Employee recognition without the corporate cringe.
Help people feel seen, appreciated, and connected with recognition your team actually wants to use—right inside Slack and Microsoft Teams.
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4.8 on G2 Trusted by 5,000+ teams since 2016 • 46M+ tacos sent
Teams that run on tacos
Culture isn't built in programs. It's built in small moments.
A thank you, a taco, a birthday celebration, or a quick chat can help people feel seen, appreciated, and connected.
caught that typo before it went to production. Crisis averted!
brought donuts AND fixed the broken tests. Hero status.
👉 People do their best work when they feel like they belong. HeyTaco helps teams recognize, celebrate, and connect through everyday moments that matter — right in Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Create more moments that bring people together.
Recognition, rewards, celebrations, and Quests — all built into where your team already works.
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Recognized by G2 for ease of use,
adoption, ROI, and more.
It's simple, but meaningful—being able to give a taco with a quick message of thanks or recognition helps build a stronger, more positive culture without feeling forced.
DeAnna R., QA Manager
I love how HeyTaco encourages peer-to-peer recognition in a lighthearted and engaging way. It has strengthened our team culture and helped everyone feel appreciated.
Daniel Alberto J., Fraud Analyst
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HeyTaco?
HeyTaco is employee recognition software for Slack and Microsoft Teams that lets teammates give each other virtual tacos as appreciation. Each person gets 5 tacos daily to recognize colleagues, creating visible peer-to-peer recognition. Trusted by 5,000+ teams since 2016, with 46M+ tacos sent. On an average day, about 67% of active users give or receive a taco.
How does HeyTaco work?
HeyTaco works by giving each team member 5 tacos daily to send as recognition directly in Slack or Microsoft Teams:
- Install HeyTaco in your Slack or Microsoft Teams (takes a few minutes)
- Each team member automatically receives 5 tacos every day to give as recognition. Admins can raise or lower the limit.
- Send tacos to teammates directly in chat by typing their name and adding :taco: with a message explaining why they deserve recognition
Tacos show up on leaderboards and can be redeemed for rewards you choose, like extra PTO, custom perks, or 2,000+ instant gift cards. The daily limit keeps participation equitable, so everyone's voice counts equally.
Who is HeyTaco best for?
HeyTaco is best for:
- Teams using Slack or Microsoft Teams — HeyTaco lives where your team already works. No new platform to log into.
- Startups and mid-size companies (5-500+ employees) — No minimum users, scales as you grow, simple enough to run without dedicated admins.
- Remote and hybrid teams — Recognition happens asynchronously across time zones, so distributed teammates don't get overlooked.
HeyTaco works for teams of every size, from 10-person startups to Fortune 500 companies.
How much does HeyTaco cost?
HeyTaco costs $3-$5 per user per month, with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.
- HeyTaco Classic: $3 per user/month - unlimited peer recognition, leaderboards, custom rewards, and engagement analytics.
- HeyTaco Deluxe: $5 per user/month - everything in Classic plus automated milestone celebrations (birthdays & work anniversaries), 2,000+ instant gift cards, and dedicated account support.
No setup fees, no per-transaction charges, no contracts. A 50-person team pays $150/month for Classic or $250/month for Deluxe. Teams of 200+ can get custom pricing. See pricing
How is HeyTaco different from other recognition platforms?
HeyTaco lives inside Slack and Microsoft Teams (no separate app), uses daily taco limits to prevent favoritism, sets up in under five minutes, and starts at $3 per user/month.
- Lives in your chat tools: HeyTaco works inside Slack or Microsoft Teams—no separate platform to log into.
- Daily taco limits prevent favoritism: Everyone gets the same 5 tacos per day, which prevents the "recognition cliques" that plague unlimited systems.
- Quick setup: Install and start recognizing in under five minutes.
- Focused on recognition: HeyTaco does one thing exceptionally well rather than bundling surveys and feedback tools you may not need.
Participation: On an average day, about 67% of active users give or receive a taco.
New to recognition programs? Read our guides to employee recognition, employee appreciation, and the ROI of employee recognition. Evaluating tools? See our comparison of the best employee recognition software.