Guusto

Pros

The platform is super easy to use. Setting up a gift is quick and simple, whether I’m sending just one card or a bunch at once. I also love how customizable everything is—there are lots of options for adding a personal message, picking from a wide range of retailers, and even scheduling when the gift should be delivered. It makes the whole process really flexible and convenient.

Cons

No dislikes, but more merchandise options is always nice :)

Pros

I liked the platform's flexibility. First, I can set up gift links for one recipient or many. Second, I can select one gift card option or have the recipient choose a gift from many options, including eateries, travel, and retailers. Third, I can fund my account via credit card, bank transfer, wire, etc.

Cons

I wouldn't say I liked paying the convenience fee to fund my account with a credit card but this was not a dealbreaker; it is business. However, there are options to fund your account for free.

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Reasons for Switching to Guusto

Pros

I like being able to reward colleagues and thank them for their contributions. I like being able to send to multiple folks simultaneously and the functionality of splitting funds when sending them out.

Cons

The interface to redeem is not super user-friendly. I once tried to redeem $65 in amazon gift card and it never went through to my amazon account. When I followed the instructions, Amazon system said the code had already been redeemed and when I followed up with Guusto, they said there was nothing they could do about it. So it was just lost in the ether.

Pros

Guusto is very easy to use at a low cost, and they offer great customer service! Implementing Guusto during COVID as a way to recognize our colleagues for their efforts and exemplifying our core company values was one of the most successful initiatives our team implemented.

Cons

There are no cons with Guusto - our team loves it and utilizes it on a very regular basis.

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Reasons for Switching to Guusto

Pros

Guusto is a great and easy way to recognize someone in a matter of minutes and a matter of seconds of them receiving it. It is also good for a large corporation to recognize someone who may not be in the same building as you.

Cons

I wish Guusto has more of a range of gift cards besides just Walmart, Starbucks and Home Depot. Which they were more region specific.

Pros

Guusto is an outstanding platform for employee recognition. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to send and receive gifts, while the variety of personalized options adds a thoughtful touch.

Cons

Sometimes, the selection can feel limited depending on the occasion, and I wish there were more diverse options.

Pros

Streamlined and easy to use for employee rewards

Cons

sometimes difficult to find the reports I need

Pros

Easy to use platform. Good selection of cards for people to choose from.

Cons

Can't say there is much I don't like about it.

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Reasons for Switching to Guusto

Pros

I love how easy it was to implement and how easy it is to administrate a program through Guusto.

Cons

We haven't yet had any negative experiences using Guusto.

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Reasons for Switching to Guusto

Pros

I appreciate the functionality and usability

Cons

I haven't found anything I do not like about Guusto.

Pros

This platform makes rewarding employees seamless and easy. It allows employees to use their rewards in ways that are meaningful to them, and their families. Also, the customer service I have received from Guusto has been incredibly quick and always helpful. I also love that I did not have to set up individual accounts for all of my employees - just email them a reward!

Cons

So far, I haven't found anything that I don't like about Guusto.

Pros

Guusto solves the challenge of celebrating and recognizing employees in a hybrid work environment by providing a flexible and consistent platform. As a hybrid company, it's crucial for us to ensure that all employees, whether they are working remotely or in the office, feel equally valued and appreciated. Guusto allows us to easily send digital gift cards to employees for various milestones, ensuring that everyone receives the same level of recognition, no matter where they are located. This consistency in recognition fosters a strong sense of inclusion and appreciation across our entire team, enhancing employee morale and engagement.

Cons

Overall this is a great platform that we love to use. It would be great if there were more retailers to choose from but the current list is really good.

Pros

What I liked most about Guusto is its user-friendly interface, making it easy to send and manage gift cards. The platform's flexibility allows businesses to customize rewards and recognition programs

Cons

The limited reward options , they can add more merchant where the gift card can be redeemed

Pros

Guusto makes it easy to recognize and reward employees or colleagues with its intuitive platform. I love the variety of gift card options and how fast you can send rewards, even on the go. The ability to track sent rewards and see redemption stats adds great value for managers.

Cons

The only downside is that some smaller vendors are missing from the gift card selection, and the reporting tools could be more detailed. Overall, it’s a fantastic tool for boosting team morale and showing appreciation efficiently.

