyalty/) — 4.9 out of 5 (109 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $29.00 /mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Guusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/186209/Guusto/) — 4.9 out of 5 (3,846 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.9 out of 5 | $4.80 /user/mo | 6 of 12 top category features | | [Salesforce Marketing Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/248536/Salesforce-Marketing-Cloud/) — 4.2 out of 5 (532 reviews) | Rated 0.7 lower than this product | 3.8 out of 5 | $25.00 /user/mo | 5 of 12 top category features | | [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,318 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $29.00 /mo | 3 of 12 top category features | --- ## Top alternatives with AI capabilities The Blackhawk Network alternatives with the strongest AI features are Nectar, Bucketlist, and Preferred Patron Loyalty, based on verified feature data and Capterra reviews. ### [Nectar](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) — 4.8 out of 5 (870 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, Generative AI ### [Bucketlist](https://www.capterra.com/p/170710/Bucketlist/) — 4.9 out of 5 (741 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, Generative AI ### [Preferred Patron Loyalty](https://www.capterra.com/p/78966/Preferred-Patron-Loyalty/) — 4.9 out of 5 (109 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, AI/Machine Learning --- ## Top Free alternatives to Blackhawk Network The best free alternatives to Blackhawk Network are Nectar, Giftbit, and Tremendous — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Nectar](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) — 4.8 out of 5 (870 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $4000.00 /yr ### [Giftbit](https://www.capterra.com/p/173343/Giftbit/) — 4.6 out of 5 (82 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: Not available ### [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) — 4.8 out of 5 (552 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Blackhawk Network alternatives are Nectar (4.9), Bucketlist (4.9), and Preferred Patron Loyalty (4.9). ### [Nectar](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) - 473 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 473 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 across 473 SMB reviews > "The set was easy and we have had a lot of fun with the platform!" — Maria C., Owner-Executive Clinical Director (June 17, 2025) ### [Bucketlist](https://www.capterra.com/p/170710/Bucketlist/) - 272 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 272 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 across 272 SMB reviews > "To have some land off of Indian Springs Road in Pelham Alabama, and a new home built and paid for." — Tarsha C., RN (February 12, 2026) ### [Preferred Patron Loyalty](https://www.capterra.com/p/78966/Preferred-Patron-Loyalty/) - 53 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 53 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 53 SMB reviews > "Our customers who are here year round love taking advantage of the points program and, I believe the program has had a significant positive impact on customer loyalty." — Jennie M., Owner (June 17, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Customer Loyalty - [Navan](https://www.capterra.com/p/169591/TripActions/) — 4.6 out of 5 (213 reviews) - [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) — 4.8 out of 5 (552 reviews) - [Preferred Patron Loyalty](https://www.capterra.com/p/78966/Preferred-Patron-Loyalty/) — 4.9 out of 5 (109 reviews) ### Customer Engagement - [Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/10031687/Text/) — 4.7 out of 5 (32 reviews) - [Quizell](https://www.capterra.com/p/231981/Quizell/) — 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - [Adobe Customer Journey Analytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/250207/Adobe-Customer-Journey-Analytics/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews) ### Employee Recognition - [Workhuman](https://www.capterra.com/p/125670/Workhuman/) — 4.8 out of 5 (2,162 reviews) - [Nectar](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) — 4.8 out of 5 (870 reviews) - [Motivosity](https://www.capterra.com/p/147912/Motivosity/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,182 reviews) ---