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Compare Awardco and Kudos 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
Awardco
Star Rating
(5,345)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AwardcoKudos
Star Rating
(2,517)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 Awardco excels in implementation, with users highlighting a straightforward onboarding process and expert guidance that made the transition seamless. In contrast, Kudos users have noted some challenges in setup, although they appreciate the ease of giving recognition once the system is in place.
- Users say that Awardco offers a more extensive reward catalog, featuring a vast array of experiences, gift cards, and Amazon products, which enhances the recognition experience. Kudos, while effective for peer recognition, has a more limited selection that some users feel could be expanded.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms are user-friendly, but Awardco edges out with slightly higher ratings for ease of use. Users appreciate how quickly they can navigate the system and access their awards, while Kudos users enjoy the instant recognition feature but sometimes find the interface less intuitive.
- According to verified reviews, both products receive high marks for quality of support, but Awardco's support is noted for being particularly responsive and helpful during implementation. Kudos users also report satisfaction with support, but some have expressed a desire for more proactive assistance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Awardco's analytics and reporting features are more robust, allowing organizations to track recognition trends effectively. Kudos users appreciate the basic reporting capabilities but feel that they could benefit from more advanced analytics to better understand engagement.
- Users indicate that both platforms foster employee engagement, but Awardco's comprehensive approach, including a variety of reward options and easy integration with existing systems, seems to resonate more with users. Kudos is praised for its ability to inspire appreciation among colleagues, but some users feel it lacks the depth of engagement features found in Awardco.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Awardco
No pricing availableKudos
Kudos Recognition & Rewards
Contact Us
15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
- Peer-to-peer recognition
- Top-down recognition
- Incentive Programs
Free Trial
Awardco
No trial information availableKudos
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.7
4,392
9.5
2,049
Ease of Use
9.7
4,558
9.6
2,118
Ease of Setup
9.6
2,700
9.4
824
Ease of Admin
9.3
373
9.3
146
Quality of Support
9.6
3,536
9.4
1,652
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
374
9.6
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,402
9.3
2,079
Features by Category
Platform Basics
8.6
2744
8.4
986
9.2
2988
9.0
1081
9.4
2984
9.2
1077
Platform Content
9.0
2800
8.7
996
8.5
2643
8.1
964
8.9
2736
8.3
976
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
2652
8.4
957
8.9
2688
8.6
993
8.7
2657
Feature Not Available
9.3
2873
9.2
1060
9.6
3151
9.3
1150
Rewards & Incentives
9.5
2383
9.1
441
9.2
2177
8.8
419
8.6
2026
8.0
403
8.6
2040
7.9
407
9.2
2213
8.7
410
8.8
2002
8.2
399
8.9
2072
8.5
399
8.7
2005
8.4
398
8.8
2015
8.3
394
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
8.2
289
7.5
210
8.3
288
7.7
209
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.1
104
Not enough data
Platform - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
9.1
102
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.4
103
Not enough data
9.7
103
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
673
Not enough data
9.0
678
Not enough data
8.8
471
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
620
Not enough data
8.8
592
Not enough data
9.0
625
Not enough data
8.6
434
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
636
Not enough data
9.0
625
Not enough data
9.7
914
Not enough data
9.2
749
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
419
Not enough data
8.5
382
Not enough data
8.8
394
Not enough data
9.0
411
Not enough data
9.4
432
Not enough data
8.9
417
Not enough data
8.8
398
Not enough data
9.1
420
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Awardco and Kudos are categorized as Employee Recognition, Employee Engagement, and Rewards and Incentives
Unique Categories
Awardco is categorized as Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Kudos is categorized as Employee Experience
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Awardco
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
Hospital & Health Care
10.7%
Insurance
8.8%
Construction
4.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Other
68.7%
Telecommunications
11.9%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Consumer Services
6.0%
Retail
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
64.8%
Discussions
As a new user of Awardco, I'm finding it challenging to set up a rewards program. Could someone provide some step-by-step guidance?
5 Comments
MC
i love using it if you are working canit make it to store this helps a lot you can get what you need if you cannot make time Read more
What is Awardco used for?
5 Comments
NH
Our company is using it to supply rewards for various occasions and milestones.Read more
Can you make searching for items easier so that we check a box to see only items we are eligible for
2 Comments
BD
Hi Carissa! Great question. Improving the search function is one of our highest priorities on our product roadmap, including adding in features that will...Read more
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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