Qarrot
Employee recognition software
Talent management software
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$59 per month
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What is Qarrot
Qarrot is an employee recognition and rewards platform used to run peer-to-peer recognition, manager-led awards, and incentive programs. It is typically used by HR and people operations teams to support engagement initiatives and reinforce company values. The product combines recognition posts with points-based rewards and a catalog of redemption options, and it includes basic reporting for program tracking.
Peer-to-peer recognition workflows
Qarrot supports employee-to-employee recognition in addition to manager-driven awards. This helps organizations capture day-to-day contributions that may not surface in formal performance cycles. Recognition activity can be tied to company values to standardize how praise is categorized.
Points and rewards redemption
The platform includes points-based rewards that employees can redeem through an integrated catalog. This supports both ad-hoc recognition and structured incentive campaigns using the same mechanism. Centralizing recognition and redemption reduces the need for separate gift card or reward fulfillment processes.
Program administration and reporting
Qarrot provides administrative controls to configure recognition types, budgets, and eligibility rules. It also offers reporting to track participation and reward spend across teams. These capabilities help HR teams monitor adoption and adjust program parameters over time.
Limited talent management depth
While it supports engagement and recognition, Qarrot is not primarily a full talent management suite. Organizations looking for deep performance management, succession planning, or comprehensive skills frameworks may need additional systems. As a result, it may function best as a complementary tool rather than a system of record for talent processes.
Analytics may be basic
Reporting focuses on recognition activity and reward usage rather than advanced people analytics. Teams that require complex segmentation, predictive insights, or extensive dashboard customization may find the analytics insufficient. More sophisticated measurement often requires exporting data to BI tools.
Integration details vary by stack
Recognition platforms commonly depend on integrations with HRIS, SSO, and collaboration tools to streamline user provisioning and in-the-flow recognition. Qarrot’s fit can depend on the specific systems an organization uses and the available connectors. If required integrations are not available out of the box, implementation may require workarounds or manual administration.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 for 30 days (no credit card). Trial is limited to 10 users (note: page also contains a conflicting line stating "Unlimited users, 30 days"). | Try before you buy; includes manager-to-employee recognition, peer-to-peer recognition, milestone awards, incentive campaigns, real-time social feed, reporting, mobile apps, Slack & Teams integrations. |
| Pro (USD) | $4.00 per user/month (monthly); $3.60 per user/month if billed annually* | Everything in Free Trial, plus global rewards catalog, HRIS integration, dedicated program success lead, onboarding, customizable company rewards. *Requires minimum of 20 users; SSO requires minimum of 200 users. Plus cost of rewards. |
| Pro (CAD) | $5.50 per user/month (monthly); $4.95 per user/month if billed annually* | Same features/notes as Pro (USD). Displayed on pricing page (currency selector available). |
| Custom | Contact vendor (custom pricing) | Built for you: launch strategy & implementation support, manager resources & training, custom HRIS integrations, service level agreement. Contact sales/book a demo. |
Notes: The vendor's official pricing page also states "Our plans start at $59 per month" (minimum monthly charge) and that customers pay the face value for any gift-card rewards they purchase for employees.
