Montreal, QC — October 6, 2025 — Applauz, a leading provider of employee recognition and engagement software, is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 Data Quadrant Champion by SoftwareReviews, a trusted source for unbiased software evaluations based on real user feedback.
The 2025 SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant Report evaluates software vendors on both product performance and customer experience, using verified user data. Applauz earned recognition for 11 Top-Rated Capabilities and 11 Top-Rated Features, highlighting the platform’s excellence in empowering organizations to recognize, engage, and retain employees effectively.
Key highlights from the 2025 Quadrant Report
- +98 Net Emotional Footprint – reflecting the overwhelmingly positive emotional sentiment of Applauz users toward the platform and vendor.
- 94% Likeliness to Recommend – indicating strong advocacy among customers.
- 100% Plan to Renew – showing high customer retention and satisfaction.
- 90% Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value – demonstrating the platform’s perceived value for investment.
“This recognition is a proud moment for our team. It reflects the dedication and passion we put into creating a platform that not only supports business goals but also inspires and delights employees.” — Francois Fortier, CEO of Applauz.
The Data Quadrant recognition underscores Applauz’s commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience, backed by actionable insights and a platform designed to celebrate and retain talent.
To view the full 2025 Applauz Product Scorecard and explore detailed user feedback, visit: Applauz Recognition Report
About Applauz
Applauz is an award-winning, cloud-based, employee recognition and rewards platform designed to help organizations celebrate their people, reinforce culture, and increase retention. By providing a seamless and rewarding experience for employees and managers, Applauz enables companies to create a workplace where engagement, recognition, and performance thrive.
About SoftwareReviews
SoftwareReviews, a division of Info-Tech Research Group, collects user feedback on enterprise software across dozens of industries and categories. Their Data Quadrant Reports summarize real-user sentiments to provide an objective measure of vendor performance, customer satisfaction, and software capabilities.
About the author
Sandro Mezzacappa
Sandro is the VP of Product & Marketing for Applauz Recognition. He’s been with the company since the very beginning and has the distinction of being Applauz’s very first employee.
