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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Sympa

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASympa is an HR system for growing, global businesses, offering one system for people data and processes, with local flexibility and global alignment.

    $9.50

    per month per user

    Pricing
    NectarSympa
    Editions & Modules
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NectarSympa
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsVolume discounts are available for companies with 500+ employees—
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    Features
    NectarSympa
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Nectar and Sympa
    Feature
    Nectar
    -
    Ratings
    Sympa
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Nectar and Sympa
    Feature
    Nectar
    -
    Ratings
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Nectar and Sympa
    Feature
    Nectar
    -
    Ratings
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Nectar and Sympa
    Feature
    Nectar
    -
    Ratings
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Nectar and Sympa
    Feature
    Nectar
    -
    Ratings
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Nectar and Sympa
    Feature
    Nectar
    -
    Ratings
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    NectarSympa
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    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Bonusly
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Achievers
    Score9.8 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NectarSympa
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NectarSympa
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Sympa
    In my usage of Sympa, I find that it's very useful for onboarding, goal management, and organizational structure lookups. I haven't yet experienced any areas where it doesn't work well or isn't appropriate. We have many other software systems that work in tandem with Sympa.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Nectar HR
    • Ability to provide public feedback
    • Incentivized feedback in a user friendly/good UX platform
    • Ability to tie feedback to our core values
    Incentivized
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    Sympa
    • Customized interface.
    • Global Org Chart/Employee lookup.
    • Onboarding tasks.
    • Updating and reviewing personal goals, quotas, and PDP.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Nectar HR
    • Did not have great global functionality - we couldn't send actual gifts (only giftcards) to germany
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    Sympa
    • Loading speeds have been a bit slow at points.
    • Our customized interface is easy to use but beginning to feel a bit dated (could use a refresh).
    • Minor user-interface features could be added to take it to the next level.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Nectar HR
    Very easy to use, intuitive and similar to social media
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    Sympa
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Nectar HR
    Nectar was easier to use, easier to implement, and more cost effective.
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    Sympa
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Nectar HR
    • People collaborating better together
    • People feeling more engaged
    Incentivized
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    Sympa
    • Provides visibility to all things HR.
    • On demand access so you don't need to wait on replies from HR.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    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.

    Sympa Screenshots

    Screenshot of Focus AI: Turn everyday HR requests into actionable results with Focus AI.Screenshot of Mobile app: Sympa's mobile app gives employees and managers secure access to key HR tasks and information wherever they are.Screenshot of Pay Transparency: Comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive by identifying pay gaps within Sympa.Screenshot of Scenarios: Model organisational changes, compare different structures and plan with confidence in your HR system with Scenarios.Screenshot of 9-grid: Map employee performance and potential to support talent reviews, succession planning and development decisions with 9-grid.