# Applauz > Applauz is an employee recognition and rewards platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. It brings together peer-to-peer recognition, AI-powered engagement analytics, pulse surveys, custom perks, and automated service awards into a single system of record for the employee experience. It features a global rewards marketplace with over 30,000 items—including gift cards and curated experiences—enabling organizations to seamlessly recognize and reward employees at scale across more than 70 countries. It integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and major HRIS systems. Pricing starts at $3.75 USD per user per month. Rated 4.7/5 on Capterra (118 reviews). SOC 2 Type II certified. Bilingual (English and French). Applauz is designed for growing organizations with 50 to 2,000 employees. It offers three core plans: Recognition Starter ($3.75/user/month) for peer-to-peer recognition and rewards, Engagement Essentials ($5.25/user/month), which adds pulse surveys and analytics, and Experience Pro ($6.50/user/month) for the full suite, including goals, incentives, and perks. Service awards are priced at $12 per celebration, and work anniversary automation is $3/user/month. The platform is used by organizations including Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Laurentian Bank, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Mondelez, and KDC-One. Contact: +1-833-277-5289. Website: https://www.applauz.me ## Product & Pricing - [Pricing and Plans](https://www.applauz.me/pricing): Three plans from $3.75 to $6.50 per user per month, with feature comparison and FAQ - [Recognition Starter](https://www.applauz.me/recognition-starter): Peer-to-peer recognition, points, badges, social newsfeed, and rewards marketplace for $3.75/user/month - [Engagement Essentials](https://www.applauz.me/engagement-essentials): Recognition plus pulse surveys, engagement analytics, and automated campaigns for $5.25/user/month - [Experience Pro](https://www.applauz.me/experience-pro): Full suite including goals, incentives, perks marketplace, and advanced analytics for $6.50/user/month - [Service Awards](https://www.applauz.me/service-awards): Automated service award programs with custom gift selection at $12 per celebration - [Work Anniversaries](https://www.applauz.me/work-anniversaries): Automated work anniversary celebrations with personalized rewards at $3/user/month ## Platform Features - [Peer Recognition](https://www.applauz.me/recognition): 360-degree peer-to-peer recognition with points, badges, and a social newsfeed - [Rewards Marketplace](https://www.applauz.me/rewards-marketplace): 30,000+ items including gift cards, merchandise, experiences, and charitable donations - [Pulse Surveys](https://www.applauz.me/pulse-surveys): Anonymous employee pulse surveys with real-time analytics and engagement scoring - [Applauz AI Data Studio](https://www.applauz.me/applauz-intelligence): AI-driven engagement analytics, sentiment analysis, and predictive insights - [Program Analytics & Reports](https://www.applauz.me/reports): Recognition activity dashboards, engagement trends, and ROI measurement - [Goals](https://www.applauz.me/goals): Team and individual goal setting with recognition-linked progress tracking - [Incentives](https://www.applauz.me/incentives): Points and badge incentive programs tied to business objectives - [Perks](https://www.applauz.me/perks): Corporate perks and discount marketplace for employees - [Social Company Newsfeed](https://www.applauz.me/newsfeed): Company-wide social feed for recognition moments, milestones, and announcements - [Mobile App](https://www.applauz.me/mobile-app): iOS and Android mobile app for recognition on the go - [Integrations](https://www.applauz.me/integrations): Slack, Microsoft Teams, BambooHR, and HRIS integrations with SSO support ## Competitor Comparisons - [Applauz vs Kudos](https://www.applauz.me/resources/applauz-vs-kudos): Feature-by-feature comparison of Applauz and Kudos for employee recognition - [Applauz vs Bonusly](https://www.applauz.me/resources/applauz-vs-bonusly): Comparison of Applauz and Bonusly covering recognition, rewards, pricing, and integrations - [Applauz vs Awardco](https://www.applauz.me/resources/applauz-vs-awardco): Side-by-side comparison with Awardco on features, service awards, and pricing - [Applauz vs Achievers](https://www.applauz.me/resources/applauz-vs-achievers): Comparison with Achievers for enterprise vs mid-market employee recognition - [Applauz vs WorkHuman](https://www.applauz.me/resources/applauz-vs-workhuman): Applauz compared to WorkHuman on recognition approach, rewards, and analytics - [Applauz vs Terryberry](https://www.applauz.me/resources/applauz-vs-terryberry): Comparison with Terryberry focused on service awards and recognition programs - [Applauz vs Bucketlist](https://www.applauz.me/resources/applauz-vs-bucketlist): Feature comparison between Applauz and Bucketlist Rewards ## Guides & Research - [Employee Recognition: The Complete Guide](https://www.applauz.me/resources/employee-recognition-program): Comprehensive guide covering recognition program design, implementation, and measurement - [The Ultimate Guide to Employee Service Awards](https://www.applauz.me/resources/employee-service-awards-guide): Guide to designing modern service award programs for years of service milestones - [The Ultimate Guide to Employee Retention](https://www.applauz.me/resources/employee-retention-guide): Evidence-based strategies for improving employee retention through recognition and engagement - [Mastering Pulse Surveys: From Feedback to Action](https://www.applauz.me/resources/pulse-surveys-guide): How to design, deploy, and act on employee pulse surveys - [Building a Strong Company Culture](https://www.applauz.me/resources/company-culture): Guide to building workplace culture through recognition, values alignment, and leadership - [How to Quantify the ROI of Employee Engagement](https://www.applauz.me/resources/roi-employee-engagement): Framework for measuring the revenue impact of employee engagement programs - [Best Employee Engagement Platforms of 2026](https://www.applauz.me/resources/best-employee-engagement-platforms): Comparison of top employee engagement and recognition platforms with pricing - [Employee Engagement Ideas](https://www.applauz.me/resources/employee-engagement-ideas): Actionable employee engagement strategies backed by research from Gallup, McKinsey, and Gartner ## Customer Stories - [KP Building Products Canada](https://www.applauz.me/resources/success-story-kp-building-products-canada): How KP Building Products implemented peer recognition across a distributed Canadian workforce - [TAS United](https://www.applauz.me/resources/tas-united-customer-story): How TAS United unified employee recognition across geographically dispersed teams including Puerto Rico ## Company - [About Us](https://www.applauz.me/about-us): Applauz company background, founded 2018 in Montreal, Canada - [Data Security](https://www.applauz.me/data-security): SOC 2 Type II certification, data protection practices, and compliance information - [Contact](https://www.applauz.me/contact-us): Contact information and support options ## Glossary - [Employee Gamification](https://www.applauz.me/glossary/employee-gamification): Definition and best practices for gamification in the workplace - [Peer Recognition Platforms](https://www.applauz.me/glossary/peer-recognition-platforms): What peer recognition platforms are and how they differ from traditional recognition - [Inclusive Culture](https://www.applauz.me/glossary/inclusive-culture): Definition and strategies for building inclusive workplace culture - [Conflict Resolution](https://www.applauz.me/glossary/conflict-resolution): Workplace conflict resolution frameworks and approaches - [Virtual Recognition Tools](https://www.applauz.me/glossary/virtual-recognition-tools): Tools and strategies for recognizing remote and hybrid employees - [Full Glossary](https://www.applauz.me/glossary): Complete glossary of employee engagement and recognition terms ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.applauz.me/privacy-policy) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.applauz.me/terms-conditions) - [Help Center](https://www.applauz.me/en/help-center) - [Request a Demo](https://www.applauz.me/request-demo)