The Problem with 5 Tacos a Day
When recognition is artificially limited, people start rationing it. They skip recognizing smaller wins, hold back to save tacos for "bigger" moments, or simply forget by the time they have tacos again. Recognition should flow freely — not feel like a scarce resource.
PatPat vs HeyTaco: Feature Comparison
A side-by-side look at what each platform offers.
HeyTaco is $1/user/month cheaper, but PatPat includes native mobile apps, a full admin dashboard, seasonal pin designs, and a generous free tier — significantly more value per dollar.
Why Teams Switch from HeyTaco to PatPat
Beyond unlimited recognition, PatPat brings a richer experience to your entire team.
HeyTaco limits you to 5 tacos per day. That means by 2pm, your team might have already run out of recognition to give. PatPat removes all limits — give as many kudos as the moment deserves.
HeyTaco uses taco emojis. PatPat gives beautifully designed collectible pins with seasonal artwork that changes every quarter. Each one has rarity levels: Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary.
HeyTaco lives inside Slack. PatPat has dedicated iOS and Android apps with a full recognition feed, pin collection album, and leaderboards — plus a powerful web admin dashboard.
PatPat gives managers and HR leaders a full admin dashboard with team management, recognition analytics, competition periods, and custom pin categories — far beyond what HeyTaco offers.
Everything HeyTaco Does, and More
No daily caps, no artificial scarcity. Recognize your colleagues whenever the moment calls for it — morning, afternoon, or late-night deploy.
Every quarter brings fresh pin designs. Employees can collect Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall editions — creating urgency and year-round engagement.
Dedicated iOS and Android apps with a full recognition feed, pin album, leaderboards, and profile pages. Not just a Slack bot.
Performance, Academic, Extra Mile, and Corporate Souvenir. Each carries different point values, letting you recognize different types of contributions.