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Propsly vs Nectar: Which Recognition Tool is Right for You? (2025)

Nectar is an all-in-one culture platform with high G2 ratings. Propsly offers focused recognition with no minimums or demo requirements.

Quick Comparison

FeaturePropslyNectar
Free Tier Unlimited users, forever free No free tier
PricingFree or $50/month flat$2.75-6/user/month + minimums
Monthly MinimumNo minimum$125-200/month minimum
50-person team cost$0 - $50/month$137.50-300/month
Setup ProcessSelf-serve, instantDemo required
Slack Integration Native Yes
Microsoft Teams No Yes
Feature ScopeRecognition-focusedFull culture platform
Surveys No Engagement surveys
Amazon RewardsGift cards (Pro) Direct Amazon integration
G2 RatingNew entrant4.9/5 (4,100+ reviews) - Highest rated

Pricing Breakdown

Propsly

Free forever
  • Unlimited users at no cost
  • No monthly minimums
  • Self-serve, no demo required
  • Pro: $50/mo flat (optional)

Nectar

$2.75-6 /user/month
  • Standard: $2.75/user ($125 min)
  • Plus: $4/user ($200 min)
  • Premium: $6/user
  • Demo required to start

Key difference: Nectar's minimums ($125-200/mo) price out small teams. Propsly has no minimums - even a 5-person team can use it free.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature Scope

Propsly: Focused recognition tool. Does peer-to-peer recognition exceptionally well without feature bloat.

Nectar: Full culture platform with recognition, surveys, internal communications, wellness challenges, and employee discounts.

Pricing Structure

Propsly: Truly free tier with no minimums. Pro tier is flat $50/month regardless of team size.

Nectar: Per-seat pricing with monthly minimums that price out small teams. Even a 10-person team pays the $125 minimum.

Getting Started

Propsly: Self-serve setup. Add to Slack and start in 30 seconds. No demos, no sales calls, no waiting.

Nectar: Requires a demo and sales process to get started. Longer time to value.

Rewards Integration

Propsly: Gift card automation on Pro tier. Focus is on intrinsic recognition value.

Nectar: Direct Amazon integration, comprehensive rewards catalog, swag store management.

Which Tool is Right for You?

Choose Nectar if you...

  • Have 50+ employees (to justify minimums)
  • Want an all-in-one culture platform
  • Need engagement surveys built-in
  • Value highest G2 ratings (4.9/5)
  • Want SHRM partnership credibility

Choose Propsly if you...

  • Are a small team (no minimums!)
  • Want focused recognition, not feature bloat
  • Prefer self-serve over sales demos
  • Are a Slack-first team
  • Want to start immediately, free

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Nectar have monthly minimums?

Nectar is designed for mid-size to enterprise companies and includes many features beyond recognition (surveys, communications, wellness). Their minimums ($125-200/mo) reflect this comprehensive scope but price out smaller teams.

Is Nectar's 4.9/5 G2 rating significantly better?

Nectar has the highest rating in the category with 4,100+ reviews - impressive social proof. However, their feature set may be overkill for teams wanting simple peer recognition. Propsly focuses on doing one thing well.

Does Propsly plan to add surveys and wellness features?

Propsly intentionally focuses on peer recognition. Adding surveys and wellness programs would make us another bloated culture platform. If you need those features, Nectar is a better fit.

Can a 10-person startup use Nectar?

Technically yes, but you'd pay the $125/month minimum - that's $12.50/person when per-seat pricing is $2.75. For small teams, Propsly's free tier is much more economical.

Ready to try Propsly?

No minimums, no demos, no waiting. Free for teams of any size.

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