Motivosity vs Qarrot

Motivosity is an AI-powered employee recognition and rewards platform built around connections among peers, managers and the company. Its programs include peer appreciation, manager spot bonuses, nominations and awards, milestones, wellness challenges, lifestyle spending accounts, service shoutouts, employee spaces and pulse surveys. The native iOS and Android app supports appreciations, highlights, the feed, awards, profile editing, searches and gift-card redemption; Insight and Setup tabs require the desktop version. Integrations include ADP, Workday, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Okta and more than 50 HRIS and SSO tools, alongside an open API for business software. Motivosity lists rewards coverage in 140+ countries and 70+ languages, with 850+ gift-card brands and more than 500 million product options. Its plans are custom-priced and include options for different program needs; the Small Business plan is for companies with fewer than 250 employees and has a $3,000 minimum spend. Motivosity says data is stored in the United States on AWS-managed infrastructure. Most teams are said to go live in 30–60 days with about 5–10 hours of administrator time.

Qarrot is an employee rewards and recognition platform aimed at improving workplace culture and employee performance. Managers can recognize employees, colleagues can recognize one another, and the service can issue birthday and work-anniversary awards automatically. Incentive campaigns let managers set measurable objectives and award points and badges when employees meet them. Participants can monitor progress, compare results on leaderboards, and congratulate colleagues. Qarrot runs on web, iOS, and Android, with recognition through web, mobile, and chat channels. Integrations listed include Slack and Microsoft Teams; the maker also describes syncing employee data with BambooHR. Pro includes a global rewards catalog and customizable company rewards, while gift-card reward costs are based on face value. Reporting includes data the maker says can help with payroll taxes for recognition programs. The free trial costs nothing for 30 days and supports unlimited users, with no credit card required. Pro costs $4 a month, billed at $3.60/user/mo annually, plus reward costs, and requires at least 20 users. Qarrot is the business name of Friendefi Inc. and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.