# Bonusly, Reflektive vs Kudos Comparison

| | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 6,879 | 431 | 2,853 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (58.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (80.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $3.00 1 Seat Per Month | No pricing available | Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Bonusly

Pros:
- Recognition (1792 reviews)
- Employee Recognition (1498 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Points (443 reviews)
- Limited Options (401 reviews)

### Reflektive

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Simple (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Admin Limitations (1 reviews)
- Insufficient Details (1 reviews)

### Kudos

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (5147 reviews) | 8.7 (368 reviews) | 9.5 (2243 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (6068 reviews) | 8.8 (368 reviews) | 9.6 (2325 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (2515 reviews) | 8.5 (81 reviews) | 9.4 (999 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (561 reviews) | 8.4 (80 reviews) | 9.4 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (3617 reviews) | 9.0 (235 reviews) | 9.4 (1805 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (547 reviews) | 9.1 (74 reviews) | 9.6 (159 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (5167 reviews) | 7.7 (355 reviews) | 9.3 (2259 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

### Reflektive

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Employee Recognition

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | 8.6/10 | 4378 |
| **Reflektive** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kudos** | 8.7/10 | 1398 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (3657 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (991 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 8.9 (3940 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1109 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (3896 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (1104 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.5 (3628 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (996 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.1 (971 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | 8.2 (3435 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (974 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.3 (3545 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (958 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.7 (3557 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (995 reviews) | 
| **Corporate Discounts** | 8.0 (3364 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Employee Engagement** | 9.1 (3875 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (1076 reviews) | 
| **Rewards** | 9.2 (4147 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (1264 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | N/A | N/A |
| **Reflektive** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **Kudos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Rewards and Incentives

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | N/A | N/A |
| **Reflektive** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kudos** | 8.3/10 | 482 |

#### Rewards & Incentives

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reward Catalog** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (467 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Ordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (403 reviews) | 
| **Budget Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (410 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (412 reviews) | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (399 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (402 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (398 reviews) | 
| **Reward API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (394 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives

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

### Talent Management

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 387 |
| **Reflektive** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kudos** | 9.1/10 | 163 |

#### Core Features - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Lifecycle Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Communication** | 8.7 (364 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (141 reviews) | 

#### People Analytics - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Action Plan** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Productivity** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Digital Experience Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.9 (132 reviews) | 
| **Benchmarking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.7 (132 reviews) | 
| **Employee Listening** | 8.6 (355 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (135 reviews) | 

#### Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Management** | 8.5 (357 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Learning** | 8.4 (352 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Team Building** | 9.3 (372 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (155 reviews) | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonusly** | 8.7/10 | 2097 |
| **Reflektive** | 8.6/10 | 151 |
| **Kudos** | 9.0/10 | 1127 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (66 reviews) | 8.9 (676 reviews) | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | 8.7 (1699 reviews) | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 9.0 (679 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | 8.5 (1428 reviews) | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 8.8 (472 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | 8.4 (520 reviews) | 9.2 (61 reviews) | 8.9 (621 reviews) | 
| **Survey Customization** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (55 reviews) | 8.8 (592 reviews) | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 8.5 (393 reviews) | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 9.0 (628 reviews) | 
| **Science-based templates** | 8.3 (477 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (434 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 9.0 (635 reviews) | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 8.5 (393 reviews) | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 9.0 (628 reviews) | 
| **Peer Recognition** | 9.5 (1884 reviews) | 9.5 (92 reviews) | 9.7 (942 reviews) | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | 9.0 (1606 reviews) | 9.1 (73 reviews) | 9.2 (749 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.5 (1508 reviews) | 7.5 (63 reviews) | 8.9 (422 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.3 (1385 reviews) | 7.6 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (385 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.4 (1398 reviews) | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (394 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (1498 reviews) | 8.1 (69 reviews) | 9.0 (411 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (1529 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 9.4 (434 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (1434 reviews) | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 8.9 (420 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (1434 reviews) | 7.6 (69 reviews) | 8.8 (398 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.9 (1495 reviews) | 7.8 (75 reviews) | 9.1 (422 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Employee Experience Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-experience), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement)

**Unique to Bonusly (1):** [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition)

**Unique to Reflektive (1):** [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)

**Unique to Kudos (2):** [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition), [Rewards and Incentives Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rewards-and-incentives)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Bonusly | Reflektive | Kudos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.6% | 4.3% | 9.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 58.5% | 80.9% | 49.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.9% | 14.7% | 41.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Bonusly

- **Computer Software:** 14.2%
- **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%

#### Reflektive

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.1%
- **Computer Software:** 11.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Internet:** 4.1%
- **Accounting:** 3.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Media Production:** 2.7%
- **Retail:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 34.8%

#### Kudos

- **Telecommunications:** 11.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 5.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5%
- **Retail:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 3.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 50.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Bonusly

- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9372 reviews)
- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8526 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3450 reviews)
- [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2882 reviews)
- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (6006 reviews)
- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1904 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10887 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2423 reviews)
- [Guusto](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5367 reviews)
- [Cooleaf by ITA Group](https://www.g2.com/products/cooleaf-by-ita-group/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (909 reviews)

### Alternatives to Reflektive

- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1904 reviews)
- [Culture Amp](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-amp/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1575 reviews)
- [Lattice](https://www.g2.com/products/lattice-lattice/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4096 reviews)
- [Betterworks](https://www.g2.com/products/betterworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Leapsome](https://www.g2.com/products/leapsome/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2412 reviews)
- [PerformYard Performance Management](https://www.g2.com/products/performyard-performance-management/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1260 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Kudos

- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9372 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3450 reviews)
- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8526 reviews)
- [Awardco](https://www.g2.com/products/awardco/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (6006 reviews)
- [Guusto](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5367 reviews)
- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1904 reviews)
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2423 reviews)
- [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2882 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10887 reviews)
- [Xoxoday](https://www.g2.com/products/xoxoday-xoxoday/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1580 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,..."

### Reflektive

- Title: [Can you increase the available vendors in rewards section for more variety.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27671-can-you-increase-the-available-vendors-in-rewards-section-for-more-variety) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Vinay! Thanks for commenting on our G2 Crowd page. I am a member of Reflektive's product team and we partner with a number of rewards vendors to provide a..."
- Title: [When will there be a deeper integration MS Teams?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27529-when-will-there-be-a-deeper-integration-ms-teams) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Reflektive offers an Add-on that when set up with Reflektive and the system administrator can be installed. It has the same visual appearance and..."
- Title: [What are your tips for maximizing efficacy of use, in terms of goal setting, company engagement, etc](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-your-tips-for-maximizing-efficacy-of-use-in-terms-of-goal-setting-company-engagement-etc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Ultimately, Reflektive is a tool used to execute on one's own ideas. So the work to develop effective goals is done before opening Reflektive. For the types..."

### 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."

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