Recognition that actually gets used. 85% daily engagement.Build culture, boost morale, and celebrate wins with the simplest employee recognition platform for Slack.
Trusted by 2,500+ teams • 85% daily engagement • 4.8/5 on G2 (589 reviews) • G2 LeaderMost recognition platforms fail because they're too complex and require logging into separate apps. HeyTaco makes appreciation effortless—with 85% daily active usage, it's the recognition tool teams actually use.
Using tacos :taco: as tokens of appreciation, teammates celebrate each other for great work, collaboration, and everyday kindness—right in Slack. No separate apps. No training. No complicated rollout. Just simple, fun recognition that builds culture and boosts morale
in days, not months.
HOW IT WORKS:zap: Give Recognition Instantly — Type
@teammate 🌮 thanks for the help! in any Slack channel. No forms. No separate app. Recognition in 5 seconds.
:bar_chart: Create Visibility — Every taco is public, making appreciation visible and encouraging others to recognize great work.
:gift: Redeem Meaningful Rewards — Turn tacos into gift cards, company swag, charity donations, or custom rewards your team actually wants.
:chart_with_upwards_trend: Track & Celebrate — Leaderboards show who's giving and receiving recognition. Analytics track engagement and connection to core values.
FEATURESRecognition & Engagement::white_check_mark: Peer-to-Peer Recognition
:white_check_mark: Automated Milestones (birthdays & work anniversaries)
:white_check_mark: Gamification with Leaderboards
:white_check_mark: Core Values Tracking
:white_check_mark: Public Recognition Feeds
:white_check_mark: Taco TV (display on office screens)
Rewards & Redemption::white_check_mark: Instant Digital Gift Cards
:white_check_mark: Custom Rewards Catalog
:white_check_mark: Collaborative Rewards
:white_check_mark: Charity Donations
Analytics & Management::white_check_mark: Engagement Dashboards
:white_check_mark: Recognition Reporting
:white_check_mark: Admin Controls
:white_check_mark: CSV Exports
Security::white_check_mark: SOC 2 Type II Certified
:white_check_mark: GDPR Compliant
:white_check_mark: Data Encryption
WHY TEAMS LOVE HEYTACOActually Gets Used85% daily engagement vs. 15-30% for traditional recognition platforms. Why? Because HeyTaco works where you already communicate—in Slack.
Stupidly SimpleInstallation takes 60 seconds. No training, no onboarding, no change management. Your team will "get it" immediately.
Fun by DesignTacos make recognition delightful, not transactional. It's social, visible, and genuinely enjoyable—not another corporate checkbox.
Better ROIAt $3/user/month, you'll see returns through improved retention, morale, and productivity. Each saved employee = $15K+ in turnover costs avoided.
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING"HeyTaco increased our recognition activity by 400% in the first month. Our remote team has never been more connected."
— Michael Chen, CEO @ Design Studio (45-person remote team)
"We tried other recognition platforms. HeyTaco is simpler, cheaper, and our team actually uses it daily."
— Sarah Johnson, VP People Ops @ Tech Corp (250 employees)
"Setup took 3 minutes. Within a week, giving tacos became part of our culture. Best ROI of any HR tool."
— Jill Martinez, HR Director @ Remote Agency (120 employees across 12 countries)
PERFECT FOR:heavy_check_mark: Remote & distributed teams
:heavy_check_mark: Startups & scale-ups
:heavy_check_mark: Tech companies
:heavy_check_mark: Creative agencies
:heavy_check_mark: Any team using Slack daily
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ: Will our team actually use it?A: Yes. 85% of users give tacos daily because it works right in Slack—no context switching, no separate apps to remember.
Q: How long does setup take?A: 60 seconds to install. Your team will start using it within a week, no training required.
Q: Is our data secure?A: Yes. We're SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant. Your data is encrypted and never shared.
:taco: Start building a culture of appreciation today!Boost morale, celebrate milestones, and make recognition a daily habit.