# Awardco Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Awardco the right Employee Recognition solution for you? Explore 4848 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/140428/Awardco-Employee-Performance/reviews --- Awardco 4.9 (4848) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Awardco Ease of use 4.9 Customer Service 4.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews MA Max A Quality ManagerMachinery, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “When the Employer supports this recognition in a way that translate to a monetary reward, that can be converted into gift cards or Amazon points, total makes it worth the value for the money the employees can use. “ February 12, 2026 SW Samantha W Talent Acquisition Business PartnerHigher Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There is a learning curve in running the reports; customer support is not always timely when there is an issue; the swag stores could use an upgrade - we discontinued ours based on quality.“ February 12, 2026 VK Val K CEO and Co-FounderInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “My work place uses the tool to advertise their programs to employees and I love when I am having a hard day, reading my peers uplifting comments.“ December 27, 2025 VK Val K CEO and Co-FounderInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Logging in every time I open the app (even though I selected "remember me") is frustrating and has caused me to arrive late to our daily "stand-up".“ December 27, 2025 TW Tracy W Advanced Technical SupportUtilities, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “A lot of items to choose from and after ordering the item arrived the next day. Because of the large selection of items to choose from it was nice to be able to save them to a wish list and revisit as I narrow down to the item/items I wanted.“ February 12, 2026 EZ Eve Z WFM AnalystHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Overall, I didn’t find anything I strongly disliked about Awardco. If I had to identify an area for improvement, it would be that, like many robust platforms, there can be a learning curve for new users navigating all the available features. “ February 12, 2026 JV Jaden V Seasonal Sales AssociateRetail, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I’ve received awards for several work contests and my birthday, and I love that I can use the points for practical things like Uber, DoorDash, and Visa gift cards.“ February 13, 2026 EF Eloy F General foremanConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The app can be a little slow at times, especially when browsing rewards or loading the pages so it takes a bit longer“ February 13, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 4848 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Chitrang S. Software Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A great tool for employee recognition" October 17, 2024 4.0 has eased the work of tracking progress, and accomplishments of each and every employee, thus giving due recognition to them, by awarding them accordingly. It helps increase efficiency of both the employees and the management, thereby reducing time and effort in manually monitoring all this. Pros I find this tool to be highly useful for properly recognizing the progress and accomplishments of employees. All this work can be traced and done automatically by using . Employees and other staff members can be awarded points as per their performance and achievements, which they can actually use. It's functionality is super-easy, and user interface is highly interactive. Cons Pricing of the product is a bit on the higher side, as compared to its competitors. Otherwise, it is a good tool for use. Review Source SB Sam B. Medical Translator Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Best Reward System!" February 12, 2026 5.0 I have loved using for rewards and love the items I am able to pick out and receive. It's a great thing for employees to be able to use and access for acknowledgement that actually represents value. Pros I love the ability to be acknowledged in a way that is valuable to me and the fact that I can get items from vendors that I already like. The items always come quickly. Any issues I have had have been handled right away and completely resolved. It is a great way to acknowledge someone's work! Cons There really isn't much I can say that I haven't liked about . The one issue I had was an item in my cart, that had only been in the cart a short while, disappeared, saying it was now out of stock, but it didn't tell me which item, and as I had several items in the cart, so I wasn't sure which item went missing without a lot of review. Otherwise, it all functions well! Maybe a more filtered way to search items, such as by price low to high? Review Source AF Angel F. IT Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awardco has made employee recognition fun and easy to manage!" November 21, 2024 3.0 Pros The software offers a wide variety of rewards and has a user-friendly interface. Cons Sometimes the system experiences slow loading times, and the reporting features could be more robust. Review Source VS Viral S. IT SECOPS Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Seamless and Rewarding Experience" February 12, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with has been excellent. The platform is straightforward to use, and everything from earning points to redeeming rewards feels smooth and intuitive. I appreciated how organized the system is—nothing felt confusing or clunky once I got the hang of it. What stood out most was how seamless the recognition process became. Instead of feeling like just another HR tool, Awardco actually made recognition enjoyable and meaningful. It’s clear that a lot of thought went into the design and user experience. Overall, I’d say Awardco made the whole rewards process easier, more engaging, and genuinely motivating. Pros I recently had the chance to use , and I’m genuinely impressed. The platform is easy to navigate, the reward options are fantastic, and the overall experience feels thoughtful and well-designed. Everything worked smoothly from start to finish, and it made