Qarrot

qarrot.com
HR & Payroll
Weekend Project

Employee Recognition Platform

How to Replace Qarrot

Overview

Qarrot is an employee recognition software that helps build a positive workplace culture by enabling peer-to-peer and manager-to-employee recognition, celebrating milestones, and gamifying performance goals. The platform includes automated awards, incentive campaigns, and integrations with tools employees already use like Slack and Microsoft Teams. It provides data tracking, reporting, and HRIS integration to help organizations measure the impact of their recognition programs on employee engagement and retention.

Features

25 features across 15 categories

Administration(2)

Adjustable Admin Settings

Customizable administrative controls for managing the recognition program

Program Management Tools

Tools to monitor program performance and manage administrative workload

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Automated Milestones Awards

Automatic recognition for birthdays, work anniversaries, and other milestone events

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(1)

Real-Time Social Feed

Social feed where employees can see and celebrate each other's recognitions and achievements

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Gamification(2)

Award Points System

Point-based system allowing employees to earn and redeem points for recognitions and achievements

Incentive Campaigns

Objective-driven campaigns with gamification features to motivate employees toward performance metrics and goals

Infrastructure(1)

Microsoft Azure Hosting

Cloud hosting on Microsoft Azure with protection against power failures and DDoS attacks

Integration(4)

Custom HRIS IntegrationsPremium

Custom integration work with specific HRIS systems beyond standard integrations

HRIS IntegrationPremium

Integration with Human Resources Information Systems for seamless data synchronization

Microsoft Teams Integration

Expand recognition program to Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to recognize peers directly in Teams

Slack Integration

Expand recognition program to Slack, allowing employees to recognize peers directly in Slack

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

Mobile Apps

Native mobile applications available for iOS and Android devices

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Onboarding(1)

Comprehensive OnboardingPremium

Full onboarding service including 1-hour setup session to get started quickly with no IT required

Also in: Lever, Greenhouse, 1Password

Professional Services(1)

Launch Strategy and Implementation SupportPremium

Strategic guidance and support for launching and implementing the recognition program

Recognition(2)

Manager-to-Employee Recognition

Managers can recognize and reward employees for their work and achievements

Peer-to-Peer Recognition

Employees can recognize and support each other through the platform

Reporting(2)

Data and Reporting

Performance tracking and analytics to monitor program effectiveness and identify high performers

Payroll Tax Reporting

Reporting functionality to help process payroll taxes for recognition program rewards

Rewards(2)

Customizable Company RewardsPremium

Ability to customize and create company-specific reward options

Global Rewards CatalogPremium

Access to a comprehensive catalog of global rewards and gift card options

Security(2)

Data Encryption (HTTPS)

All data sent via HTTPS with encryption to protect passwords and sensitive information from interception

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Enterprise-grade single sign-on authentication for enhanced security

Support(2)

Dedicated Program Success LeadPremium

Dedicated support person assigned to help manage and optimize the recognition program

Service Level Agreement (SLA)Premium

Enterprise-level service level agreement guarantees for uptime and support

Training(1)

Manager Resources and TrainingPremium

Training materials and resources specifically designed for managers to effectively use the platform

Pricing

Free Trial

Free
  • Unlimited users for 30 days
  • Manager-to-employee recognition
  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Automated milestones awards (birthdays, work anniversaries)
  • Incentive campaigns
  • Real-time social feed
  • Data and reporting
  • Adjustable admin settings
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Integrations with Slack and Microsoft Teams

Pro

Popular
$4/user/mo (billed annually $3.60/user/mo)
  • Everything in Free Trial
  • Global rewards catalog
  • HRIS integration
  • Dedicated program success lead
  • Comprehensive onboarding
  • Customizable company rewards
  • Single Sign-On (requires minimum 200 users)

Custom

Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Launch strategy and implementation support
  • Manager resources and training
  • Custom HRIS integrations
  • Service Level Agreement

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Qarrot

Monthly$4/mo
Yearly$48/yr
5-Year Total$240

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$48
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$144
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$240
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 25 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Qarrot alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 25 features.

Buy Qarrot

Better Value
Monthly cost$40/mo
3-year total$1,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Qarrot saves ~$17,040 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations