HiChicken – Peer recognition integrated with Slack using custom emojis

Summary: HiChicken is a Slack app that enables teams to recognize members by reacting with a chicken emoji. Users collect chickens to redeem team-defined rewards. It offers free access for small teams and supports custom emoji recognition.

What it does

HiChicken allows Slack users to react to messages with chicken emojis, tracking these reactions as points that can be spent on customizable rewards. It avoids per-seat pricing and is currently free during its public beta.

Who it's for

It targets small teams seeking a simple, cost-free recognition tool integrated directly into Slack.

Why it matters

HiChicken addresses the high cost of existing recognition bots by providing a free, straightforward alternative without per-user fees.