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What is Kudos?

Kudos® is a platform for creating and managing recognition and engagement programs. It simplifies administration, increases participation, and provides actionable insights.

Recognition is peer-to-peer or manager-led, with flexible points, multimedia, and values. Gamified targets and prompts encourage frequent use, while automated celebrations highlight key events.

Awards, Nominations, and Incentives offer structured ways to reward achievements, backed by point-bank budgeting. Announcements keep teams informed with targeting, tracking, and pinning options. Analytics monitor recognition activity, program ROI, and trends.

Kudos currently supports a variety of languages including English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Greek, Japanese, Polish, and Portuguese.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$3.25
Price Overview:
Kudos® pricing is based on the number of users and the length of the contract.

Contact us for pricing.
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Kudos provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Kudos®
Date Founded:
2010
Company Location:
Canada
Company Website:
www.kudos.com/software/employee-recognition
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Czech
English
French
Greek
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese
Spanish

Kudos Categories and Features

Human Resources Software

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

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: Luthando P.
    Position: Customer Experience Consultant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Kudos feedback

    Date: May 04 2022
    Summary

    Exciting and motivational. And I believe that it should be introduced to all businesses as a form of building relationships between employers, employees and divisions within the business.

    Positive

    Kudos is fun, resourceful and gives one motivation towards performing better. And it also help in building relationships.

    Negative

    Nothing so far as the site provides complements and motivation.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Front-end Developer
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    So far good experience

    Updated: Oct 10 2022
    Summary

    Overall it's fun and having the best time with it and the treats i.e the gift cards are really amazing!

    Positive

    The UI is simple and understandable and really this concept is fun, sharing and receiving kudos with the honest appreciation makes the day better.

    Negative

    No idea about the iOS app but the Android seems a bit laggy.

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

    Everyone's jealous...

    Date: Apr 12 2022
    Summary

    I am a Kudos user and when I tell my friends working elsewhere of my company implementing Kudos - they're all jealous! Kudos is a great way to make thanks and appreciation feel tangible, and that is especially important in a world where work environments are global and people work remotely. It's a nice and meaningful way for companies to show thanks and reward collaboration in their employees, aside from the traditional methods. I cannot remark on the pricing of Kudos as I am not sure what it costs.

    Positive

    - User friendly interface
    - Great range of rewards
    - Great for people who are motivated by affirmation!

    Negative

    - Not much to complain about! :) I love most things about it!

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  • Reviewer Name: Swapnil K.
    Position: Content Manager
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    An excellent tool to motivate and appreciate your co-workers

    Date: May 27 2022
    Summary

    Kudos helps employees connect and create positive interactions among themselves. Additionally, it offers a variety of redemption options to suit all employees, and is an affordable way to motivate staff.

    Positive

    Showing your colleagues how much you appreciate their efforts and work is a nice way to show how much you value them. Additionally, I like that you can pick from a variety of options for utilizing your points.

    Negative

    I have honestly not found anything I dislike about the program.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: COLLECTIONS ANALYST
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Kudos

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    My overall experience is great and a great tool to use and strongly recommend for businesses to use.

    Positive

    That you can give recognition to your peers for all the good work done, you can write a general message and get points that can qualify to get gift cards for use.

    Negative

    So far I enjoy Kudos very much and I do not see anything that is defective.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketing Coordinator
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great Engagement Tool

    Date: Apr 19 2022
    Summary

    Overall, it's a great tool, and I would recommend it. It's a good way for employees to engage with each other (especially for remote employees, but also for those that don't see each other as frequently), to get a good sense of the culture, and feel involved.

    Positive

    Kudos is very user-friendly, and has a great interface similar to the early days of Facebook. It's a great way for employees to engage with each other, promote positive interactions, and feel that they're receiving rewards from the company and from fellow employees.

    Negative

    The time limit of when the points to reward others with resets at 5pm Mountain Time, which isn't obvious until it's missed. And this is likely an internal process, but there should be a monthly reminder to give out Kudos points before the end of the month.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jeff B.
    Position: Underwriting Assistant Supervisor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Kudos deserve Kudos

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    Kudos are a great! I love to tell others to use Kudos if they currently aren't. There's no reason not to.

    Positive

    I love being able to encourage others. This is a fun way to do so. I can give positive feedback in a safe environment. Anyone can see what has been said about others which gives the Kudos a little extra "kick".

    Negative

    There's really nothing I don't like about Kudos that I can think of.

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

    Kudos Review

    Date: Apr 12 2022
    Summary

    Overall experience is excellent. ease of using the tool, sharing recognition and encouraging people with eye catchy rewards.
    i like the tags also, exceptional, excellent etc which defines the kudos values.

    Positive

    I like the ease of giving kudos by selecting the people whom i need to recognize and share the relatable tags basis the recognition makes my tasks easier in describing the recognition. as soon i post the recognition it gets posted within minutes which indicates the site is smooth and fast in uploading posts.

    the like comment section is also good with right emojis installed in it.

    i like the notification coming in the email when someone tags for giving recognition, which keeps me updated.

    Negative

    There are no cons, as every feature has its own benefit.

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  • Reviewer Name: Otsile K.
    Position: Sales consultant
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Excellent

    Date: Apr 12 2022
    Summary

    Happy with Kudos, I would highly recommend it to others. Giving it 5 stars, it would be good for everyone to use.

    Positive

    Boost staff moral, and good in giving others recognition. Love the app and what it is meant to do. Giving app 5 stars.

    Negative

    N/A... Nothing negative to say about Kudos, it only deserves positive reviews.

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  • Reviewer Name: Florencia A.
    Position: Senior Graphic Designer
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    Layout
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Amazing platform!

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    This is the first time I use this platform because I'm currently working in an international company and it's been really easy to use it, it has nice features and it's a nice way to recognize your colleagues' work. I still haven't redeemed my points so I can't say anything about that yet.

    Positive

    It's super easy to use and it's a great way to let your colleagues know how much you appreciate their effort and how it is to be working with them.

    Negative

    It would be nice to have some more qualities to select and to have more options to redeem points (probably this depends on the country).

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  • Reviewer Name: Ketan P.
    Position: Office Admin
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    KUDOS IS REAL FUN

    Updated: May 26 2022
    Summary

    Great tool and really amazing! We really have this great platform and supports well, Loved all the redeemed options.

    Positive

    Solid platform to encourage employees within organization and appreciate hard work . It has really been a great working environment.

    Negative

    Less redeemable options but can improve, Mobile app is not at all user friendly.

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  • Reviewer Name: Anam C.
    Position: Content Management
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    FUN

    Date: May 27 2022
    Summary

    A very good way to say thanks, connecting many people across the locations, and quite simple to use Also it has a lot of options where we can redeem.

    Positive

    It is wonderful that you can give recognition to anyone and show your appreciation to that person which not only creates a connection but also a good friendly bond.

    Negative

    Mobile app is buggy, but regarding the rest, there isn't any specific things that can be disliked.

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

    Kudos for Kudos!

    Date: Apr 12 2022
    Summary

    The Kudos website is very easy to use and navigate. While I wish there was an option to zoom in/enlarge the pictures, overall the Kudos website has a great user interface.

    Positive

    I find the Kudos website very easy to use and navigate. It has a very simple, user-friendly interface.

    Negative

    There's no option to zoom in/enlarge the pictures of the Kudos rewards, which often makes it difficult to see them clearly.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ranjith J.
    Position: System Engineer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Kudos - Excellent appreciation portal

    Date: May 07 2022
    Summary

    Motivation is one of major key which drives us to work efficiently in an organization , Kudos definitely helps employees to greet each other, recognize and share happiness with all. Kudos! for Kudos.

    Positive

    Kudos is a great portal, in an organization where one can appreciate anyone for their work, anniversary, birthday where others can see, comment/like which really helps employees get recognized globally.
    One of special things about Kudos is, when we recognize someone for their work they will receive points depending upon the options you select ( excellent, good etc.) and using the points they can redeem for various vouchers like travel, online shopping, movie and much more.

    Negative

    Support bot is useful but it will be great if an option is enabled to get connected to a support agent via email or any other options.

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

    Fun

    Date: May 26 2022
    Summary

    It's a good experience and very splendid that our company has partnered with Kudos to provide a platform to appreciate the hard work and thanking option within our peers.

    Positive

    I love the fact that we can appreciate our colleagues by sharing points with them and having lots of fun and enjoyment.

    Negative

    Mobile app is quite buggy and over all experience was quite ok.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jayati J.
    Position: Accounts Receivable Assistant
    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

    The BEST Platform for rewards

    Date: Apr 12 2022
    Summary

    I can get rewards for almost everything I use in my day to day life. Be it groceries, gadgets, clothes, anything and everything. Hence, the points that we earn through Kudos holds real money value.

    Positive

    Its conversion value is the best. I have used many recognition apps, however, Kudos gives the most appropriate exchange value in your local currency along with a satisfaction of being recognised for your work.

    Negative

    I have Kudos app in my phone too but it does not allow me to redeem in my local currency through the app. It would be great if that can be fixed.

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

    Kudos is cool

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    Very positive.

    Positive

    Nice way to let your co-workers know that they are appreciated.

    Negative

    No cons.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ashish C.
    Position: Junior Front End Developer
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Entertaining

    Date: May 27 2022
    Summary

    It provides a very good experience to users because of their reward system. Many users are bound to use this platform.

    Positive

    This platform is very interactive for the social users in organisations. Its reward system is quite beneficial to maintain relationship with another employees in the organisation.

    Negative

    Mobile application is quite buggy, it's response time is very slow.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Fmt mechanic
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Awesomeness

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    Will continue to use Kudos every chance I get as a way to help encourage coworkers to keep up the good work.

    Positive

    Kudos are awesome. Lets you build up an amount and cash out on a large number of items. Like Amazon Buffalo Wild Wings, advance auto parts.

    Negative

    That’s it’s limited to only giving 100 per month.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Problem Manager
    Has used product for: 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

    Game On

    Date: May 06 2022
    Summary

    When receiving Kudos from people, including managers and team leads from other departments and pillars within your company, it really shows you are making a difference and effort. Everyone should do their best, as all of the people are in the same boat and should be rowing in the same direction.

    Positive

    Kudos bring out the competitive nature in people to achieve and be recognized for. Not only is it a healthy way to promote people to do better, but it also keeps them going, especially if there is some kind of a reward. It is also used to state the obvious when it comes to your KPI's and rating.

    Negative

    People can use this for their own gains, considering that friends can give each other Kudos on a regular basis. There can also be some kind of favoritism by managers and team leads when it comes to giving Kudos.

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