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Awardco Alternative

The Best Awardco Alternative for Employee Recognition

Looking for an Awardco alternative? Brighten puts peer recognition first — with a free plan, transparent pricing, and no enterprise implementation required.

Why teams switch from Awardco to Brighten

  • Transparent pricing — $2/user/mo, not custom enterprise quotes
  • Free plan for up to 10 users — start immediately
  • Recognition-first, not rewards-first — culture over catalogs
  • Gamification included — streaks, challenges, and leaderboards
  • 5-minute self-service setup — no onboarding process

What you get with Brighten

Peer Recognition

Anyone can recognize anyone. Values-based badges and shout-outs.

Gamification

Streaks, challenges, and leaderboards that drive lasting engagement.

16 Languages

Including full RTL support for Arabic and Hebrew.

Enterprise Ready

SSO, audit logs, HRIS integration, and role-based access.

Simple, transparent pricing

No custom quotes. No sales calls. Start free, upgrade when ready.

Free

$0

Up to 10 users

Starter

$2/user/mo

Full features

Pro

$5/user/mo

Advanced analytics

Ready to switch? Start free today.

Set up in 5 minutes. Free for up to 10 users. No credit card required.

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