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Josh P.
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Updated February 5, 2026
Applauz Recognition vs Vantage Circle: Which is best for you?
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Starting Price
$3.75
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Top Rated
Features
Features
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
4.92
Performance Metrics
4.78
Nominations
4.74
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360 Degree Feedback
4.87
Self Service Portal
4.70
Employee Reward Programs
4.69
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
- is that the customization options for rewards could be a bit more flexible. While the platform offers great features for recognizing achievements, I think expanding the variety of rewards or allowing for more personalization in the recognition process would enhance the experience even further.
- I personally find the interface a little confusing (clicking likes on the correct message and the like).
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- There are lot of vendor options to redeem our gift cards.
- While Vantage Circle can address certain aspects of employee engagement, it may not be able to address underlying cultural or organizational issues that are affecting employee satisfaction as if not managed effectively, the platform can become cluttered with unnecessary features or rewards, leading to a less engaging experience for employees.
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5in the comparison
4.7/ 5
Value for Money
4.6/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5in the comparison
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5in the comparison
4.6/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5in the comparison
4.6/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad