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What is Kudoboard?

Kudoboard provides a digital solution to the traditional card that is circulated for celebrations such as birthdays, work anniversaries, onboarding, farewells, and various other events.

Ideal for recognizing special moments, expressing gratitude, and enhancing company culture, Kudoboard empowers employees to promote appreciation within the workplace from the grassroots level.

Starting with Kudoboard is a breeze for employees; they simply create a board for a colleague's significant event, enrich it with messages and media, invite others to join in, and then set a delivery date. This straightforward process makes it easy for everyone to participate! Ultimately, Kudoboard fosters a sense of community and connection among team members.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$299/year
Price Overview:
Starts at $299/year.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Kudoboard
Date Founded:
2015
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Kudoboard Categories and Features

Employee Recognition Software

Goals
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking
Manager-to-Peer Recognition
Mention Management
Nominations
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Performance Management
Rewards Catalog
Rewards Points
Social Recognition
eCards

Employee Engagement Software

Benchmarking
Cultural Alignment
Employee Awards
Employee Guides
Employee Recognition
Feedback Management
Goal Management
Health & Wellness Programs
Performance Management
Pulse Surveys

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketing Strategy Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Yearly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great for virtual teams

    Date: Dec 24 2023
    Summary

    Love this for my virtual team to celebrate birthdays or to wish a teammate well if sick or recovering. Very easy to use and share out to contributors.

    Positive

    Ease of setup and sharing out with contributors. I also love the fact there are so many option as to how the receiver of the board can choose how to use the gift card funds.

    Negative

    Wish there was another tier between the lite and premium that allowed videos or maybe an option where you pay a base price for the board and have the option to pick our own features for the board for $x price (pending on the feature).

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Lab Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Nice way to gather online gratitude for event/person

    Date: Jan 03 2023
    Summary

    User friendly way to gather posts for an event/person. Used it since Corona, when we were forced to celebrate certain events online. Now we're still using it as nice addition to live events.

    Positive

    The simplicity to quickly put something together, but also the flexibility to adjust things afterwards and reorganize (eg if desired to print an actual poster). The internal library for users to pull photos off to make their post more interesting makes it also very easy to work with themes.

    Negative

    Only that the background library could be more extensive for basic users.

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  • Reviewer Name: Stefani M.
    Position: Supervisor of Provider Relations and Organizational Support Team
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Love Kudoboard!

    Date: Jul 28 2023
    Summary

    Would recommend it to all! It is easy to use and a great tool to build community, celebrate and edify staff and show your thankfulness.

    Positive

    This is a great way to build up teams and vendors! We love using this to show our appreciation, show that we care and celebrate with our people.

    Negative

    Sometimes the timezone doesn't work and the boards are sent out ahead of time.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Senior Product Owner
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Kudoboard: A Heartwarming and Innovative Celebration Platform

    Date: Jun 16 2023
    Summary

    Overall, Kudoboard is a delightful application that exceeded my expectations. Its intuitive interface, collaborative nature, extensive customization options, and seamless integration make it the go-to platform for creating heartwarming celebrations. Whether you want to surprise a loved one, honor a colleague, or celebrate a milestone, Kudoboard is the perfect companion. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a unique and memorable way to commemorate special moments in life.

    Positive

    Kudoboard offers a unique and heartfelt way to celebrate special occasions and recognize the people who matter most in our lives. Here's why I believe Kudoboard deserves a five-star rating.

    First and foremost, the user interface is incredibly intuitive and user-friendly. From the moment I signed up, I found myself navigating through the application effortlessly. The layout is clean, visually appealing, and designed to maximize ease of use. Whether you're a tech-savvy individual or someone who's less familiar with digital platforms, Kudoboard caters to all levels of users.

    What sets Kudoboard apart from other celebration platforms is its collaborative and interactive nature. It enables multiple individuals to come together and contribute to a shared digital board. This feature is perfect for group celebrations, such as birthdays, retirements, graduations, and more. Each person can add messages, photos, videos, and GIFs to create a personalized and heartfelt tribute. It's a beautiful way to showcase the collective love, admiration, and appreciation for the person being celebrated.

    I was also impressed by the extensive customization options available on Kudoboard. Users can choose from a wide range of templates, backgrounds, and designs to create a board that perfectly matches the theme and personality of the occasion. The ability to personalize the board adds an extra touch of thoughtfulness, making the recipient feel even more special.

    Furthermore, Kudoboard offers seamless integration with various social media platforms, making it easy to invite friends and family to participate. Whether they are near or far, everyone can contribute to the board and share their well-wishes and memories. The ability to connect and celebrate with loved ones, regardless of physical distance, is truly remarkable.

    Negative

    I have not faced any issues with the application so far. So, no cons so far in last 2+ years.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Executive Project Coordinator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    So fun!

    Updated: Apr 20 2023
    Summary

    This is so much fun! My team is really enjoying bringing it back and utilizing the boards I create. It makes people smile!

    Positive

    I've never used Kudoboard before but since joining my new company, I've taken it on for my team and use it for birthdays, work milestones, and anything else fun and celebratory.

    Negative

    More background options would be great. And to let everyone choose whichever font they would like. Even more customizable.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Account Manager
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great Way To Celebrate

    Date: Dec 10 2023
    Summary

    Overall, Kudoboard has been great for our work environment and it is a great way to celebrate a special day/occasion.

    Positive

    This has been a great way to celebrate birthdays in our office. It takes 30 seconds to post a unique message to your coworker and share a special message.

    Negative

    After using it for awhile, you run out of new material, BUT this just means you have to become more creative.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Engineering Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Has been a great replacement for sending out messages

    Date: Aug 04 2023
    Summary

    Good overall, straightforward and easy to use. Would be great to also provide some sample messages for special occasions.

    Positive

    - GIF integration
    - customizable options for background
    - collaboration options - sharing, reminding, sending emails or slack messages
    - scheduling send

    Negative

    - defaults to email/user handle as first name + last name, and having to manually update first name
    - not enough gif choices

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Accounts Receivable Analyst
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Yearly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Love all the personal touches

    Date: May 24 2023
    Summary

    Fun for the user and easy giving! Bonus is ease for the recipient to thank all that responded in one email.

    Positive

    The ease of sending out invites and the setup. Love all the additional features that the end users can add when providing their wishes to make it personal between the receiver and the giver. Plus ease of receiver being able to thank all who responded!

    Negative

    The limited amount of free emails but understand this service comes at a cost. It's still worth the price if using for a large group.

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  • Reviewer Name: Carrie B.
    Position: Director of Talent Systems & Acuqisition
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    Great way to celebrate/recognize co-workers in a remote world

    Date: Jul 07 2023
    Summary

    Kudoboard is a well-thought product that can be used by anyone no matter their technical skill. Offers a great way to recognize and celebrate co-workers!

    Positive

    Quick and easy to set-up a kudoboard.
    Ability to easily share with other contributors.
    Great way to acknowledge and celebrate team members that are not local.

    Negative

    I just wish the mini board offered up to 15 posts :)

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  • Reviewer Name: Gabriella M.
    Position: Physician Practice Coordinator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    PERFECT for the Workplace

    Date: Jan 25 2023
    Summary

    Kudoboard is perfect for maintaining a fun/easy way to celebrate any occasion within the office! It is super user-friendly & provides endless ways to express one's self using pics/gifs.

    Positive

    A pro is being able to schedule a delivery, so I don't need to remember to send it out myself. Another pro would be having so many options to make the Kudoboard look nice.

    Negative

    There honestly isn't anything I don't like about Kudoboard.

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  • Reviewer Name: Sadaquat K.
    Position: Programme Lead
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Simple, easy to use with lots of colourful features

    Date: Mar 14 2023
    Summary

    A product such as this needs to be very efficient and joyful to use with minimum configuration required from the user. Kudoboard ticks all of these boxes.

    Positive

    Very easy to start using. The additional features are useful but unobtrusive so so you can get started very easily and then add whatever you like. Integration with our company contact list means it is very easy to add collaborators. Schedule send works excellently. Lots of GIFs and images available. The Kudoboard background that is automatically generated is always pretty and there is no need to change it.

    Negative

    It would be nice to have a feature that prevent you accidentally adding the recipient as a collaborator.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jessica P.
    Position: Management Consultant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Yearly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The Best One-Stop Resource

    Updated: May 17 2023
    Summary

    Kudoboard is the perfect resource for any occasion that you would typically do a group card or gift card. It is simple and easy to use on the admin side and even easier for collaborators.

    Positive

    Kudoboard is user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and provides options for different event or celebration types!

    Negative

    It’s not that I don’t like, but would love to see even more layout and design options!

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  • Reviewer Name: Julia H.
    Position: Coordinator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Great Work Tool

    Date: May 19 2023
    Summary

    Overall experience has been great, I love to see teammates connect on a more personal level and continue to grow relationships.

    Positive

    -Great for working within teams, especially virtually. The connection and relationships it helps to build is super nice.

    Negative

    -Would love to see more background options. I had a couple of weddings that I didn't feel any theme matched, and I also did one for Mother's Day that didn't have many options.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Assistant Director
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Awesome for professional and personal appreciation!

    Date: May 16 2023
    Summary

    I love Kudoboard and plan to continue using it for all my collaborative expressions of gratitude! I also love that the Kudoboards stay with your account so you can always revisit old boards to reminisce.

    Positive

    I’ve used Kudoboard for colleagues, my children’s teachers, birthdays, etc., it simplifies the challenge of trying to get signatures from a group on a card and the ability to add photos, GiFs, etc., adds to the personalization of the board. It is just so much easier to send a link in an email than chase folks around the office to sign a card.

    Negative

    I was a little bummed that the free version doesn’t allow for video content, but certainly worth the small fee for a larger group for an important event…. Again, easier than a card and the same price.

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  • Reviewer Name: Alexis S.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great for the Team!

    Updated: Aug 15 2023
    Summary

    Overall, I would recommend Kudoboard to anyone looking for a creative way to send messages. It's also so fun to receive them as well.

    Positive

    I have used Kudoboard for my team's birthdays and work anniversaries! It's awesome to celebrate these wins with a fun, interactive, and engaging platform. The images and giphys are always a nice touch and I know that the team truly appreciates the messages.

    Negative

    I do wish that the mini board came with additional posts!

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  • Reviewer Name: Vin P.
    Position: Engineering Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Kudos to Kudoboard!!

    Date: Jun 30 2023
    Summary

    This is a very simple tool to appreciate, celebrate, show kindness, empathy, etc all in a single page. The tool is very easy to use and supports images, GIFs, emojis etc.
    I seldom use it to celebrate work anniversaries and birthdays of my team mates. The free board does work for me for most of the times, but I do end up upgrading to the paid version when I have more contributions for a given event.
    In the times where lot of companies are doing budget cuts, Kudoboard comes handy where we can show appreciations and celebrate by staying within the budgets.

    Will surely continue using this tool!! Great work, Kudoboard team!

    Positive

    -Supports GIFs, Emojis and personal images
    -Free kudoboard for upto 10 contributions
    -Unlimited text size for contributions
    -Easy to use interface
    -Ease of scheduling the delivery of the kudoboard at a pre-defined time

    Negative

    -Cannot change the font. Would love to know if there is a way for the same.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Product Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Excellent Easy to use Board Creator Tool for Recognition

    Updated: May 26 2023
    Summary

    This tool is easy to use and intuitive. It’s convenient and even better that you can schedule deliveries of the boards so that you don’t have to remember to share or send it. It’s great to be able to have contributors to add to the recognition being given whether it’s a bday, anniversary, or a pat on the back kudos makes it easy to send boards to anyone using just an email address. I’ve used the tool more than 5 times in the past month along.

    Positive

    Intuitive.
    Easy to use.
    Convenient.
    Promote recognition.
    Scheduled deliveries.
    Assortment of board designs.

    Negative

    I don’t really have any cons to point out at this time.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Customer Service Rep
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Love it!

    Updated: Mar 15 2023
    Summary

    All around great! It makes sending well wishes much easier! I love it and it is perfect for me and my team.

    Positive

    I love being able to easily celebrate my team! Easy to use and easy to add contributors. Love being able to have it auto delivered.

    Negative

    I don't have any cons. I really love Kudoboard. It is great.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Supervisor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Awesome Option

    Date: Aug 07 2023
    Summary

    Kudoboard is a great addition to our supervisor options for team celebrations! It's relatively easy to create exciting celebratory greetings that I could not do otherwise and delivery the electronically to most anyone.

    Positive

    Relatively easy to create and there are lots of exciting and creative options for design and messages.
    Kudoboard provides a wonderful way for our team to share their encouraging words with their team mates now that half our team is working remotely. It has replaced sharing treats and celebrating onsite for anniversaries and various celebrations.

    Negative

    There is not anything in particular that can think of right now. A feature or two might be easier to navigate, such as entering participants. It would be nice if there was an option to enter a distribution list.

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  • Reviewer Name: Dana W.
    Position: Division Chief
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Perfect for a Virtual Work Environment

    Date: Aug 11 2023
    Summary

    We have had a lot of retirements, resignations, and a few weddings in the past few years. Usually we would send around a card to sign, but with everyone still working about 90% virtually, Kudoboard is very convenient and very user friendly.

    Positive

    Since my organization is still 90% telework, Kudoboard makes it easy to allow co-workers to acknowledge birthdays, resignations, and retirements without having to be in the office.

    Negative

    I wish there were a little more variety with backgrounds.

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