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Freshteam vs Nectar

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Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Nectar

Software

Employee recognition made simple

From
$2.75/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; Nectar no price is published for any tier, and no minimum user count or reward point cost is stated on the pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Nectar covers Peer-to-peer recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Nectar actually diverge.

Attributes where Freshteam and Nectar differ
AttributeFreshteamNectar
Starting priceFree$2.75/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20102015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk

Only in Nectar

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Points-based rewards
  • Custom company rewards
  • Amazon reward catalog
  • Wellness challenges
  • Birthday celebrations
  • Anniversary milestones
  • Recognition feed

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Freshteam

No use cases recorded yet. See the Freshteam review.

Nectar

  • Peer recognition and rewards programmes for employeesnot Freshteam
  • Internal communications and engagement surveys alongside recognitionnot Freshteam

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Freshteam

  • Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

Nectar

  • No price is published for any tier, and no minimum user count or reward point cost is stated on the pricing page
  • The product is split into Recognize, Engage and Comms which are sold in combinations rather than as one platform
  • Every route to a figure goes through a demo or a separate get pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

Freshteam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 Employees
    • Basic ATS
    • Time Off
  • Growth$1.2/month
    • All Free features
    • Onboarding
    • Time Tracking
  • Pro$2.4/month
    • All Growth features
    • Custom Reports
    • Advanced Workflows

Nectar

$2.75/month
  • Standard$2.75/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Points & rewards
    • Custom rewards
  • Plus$4/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Wellness challenges
    • Anniversary celebrations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.
Freshteam review

Choose Nectar if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want points-based rewards.
Nectar review

Questions people ask

Is Freshteam or Nectar better?
Neither clearly leads. Freshteam starts at Free and Nectar at $2.75/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freshteam or Nectar?
Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freshteam and $2.75/month for Nectar.
Does Freshteam or Nectar run on more platforms?
Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Nectar runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nectar starts at $2.75/month.
What can Freshteam do that Nectar cannot?
Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Nectar covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Custom company rewards, Amazon reward catalog. Both handle Slack.
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