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# Recognize

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> Recognize is an engagement platform integrating with Microsoft 365 and Slack to boost motivation, retention, and workplace culture.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 576 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Recognize?

Recognize is used by HR departments, company leaders, enterprise organizations, growing teams, and companies.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 576 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Recognize Services
- **Founded**: 2012

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: We believe the more affordable option is best when you are first getting started. 

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- **Target Audience**: 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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey and 34 more

## Features

- Activity Dashboard
- Awards Management
- Benchmarking
- Budget Control
- Chat/Messaging
- Commenting/Notes
- Employee Recognition Software
- Engagement Tracking
- Leaderboards
- Manager-to-Employee Recognition
- Nominations
- Peer-to-Peer Recognition
- Performance Management
- Pulse Surveys
- Question Library
- Reporting/Analytics
- Rewards Catalog
- Surveys & Feedback
- eCards

## Integrations (10 total)

- ADP Mobile Solutions
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Viva Engage
- Paylocity
- Slack
- Workday HCM
- Workplace from Meta

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30817/employee-engagement/software)

## Related Categories

- [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30817/employee-engagement/software)
- [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Achievers](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/129232/employee-success-platform) — 4.8/5 (2909 reviews)
2. [Vantage Circle](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/167264/vantage-circle) — 4.7/5 (5123 reviews)
3. [Guusto](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/186209/guusto) — 4.9/5 (3744 reviews)
4. [Workhuman](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/125670/workhuman) — 4.8/5 (2161 reviews)
5. [Awardco](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/140428/awardco-employee-performance) — 4.9/5 (4851 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Nice website, old layout" — 5.0/5

> **Siyum** | *11 December 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: To be able to recognize our teammates for their hard work.
> 
> **Cons**: The website looks a bit old. I think it should be modernized
> 
> its been good. I also like that we can see comments made by other clients.

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### "Patient Financial advisor" — 3.0/5

> **Jeanette** | *06 November 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: When it is utilized it becomes a motivation.
> 
> **Cons**: I do not receive recognition throughout the year.
> 
> It's a good tool but no use when your manager and supervisor doesn't use it.

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### "BRAVO to Recognize\!" — 5.0/5

> **Teresa** | *19 November 2024* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I love how easy it is to use the BRAVO platform.
> 
> **Cons**: The process to upload new employees is a bit wonky. Seems as though you should be able to add all new employees directly into the system and not have to upload a file.
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> My Experience has been really great with Recognize. Really like the BRAVO platform, the updates and the continual improvements.

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### "Recognition for city employees" — 5.0/5

> **Mish** | *18 November 2024* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use and send recognition to coworkers.
> 
> **Cons**: Couldn't find something I didn't like except the emojis. Maybe better color options like the iPhone.
> 
> Amazing\! Easy to use and communicate to all city employees as well as departments.

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### "Recognize Review" — 5.0/5

> **Allison** | *26 November 2024* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: You can accumulate recognize points and buy gift cards.
> 
> **Cons**: You only get a certain amount of badges to recognize someone else.
> 
> Overall, recognize is such a neat program to shout out coworkers and colleagues.

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