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Compare Guusto and Kudoboard 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Starting at $299.00 Per Year
Guusto
Star Rating
(4,952)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansKudoboard
Star Rating
(985)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- According to verified reviews, Guusto stands out for its overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Kudoboard. Users appreciate Guusto's ability to quickly send gift cards, with one reviewer noting, "the fast result in getting gift card sent to a special person."
- G2 reviewers report that Kudoboard excels in user engagement, with many users highlighting its interactive features. One user mentioned, "I like how interactive this is to be able to recognize someone with a group or as a group," making it a fun option for team recognition.
- Users say that Guusto offers a more comprehensive reward system, with features that allow employees to feel appreciated over time. A reviewer noted, "I love feeling like my managers appreciate me! Even if it is a small token it adds up over time," showcasing the platform's effectiveness in fostering employee morale.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms are user-friendly, but Kudoboard receives specific praise for its ease of use, with one user stating, "Ease of use has been the most helpful for my staff and I." This suggests that Kudoboard may be particularly appealing for smaller teams looking for straightforward solutions.
- According to recent feedback, Guusto provides a more robust reporting and analytics feature set, with users appreciating the ability to track recognition and rewards effectively. One user highlighted that "the website is fairly easy to use and obtaining your reward is quick," indicating a smooth user experience.
- G2 reviewers report that Kudoboard is particularly well-suited for small businesses, with 40.7% of its reviews coming from this segment. Users enjoy the ability to add personal touches like photos and gifs, making recognition feel more heartfelt and engaging, as one user noted, "My team loves Kudoboard. It's a really easy and fun way to recognize a colleague."
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Guusto
Free
Free
Per Month
Single user account
- Send rewards
- 100+ merchant options
- Web redemption
Kudoboard
Business Plan
Starting at $299.00
Per Year
Everything teams or businesses need for appreciation between colleagues on special occasions, company events, and shout outs. For 1-500 employees.
- All the features of one-off boards +
- Multiple Kudoboard creators
- Custom branding
Free Trial
Guusto
Free Trial is available
Kudoboard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
3,823
9.4
663
Ease of Use
9.7
4,166
9.7
688
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,777
9.7
367
Ease of Admin
9.6
375
9.7
303
Quality of Support
9.7
3,351
9.5
292
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
368
9.6
243
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
3,686
8.1
631
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.1
1957
7.4
201
9.4
2279
9.0
392
9.5
2263
9.2
393
Platform Content
9.3
2067
8.6
273
9.0
1832
8.1
227
9.1
1915
8.3
376
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
1819
7.5
225
9.4
2090
8.6
286
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.4
2133
Feature Not Available
9.6
2372
7.2
176
Rewards & Incentives
9.5
1824
7.9
11
9.4
1693
8.8
10
9.2
1515
7.0
11
9.2
1506
7.2
10
9.5
1732
7.3
10
9.2
1521
7.2
10
9.3
1563
8.2
10
9.1
1461
7.3
10
9.1
1480
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
7.8
69
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Guusto and Kudoboard are categorized as Employee Recognition and Rewards and Incentives
Unique Categories
Guusto has no unique categories
Kudoboard has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Guusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kudoboard
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
Insurance
12.8%
Financial Services
9.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.1%
Retail
3.4%
Other
64.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Higher Education
6.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.3%
Computer Software
5.0%
Other
69.5%
Discussions
Why Use Guusto?
2 Comments
LM
It was simply awesome
It was simply awesome. The perfect gift I would say, where you can select what you would like to have from a huge selection.
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Do points expire? Can you save them for a large reward?
2 Comments
MM
Points(gift amount) doesn't expire, you can club them into getting a larger reward.Read more
Is there a way to customize your own background / upload a photo for it?
2 Comments
CE
There is, if you are a paid user. For free boards, they do not seem to offer the customized background feature, aside from choosing from one of the...Read more
What is the best way to print a kudoboard into a book? Also, I'd like to know more about a Kudoboard account for the company and how that works. Currently we are just paying per Kudoboard.
1 Comment
SA
niceRead more
I normally use Kudoboard for birthday, going away, etc.. what other ways have you used a Kudoboard other the ways that I have mentioned?
1 Comment
AL
nothing else so farRead more
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