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Pros:

Allows us to highlight our company values though employee achievements and reward employees for special events.

Cons:

If I speak for the agency we have a few people that struggle with technology so they’d have comments about it being online.

Applauz Recognition ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Service
4.7
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.8

Likelihood to recommend

9.1/10

Applauz Recognition has an overall rating of 4.6 out 5 stars based on 30 user reviews on Capterra.

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Xavier
Xavier
Cofondateur et directeur des affaires in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

I love it!

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

We're a startup and we've been using Applauz for a few weeks right now. Overall, it's great. Setup was straightforward, there's a bunch of tools and new features have been added since I first installed it. Love it!

Cons:

I wish I had to pay for it. Just kidding.

Nicole
Executive Assistant in Canada
Nonprofit Organization Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Sarnia CAS

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: We are very pleased and after extensive research with many companies I feel we made the best choice we love it!

Pros:

It’s so easy and it encourages staff engagement to notice each other and the good things happening in our agency not just frontline but behind the scenes.

Cons:

I really can’t say. If I speak for the agency we have a few people that struggle with technology so they’d have comments about it being online Also on the recognition part the comment space need to allow for more space

Gilbert
Director, Policy Research Office, Development Academy of the Philippines in
Verified LinkedIn User
Government Administration, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source
Source: GetApp
3.0 5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Human Resources
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Applauz enables me to create a culture of recognition

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Happier more engaged people that are aligned with our values and objectives.

Pros:

The software is easy to use and very employee centric. It's hand downs the best value for money. .The customer support has been incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Cons:

It's hard to say. This tool is perfect for our use case - a cost-effective way to reward and recognize our employees.

Philippe
Philippe
Fondateur & Président in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Full features and easy to use, I can't believe Applauz is free

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

The system is easy to use, and customer support is just amazing. The interface is also easy enough to use that I understood how to use the tools in minutes.

Cons:

it is necessary to prepare the HR team before implementing such a system, it is a big change that should not be underestimated.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Clintar Head Office Review

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Overall a great incentive program, just need to try and involve more franchises

Pros:

- Easy to use - Easy to allocate points - Visuals & news feed - Great Marketplace selection - Free to use and explore (for our franchises who might consider it)

Cons:

We had some technical issues when just started using it but it seems better now

Jonathan
Jonathan
Accounts Payable Reporting Analyst in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

This company provides really good customer service and provides very useful and effective services

5.0 5 years ago

Pros:

It helps to attract customers to my website by providing reward catalogs to customers and incentives them to purchase products

Cons:

It's a big complicated to use if you don't know what you are doing. Also, sometimes the system bugs and it crashes.

Patricia
HSSE Manager in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Utilities, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Annonomus button

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: fantastic, from demo to go live, this has been such a user-friendly experience.

Pros:

how easy it is to reward points and engage employees.

Cons:

the feature to reward anonymous points, the only way I can figure it out is to hide the recognition in the feed, there should be a keep recognition anonymous so only the employee who receives the reward sees it. some people respond better to silent recognition.

Carlo
Production Manager in Canada
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Easy to get up and running, and quick buy-in.

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

Makes rewarding our people easier than ever! It's not a daily thing, but makes sure we're on top of it.

Cons:

Not the most user-friendly interface. Could be more "familiar" in some of the UX design and other interactions.

Liseth
Supervisor in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Great software

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Overall it has increase employee engagement which is great!

Pros:

The fact that you have award recognition badges, is a good feature. I also like the celebrate employee events so you can enter everyone birthdays and the software will remind you

Cons:

Nothing really, very user friendly so anyone can understand

Crystal
HR Manager in Canada
Research, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Refreshing & Intuitive Employee Engagement Program!

5.0 5 years ago

Pros:

We've just recently launched Applauz. I can't give it enough glowing reviews! I presented it to my CEO and COO and they were sold instantly. Administratively its so simple. So many great features. It automates our birthday and anniversary announcements among other amazing things. Our staff gravitate towards the news feed on a daily basis and really appreciate the ability to post and congratulate their colleagues. They also appreciate their POINTS and LOVE the marketplace, with over 2500 items and 250 brands to choose from. We all enjoy our retail therapy! Congratulations on catering to SMBs and really delivering a quality, high caliber product and service!

