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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    illume (discontinued)

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AFrom group cards to group gifts, illume was an employee recognition solution used to celebrate, thank, and support a recipient. It was acquired by Kudoboard in late 2022, and is no longer available for sale.

    $99

    per year

    Nectar

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ANectar is a cloud-based employee recognition platform. It features monetary and social recognition that can be provided in a peer-to-peer and a manager-to-peer manner.N/A
    Pricing
    illume (discontinued)Nectar
    Editions & Modules
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    Nectar Recognize
    Contact Sales
    Nectar Engage™ + Nectar Recognize
    Contact Sales
    Nectar Comms + Nectar Recognize
    Contact Sales
    Culture Suite (Nectar Recognize + Nectar Engage™ + Nectar Comms)
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    illume (discontinued)Nectar
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsOne card can be sent for $5.99.Volume discounts are available for companies with 500+ employees
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    Quantum Workplace Engagement Surveys and Pulses
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    Score9.6 out of 10
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    Achievers
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    User Ratings
    illume (discontinued)Nectar
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
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    Usability
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    User Testimonials
    illume (discontinued)Nectar
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    Illume seems best to use for holidays, special occasions, and events, like birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, corporate or leadership development retreats, etc. It's less appropriate for cases where you don't have at least a few people to contribute to a card—it's still possible to create and send a card with only one or two contributors, but the tool's designed for groups and teams and allows unlimited contribution
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    Nectar HR
    Nectar is great if you are looking to add ways to recognize individuals, grow culture, and get people to connect. If you have a culture where people are already recognizing each other then Nectar might be redundant. However, if you want to add to or replace daily or monthly management recognition, then Nectar is a great place to start.
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    Pros
    Discontinued Products
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    Nectar HR
    • Ability to provide public feedback
    • Incentivized feedback in a user friendly/good UX platform
    • Ability to tie feedback to our core values
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    Cons
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    Nectar HR
    • Did not have great global functionality - we couldn't send actual gifts (only giftcards) to germany
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Discontinued Products
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    Nectar HR
    Very easy to use, intuitive and similar to social media
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
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    Nectar HR
    Nectar was easier to use, easier to implement, and more cost effective.
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    Return on Investment
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    Nectar HR
    • People collaborating better together
    • People feeling more engaged
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    illume (discontinued) Screenshots

    Screenshot of Invite individuals to contribute to a group card. Contributors can add photos, GIFs, and video. Contributors also get suggestions of what to say depending on the card occasion.Screenshot of Bulk create cards and manage dates, invites, and contributions.Screenshot of Access a curated gifting marketplace to find the perfect gift. All gift offerings pass a vetting process ensuring that gifts are memorable and ethically sourced.

    Nectar Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Nectar homepage, which offers a clear view of what’s happening across a company. Here, users can send recognition, see recent shoutouts, check points balance, and stay connected to team wins.Screenshot of some of the available ways to reward employees. They can pick from hundreds of gift cards, experiences, or custom company perks.Screenshot of an automated milestone celebration. Nectar syncs with HR tools to send birthday and service awards on schedule, ensuring no special moment goes unnoticed.Screenshot of Nectar’s analytics that help see recognition impacts engagement, retention, and company culture over time.Screenshot of Nectar's Microsoft Teams integration, allowing employees to give and receive recognition right where they work. Here, users can send shoutouts, add points, and celebrate achievements directly in chat, so appreciation becomes part of a team’s everyday conversations.Screenshot of Nectar Comms, which helps recognize great work, boost engagement, and reinforce core values while keeping employees connected. Users can design and send branded emails, share updates, and manage internal newsletters to keep your team informed and inspired.