# Bonusly, Kudos vs Achievers Comparison

| | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 6,884 | 2,898 | 9,597 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (58.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (70.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $3.00 1 Seat Per Month | Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Bonusly

Pros:
- Recognition (1355 reviews)
- Employee Recognition (1227 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Options (362 reviews)
- Limited Points (350 reviews)

### Kudos

Pros:
- Recognition (491 reviews)
- Employee Recognition (458 reviews)

Cons:
- Points Redemption (131 reviews)
- Reward System Issues (123 reviews)

### Achievers

Pros:
- Recognition (2675 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2416 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Options (596 reviews)
- Limited Points (406 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (5147 reviews) | 9.5 (2273 reviews) | 9.3 (2892 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (6071 reviews) | 9.6 (2356 reviews) | 9.3 (8822 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (2515 reviews) | 9.5 (1026 reviews) | 9.3 (2317 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (561 reviews) | 9.4 (154 reviews) | 8.9 (245 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (3617 reviews) | 9.4 (1831 reviews) | 9.2 (2273 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (547 reviews) | 9.6 (161 reviews) | 9.3 (246 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (5167 reviews) | 9.3 (2284 reviews) | 9.2 (2895 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Bonusly

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Team

Price: $3.00 1 Seat Per Month

Description: 2 months free with annual. 

For teams who want to stay connected, build trust, and grow stronger every day. 

Key Features:
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited seats
- Enhanced 1:1s with smart agendas

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Kudos

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Kudos Recognition & Rewards

Price: Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards

Key Features:
- Peer-to-peer Recognition
- Top-down Recognition
- Incentive Programs

[Learn more about Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Achievers

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Employee Recognition

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | 8.6/10 | 4378 |
| **Kudos** | 8.7/10 | 1419 |
| **Achievers** | 8.5/10 | 2420 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (3656 reviews) | 8.5 (993 reviews) | 8.2 (2240 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 8.9 (3939 reviews) | 9.0 (1115 reviews) | 8.8 (2290 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (3895 reviews) | 9.2 (1108 reviews) | 9.0 (2252 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.5 (3627 reviews) | 8.7 (997 reviews) | 8.5 (2206 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (973 reviews) | 8.0 (2176 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | 8.2 (3434 reviews) | 8.3 (975 reviews) | 8.4 (2186 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.3 (3544 reviews) | 8.4 (962 reviews) | 8.3 (2174 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.7 (3556 reviews) | 8.6 (996 reviews) | 8.4 (2172 reviews) | 
| **Corporate Discounts** | 8.0 (3363 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (2151 reviews) | 
| **Employee Engagement** | 9.1 (3874 reviews) | 9.2 (1078 reviews) | 9.0 (2191 reviews) | 
| **Rewards** | 9.2 (4147 reviews) | 9.2 (1279 reviews) | 9.0 (2288 reviews) | 

### Rewards and Incentives

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kudos** | 8.3/10 | 490 |
| **Achievers** | 8.3/10 | 590 |

#### Rewards & Incentives

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reward Catalog** | Not enough data | 9.1 (473 reviews) | 8.8 (580 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (423 reviews) | 8.5 (548 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Ordering** | Not enough data | 8.0 (403 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Budget Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (410 reviews) | 7.9 (542 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.7 (412 reviews) | 8.7 (548 reviews) | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (399 reviews) | 8.2 (540 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (403 reviews) | 8.3 (533 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.4 (398 reviews) | 8.1 (532 reviews) | 
| **Reward API** | Not enough data | 8.3 (394 reviews) | 8.2 (529 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (210 reviews) | 7.8 (295 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (209 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kudos** | N/A | N/A |
| **Achievers** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Experience

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | 8.7/10 | 388 |
| **Kudos** | 9.1/10 | 168 |
| **Achievers** | 8.7/10 | 472 |

#### Core Features - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Lifecycle Management** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (454 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | 8.7 (365 reviews) | 9.1 (146 reviews) | 8.8 (457 reviews) | 

#### People Analytics - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Action Plan** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (455 reviews) | 
| **Productivity** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (450 reviews) | 

#### Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Digital Experience Management** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (133 reviews) | 8.6 (451 reviews) | 
| **Benchmarking** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (133 reviews) | 8.6 (448 reviews) | 
| **Employee Listening** | 8.6 (355 reviews) | 9.1 (136 reviews) | 8.7 (446 reviews) | 

#### Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Management** | 8.5 (358 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (441 reviews) | 
| **Learning** | 8.4 (352 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (444 reviews) | 
| **Team Building** | 9.3 (372 reviews) | 9.5 (158 reviews) | 9.1 (449 reviews) | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | 8.7/10 | 2098 |
| **Kudos** | 9.0/10 | 1136 |
| **Achievers** | 8.8/10 | 1111 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (678 reviews) | 8.7 (959 reviews) | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | 8.7 (1699 reviews) | 9.0 (681 reviews) | 8.7 (977 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | 8.5 (1428 reviews) | 8.8 (474 reviews) | 8.7 (929 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | 8.4 (520 reviews) | 8.9 (623 reviews) | 8.7 (948 reviews) | 
| **Survey Customization** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (594 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 8.5 (394 reviews) | 9.0 (630 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Science-based templates** | 8.3 (477 reviews) | 8.6 (436 reviews) | 8.5 (900 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (637 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 8.5 (394 reviews) | 9.0 (630 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Peer Recognition** | 9.5 (1884 reviews) | 9.7 (948 reviews) | 9.2 (1019 reviews) | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | 9.0 (1606 reviews) | 9.2 (751 reviews) | 8.9 (955 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.5 (1508 reviews) | 8.9 (423 reviews) | 8.6 (1007 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.3 (1385 reviews) | 8.5 (387 reviews) | 8.6 (969 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.4 (1398 reviews) | 8.8 (395 reviews) | 8.7 (957 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (1498 reviews) | 9.0 (412 reviews) | 8.9 (973 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (1529 reviews) | 9.4 (435 reviews) | 9.1 (984 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (1434 reviews) | 8.9 (420 reviews) | 8.9 (966 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (1434 reviews) | 8.8 (398 reviews) | 8.7 (969 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.9 (1495 reviews) | 9.1 (424 reviews) | 8.8 (960 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition), [Employee Experience Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-experience), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement)


