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Glint vs Guusto

Glint logo

Glint

Employee Engagement

Employee engagement powered by AI

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Guusto logo

Guusto

Employee Engagement

Gift-based employee recognition platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Guusto has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Glint glint.com is now a domain sale listing operated by Digimedia and carries no Glint product, documentation or pricing; Guusto gift card merchants are limited primarily to US brands and digital formats; international options are limited
  • They diverge on capability: Glint covers AI-powered insights, Guusto covers Gift card rewards.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glint and Guusto actually diverge.

Attributes where Glint and Guusto differ
AttributeGlintGuusto
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20142013

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

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 Glint

  • AI-powered insights
  • Engagement surveys
  • Pulse surveys
  • Real-time listening
  • Predictive analytics
  • Action planning
  • Engagement roadmap
  • Manager tools

Only in Guusto

  • Gift card rewards
  • Peer recognition
  • Milestone celebrations
  • Budget management
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Charitable giving
  • Multiple gift options

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • BambooHR

What people use each for

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

Glint

  • Employee engagement pulse surveysnot Guusto
  • Manager-level engagement dashboards and action planningnot Guusto
  • Tracking employee sentiment trends over timenot Guusto

Guusto

  • Employee recognitionnot Glint
  • Gift givingnot Glint
  • Milestone awardsnot Glint
  • Social impactnot Glint

Where each one falls short

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

Glint

  • glint.com is now a domain sale listing operated by Digimedia and carries no Glint product, documentation or pricing
  • There is no vendor-published rate, plan or minimum for Glint at its original domain

Guusto

  • Gift card merchants are limited primarily to US brands and digital formats; international options are limited
  • Recipients must create a Guusto account to claim rewards, creating friction for deskless workers
  • No physical goods fulfillment or home delivery for tangible merchandise and branded swag
  • Limited customization options for branding and reward options compared to enterprise alternatives
  • Regional restrictions on merchant availability in certain geographic areas

Pricing, plan by plan

Glint

On request
  • Engage$undefined/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • AI insights

Guusto

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Guusto review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Glint if

  • You need ai-powered insights.
  • You also want engagement surveys.
Glint review

Choose Guusto if

  • You need gift card rewards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want peer recognition.
Guusto review

Questions people ask

Is Glint or Guusto better?
Neither clearly leads. Glint starts at On request and Guusto at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glint or Guusto?
Guusto has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Glint and Free for Guusto.
Does Glint or Guusto run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Guusto for free?
Yes. Guusto has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Glint starts at On request.
What is Glint best used for?
Glint is most often used for employee engagement pulse surveys, manager-level engagement dashboards and action planning, tracking employee sentiment trends over time. Of those, employee engagement pulse surveys and manager-level engagement dashboards and action planning are not what Guusto is typically brought in for.
What can Glint do that Guusto cannot?
Glint covers AI-powered insights, Engagement surveys, Pulse surveys, Real-time listening. Guusto covers Gift card rewards, Peer recognition, Milestone celebrations, Budget management. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, BambooHR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Glint: Is there a minimum number of users required for Microsoft Viva Glint?

Yes, Viva Glint requires a minimum of 50 seats to use the product.

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Guusto: Does Guusto work with deskless and remote employees?

Yes, Guusto is designed for frontline and deskless workers. It delivers recognition through SMS, push notifications, QR codes, and print options, making it accessible to employees without desk access or company email.

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Glint: How is Microsoft Viva Glint billed?

Viva Glint is billed per user per month, with pricing starting at 2.00 dollars per user per month when paid yearly. Higher tiers cost 6.00 and 12.00 dollars per user per month.

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Guusto: What reward options does Guusto support?

Guusto cards can be redeemed for hundreds of different gift cards from around the world, branded company swag, charity donations, and custom rewards. However, gift card merchants are primarily limited to US brands.

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Glint: What happens to my data when I cancel Viva Glint?

When you cancel your Viva Glint subscription, all associated data is deleted.

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Guusto: How does Guusto pricing work?

Guusto offers a Free tier with no minimum spend, Essential at $200 per month (annual billing), and Premium at $500 per month (annual billing). You pay face value for gift card rewards; Guusto charges merchants instead, so every dollar goes to employees.

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Glint: Is Viva Glint billed monthly or annually?

Viva Glint subscriptions are annual commitments with auto-renewal. You can cancel at any time through the Microsoft 365 admin center.

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Guusto: Can Guusto integrate with HRIS systems?

Yes, Guusto syncs with HR management systems to automate anniversaries, milestones, birthdays, and other events. It also offers SSO integrations and Slack integration for bringing recognition into daily workflows.

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Glint: What are the different Viva Glint pricing tiers?

Viva Glint comes in three tiers: Glint at 2.00 dollars per user per month (feedback surveys), Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback at 6.00 dollars per user per month, and Viva Suite at 12.00 dollars per user per month (marked as best value).

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Guusto: Do employees need a Guusto account to receive gifts?

Yes, recipients must create a Guusto account to claim rewards, which some users find inconvenient compared to simpler delivery methods.

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Guusto: Does Guusto offer physical goods and merchandise?

Guusto focuses on gift cards and digital rewards. It does not have a robust physical fulfillment arm, so industrial or field workers cannot receive tangible goods delivered to their homes.

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