Best Employee Recognition · pricing · Updated June 2026
Matter pricing (2026)
Matter starts at $0/mo (Free), across 4 plans. Best for Slack-first teams wanting free peer recognition. Every figure links to Matter's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free)
- Free tier: Yes · 14-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Slack-first teams wanting free peer recognition; SMBs needing affordable per-user pricing with global rewards; Teams wanting structured feedback cadences alongside recognition
Matter plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | Forever free. Includes Kudos recognition, template library, Feedback Friday. 14-day free trial of paid features also available. | matterapp.com |
| Basic | $1 | −25% | per_seat | $1/user/month billed annually (monthly-equivalent; monthly-billing rate not published). Adds celebrations, custom kudos, analytics and reporting. Annual billing saves 25% vs monthly. | matterapp.com |
| Pro | $3 | −25% | per_seat | $3/user/month billed annually (monthly-equivalent; monthly-billing rate not published). Most popular. Adds 10,000+ eGift cards across 200+ countries, branded rewards, challenges and incentives. Annual billing saves 25% vs monthly. | matterapp.com |
| Enterprise | Quote-only | — | custom | Custom pricing. Adds multi-channel setup, manager dashboards, HRIS integration, dedicated support. Contact sales. | matterapp.com |
Last verified 2026-06-15. Pricing fetched and re-verified from matterapp.com/pricing 2026-06-15: Free $0 forever; Basic $1/user/mo billed annually; Pro $3/user/mo billed annually (most popular); Enterprise custom. 'Yearly (Save 25%)' and 14-day free trial confirmed. SOC 2 Type II and GDPR confirmed on integrations page; HIPAA not mentioned.
Capabilities
Integrations: Slack, Microsoft Teams, BambooHR, Workday, Rippling, ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro.
Key features: Feedback Friday — structured weekly peer feedback ritual; 10,000+ global eGift cards on Pro plan; SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliant; Volume and nonprofit discounts available.
Plan limits: Free plan is Slack/Teams-only (no HRIS integration); HRIS integration only on Enterprise plan; Rewards billed separately when approved.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Matter cost?
Matter starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-15.
Is Matter cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Matter publishes a 25% discount for paying annually (on the Basic plan). Verified 2026-06-15.
Does Matter support HIPAA?
Matter HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Matter have a free plan?
Matter free tier: Yes; 14-day free trial.
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