HiFives review
Configurable recognition, rewards and award controls at a low per-employee price.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
HiFives brings employee recognition, awards, rewards and engagement tools into a cloud-based service for small, mid-market and enterprise organizations. Employees and managers can recognize colleagues, nominate them for awards and earn points redeemable for gift cards and other rewards. Administrators can configure award categories, workflows, program rules, budgets and reporting. Its combination of award controls and a low entry price makes it a fit for cost-conscious teams that want more than a simple recognition feed.
Pricing starts with Basic at $0.25 per employee per month, with configurable reward categories, individual nominations, white labeling, e-certificates, redemption and live reports. Premium costs $0.50 per employee per month and adds role management, team nominations, peer-to-peer recognition, approval workflows and budget management. Premium+ includes Premium features, full admin controls, integrations, single sign-on options, assisted implementation and account management, but a price is not stated here. The advertised 30-day trial conflicts with an FAQ description of a two-week trial for up to 20 users, so buyers should clarify the applicable terms. Displayed rates are per employee per month; the page offers monthly, quarterly or annual payment without tying the displayed amount to an interval.
The platform covers more than awards: it includes social feeds, points and redemption, badges, leaderboards, challenges, milestones, surveys, polls and pulses. Integrations span Microsoft Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, Office 365, Google Workspace and several HR systems, while web, iOS, Android and API access provide multiple ways to connect. Chat support is listed, along with 24/7 availability and SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and two-factor security signals. Teams seeking detailed award rules and budgets at a low starting rate should consider HiFives; buyers who require clear Premium+ pricing or unambiguous trial terms should compare alternatives.
HiFives pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Basic starts at $0.25 per employee/month with configurable reward categories.
- Premium adds peer recognition, team nominations, approval workflows and budgets.
- Supports mobile access and integrations with collaboration and HR systems.
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access is paid after the trial.
- Premium+ pricing is not stated.
- Trial terms differ between the plan cards and FAQ.
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