**Unique to Kudos (1):** [Rewards and Incentives Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rewards-and-incentives)

**Unique to Achievers (1):** [Rewards and Incentives Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rewards-and-incentives)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Bonusly | Kudos | Achievers | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.6% | 9.3% | 9.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 58.6% | 49.1% | 20.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.9% | 41.6% | 70.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Bonusly

- **Computer Software:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.3%
- **Accounting:** 2.1%
- **Veterinary:** 2.1%
- **Legal Services:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 46.2%

#### Kudos

- **Telecommunications:** 10.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.1%
- **Consumer Services:** 5.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5%
- **Retail:** 4.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 3.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 50.7%

#### Achievers

- **Oil & Energy:** 13.9%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 9.1%
- **Hospitality:** 7.5%
- **Utilities:** 6.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **Automotive:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.4%
- **Biotechnology:** 3.9%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 37.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Bonusly

- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8550 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3507 reviews)
- [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2884 reviews)
- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (6132 reviews)
- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1905 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10891 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2449 reviews)
- [Guusto](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5608 reviews)
- [Cooleaf by ITA Group](https://www.g2.com/products/cooleaf-by-ita-group/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (909 reviews)
- [Assembly by Quantum Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/assembly-by-quantum-workplace/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3995 reviews)

### Alternatives to Kudos

- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3507 reviews)
- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8550 reviews)
- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (6132 reviews)
- [Guusto](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5608 reviews)
- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1905 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2449 reviews)
- [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2884 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10891 reviews)
- [Xoxoday](https://www.g2.com/products/xoxoday-xoxoday/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1578 reviews)
- [Kudoboard](https://www.g2.com/products/kudoboard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1015 reviews)

### Alternatives to Achievers

- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (6132 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2449 reviews)
- [Culture Cloud by O.C. Tanner](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-cloud-by-o-c-tanner/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1765 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3507 reviews)
- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8550 reviews)
- [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2884 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10891 reviews)
- [Guusto](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5608 reviews)
- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1905 reviews)
- [WorkTango](https://www.g2.com/products/worktango/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1328 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Bonusly

- Title: [How secure is employee data in Bonusly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-secure-is-employee-data-in-bonusly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Bonusly uses secure infrastructure, access controls, and data protection practices to safeguard employee information. The platform is built to meet common..."
- Title: [how can i add more hashtags?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-add-more-hashtags) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [Can more hashtags be added while recognizing employees?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-more-hashtags-be-added-while-recognizing-employees) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, more #s would help!"
- Title: [Is Bonusly worth the price compared to other employee recognition tools?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-bonusly-worth-the-price-compared-to-other-employee-recognition-tools) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Bonusly delivers value by combining employee recognition, engagement insights, and integrations into one easy-to-use platform. Customers report strong..."
- Title: [How does Bonusly handle taxes and compliance for employee rewards?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-bonusly-handle-taxes-and-compliance-for-employee-rewards) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Bonusly provides configurable reward options and reporting tools to help companies manage tax and compliance requirements. Since tax rules vary by country,..."

### Kudos

- Title: [Is there a way that you can increase the amount of Kudos a person receives?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-that-you-can-increase-the-amount-of-kudos-a-person-receives) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on how your organization sets up the points distribution. "
- Title: [What is the maximum of Kudos i can get?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-maximum-of-kudos-i-can-get) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "50"
- Title: [What is the best way to get points added so you can get rewards?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-points-added-so-you-can-get-rewards) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Up to my experience, the best way is to ask your colleagues to help you."
- Title: [How do I request a prize.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15879-how-do-i-request-a-prize) — 3 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "on the upper left of the website ( after you log in ) click on the icon that gives you the choices rewards , me, etc. Click on the rewards icon and find the..."
- Title: [What is Kudos used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kudos-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Kudos is used to give praise or congratulations for someone's achievements or actions."

### Achievers

- Title: [What is Achievers used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-achievers-used-for) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used to boost employee engagement, especially among team members, by providing social recognition, global rewards, a marketplace to redeem those..."
- Title: [What is the most popular software for employee recognition?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-most-popular-software-for-employee-recognition) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Achivers is the best"
- Title: [What are some future additions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32585-what-are-some-future-additions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Great question, Kevin. We just shared our product roadmap at our recent ACE virtual summit and our customers are enthusiastic about the innovations we have..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bonusly-bonusly-vs-kudos-vs-achievers)