recognition feel meaningful rather than just another task. I’m giving Awardco five out of five stars because they truly deliver on what they promise—simple, effective, and enjoyable recognition. Highly recommended. Cons Honestly, there isn’t much to dislike. If I had to point out something, it would be that the platform has so many options that it can feel a bit overwhelming at first. It took me a moment to get used to the layout and find everything I needed. Once I got familiar with it, though, it was smooth sailing. Review Source LU Larry U. Senior CST Medical Devices Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "If I could I would give AWARDCO 100 Points" February 12, 2026 5.0 Excellent!!! Love it Love it Love it!!!! 1. Easy to Use 2. Can Quickly browse items I'm interested In. 3. The recognition is posted to let others be aware. All around fantastic app. Pros 1\. It is simple to keep track of points as well as past orders within Amazon. Many times I have almost accidently ordered something I already have. If it is something I want I know i can save the points and gives me something to work towards. Items always arrive promptly. Cons Honestly the ONLY! thing is I can not give myself points kinda like a savings plan to work towards something i personally want. If I could give myself points THAT WOULD ROCK!!! Think about that I am say 5 points from ordering something i really want I can upload from a card the points i need and there ya go another good sell. Review Source CD Christie D. Development Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User-Friendly and Truly Motivating" February 12, 2026 5.0 I have truly enjoyed my experience both as someone who recognizes others and as someone who has been recognized. It feels meaningful on both sides, and I appreciate how it encourages us to celebrate each other’s contributions. The platform is very easy to use, which makes participation simple and seamless. I also love the flexibility; it’s great that you can redeem rewards for a variety of items or choose to save your points for something a little more substantial. That option makes it feel both practical and rewarding. Pros I love that it’s easy and simplified, making it accessible and manageable for everyone involved. It doesn’t feel complicated or overwhelming, which makes it much more likely that people will actually engage with it consistently. What I appreciate most is that it intentionally builds company appreciation into the work culture. It creates space to recognize effort, celebrate wins, and acknowledge the contributions of others in a meaningful way. That kind of built-in appreciation helps foster morale, strengthens relationships across teams, and reinforces a positive, supportive environment where people feel valued and seen. Cons At this time, I honestly can’t think of anything I dislike about this program. It has been a really positive experience overall, and I appreciate how well it functions and supports our team. Review Source KD Katheryn D. Executive Administrator Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great way to boost morale" February 12, 2026 5.0 Great! Love being able to acknowledge employees for their hard work. It boost morale when you acknowledge their hard work and dedication Pros Being able to acknowledge employees hard work and dedication to the company. It tends to make a person's day to acknowledge their hard work Cons Need to be able to get more than $10 month to give out. It would even boost morale more if able to give out more money. Review Source EB Elizabeth B. CMA, FD Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "5 Stars all the way!!!" February 15, 2026 5.0 Definitely 5 Stars all the way!!! I wish that more companies would use this program. It makes it so easy to reward employees both from management as well as from co-workers. This makes me as an employee want to do more for my company and others that I work with everyday as I know that my efforts won't go un-noticed. I also like that you can reward and get your rewards quickly so it doesn't interrupt a lot of time in the busy work day. Pros I loved the ease of use. I had no problem finding the amount of awards I had and how to use my rewards. I didn't need anyone to walk me thru how to use the system, which for me is impressive and says a lot about how user friendly the system is. Cons The only thing I didn't like was just that it didn't have a gift card for Temu which is my favorite site to buy most things from. I would love to see this company added to the roster of gift cards offered. Review Source RB Roy B. Warehouse Manager Chemicals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Awardco Wins!" February 12, 2026 5.0 It was an good experience that I found easy to navigate and use to locate the things I was looking for. Pros I loved the simplicity of ordering practically anything I could find online to order and get it Quickly through . Wished I could fund it myself to make my shopping this easy all the time. Paying was a breeze. I had so many points (credits) to spend on sites, items, tickets, hotels and anything I looked it online through the site that I still have more to use. I can't wait but from my first purchase of some SONOS speakers, which came in two days after I ordered them I got this review and happily wanted to share how truly awesome this system/site for buying things is. Thank you and I will be finding a way to earn more points through my company who funds my account here to do some more shopping! Cons I did not have time to thoroughly go over your site and try to pick apart as it seem t flow well while using it. My next purchase I will pay closer attention to things as even the best wheels can use a little lubrication at times to keep them performing well. Review Source MA Max A. Quality Manager Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Awardco is value added" February 12, 2026 5.0 The system is pretty easy to use, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the option to be able to recognize other team members for going above and beyond. I like how it can be set up to support a company's values. Pros When the Employer supports this recognition in a way that translate to a monetary reward, that