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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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Kudos Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Harriett S.
    Position: Customer Service Representative
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    Kudos are Pawsome

    Date: Apr 18 2022
    Summary

    Using this product is a lot of fun. I also enjoy receiving Kudos from fellow Chewtopians. Makes my day a bit brighter.

    Positive

    I love being able to thank co-workers for their help and support. It's a lot of fun seeing the post.

    Negative

    I really don't have any cons for this product.....

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  • Reviewer Name: Karen Z.
    Position: SAA
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great Tool for the Work Place!

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    Again! This is a great tool to have and i think all companies should have this tool. It's a great way to acknowledge co-workers!!!

    Positive

    We all love kudos! It's always a great feeling to receive a Kudo! We are always acknowledging all the hard work we do through Kudos!! It really is a great tool to have in the workplace. Al ot of times work gets busy and it's nice to give and receive acknowledgements on our hard work!

    Negative

    I don't really have any cons. You get to turn in your kudos and receive gift cards! I'm sorry but i don't have any cons.

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  • Reviewer Name: Meredith W.
    Position: Care Associate
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Yearly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Kudos is truly effective and boosts morale

    Date: Apr 13 2022
    Summary

    It's simple, user friendly, effective, and creates a streamlined way of communication for all employees, and helps boost morale and productivity as well.

    Positive

    I thoroughly enjoyed the experience with Kudos. It's simple, and truly creates a more efficient platform for all users.

    Negative

    So far, I have not had any negative feelings or feedback regarding kudos.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Lead, Procurement & Office Services
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    What a Way to Boost Morale!

    Date: May 05 2022
    Summary

    Kudos is a fantastic way to recognize our colleagues...and our managers...for outstanding representation, both internally and externally, of our corporate culture and values. The opportunity to recognize acts of both small and large impact enables an inclusive and supportive work environment.

    Positive

    The ability to recognize my co-workers for outstanding interactions, both with me and with others, is such a welcome opportunity. Being able to make everyone aware of their efforts in a public but safe space is a blessing. I am so happy my company chose this method of expanding our culture!

    Negative

    The only con is for the limited categories my company has chosen, but I understand the tie-in to our company values. There is literally nothing about my personal experience with Kudos that I can recall.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Assistant
    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

    Great idea and easy to use once you get the hang of it

    Date: Apr 13 2022
    Summary

    Recognize your co-workers, give them kudos for their hard work with this easy to use platform and earn and use points while doing so.

    Positive

    Great way to show your co-workers how much you appreciate them. It's a nice way to recognize the hard work of your colleagues.

    Negative

    It takes a bit of time to figure out how to use the points, but once you learn how to use them, it is easy.

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  • Reviewer Name: Tammy W.
    Position: Phlebotomy Tech II IOP
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Kudos Review

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    I have used Kudos for awhile now and it makes me feel even more appreciated as an employee by my coworkers and my leaders as well as my superiors.

    Positive

    Easy to maneuver the site and to give a kudos to a coworker or supervisor or anyone within our system. Also Kudos has a great many places to use our rewards which is awesome.

    Negative

    There really wasn't really any cons for the use of Kudos. It really is quick and simple and easy to use.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Representative
    Has used product for: 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

    Kudos is a Great Employee Tool!

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    In summary, I believe this program should be available to employees of all companies. This enables each employee to share an encouraging word or send accolades for a job well done and so many other occasions.

    Positive

    This is a great program for co workers to acknowledge each other with ease. It is an immediate notification and the rewards are great.

    Negative

    I love the program and the ease of use and access. I do not have any cons.

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  • Reviewer Name: ADRIAN H.
    Position: ART DIRECTOR
    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... GREAT IDEA!

    Date: Apr 11 2022
    Summary

    It's a great idea and it's a cool plus in your life work, is that kind of things you really appreciate because not all agencies have.

    And you are thankful for the effort.

    Positive

    Is awesome to have Kudos in your life! And works perfectly for team workers to thank someone for the help :D

    Negative

    Are addictive!!! always want more!
    When you don't have kudos is very sad... the only thing that maybe can improve is in Mexico doesn't have a lot of change options.

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  • Reviewer Name: Shruti K.
    Position: SMM Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 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

    Impactful way to show appreciation

    Date: Jul 17 2020
    Summary

    Positive reinforcement. Basically it's a communication platform. User friendly software. Very easily we can appreciate peers at work. Can be used on various devices like iOS, mobile web, Android, TV and cards. It helps us to keep our team members highly motivated.

    Positive

    Kudos helps us to focus on employee relationship and organisation culture. Some of its features are deep reporting, communication tools and quickly integration. It also allows us certificates, service rewards and manager badges. It's very easy to manage, flexible and easily customisable.

    Negative

    Everything about this software, I loved it. Nothing to dislike.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Software Developer
    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

    Excellent Employee Recognition Platform

    Date: Jun 26 2020
    Summary

    Kudos is one of the best employee recognition & rewards platform out there. Its popularity can be credited to its simplicity & integrated social media aspects.

    Positive

    Simple to use
    Convert points to rewards of choice
    Large catalog of vouchers & other rewards
    Leaderboard to see highest receivers
    Social aspects - profiles, feed, events

    Negative

    Interface can be made cleaner
    Mobile app has many issues in particular after major updates

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