Pros

its really easy and user friendly, quick and instant from receiving a gift card to redeeming one

Cons

sometimes it glitches and doesn't run properly

Pros

Conveinence of sending or receiving gift cards digitally is eco-friendly and considerate of others time spent cashing them in. The plethora of choices of different vendors are a great way to ensure the recipient gets the gift they want.

Cons

The dashboard interface seems like it needs a fresh coat of paint and the shout out function could use some kind of integration with Teams to allow more people see the recognition others are getting to better celebrate as a company!

Pros

Variety of gift card options, ease of use for employees

Cons

not as easy for the admin, especially when trying to transfer admins after someone leaves

Pros

I recently used this platform and was genuinely impressed with its variety of vendors. No matter what you're looking for, it seems like there's always a great selection to choose from. The platform itself is very user-friendly, with an intuitive design that makes it easy to navigate even if you're not particularly tech-savvy. Overall, it's a convenient and efficient solution for finding high-quality vendors quickly. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a smooth and hassle-free experience!

Cons

Limited Global Reach: Guusto could expand its vendor network to better support international teams, making it more useful for global companies.

Pros

It is so easy to login and claim Gusto gift cards! I love the selection of retailers to choose from.

Cons

They could always add more retailers and continue to grow the options available to users.

Pros

We liked the automated features, sending gift cards out on anniversaries and birthdays to our entire team without having to manually schedule them.

Cons

Setting up the platform takes a little time

Pros

I like that our management team is able to reward us and we can redeem the Guusto bucks for gift cards at many of the top companies in the US.

Cons

I don't have any complaints when using Guusto.

Pros

Have lots of vendors to redeem for gift cards as well as can redeem for multiple types of cards.

Cons

One vendor I use lots (PSN) is not one of them. I can still get this by going through Mastercard gift card and getting a PSN one but would be nice to have PSN as a vendor.

Pros

Easy to use, great store options to redeem, and easy Reason options for management acknowledgement/shout outs.

Cons

It's never a quick login, mine always requires a 6 digit code for verification no matter how long it's been between sign ins. Because it's a security feature, I really can't complain.

Pros

The platform is simple to navigate, and I can easily track whether my gifts have been received. Overall, it’s an excellent app.

Cons

I don't have something to report that I don't like about Guusto.

Pros

I can choose from a wide variety of stores to use my Guusto Gift Card.

Cons

Nothing at all. I like everything about Guusto. It is easy to claim and very easy to use from a long list of stores.

Pros

You can track activity going around and employee communication is great. The reward system is very good

Cons

I do not have any complaints for gusto. It is very easy to use.

Pros

I do greatly appreciate that Guusto is most convenient to use, offering ease and efficiency in managing rewards. The platform provides an impressive variety of incentives, particularly in the form of merchant gift cards, which can be redeemed at numerous establishments. Truly, it is a flexible and practical solution.

Cons

Some users have expressed frustration with Guusto's limited merchant selection, especially in certain regions, and feel more stores should be added for greater variety. Additionally, the requirement to create an account to claim gifts has been criticized, with some suggesting a more streamlined process. Availability of popular gift cards is another issue, with out-of-stock items often causing inconvenience.

Pros

I like the electronic delivery, it's paperless and delivery is fast

Cons

Once you select a merchant you can not revert it

Pros

I like how I can just forget my gift in guusto and it never expires. And when I need it, I can split it between different merchat store or just use the some (not at all) amount.

Cons

There is nothing I did not like about guusto

Pros

Guusto allows all employees to participate, recognize, and reward, their peers, employees, contractors for all of the things we often forget to take the time to mention. Recognition allows your employees to feel appreciated and good about being a vital part of a team.

Cons

Depending upon the reward amount, your options for gifts changes.

Pros

They have a very easy to navigate platform for claiming rewards.

Cons

I would like a more distinctive button to mark claimed rewards as "used". They have an okay system now, however for further ease of use having it right next to the promotional details of the claimed reward would be icing on the cake

Pros

Its a fun and easy way to share cheers for your peers! Also providing Water to people who dont have access to it in the process!!!

Cons

Havent come up with anything yet. We use it on a weekly/Daily basis to let each other know how great a job they are doing.

Pros

I love the functionality and how user-friendly it is!

Cons

There aren't many cons I can think of but I would love it if regional grocery stores like HEB were included as partner merchants.

Pros

I like sending it to anyone in my network with a few clicks away. As some rewards are better received promptly.