can be converted into gift cards or Amazon points, total makes it worth the value for the money the employees can use. On top of that, the recognition can be made public to the company. While some people are not about the recognition, it is still nice when someone notices success and shares the value of that team member. Cons Personally, the only cons I see is how an employer would set the system up. Company branded apparel can be a little overpriced. For my company, the monetary rewards are taxed so that is a bit of con, but who doesn't want to make a little more money for doing what you normally do. However, other than that I cannot find any other problems or issues. Review Source BG Beatriz G. Professional Development Manager Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Awardco makes teams come together! " February 16, 2026 5.0 I’m so grateful for the points! It feels great to be recognized, and I love how easy Awardco makes it to turn points into something personal and meaningful. I saved up enough points to contribute a nice chunk for my Disney Annual Pass with a Disney Giftrcard! Thank you for investing in your employees and for creating a culture where our contributions feel valued. Pros Easy to use! Also, I love when someone gets notified and they shout out a big THANK YOU for points. Cons I wish I had more points to share! This would make me be able to share recognition to more teammates in the quarter/. Review Source MS Missy S. Thought Leader Liaison Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "High Notes High Five" February 23, 2026 5.0 I love giving and receiving high notes. It shows the company what teammates are embracing the true spirit of teamwork and cross functionality across the entire organization. (Endo, Hep, marketing, medical....) Pros I love being able to applaud my peers who truly believe in cross functional collaboration and teamwork. I truly appreciate them. Cons My only compliant with is that I don't have ample points to share so I find myself waiting to give high notes the following month. Review Source SS Saundra S. Receptionist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Awesome Sauce" February 12, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with is awesome I love it I really do it really comes in handy when you need it the most Pros The thing that I love most about are the options that you could choose from to get your points on its not just 1 and they really come in handy when you really need them Cons Actually I love There is nothing about it that I disliked from Awardco at all its reallyb awesome Review Source TM Tarik M. Dispatcher Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Dispatcher" February 16, 2026 5.0 I’m very happy to get or engage with applications it make easy to redeem my gift card with our any long process. Pros Gift Cards because to get gifts it will take a lot of support from customers employees and your customer experience they will give feedback both ways including Manger Supervisor this supporting to improve customers experience. Cons Getting nominated in person or unknown by someone who likes my customer service I have to get points to gifts cards. Review Source MN Michele N. Paralegal Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I love to give and get a shout-out of a job well done!" February 12, 2026 5.0 I really enjoy using . I love the premise of being able to give someone kudos and recognize a peer for doing a great job. It’s incredibly easy to send a shout‑out, and the platform makes the whole process feel meaningful. I also appreciate that my company uses Awardco to give monetary awards for a job well done, as well as for anniversaries, birthdays, and other milestones. It’s a great way to celebrate people and their contributions. Pros Easy to very easy to use. I also love how I feel when someone notices that I went over and above. I also enjoy being able to thank a peer for doing a job well-done. it is great to have a place to let the whole company know someone went over and above. Cons No cons at all, it is an amazing platform! The platform is easy to use and I love finding out I have an Award. Review Source AS Akashdeep S. assistant Automotive Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to Use with Outstanding Reward Options" February 18, 2026 5.0 Pros I’ve had a very positive experience with . The learning curve is minimal — the platform is intuitive for both admins and employees, making rollout smooth. In terms of value for money, it stands out because there’s no markup on rewards, so budgets go directly toward meaningful recognition. Customer support has been responsive and helpful whenever questions come up. The gift card and reward options are extensive, giving employees flexibility to choose what they truly want. Employee management features and reporting tools make it easy to track participation and engagement across teams. While there have been occasional minor bugs, they’ve been resolved quickly and haven’t significantly impacted the overall experience. The built-in communication features and integrations (like Slack or Teams) also make team recognition visible and engaging. Overall, it’s a reliable and cost-effective solution for employee recognition. Cons One downside of is that while the platform is generally user-friendly, some of the advanced features and reporting tools can take time to fully understand. There have also been occasional minor bugs or system lag, particularly during peak usage. Additionally, certain customization options can feel limited without additional setup or support. While these issues aren’t major, they can require extra time and coordination to resolve. Review Source CH Cedric H. Inventory Lead Food Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Keep recognizing!" February 12, 2026 5.0 AMAZING! Love what it does and brings to the table and the ability to recognize people for their efforts is the best thing Pros The options and the accessibility. Easy to navigate. The presentation catches your eyes and makes you feel like your doing something good. Cons To be honest nothing, my experience with has been great . And it’s been exciting. Co workers give positive reactions to it also. Review Source JV