Giffy vs Cadeo

Short answer: Giffy and Cadeo are both Dutch platforms for appreciating employees, clients and partners — but with a different type of gift. Giffy is a digital multi-choice gift card: the recipient chooses from 300+ brands, WKR reporting is built-in, branding is included and there are no platform fees. Cadeo is a choice gift platform with 1,200+ mainly physical products from local and sustainable brands (with gift cards and donations also available as options), starting from €15 per recipient. If you want maximum spending freedom and WKR insights, choose Giffy. If you are looking for curated sustainable products with HRIS automation, then Cadeo is worth considering.

Giffy vs Cadeo at a glance

GiffyCadeoTypeCorporate rewards platform with multi-choice gift cardChoice gift platform with physical productsFreedom of choice for recipient300+ brands, donations, prepaid1,200+ products from local and sustainable brands; gift cards and donations also availableWKR-friendlyYes, with overviewYes, without automationCustom brandingYes (logo, colours, own themes), includedYes, personalised gift page in own corporate identityCostsNo platform fees, only gift valueFrom €15 per recipient; no platform or setup feesIntegrationsAPI, SSO/SAML, Punchout/OCI, HRMHRIS integrations (BambooHR, Personio, HiBob, Exact, NMBRS) and APISending internationallyYes, worldwidePhysical only NL; digital also BE and DEBest forRewarding at scale, with brand and spending freedomCurated sustainable products with HR automation

Why choose Giffy instead of Cadeo?

  • Maximum spending freedom. The recipient chooses a brand themselves from 300+ options, instead of a product from a curated selection.

  • Flexible in amount. Also for small tokens of appreciation of €5 or €10, for example — there is no minimum entry price per recipient.

  • WKR overview. You automatically see what you have spent within the tax-free allowance limit.

  • Usable worldwide. For teams and business relations at home and abroad.

  • One platform for everyone. Reward employees, clients and partners from a single dashboard; moreover, Giffy is B Corp certified.

Who is Cadeo better suited for?

Do you want to gift consciously with physical products from sustainable and local brands, do you value impact reportings, or do you want to automate anniversaries and birthdays via a direct HRIS integration with BambooHR, Personio, HiBob, Exact or NMBRS? Then Cadeo is a strong option. Giffy focuses on organisations looking for maximum freedom of choice and scale with a digital gift card.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Giffy and Cadeo? Giffy is a digital gift card platform where the recipient chooses from 300+ brands. Cadeo is a choice gift platform with 1,200+ mainly physical products from sustainable and local brands. The main difference lies in the type of gift: digital gift card vs. physical product.

Which platform is cheaper: Giffy or Cadeo? Giffy does not charge platform fees — you only pay the value of the gift card, even for small amounts. With Cadeo, prices start from €15 per recipient. For organisations that reward frequently or with small amounts, Giffy is usually more flexible.

Are Giffy and Cadeo both WKR compliant? Yes, both platforms are suitable for rewards within the work-related costs scheme (WKR). In addition, Giffy offers full WKR reporting, so you do not have to keep track of anything manually.

Can I use Giffy or Cadeo internationally? Giffy can be used worldwide. Cadeo delivers physical gifts within the Netherlands and digital options also to Belgium and Germany.

Does the recipient need an account with Giffy or Cadeo? No, on both platforms, the recipient does not need to create an account. The recipient receives a link and can make a choice immediately.

Wondering if Giffy is right for your organisation? Request a demo and experience the difference of a complete rewards platform.