--- description: Review of Guusto Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Guusto | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Customer Loyalty Software](/directory/4383/customer-loyalty/software) > [Guusto](/software/105459/guusto) # Guusto Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105459/guusto Page: 1 / 139\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105459/guusto?page=2) > Guusto is an employee recognition software designed to support organizations in fostering workplace recognition. It is tailored for industries with frontline workers such as healthcare, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and financial services, accommodating both office-based and deskless employees. The platform offers flexible reward options, including gift cards, branded company merchandise, charity donations, and custom rewards. Rewards can be delivered through various methods such as web, mobile app, QR codes, SMS, TV displays, and printed formats, ensuring accessibility for employees with varying levels of technology access. It operates without a points system, allowing rewards to be sent to employees, contractors, or customers without requiring account creation for recipients. Guusto includes budget management features that allow organizations to administer multiple recognition programs with distinct budgets and administrators. The platform supports scalable implementation, ranging from individual users to peer-to-peer recognition programs. Each reward sent through Guusto contributes to a social impact initiative, with donations made to the One Drop Foundation to provide access to clean water. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 3441 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 3441 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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 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). 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. 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 - AI/Machine Learning - API - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Awards Management - Budget Control - Chat/Messaging - Commenting/Notes - Customer Activity Tracking - Customer History - Customer Profiles - Customisable Branding - Customisable Dashboard - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Employee Reward Programs - Gamification - Gift Card Management - Goal Management - Leaderboards ## 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 - Chat ## Category - [Customer Loyalty Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4383/customer-loyalty/software) ## Related Categories - [Customer Loyalty Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4383/customer-loyalty/software) - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3780/employee-recognition/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I started it when I was in college for rewards, but my employer doesn’t use it. ----- ### "Great to Build Teamwork" — 5.0/5 > **Kathryn** | *4 March 2026* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that I can interact and encourage coworkers, even ones I do not see every day\! It also encourages me when others are able to recognize my efforts. > > **Cons**: At times, navigating can be a bit confusing. Trying to navigate what is where can be challenging. There was a bit of a learning curve. > > I am not in administration, thus I only use it for small things. But I do love the perks such as the gift cards and rewards. ----- ### "Guusto - Easy and Convenient\!" — 5.0/5 > **Andrea** | *5 February 2026* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease and convenience of using it to award gift cards. I also like that we can personalize messages to include company branding. > > **Cons**: getting funds loaded into the account, it takes too long. it seems that we can't just pay with our firm visa. > > The team is responsive and customer service focused; the platform is easy to use. I would easily recommend it to anyone in the market for this type of platform. ----- ### "5 Stars for Guusto\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Amy** | *25 March 2026* | Environmental Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Super easy, with a great interface, and I can queue up the perks in Guusto plus send employee recognition in 60 seconds\!\! > > **Cons**: Nothing - it is incredibly easy to use, love the dashboard + the dashboard showing how good it is to send perks through this way. > > Excellent, simple, always loads easily, and super simple to click a few buttons, then off goes the reward to an employee. ----- ### "Easy and effective total rewards management" — 5.0/5 > **Vanessa** | *22 March 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy and effective way to manage employee recognition program by automating and managing the desired budget. > > **Cons**: Nothing. I really like the platform and how it helps me manage employee engagement and recognition program. ----- Page: 1 / 139\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105459/guusto?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105459/guusto) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data