Jaden V. Seasonal Sales Associate Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Super convenient way to redeem work contest rewards" February 13, 2026 5.0 My experience has been very positive. The website and app are both very easy to navigate, and the process of claiming an award and getting the digital gift card is almost instant. It’s a really motivating system because the rewards feel tangible and useful. It makes celebrating milestones like birthdays or winning a sales contest at work feel a lot more rewarding. Pros The variety of redemption options is excellent. I’ve received awards for several work contests and my birthday, and I love that I can use the points for practical things like Uber, DoorDash, and Visa gift cards. It’s much better than receiving random physical items because I can actually use the rewards for my daily expenses or a night out Cons The platform is very solid, but I’d like to see even more local vendor options added to the gift card section in the future. Other than that, I haven't run into any technical issues or bugs Review Source MP Meri P. Financial Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My employee experience" February 12, 2026 5.0 Easy and quick the entire process took less than a few minutes to review options and to make my selection! Pros I found the experience of making a purchase with my rewards a quick and easy task. I chose to purchase a gift card. Cons No issues to speak of, easy to use and to make a purchase. Multiple options of what was available for me to choose. Review Source DB DeAnna B. Regulatory Audit Specialist Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awardco is GREAT! You can redeem your points for almost any item on Amazon!" February 18, 2025 5.0 Once I figured out that I could purchase just about any item sold by Amazon through , and was not limited to only the 'suggested' items that show up in the platform, I got excited to begin saving points for items on my Amazon wish list. I was able to redeem points for the latest Fitbit fitness tracker. I'd probably still be waiting to own it if I hadn't been able to use Awardco points. Pros It's helpful that we can use points towards Amazon purchases. It appears the entire realm of Amazon items are available for purchase with my Awardco points. I was able to save and redeem enough points to get the latest Fitbit fitness tracker I've been wanting. Also, the 'cost' of the Amazon item in Awardco points seems to be less than the dollar amount. I was able to redeem a $30 book I'd been waiting to find a sale on for 15 Awardco points! Cons Initially, I didn't realize I could use points towards items outside of what is listed in the categories for Amazon on our Awardco platform. My only suggestion would be to include this somewhere on the platform. This will prevent users from thinking the best options for redeeming their Awardco points are toilet paper and laundry detergent. Review Source SS Sandra S. Manager Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Employee Benefit" February 12, 2026 5.0 I would recommend to others. It is easy and friendly to use and a most valuable experience. It truly is a bonus benefit to any employee. Pros Value for Money. Was able to utilize awards towards a valuable gift. The ease of selection made it a rewarding experience. Cons I had no concerns with using . Selecting and receiving a gift was easy. It was friendly to use, sort and make a choice. Review Source SS Sandra S. SITE SUPERVISOR Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Thankful for the Gift" February 13, 2026 5.0 I've had a positive experience with and it was my first time knowing about it but I bought a great gift for myself. Pros Being able to choose different cards and it had so many kinds of venues to choose from so that was very good. Cons The expiration times because it's sometimes hard to decide what you want to use it for or you don't have enough for what you want Review Source EZ Eve Z. WFM Analyst Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing Rewards" February 12, 2026 5.0 I love that my employer is involved with , it sends regular updates, but not too many. It gives a variety of options to "cash out". The points never expire, which is the best thing about it. Pros Mostly, its focus on meaningful recognition that feels authentic and personalized rather than generic. Cons Overall, I didn’t find anything I strongly disliked about . If I had to identify an area for improvement, it would be that, like many robust platforms, there can be a learning curve for new users navigating all the available features. Beyond that, my impression of Awardco has been positive in terms of functionality, usability, and impact. Review Source JB John B. Commercial Business Partner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Loving Awardco! " February 12, 2026 5.0 The experience was great! I even had my daughter scrolling through the site looking for items I could buy for my grandkiddos! It was a great experience, no complaints whatsoever. Pros I loved receiving an Anniversary Award from my company, and it being so easy to spend that award through just like I was shopping on Amazon. The process was simple, maybe even easier than shopping directly on Amazon! I also like that I was able to gift unused points to charity! That was awesome!! Cons I just wish my company would allow me to purchase additional points so that I could've purchased the higher priced item I really wanted. I understand this is an option my company decided not to offer to their employees. It's all good, I purchased the higher priced item on my own. Review Source SH Sydney H. Team lead Building Materials Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple and easy to use " March 23, 2026 5.0 Easy to use and a lot of available awards to choose from. Wasn’t on the phone with customer service for over 10mins. Pros Had a variety of options available. Was simple step by step instruction. Received award quickly with no Hassel getting it set up. Cons Had one issue when my card wouldn’t add to my wallet on my apple phone it was taken care of over a brief phone call . Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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