Audience
HR teams, people operations, team managers, and organizations of all sizes looking to improve employee engagement, recognition, and retention
About Brighten
Brighten is a peer-to-peer employee recognition platform with a built-in rewards marketplace. Team members send kudos with custom award types, and recipients earn points redeemable for gift cards, branded merch, and experiences. Features include gamification (streaks, challenges, leaderboards), team analytics, Slack and Microsoft Teams integration, SSO, and API access. Brighten helps organizations build a culture of appreciation while providing HR leaders with actionable engagement data. Free for up to 10 users, with paid plans starting at $49/month.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$49/month
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Palavir
Founded: 2026
United States
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