How to Build Your Own Matter App
Replace Matter App with a custom build. Employee Recognition and Rewards Software
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 31 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 31 features
Recognition(7 features)
Never miss a birthday or work anniversary with automatic celebration messages and rewards
Bring values to life through recognition with custom kudos templates for company values
Start a weekly recognition habit with automatic, customizable notifications centered around a day encouraging peer-to-peer recognition
Access 9 default kudos templates with option to create custom templates
Enable nomination functionality for peer recognition
+2 more in this category
Rewards(6 features)
Give to meaningful causes as a reward option for employees
Create custom company-branded rewards, perks, merchandise, or experiences
Send rewards directly to employees without redemption requirements
Reward with 3,500+ gift card options across 200+ countries
Offer cash rewards via PayPal or Venmo for flexible reward redemption
+1 more in this category
Reporting(4 features)
Answer culture questions in real-time with real-time dashboards, exportable reports, and manager dashboards
Create custom reports with advanced filtering and export capabilities
Provide managers with custom dashboards for their team analytics
Track and monitor rewards distribution with advanced budget controls
Surveys(4 features)
Fully customizable surveys for any need with 30+ science-backed survey templates
Collect feedback from new hires during onboarding process
Gather continuous, real-time feedback with pulse surveys and employee Net Promoter Score
Set up recurring surveys on specific skills and topics
Integration(3 features)
Integration with HRIS platforms for automated user management and data synchronization
Fully integrated with Microsoft Teams for seamless recognition and rewards
Fully integrated with Slack for seamless recognition and rewards
Administration(2 features)
Setup for multi-channel usage across enterprise organizations
Manage manager access and permissions with custom role management
Communication(1 features)
Send surveys and recognition via email in addition to Slack/Teams
Feedback(1 features)
Enable private feedback exchanges between peers
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 31 features at very easy complexity.