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Guusto

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What is Guusto?

Guusto helps HR leaders build recognition programs for frontline and office employees, so people feel inspired to do their best and never want to leave. Recipients get to choose where to redeem from thousands of merchant locations, and one dayā€¦

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Users have found Guusto to be an invaluable tool for peer recognition within their organizations. The convenience of instantly recognizing ā€¦
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Individual

$0

Cloud

Essential

$2.25

Cloud
per month per user

Premium

$3.50

Cloud
per month per user

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Guusto Webinar - How to Run a Modern Milestone Program

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Guusto - The Value of Recognition

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Product Details

What is Guusto?

Guusto helps HR leaders build recognition programs for frontline and office employees, so people feel inspired to do their best and never want to leave. Recipients get to choose where to redeem from thousands of merchant locations, and one day of clean water is donated with every gift sent makes a positive social impact. There are no markups, unclaimed rewards are credited back in full, and itā€™s free to get started.

Guusto Features

  • Supported: Real time gift program
  • Supported: Employee recognition program
  • Supported: Free plan
  • Supported: Peer to peer recognition
  • Supported: Actionable reporting
  • Supported: No Points. No minimums or markups
  • Supported: Purpose-driven with one day of clean water donated for every gift sent.
  • Supported: Flexible Redemption so people choose something they actually want.

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Guusto Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesUSA, Canada, global redemption
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Guusto starts at $0.

Bonusly, KudosĀ®, and Fond are common alternatives for Guusto.

The most common users of Guusto are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).

Guusto Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)20%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)40%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)40%
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Reviews and Ratings

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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Users have found Guusto to be an invaluable tool for peer recognition within their organizations. The convenience of instantly recognizing and rewarding co-workers for their accomplishments has been widely appreciated. With a wide range of gift card options to choose from, recipients can select a store that suits their preferences, ensuring a personalized and meaningful reward experience.

One major benefit that users have highlighted is Guusto's ability to streamline the allocation and distribution of employee rewards budgets. The platform eliminates the need for manual claim forms or purchase requests, making it easy for companies to manage and distribute their budget efficiently. Additionally, the flexibility of Guusto's gift card selection has been widely praised for its ability to reward team members regardless of their location, surpassing the limitations of region-specific cards.

Guusto has become a go-to tool for companies looking to express appreciation and recognize their employees in various scenarios. Whether it's for exceptional performance, holiday celebrations, or random acts of kindness, the platform offers a user-friendly interface and the option to attach a gift card, making the recognition process engaging and enjoyable. Moreover, Guusto's versatility extends beyond employee recognition, as it has also been used for on-the-spot rewards, acknowledging adherence to policies or demonstrating exemplary behavior.

Users have consistently reported that Guusto exceeds their expectations with its fast delivery, no-contact rewarding system, and professional interface. Furthermore, the wide selection of catalogs available on Guusto sets it apart from other vendors in terms of user experience and service. Companies seeking to incentivize programs and initiatives find Guusto to be an ideal choice due to its extensive options and outstanding user satisfaction.

Wide variety of options: Users appreciate the extensive range of merchants and stores available on Guusto for using their allotted gift cards. They have mentioned that this wide selection allows them to find something suitable for everyone's preference.

Convenient email delivery: Many users have found the method of delivery through email on Guusto to be easy and convenient. They appreciate the hassle-free process it offers, making it effortless to send and receive gift cards.

User-friendly interface: Reviewers consistently mention that Guusto has a user-friendly interface, which contributes to a positive user experience. They find the website easy to navigate with clear instructions, allowing them to easily send and manage gift cards.

  1. Limited merchant availability: Some users have expressed disappointment with the limited number of merchants available on Guusto, particularly in certain countries. They feel that there is a need for more stores to be added to the platform in order to provide a wider variety of options for gift-giving.

  2. Account creation requirement: A drawback mentioned by some users is the requirement to create an account in order to claim gifts on Guusto. They suggest allowing gift recipients to claim their gifts without the need for account creation, which would streamline the process and make it more convenient for recipients.

  3. Out-of-stock gift cards: Users have reported availability issues with popular gift cards frequently being out of stock on Guusto. Some users have suggested implementing a wish list or a notification system that would inform them when these out-of-stock gift cards become available again, enabling them to purchase their desired choices in a timely manner.

