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Achievers is an employee recognition and rewards platform mainly for HR teams and employees at larger organizations. Users say the recognition tools are easy to use, though a recurring complaint is that point restrictions limit how the platform can be used. In August 2026, Achievers was named a Leader and Star Performer by Everest Group.

Our Verdict

Achievers fits mid-to-large organizations that want a formal recognition and rewards program rather than an ad hoc one. The pricing itself tends to be reasonable. What changes the real cost are the reward values, how many points each reward requires, and any taxes or fees added on top. We recommend it for HR and people teams managing recognition for a large group of employees.

Achievers Specifications

  • Performance Management
  • Compensation Management
  • Employee Self-service Portal
  • Workforce Analytics

Achievers Features

Voice Of Employee

This is where surveys, forms, polls, and quizzes are managed. It has over 100 templates for things like sentiment checks, company alignment, post event feedback, onboarding, retention, exit interviews, and career growth. Once someone sets up a program, it repeats on its own schedule. The person running it can pull reports directly, without waiting on anyone else. Employee data feeds into the HRIS through this same setup.

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Celebrate™

Celebrate™ focuses on the moments that mark someone's time at a company. An anniversary, a birthday, a promotion, or a wedding. It builds a card, either digital or printed, and lets coworkers write their own messages on it. Keepsakes, tokens, and reward points tied to these milestones are tracked here too. New hires see it early, since onboarding programs use it to time recognition and connection moments as people settle in.

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Employee Connection Tools

A matching algorithm pairs employees with peers, leaders, or ERG representatives based on program settings such as start date and connection frequency. Pairings can be one on one or in groups, in person or online. The same system supports onboarding and voluntary ERG participation.

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Recognize™

Employees give recognition through mobile, desktop, tablet, QR code, physical card, or kiosk. Recognition can go to individuals or groups, and it can carry reward points or comments from others. Managers run nomination-based awards. Administrators automate recognitions, upload data in bulk, export records, and generate templated reports.

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Achievers Intelligence

This part of the platform applies AI to recognition, workforce analysis, and employee interactions. It tracks engagement patterns at the organization, team, and individual level and turns recognition activity into insights. It also offers guided recognition prompts, a personalized newsfeed, reward suggestions, writing help for recognition messages, chatbots for members and admins, and connections to tools like Workday and Microsoft Copilot.

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Employee Engagement Surveys

Pulse runs engagement surveys built on research, with a cadence teams can adjust and survey formats already built in. Leaders see team-level engagement data, company-wide benchmarks, and a Leader Action Guide. On the reporting side, there's engagement-driver analysis, heatmaps, dashboards, and team comparisons, so organizations can see where engagement differs across groups.

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Internal Communications

This feature covers resource pages, announcements, and mobile notifications. Teams publish organizational content and ERG resources, control which audiences can see what, and schedule when pages go live. Administrators add images to announcements, set publication times, and write content in multiple languages. Employees get company news and marketplace order updates through the mobile app.

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Pros And Cons of Achievers

Pros

  • Rewards give people a real reason to stay motivated

  • Teams and departments work together more easily

  • Achievements get noticed across the whole organization

  • People show up more often for recognition programs

  • Recognition keeps behavior aligned with company values

Cons

  • Recognition history tracking could be a little clearer

  • Login access may need a bit more troubleshooting

  • Transferred points can sometimes take longer to arrive

Achievers Pricing

Recognition and Reward Platform

Years of Service

  • Birthdays & employee milestones

  • HCM integrations (i.e. Workday)

  • Monetary & non-monetary recognition

  • Nomination-based awards

  • Global rewards marketplace

  • Years of service

  • Custom rewards, points, and tokens

  • Employee milestone cards

  • Automated anniversary notifications

Disclaimer: The pricing details were last updated on Aug 18, 2026 from the vendor's website. Please contact us for a tailored pricing list.

Achievers Reviews

Total 25 reviews

4.8

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

76%

4

Stars

24%

3

Stars

0%

2

Stars

0%

1

Stars

0%

Share your experience

M

Mihaela

Information Technology and Services, 500+ employees

Less than a year

4.0
August 2025

Needs better graphics

Pros

I really like how easy it is to do my job with Achievers. Also the platform's employee recognition and engagement features help create a positive work culture, boost employee motivation and provide valuable insights into performance and satisfaction.

Cons

The graphics feel basic and I'd love to see more AI integration along with greater admin access to the reporting suite.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

J

Joe

Computer Networking, 500+ employees

More than a year

5.0
July 2025

Offer great support when needed

Pros

One thing I really like is how it made recognition both easy and meaningful. It fostered a positive environment where great work was never overlooked and the reward options were genuinely motivating and diverse. As it felt amazing to be valued in real-time.

Cons

Honestly I just wish we could give even more recognition sometimes as overall it is such a fantastic platform for celebrating achievements and it really boosts the team's motivation.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

R

Rachel

Information Technology and Services, 500+ employees

More than a year

4.0
July 2025

easy recognition and reward system

Pros

I love the ability to recognize my teammates for their hard work and give them a well-deserved shoutout to brighten their day.

Cons

Well I would love to see more reward options particularly a Visa card, so I can redeem for things that are not in the gift card list.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of support does Achievers offer?

The platform provides 24/7 support in over 200 languages via live chat, email, and phone.

Does Achievers have a mobile app?

Yes, Achievers offers a mobile app for both Android and iOS users.

What types of pricing plans does Achievers offer?

Achievers pricing starts at $500/employee/year. The vendor offers custom pricing for its Recognition and Reward Platform and Years of Service plans. Contact us to request a personalized Achievers cost quote based on your institution's requirements.

Does Achievers offer an API?

Yes, Achievers offers an API.

Who are the typical users of Achievers?

Achievers is suitable for mid-sized to enterprise-level organizations across diverse sectors, including healthcare, transportation, electronics, insurance, and retail.

What language does Achievers support?

The software is primarily available in English language.

What other apps does Achievers integrate with?

The platform integrates with various third-party applications and systems, including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Slack, Zoom, Workday, and UKG Pro.