Cons:

The only suggestions we've had so far is we'd like to see the ability to edit and add pictures to posts. Also we'd like to be able to make "group" posts. However we know they are still new and growing and like any new company they are evolving everyday. Applauz is very receptive to feedback and they are very easy to work with. It's been an absolute pleasure learning about all of their new features as they continue to evolve based on their client feedback.

anahita
accountant in Canada
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Applauz Recognition review

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: people could see my hard working job unspecific time

Pros:

very user friendly and easy to use, and best soft I ever seen for hr

Cons:

we can not put the comments and any recommendation on that

Robert
President in Canada
Consumer Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Complete employee recognition software

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Perfect software for small companies looking to boost morale and reward employees for their achievements.

Pros:

allows us to highlight our company values though employee achievements and reward employees for special events. We finally found a way to promote our company values and reinforce their importance in day to day actions.

Cons:

There is no option to recognize through video uploads.

Julie
CFO in Canada
Financial Services Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Engage to succeed

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

Finding good employees is hard but keeping them happy and engaged is harder. Applauz is the best app available on the market to help you create the amazing culture you want for your business.

Cons:

It needs more features to be able to be more creative in giving recognition

benoit
Marketing Director in Canada
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Applauz is a game changer! Their employee recognition software is exactly what businesses need.

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

A peer-to-peer engagement platform with an intuitive and coherent interface, packed with amazing recognition tools and powerful features right out of the box....for free! What's not to love?

Cons:

Hard to say at this point in time, hope they keep rolling out cool features like their Pulse Survey tools!

Catalin
Director of Human Resources and Strategic Developm in Canada
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Easy to use and fun

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Easiest employee recognition software and it's free. The interface is easy enough to use that I understood how to use the tools in minutes.

Cons:

With peer to peer recognition there is always a risk to turn in ''scratch my back and I scratch yours.''

Jonathan
Sales Representative in Canada
Printing, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Applauz Works Great

5.0 5 years ago

Pros:

Applauz is a great way for different departments to stay connected and up-to-date on accomplishments of their team. It's also very user-friendly and easy to use!

Cons:

I've only been using the software for a month, but as of yet, I haven't had a problem.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Applauz is really easy to integrate into our Employee Engagement strategies

4.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Their Pulse Survey tools is exactly what we need to better understand our workforce. The interface is easy enough

Cons:

They're newsfeed is exactly what I was looking for. It has our company engaging in really meaningful ways

Sebastien
Portfolio Manager in Canada
Financial Services Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Exactly what we need.

5.0 5 years ago

Pros:

The onboarding is very easy as well as the ease of use. There are a number of tools we do not use yet but as our company grows, these tools are going to be very useful.

Cons:

None so far. Wish we have found out about Applauz earlier.

David
Marketing Coordinator in Canada
Human Resources, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

A great program that has helped my workforce really become motivated!

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Overall the experience has been amazing. Great value for the money spent, and the gifts everyone can earn are awesome.

Pros:

It's simple to use and easy to implement.

Cons:

It was a little difficult to get people used to using it.

Christian
Finance & Operations Manager in Canada
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

First Review

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: Awesome onboarding

Pros:

I like the how easy the website & friendly staff who help me our initially.

Cons:

As the owner of the account and I am not able to given points even by a manage

Debra
Manager, HR in Canada
Hospital & Health Care, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Employee Recognition made easy!

5.0 5 years ago

Pros:

Applauz is a very easy to naviagte platform!

Cons:

Nothing. The system is easy to navigate.

Karen
Billing Specialist in US
Accounting Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

An Excellent company Program

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: It was a great experience letting each other know when a great job was done.

Pros:

That it allows all to recognize each other for their accomplishments.

Cons:

Nothing it worked well for what we needed it for.

Alex
HR Associate in Canada
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Fun to use, but didn't find it to be overly useful for us!

3.0 5 years ago

Comments: It gave us interesting ideas, we enjoyed using the software just didn't really fit with out operations.

Pros:

It's got an excellent user interface and UX design, so it's super easy to jump right in and start using Applauz for your employee recognition programs.

Cons:

It's not a knock on the software, but I just didn't find it brought that much value to us as an organization. We went back to our own "old-school" methods of recognizing our employees!

Vincent
HR in Canada
Airlines/Aviation, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great Platform

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Good free platform.

Pros:

Easy to use, nice interface and a large digital market giving a lot of options for our employees. The medals you can give are also a great way to motivate our workforce for their efforts.

Cons:

The market can be difficult to use. The filter tool did not seem to work at the beginning.