Users have made several recommendations for Guusto. The most common ones include reaching out to the Guusto team for assistance, expanding the number of vendors and types of gifts available, and trying Guusto for easy and efficient gift-giving. Users appreciate the convenience and effectiveness of Guusto as a tool for recognition and engagement. They also suggest funding the Guusto account ahead of time to save time and advise reading the instructions for using Guusto. Additionally, users recommend connecting with the Guusto team for help, trying Guusto for a variety of gift card options, and using it for workplace gifts and rewards.

Reviews

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Colleen Callahan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We just rolled out using Guusto for peer recognition in our company, and it's been a big hit. In the past, I'd purchase various gift cards and leave them in a box waiting to be used... some of them lost value, some even went to waste because the store/restaurant went out of business. And it was out of sight, out of mind. We'd also face the issue that the person being rewarded wasn't particularly interested in the ones that I had on hand, so it took a little bit of the fun away from giving/receiving the gift.

Now, our employees can instantly recognize/reward their co-workers when they catch them doing something great, and the recipient can pick exactly what they want for their gift card. And it's so easy to use! The best part is that each month, the Accounting dept can dole out our allotted budget amount, and I don't have to submit claim forms, or purchase requests, etc. It just shows up in my "bank" to be used that month. I would highly recommend this product to others who want a quick, easy, and meaningful way to reward their team members.
  • Wide Variety of options on which to use the allotted gift card.
  • Easy method of delivery (e-mail).
  • Can choose whether to have the manager make the allocations, or allow team members to send them directly.
This works whether the manager wants to have requests submitted and then they send out the gift cards, or if they want to open it up (with limits set) and have team members send gift cards within their team. It's extremely flexible.
  • Flexibility.
  • Ability to let recipients select their own type of gift card.
  • Ability for central Accounting to "fund" the budget money automatically.
  • Heightened employee satisfaction with our reward system.
  • Faster recognition of a job well done.
We tried using Giftcards.com in the past, but you had to place the order and then wait a week or two to get the cards in the mail... wasn't very timely or efficient.
Replicon Time & Attendance, Ceridian Dayforce, JazzHR
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Guusto has a wide selection of catalogs to choose your gift cards from. It is perfect for a company looking to incentivize its programs/initiatives. Its easy-to-use interface, user experience and service make it stand out from the others. We had another vendor before Guusto but now it seems a completely different and wonderful experience with the Guusto.
  • Service.
  • User experience.
  • Wide catalog of gift cards.
  • Gift card balance check.
Guusto is well suited for situations where an organization is looking to incentivize some program or reward its employees on their anniversary or birthdays. Employees have a wide variety of gift cards to choose from rather than a few.
Guusto is perfect for a bonus gift card to the new employees as well as they would feel valued.
  • Ease of use.
  • Wide variety of gift cards.
  • Motivates the employees over the incentives.
  • Employees knows that they will be rewarded on the significant occasions.
Ease of setup and use is the first and foremost thing that appealed to us to use Guusto. Employees had to sign up for Guusto which was a smooth process. Then the wide variety of Gift card selections played another key role in choosing Guusto over the other vendor. Smooth transitioning and setting up with our organization are the key benefits which helped us choose Guusto.
February 07, 2022

Many ways to say "thanks"

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Guusto is a user-friendly platform that makes it easy to recognize and thank my colleagues in multiple ways! I love that I can send a quick thanks or choose to have a gift card attached. This flexibility makes it fun and engaging for me, and I've only received positive feedback on the platform from those who receive my thanks/gifts.
  • Provides options for how to recognize your colleagues
  • User friendly
  • Provides lots of gift card options
  • Platform speed - sometimes slow
  • Sometimes have log-in issues
  • More graphics options to choose from versus needing to find and download
Guusto can be used for all kinds of colleague kudos: a "good job" after a rough day; someone stepping up to help someone in need; someone pitching in to brainstorm a much-needed solution; a development milestone; or a simple "I appreciate you." Having the different communication categories within Guusto also makes it more personalized to the recipient.
  • Standardization
  • Transparency
  • Ease-of-use
  • Greater feeling of recognition
  • Easy venue to provide feedback
  • Time saving!
I have not used any other recognition software
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