Guusto
Employee recognition and rewards for frontline and deskless workers
Founded
2013
Starting Price
$0
Category
HR & Recruiting
Last updated February 10, 2026
About Guusto
Guusto is a comprehensive employee recognition platform designed to engage both office-based and frontline workers through flexible gift card rewards, automated milestone recognition, and peer-to-peer appreciation programs. With delivery options including email, SMS, QR codes, and TV displays, Guusto ensures every employee can participate regardless of work environment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Intuitive platform that simplifies sending and receiving rewards for managers and employees
- No company email required — accessible to frontline and deskless workers
- Transparent pricing with no setup fees, hidden markups, or shipping costs
- Social impact through One Drop Foundation — one day of clean water per gift sent
- Multi-channel delivery (SMS, QR codes, TV displays) reaches all employees
Key Features
Global Gift Card Marketplace
Access to 60,000+ merchant locations with hundreds of gift cards, company swag, charity donations, and custom rewards with no markups
Automated Milestone Recognition
Schedule and automate branded rewards for birthdays, work anniversaries, onboarding, and other milestones
Multi-Channel Delivery
Send rewards via web, mobile app, QR codes, SMS, TV displays, and print formats to reach deskless workers
Real-Time Analytics
Comprehensive reporting to track program effectiveness, reward popularity, and employee engagement metrics
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Social feeds, non-monetary shoutouts, leaderboards, and random draw automation to encourage team appreciation
Manager Enablement
Budget allocation tools, spending limits, and smart nudges reminding managers to recognize employees who need it most
HRIS Integration
Integration with HR systems plus Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook for enterprise customers
Pricing
Free
$0
- Single user account
- Send rewards via email/SMS
- 100+ merchant options
- Mobile app access
Lite
$150/month
Best For
Frontline Worker Recognition
Engage retail, healthcare, and manufacturing employees without company email through SMS and QR code delivery
Automated Milestone Celebrations
Schedule birthday and work anniversary rewards to create consistent recognition touchpoints across distributed teams
Peer-to-Peer Appreciation
Enable employees to recognize colleagues through social feeds and shoutouts, building cohesion across departments
Multi-Location Programs
Manage separate recognition programs with different budgets and admins across departments or franchises
