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How Applauz Outperforms Reward Gateway
Build culture that grows organically while maintaining the control you need.
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| Employee-driven point awards with flexible management controls |
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| Dedicated hypercare implementation and ongoing support |
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| Continuous pulse surveys for ongoing culture insights |
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| Flexible peer recognition system with multimedia support |
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| Global rewards marketplace with 30,000+ options |
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One Platform, Complete Control
Applauz employee engagement tools balance organic culture growth with strategic oversight. Instead of juggling rigid recognition templates and separate survey tools, you get a unified system that provides the analytics and controls you need.

Harness Powerful Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Applauz is the platform for flexible peer recognition that lets your company culture express itself naturally, all while giving you the controls to guide it in the right direction.
Benefits Overview
More Than Recognition Software
Transform employee engagement with software designed for organic culture growth.
Power Authentic Peer Recognition
Don’t let limitations stunt a culture of recognition! Our system lets employees attach GIFs, images, and videos to the recognitions they give their teammates. Plus, your team can award meaningful badges and distribute points when given recognition allowances. Create authentic peer-to-peer appreciation that reflects your actual workplace culture, not corporate templates.
Software and Service = Success
Software should be a tool, not a barrier. Our dedicated hypercare approach means consistent success managers who know your account, follow through on commitments, and ensure smooth implementation. Don't struggle through months of trial-and-error setup with rotating support contacts. Applauz is invested in your long-term success, not just software deployment.
Continuous Culture Insights
Our automated Pulse Surveys provide ongoing sentiment tracking that gives management real-time insights into employee engagement. Monitor culture shifts as they happen and respond proactively, rather than reactively. Stop relying on periodic survey blasts – capture real snapshots of your culture in just a few clicks.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
Stop Fighting Your Recognition Platform
Focus on strategic culture initiatives while reliable engagement software runs seamlessly in the background.
Why Choose Applauz
Recognition Reimagined
Leverage a platform that goes one step further and puts employee engagement first.
Support for Software Success
You're an expert in employee relations and culture, not technology. Applauz’s Hypercare approach assigns dedicated success managers who understand that successful programs require more than working software. From customized implementation to ongoing optimization strategies, Applauz is committed to your long-term success.
On the other hand…
Reward Gateway offers basic customer service, which often means rotating support contacts and implementation processes that become ongoing trial-and-error experiences.
Recognition Without Restrictions
Your employees deserve recognition tools that match their personality. Whether it's attaching a funny GIF to celebrate a project milestone or awarding points for exceptional collaboration, Applauz gives teams the flexibility to recognize each other authentically. No forced company value selections. Just genuine peer appreciation that builds real connections.
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Reward Gateway forces every recognition into predetermined company value categories, limiting authentic expression and requiring separate manager approval for creative rewards.
Global Rewards Marketplace
Recognition should come with meaningful reward options. Applauz’s marketplace offers over 30,000 rewards, including gift cards, experiences, and charitable giving options. With transparent redemption processes and protected point balances, employees can confidently save up for rewards that matter to them. Plus, our diverse selection means everyone finds something they value.
On the other hand…
Reward Gateway's rewards selection focuses primarily on discount codes and basic gift cards, with limited global options for distributed teams.
Drive Real Change With Culture Insights
Workplace culture shouldn't require guesswork – that’s what employee feedback tools are for! Our continuous pulse surveys automatically track sentiment trends over time, providing the data you need to make informed culture decisions. Get actionable insights that inform long-term HR initiatives, not just snapshot feedback that quickly becomes outdated.
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Reward Gateway offers only basic survey templates for one-time feedback collection, leaving you to piece together culture insights from disconnected data points.
Why Settle for Rigid Recognition Systems?

Pricing
Engagement Features That Matter Most
Choose engagement tools that adapt to your culture, rather than restricting it.
Applauz
Engagement Essentials
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Flexible Peer Recognition
Multimedia support, employee point distribution, creative recognition tools.
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Pulse Surveys & Employee Feedback
Automated sentiment tracking with trend analysis and continuous pulse surveys.
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Global Rewards Marketplace
Over 30,000 diverse reward options available for teams around the world.
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Goals & Objectives Management
OKRs, goal-setting, and change motivation tools.
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HRIS & Comms Integration
Seamless employee data sync, SSO login, plus Slack and Teams connectivity.
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Dedicated Account Management
Consistent success managers and proactive optimization guidance.
View Other Applauz Packages
Prices ranging from $3 USD - $6.50 USD per license/month
Reward Gateway
Quote-based pricing
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Recognition Tools
Basic value-based recognition with manager-only monetary awards.
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One-Time Survey Templates
Get employee feedback with structured one-time survey tools.
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Rewards Marketplace
With an emphasis on vouchers and local rewards options.
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Basic Integrations
Connect with designated HRIS and communication tools.
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Customer Service
Standard customer support for technical issues.
An Employee Engagement Platform That Grows With Your Culture
Flexible recognition, continuous insights, reliable rewards, and dedicated success support in one solution.











