Reward Gateway vs Mojo Gift: Which Is Right for Your Team?
Reward Gateway vs Mojo Gift is a comparison that comes up for HR teams choosing between a broad self-serve recognition platform and a done-for-you managed programme. They solve for the same problem — making employees feel valued — but approach it differently. The right choice depends on what your team actually needs, not which product has the longer feature list.
This comparison is written from Mojo Gift's perspective, so it is not neutral. What it is, is honest: there are use cases where Reward Gateway is the better fit, and we will say so.
What Reward Gateway Does
Reward Gateway is a comprehensive employee engagement platform covering recognition, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing. It is primarily self-serve: HR teams configure the system, set recognition budgets, and employees and managers use it to send recognition points and rewards. The platform includes peer-to-peer recognition, manager-to-employee recognition, an employee benefits portal with discount schemes, engagement surveys, and a communications hub. It is designed for HR teams that want one platform covering a wide range of engagement activities. Reward Gateway charges a subscription fee based on headcount.
What Mojo Gift Does
Mojo Gift is a managed employee recognition programme built around experience gifts. HR teams use it for milestone recognition — work anniversaries, onboarding gifts, sales incentives, client appreciation — without running the programme themselves. The concierge team handles gift delivery, booking, and support. The programme fee is $12 per covered employee per month, billed annually, with a $3,000 annual minimum. Gift values are funded at face value on top, so a $100 card costs $100 with no markup and no per-card fee. Coverage spans 190+ countries in 50+ languages. No expiry dates. Mojo Gift does not have a peer-to-peer recognition module, employee discounts, or a wellbeing portal — it does milestone experience gifting as a fully managed service.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Recognition type: Reward Gateway — peer-to-peer, manager-to-employee, company-wide. Mojo Gift — milestone recognition (anniversaries, onboarding, incentives) via managed service. Gift type: Reward Gateway — points redeemable for a product and voucher catalogue. Mojo Gift — experience gift cards for 150,000+ experiences globally. Pricing: Reward Gateway — per-employee-per-month subscription. Mojo Gift — per gift, from $100, no markup on the gift value, no subscription. Administration: Reward Gateway — HR configures and manages ongoing. Mojo Gift — fully managed by the Mojo team. Global coverage: both operate globally; Mojo Gift's experience catalogue is explicitly curated locally in 190+ countries. No expiry: Mojo Gift carries no expiry date on gift cards; Reward Gateway points typically have a validity period.
When Reward Gateway Is the Better Choice
Reward Gateway makes more sense if your priority is the employee discounts and everyday benefits portal — retail discounts, utility savings, health tools that employees use regularly. It also makes sense if you want a peer recognition culture where employees acknowledge each other without manager involvement, and if you have the HR bandwidth to configure and maintain a platform ongoing.
When Mojo Gift Is the Better Choice
Mojo Gift makes more sense when milestone recognition is the focus — work anniversaries, onboarding moments, exceptional performance, client appreciation — and you want each moment to feel personal and memorable rather than functional. It makes more sense for global teams where delivering consistent gift quality across multiple countries is the primary challenge. And it makes more sense for lean HR teams: there is no platform to configure, no training required, no support tickets to manage. The manager confirms the gift and adds a personal message; everything else is handled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mojo Gift a Reward Gateway alternative?
Mojo Gift is a partial alternative — specifically for milestone and experience-based recognition. It does not replicate Reward Gateway's employee discounts portal, peer recognition module, or engagement surveys. If your primary need is milestone gifting for a global team without platform administration overhead, Mojo Gift is a strong alternative. If you need a full employee engagement platform, Reward Gateway covers more ground.
Does Reward Gateway work for global teams?
Reward Gateway operates globally and supports multiple currencies. The employee discount schemes vary significantly by country, with the UK catalogue being the most comprehensive. For teams with significant headcount outside the UK, the discount benefit value may be lower. Mojo Gift's experience catalogue is explicitly designed for global parity — the same experience quality available in 190+ countries.
How does Mojo Gift pricing compare to Reward Gateway?
Reward Gateway charges a per-employee-per-month subscription, typically negotiated based on headcount. The Mojo Moment Programme is $12 per covered employee per month, billed annually, with a $3,000 annual minimum, and the gifts are funded at face value on top with no markup. For companies using recognition primarily for milestones rather than everyday peer recognition, the Mojo Moment Programme typically results in lower total cost once HR time is counted. For companies wanting ongoing platform access with broad usage, Reward Gateway's subscription model may be more cost-effective.
Can I use both Reward Gateway and Mojo Gift?
Yes. Some HR teams use Reward Gateway for the everyday benefits and peer recognition layer, and Mojo Gift for milestone moments where a higher-quality experience-based gift is more appropriate. The two are complementary: Reward Gateway handles the ongoing engagement infrastructure, Mojo Gift handles the moments that need to feel special.
The Mojo Moment Programme page has full details on how the managed service works. If you want to talk through whether it fits your specific situation, book a 30-minute call.