Motivosity vs Nectar:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Motivosity had more branded searches than Nectar among employee recognition platforms worldwide. Motivosity had about 9,900 branded searches, while Nectar had 500. Motivosity made up 13.2% of all employee recognition platform searches we track, and Nectar accounted for 0.67%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee recognition platforms, Motivosity appeared in all five answers and Nectar in four. Motivosity was mentioned before Nectar in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Motivosity, about 20 searches for every 1 for Nectar
Who does AI mention more?
Motivosity, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Motivosity, named ahead of Nectar in 3 of 5 answers
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Top employee recognition platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Motivosity appeared in all five answers. Nectar was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Motivosity was listed before Nectar in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Awardco5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bonusly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Motivosity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nectar4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Workhuman2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Achievers2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Guusto1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee recognition platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee recognition platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee recognition platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee recognition platform for employee rewards?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee recognition platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee rewards platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Motivosity or Nectar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Motivosity and Nectar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven employee recognition platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Motivosity, Nectar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Awardco | Bonusly | Workhuman | Motivosity | Guusto | Nectar | Achievers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.1% | 29.1% | 16.2% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 0.62% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.7% | 23.4% | 16% | 10.2% | 6.9% | 0.51% | 0.33% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.7% | 26.4% | 12.2% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 0.48% | 0.25% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.4% | 25.1% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 9% | 0.68% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.8% | 25.1% | 16.7% | 13% | 7.2% | 0.81% | 0.42% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.7% | 21.4% | 17.5% | 13.7% | 7.6% | 0.79% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.5% | 23.8% | 20.1% | 12.5% | 7% | 0.67% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 36.6% | 24.8% | 17.3% | 13% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 0.42% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.8% | 33.2% | 14.9% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 0.54% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.9% | 24.9% | 16.7% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 0.71% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 28.8% | 15.9% | 12.5% | 7% | 0.71% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.7% | 24.9% | 16.8% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 0.67% | 0.43% |
How has the Motivosity and Nectar comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Motivosity was ahead of Nectar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Motivosity’s share of searches among employee recognition platforms worldwide moved from 10.4% to 13.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nectar’s share of searches among employee recognition platforms worldwide moved from 0.62% to 0.67%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 500.
How did search popularity change for employee recognition platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Motivosity gained share of searches among employee recognition platforms worldwide, from 12.5% to 13.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Nectar worldwide fell 15.3% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 500 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Motivosity’s and Nectar’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Motivosity
1 branded search term
- motivosity
Nectar
2 branded search terms
- nectar employee recognition
- nectar recognition
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