--- description: Learn more about Guusto pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Guusto Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Employee Recognition Software](/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software) > [Guusto](/software/186209/guusto) # Guusto Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/186209/guusto Page: 1 / 151\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/186209/guusto?page=2) > Cloud and mobile-base employee recognition software that reaches every worker, from office to frontline, manage rewards, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 3742 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Guusto? Guusto is used by HR leaders, operations managers, healthcare organizations, retail companies, hospitality businesses, manufacturing firms, and financial services. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 3742 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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 - Awards Management - Budget Control - Chat/Messaging - Commenting/Notes - Customer Activity Tracking - Leaderboards - Loyalty Cards - Loyalty Program - Manager-to-Employee Recognition - Nominations - Peer-to-Peer Recognition - Reporting/Analytics - Rewards Catalog - Rewards Management - eCards ## 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 Software - Chat ## Category - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software) ## Related Categories - [Customer Loyalty Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10031/customer-loyalty/software) - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Awardco](https://www.capterra.ca/software/140428/awardco-employee-performance) — 4.9/5 (4851 reviews) 2. [Workhuman](https://www.capterra.ca/software/125670/workhuman) — 4.8/5 (2161 reviews) 3. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.ca/software/153140/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5296 reviews) 4. [Achievers](https://www.capterra.ca/software/129232/employee-success-platform) — 4.8/5 (2909 reviews) 5. [Vantage Circle](https://www.capterra.ca/software/167264/vantage-circle) — 4.7/5 (5123 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Simple way to appreciate employees" — 5.0/5 > **Novi Trisha** | *May 31, 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Guusto is easy to use and makes employee recognition meaningful. I appreciated being recognized for my work, and the rewards were simple to redeem. The platform helped boost morale and encouraged appreciation among team members. > > **Cons**: The selection of rewards could be expanded, and sometimes it takes time to decide which options to redeem. Other than that, the platform is straightforward and user friendly. > > It is a great employee recognition platform that makes staff feel valued and appreciated. The reward redemption process is easy, and the platform helps promote a positive workplace culture. ----- ### "Outstanding Payroll & HR Platform with Exceptional Value" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *May 18, 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto has been an absolute game-changer for our team. From payroll processing to employee management, it offers incredible value for money compared to other platforms. The features are robust, yet reasonably priced, making it a perfect fit for growing businesses. The customer support is one of Gusto’s strongest points. Whenever we’ve had questions or needed assistance, their support team has been quick, professional, and genuinely helpful. It’s reassuring to know that help is always available when needed. In terms of ease of use, Gusto stands out immediately. The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, even for users without prior HR or payroll experience. Tasks that usually feel complex are simplified into clear, step-by-step processes. We also appreciate Gusto’s approach to employee recognition. Features like easy onboarding, benefits tracking, and clear pay transparency help employees feel valued and informed, which contributes to overall workplace satisfaction. As for bugs and issues, they are minimal. The system runs smoothly with very few disruptions, and any minor issues are typically resolved quickly with updates or support assistance. The user interface is clean, modern, and well-organized. Everything is visually clear, making it easy to find what you need without unnecessary clutter. This design significantly improves efficiency. Finally, the order and delivery (such as payroll processing and tax filings) are highly reliable. Payments are processed accurately and on time, and compliance tasks are handled seamlessly, reducing administrative burden. > > **Cons**: One minor drawback is that while Gusto is very user-friendly overall, some advanced features can take a bit of time to explore and fully understand at first. However, once you get familiar with the platform, it becomes much easier to navigate. > > Overall, Gusto delivers an excellent all-in-one HR and payroll solution. Highly recommended for any business looking for efficiency, reliability, and great value. ----- ### "Try Guusto" — 5.0/5 > **Jenna** | *May 28, 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: the variety of options to choose from to redeem are amazing and can cover all type of categories of things you may want or need. > > **Cons**: Amazon is no longer available for me to choose from for work which sucks as it was my top choice, however still lots of great options > > very easy to use, customer service answers promptly and helps to solve any issues. Any time I've had an issue or question it was answered quickly. ----- ### "Employment Recognition" — 5.0/5 > **Babar** | *May 19, 2026* | Pharmaceuticals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: More connected with your company and management motivate user to perform well in the organisation. Make new friends through appreciation. > > **Cons**: Guusto app needs more features to be added because some task one perform on Guusto website instead of Gussto App. > > Excellent program helps people to share their experiences in the Guusto portal with ease of Guusto app. ----- ### "Guustoooooo" — 4.0/5 > **SUNDEEP SAURABH** | *May 27, 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Guusto rewards me with thoughtful gifts and recognition for my dedication and hard work daily often. > > **Cons**: I dislike that Guusto rewards can sometimes have limited redemption options and occasional delays in receiving gift cards after completing hard work and achievements. > > Overall, my experience with Guusto has been positive. It is a simple and rewarding platform where I receive appreciation and gifts for my hard work. The process is easy to use, and the rewards make employees feel recognized and motivated. ----- Page: 1 / 151\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/186209/guusto?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/186209/guusto) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data