Cons

Some of the questions could be a bit more clear, and easier when you want to send the Guusto. I think the first question needs to be in bold.

Pros

I like how you can feel rewarded, recognized and appreciated at work through small gifts sent through Guusto.

Cons

I don't like how if you wanted to get real money in the form of a prepaid visa gift card, they deduct some money (I think it was $5 or so).

Pros

Makes giving credit to someone who deserves it a little easier.

Cons

Sometimes its confusing to use. You can get lost in one section thinking you can give a shoutout. But its only gifts. They should have it all in one spot.

Pros

I love how easy to navigate, how user friendly it is.

Cons

None that i can think of everything is a top notch.

Pros

The GUUSTO gift giving system is so simple and convenient to use. Recipients always appreciate receiving their awards which they can collect, accumulate and use at a location of their choice. No gift cards in the mail - plus confirmation when received. Great system!

Cons

Nothing really accept the worry that some recipients that may not be as tech savvy may find redeeming their rewards confusing.

Pros

An easy to use application that you can quickly load funds into and share rewards with your employees/staff.

The variety of vendors is also a great feature that allows recipients to use the funds received in a useful way.

Cons

Sometimes we find that the emails sent to recipients are sent to Spam

Pros

We like the ease of being able to send a GC with only a few clicks.

Cons

We have a few clients who will not sign up for an account or thinks it could be a scam so they never redeem their GC's.

Pros

Ease of use. Once I learned how to use the platform, it is easy to award employees. Creating reports for tax purposes also is simple to do.

Cons

The organization of the specific buttons. Sometimes I have to search for what I am looking for. Typically, I will make notes of my own as a map to using the platform.

Pros

easy to use , allows you to reward hardworking people with something they can use .

Cons

I do not like the catalog its to small and a lot of the shops aren't everywhere .

Pros

What I like most about Guusto is its simplicity and effectiveness in recognizing and rewarding employees. The platform streamlines the entire process, making it easy to acknowledge hard work without the usual administrative burden. I also appreciate the flexibility it offers with a wide range of digital gift cards, allowing employees to choose rewards that they truly value. This personalized approach not only boosts morale but also enhances engagement across the team. Additionally, Guusto's seamless integration with HR systems and its insightful reporting features make it a comprehensive tool for managing recognition programs effectively.

Cons

Depending on the regions where employees are located, the range of available rewards might be limited, potentially reducing the platform's effectiveness in some areas.

Pros

Guusto is an excellent platform for rewarding team members. We used often when our team members go above and beyond in their roles, and it is such a delight for them. It is very user friendly and allows the recipient to select what gift card they desire, which is such a treat for them, instead of receiving one for something they don't like. Customer Support is also a great help, I once had an issue and it was resolved within 1 hour tops.

Cons

I don't like the fact that if someone CC's you on a Guusto gift, it makes it look like it is coming to you, and you can redeem it. Especially when most people do not look at the CC/To sections in an email.

Pros

Guusto has been an excellent tool for us, especially for sending rewards cards to group bookings and recognizing our team members internally. It offers a wide range of vendors to choose from, which ensures there's something for everyone. This variety makes it easy to personalize rewards and provide meaningful gestures of appreciation, whether for guests or staff.

Cons

One area where Guusto could improve is the redemption process, as some guests occasionally face challenges navigating it. Additionally, the frequent changes among Canadian vendors can lead to disappointment when a preferred option is no longer available. These issues can detract from the seamless experience we aim to offer.

Pros

Easy to use and fun to recognize coworkers and team

Cons

I cannot pick birthday or anniversary shout outs unless its the day of their bday/anniversary

Pros

Availability of a variety of vendors for gifting employees.

Cons

No Concerns. Easy to use and has a variety of reports for tracking funds.

Pros

I enjoy the user friendly interface and the ability to share encouragement and reinforcement where others in my company can also recognize the same employee. Also being able to provide financial compensation along with words of encouragement is helpful in maintaining staff morale

Cons

Nothing at the moment outside of providing additional retailers and rewards

Pros

So easy to use, money is immediately available to use, and gives us a fun way to recognize peers

Cons

I can't think of anything I don't like about it

Pros

Guusto is a fantastic way to reward employees. Recipients can redeem their gift card from a good variety of well-known merchants, and the digital gift card can be stored on your phone.

Cons

What's not to like about Guusto?! Perhaps there could be more merchants on offer, but that's the only negative.