Shoutouts makes it easy for teammates to celebrate wins and show appreciation directly in Slack. For admins, it provides a simple way to launch a recognition program, encourage engagement, and (on paid plans) explore tiered levels of program customization
All plans include:
Sending and receiving shoutouts in Slack channels that Donut has been invited to
Recognizing teammates by tagging them and using a shoutout emoji
Redeeming points for rewards (if rewards are enabled)
Tracking recognition activity and top contributors through the Leaderboard
Plan Comparison
Feature | Free | Standard | Premium |
Send & receive shoutouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Gift card rewards | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customization | ❌ | Limited * | Full |
Admin controls | ❌ | Some * | Full |
Turn Shoutouts on/off | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Leaderboard visibility | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
How to choose the right plan
If you’re unsure which plan is right for your team, here’s a quick way to assess:
Free: Best if you want a simple, no-setup way to start recognizing teammates (with optional non-monetary rewards)
Standard: Best if you want to introduce rewards and have some control over how Shoutouts is used (with limits)*
Includes gift cards and basic admin controls
Does not include customizable points/limits, role-based allowances, or values-based recognition
Premium: Best if you need full control, customization, and a more structured recognition program
Customize points (amounts, limits, and timing)
Set role-based allowances
Enable values-based recognition
Full admin controls over rewards and settings