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At a Glance
Donut
Donut
Star Rating
(18)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Introduce up to 24 people per round in 1 Slack channel.
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HeyTaco
HeyTaco
Star Rating
(621)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 Users Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that HeyTaco excels in gamification features, with a score of 8.1, allowing teams to engage in fun recognition activities. In contrast, Donut's gamification features are less emphasized, leading to a lower user engagement experience.
  • Reviewers mention that HeyTaco's integration capabilities score 9.2, making it easy to connect with various platforms, while Donut's integration score of 8.6 indicates some limitations in connecting with other tools, which may hinder workflow efficiency.
  • G2 users highlight that HeyTaco's employee engagement features score an impressive 9.4, providing a robust platform for team interaction. Conversely, Donut's engagement features, while useful, do not match the same level of effectiveness, scoring lower in user satisfaction.
  • Users on G2 appreciate HeyTaco's performance benchmarking at 8.9, which helps teams track their progress effectively. Donut, however, lacks a similar level of performance tracking, which may leave users wanting more in terms of analytics.
  • Reviewers say that HeyTaco's reporting capabilities score 8.8, offering detailed insights into team dynamics and engagement. Donut's reporting features, while functional, do not provide the same depth, scoring lower at 8.1, which may limit data-driven decision-making.
  • Users report that HeyTaco's customization options score 8.3, allowing teams to tailor the platform to their specific needs. In contrast, Donut's customization features are less flexible, which may restrict user experience and adaptability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Donut
Free
$0
Introduce up to 24 people per round in 1 Slack channel.
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HeyTaco
Classic
$3.00
1 Users Per Month
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Free Trial
Donut
Free Trial is available
HeyTaco
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
9
9.4
505
Ease of Use
9.6
9
9.5
522
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.2
179
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.3
63
Quality of Support
9.2
6
9.4
306
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.5
58
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
8
8.8
503
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.9
412
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
311
Not enough data
8.8
368
Not enough data
9.3
357
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
341
Not enough data
9.1
313
Not enough data
7.8
261
Not enough data
9.2
376
Not enough data
9.1
381
Not enough data
8.5
80
Core Features
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
9.2
77
Not enough data
8.8
75
Additional Features-
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
7.6
71
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Donut
Donut
HeyTaco
HeyTaco
Donut and HeyTaco are categorized as Team Building and Productivity Bots
Unique Categories
Donut
Donut has no unique categories
HeyTaco
HeyTaco is categorized as Employee Recognition
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Donut
Donut
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
100.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
HeyTaco
HeyTaco
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
100.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Donut
Donut
Computer Software
47.1%
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Marketing and Advertising
11.8%
Gambling & Casinos
5.9%
Financial Services
5.9%
Other
5.9%
HeyTaco
HeyTaco
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.5%
Insurance
7.6%
Consumer Services
7.6%
Automotive
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.3%
Other
63.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Donut
Donut
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Moaaz M.
MM
Moaaz M.
Verified User in Computer Software

- The way it starts conversations. - Fosters a sense of community. Leads to new ideas and collaborations that may not have occurred otherwise. - Nobody voted :( [The selfie contest :D]

Most Helpful Critical Review
Robert F.
RF
Robert F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

THE PRICING It basically priced itself out of the market. My last company ended up spending $15K+ a year, and although we had around 100 active users, it charges for the whole workspace (600). This pricing model has made me NOT implement it at my next...

HeyTaco
HeyTaco
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JS
Jasmine S.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

It's free! HeyTaco is a fun, unique way to recognize your peers (or friends) and gives you a simple way to ensure everyone sees their awesome efforts. It's really easy to use too. Just simply mention their name in Slack with a taco emoji, and HeyTaco will...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

I'm not really sure what the outcomes are. I think I get stickers and can share stickers with people. If execs/management aren't following the channel closely, is there any notification they get saying "hey - your IC got 30 tacos!"? Maybe there is, but it's...

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Discussions
Donut
Donut Discussions
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Donut has no discussions with answers
HeyTaco
HeyTaco Discussions
What are tacos in slack?
6 Comments
Laurie S.
LS
Tacos in Slack are a deliciously fun way of showing appreciation to your coworkers - and no calories!!Read more
What is HeyTaco app?
1 Comment
Doug D.
DD
HeyTaco helps build stronger company culture by inspiring positive communication and bringing people together through social recognition. Each person has...Read more
Where is HeyTaco located?
1 Comment
Doug D.
DD
HeyTaco is located in Maryland, USA. Read more