Compare Assembly and Kudos 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.00 Per Month
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
Assembly
Star Rating
(3,547)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansKudos
Star Rating
(2,528)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
Learn more about KudosSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that both Kudos and Assembly excel in providing a platform for employee recognition, but users of Kudos particularly appreciate the ability to give instant recognition to colleagues, which they find easy and quick. This feature fosters a culture of appreciation, especially after challenging days.
- Users say that Assembly stands out for its seamless redeeming process, with many highlighting how easy it is to give and receive recognition. The variety of gift card options available has also been a hit, making it a favorite among teams looking for quick rewards.
- According to verified reviews, while both platforms have similar star ratings, Assembly's higher G2 Score indicates a stronger overall user satisfaction. Reviewers mention that Assembly's user experience feels more polished, particularly in terms of ease of use and setup.
- Reviewers mention that Kudos shines in its community feel, with users enjoying the points system that allows them to collect rewards for their recognition efforts. This gamification aspect is seen as a motivating factor for many employees.
- G2 reviewers report that while both products offer solid support, Assembly receives slightly higher marks for quality of support. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Assembly's support team, which can be crucial during implementation and troubleshooting.
- Users say that both platforms are effective in meeting their needs, but Assembly's recent reviews indicate a more consistent performance in areas like reporting and dashboards, which are essential for tracking engagement metrics and program effectiveness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Assembly
Celebrate
$2.00
Per Month
Top-down recognition, celebrations, and rewards — built for structure and control.
- Peer-to-peer recognition
- Automated milestone celebrations
- Announcements
Kudos
Kudos Recognition & Rewards
Contact Us
15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
- Peer-to-peer recognition
- Top-down recognition
- Incentive Programs
Free Trial
Assembly
Free Trial is available
Kudos
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
3,325
9.5
2,056
Ease of Use
9.5
3,449
9.6
2,127
Ease of Setup
9.5
2,591
9.4
831
Ease of Admin
9.5
225
9.3
146
Quality of Support
9.5
2,541
9.4
1,658
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
215
9.6
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
3,374
9.3
2,085
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Information Distribution
9.2
479
Not enough data
8.8
468
Not enough data
9.1
473
Not enough data
9.1
468
Not enough data
8.9
465
Not enough data
Employee Engagement
9.4
468
Not enough data
9.1
121
Not enough data
9.5
470
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
9.2
462
Not enough data
9.4
427
Not enough data
9.1
423
Not enough data
9.0
425
Not enough data
User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications
9.0
417
Not enough data
9.1
416
Not enough data
8.9
415
Not enough data
9.0
415
Not enough data
Content Distribution - Employee Communications
9.2
416
Not enough data
8.9
410
Not enough data
9.0
407
Not enough data
Additional Features - Employee Communications
8.9
409
Not enough data
8.9
410
Not enough data
9.0
412
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Communications
8.9
72
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
2252
8.4
985
9.2
2345
9.0
1082
9.3
2340
9.2
1077
Platform Content
8.9
2243
8.7
995
8.5
2198
8.1
964
8.7
2204
8.3
975
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
2209
8.4
956
8.8
2211
8.6
992
8.8
2187
Feature Not Available
9.4
2284
9.2
1060
9.5
2498
9.2
1153
Survey Management
9.2
120
Not enough data
9.2
118
Not enough data
9.2
118
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.9
111
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
Survey Insights
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.8
112
Not enough data
9.3
113
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
Rewards & Incentives
Not enough data
9.1
441
Not enough data
8.8
419
Not enough data
8.0
403
Not enough data
7.9
407
Not enough data
8.7
410
Not enough data
8.2
399
Not enough data
8.5
399
Not enough data
8.4
398
Not enough data
8.3
394
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
Not enough data
7.5
210
Not enough data
7.7
209
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
137
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
9.1
136
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
139
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
1171
8.9
674
8.8
1165
9.0
679
8.9
1151
8.8
472
Platform Content
8.9
1145
8.9
621
8.9
1138
8.8
593
9.0
1153
9.0
626
Feature Not Available
8.6
435
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
1115
9.0
636
9.0
1153
9.0
626
9.6
1241
9.7
915
9.3
1143
9.2
749
Platform
8.9
1271
8.8
419
8.8
1204
8.5
383
8.9
1177
8.8
394
9.1
1176
9.0
411
9.4
1185
9.4
432
9.1
1159
8.9
417
8.8
1138
8.8
398
9.1
1164
9.1
420
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Assembly and Kudos are categorized as Employee Engagement and Employee Recognition
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Assembly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kudos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Construction
3.2%
Other
68.2%
Telecommunications
11.9%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Consumer Services
6.0%
Retail
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
64.9%
Discussions
What are employee recognition programs?
1 Comment
JA
It can be whatever creates an increase in employee engagement and satisfaction. Our organization does many types of employee recognition and Assembly is one...Read more
Assembly has no more discussions with answers
How do I request a prize.
3 Comments
OS
Joel has a good answer for you though Your Kudos Administrator might have defined for every amount of point a reward for it, you will need also to contact...Read more
What is the best way to get points added so you can get rewards?
3 Comments
OZ
Up to my experience, the best way is to ask your colleagues to help you.Read more
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