# Kudoboard, Workhuman Social Recognition vs Awardco Comparison

| | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,011 | 2,425 | 6,006 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (79.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $299.00 Per Year | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Kudoboard

Pros:
- Ease of Use (75 reviews)
- Fun (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (23 reviews)
- Limited Options (20 reviews)

### Workhuman Social Recognition

Pros:
- User Recognition (977 reviews)
- Recognition (897 reviews)

Cons:
- Reward Limitations (252 reviews)
- Recognition Issues (217 reviews)

### Awardco

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1468 reviews)
- Variety (913 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Options (175 reviews)
- Limited Selection (138 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (687 reviews) | 9.2 (2076 reviews) | 9.7 (4776 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.7 (714 reviews) | 9.4 (2152 reviews) | 9.7 (4962 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (393 reviews) | 9.3 (1218 reviews) | 9.6 (3029 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.7 (307 reviews) | 9.0 (136 reviews) | 9.3 (385 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (306 reviews) | 9.2 (1598 reviews) | 9.6 (3840 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (247 reviews) | 9.2 (134 reviews) | 9.5 (385 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (653 reviews) | 9.3 (2105 reviews) | 9.4 (4750 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Kudoboard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business Plan

Price: Starting at $299.00 Per Year

Description: Everything teams or businesses need for appreciation between colleagues on special occasions, company events, and shout outs.  For 1-500 employees.

Key Features:
- All the features of one-off boards +
- Multiple Kudoboard creators
- Custom branding

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kudoboard/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Workhuman Social Recognition

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Awardco

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Career Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kudoboard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workhuman Social Recognition** | 8.9/10 | 93 |
| **Awardco** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content 

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Development** | Not enough data | 8.8 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Career Development** | Not enough data | 8.8 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality 

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.2 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.9 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment** | Not enough data | 8.8 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 8.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.9 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employee Recognition

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kudoboard** | 8.2/10 | 537 |
| **Workhuman Social Recognition** | 8.7/10 | 1895 |
| **Awardco** | 9.0/10 | 3769 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.4 (202 reviews) | 8.4 (1635 reviews) | 8.6 (2756 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.0 (395 reviews) | 8.9 (1687 reviews) | 9.3 (3044 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (397 reviews) | 9.1 (1653 reviews) | 9.4 (3073 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.6 (281 reviews) | 8.5 (1617 reviews) | 9.0 (2814 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.1 (236 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (2642 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | 8.3 (383 reviews) | 8.4 (1595 reviews) | 8.9 (2747 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 7.5 (225 reviews) | 8.4 (1596 reviews) | 8.7 (2678 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.6 (286 reviews) | 8.5 (1599 reviews) | 8.9 (2701 reviews) | 
| **Corporate Discounts** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (2672 reviews) | 
| **Employee Engagement** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (1637 reviews) | 9.3 (2884 reviews) | 
| **Rewards** | 7.2 (183 reviews) | 9.1 (1773 reviews) | 9.6 (3463 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kudoboard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workhuman Social Recognition** | 8.5/10 | 274 |
| **Awardco** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | 8.8 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | 8.4 (251 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.6 (251 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (245 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.8 (244 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.6 (244 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | 8.0 (242 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | 8.9 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 8.7 (244 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Rewards and Incentives

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kudoboard** | 7.6/10 | 11 |
| **Workhuman Social Recognition** | 6.5/10 | 9 |
| **Awardco** | 8.8/10 | 2492 |

#### Rewards & Incentives

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reward Catalog** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 9.5 (2415 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2178 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Ordering** | 7.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (2024 reviews) | 
| **Budget Management** | 7.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (2039 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2224 reviews) | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | 7.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (2001 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2071 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2003 reviews) | 
| **Reward API** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (2016 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (288 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (288 reviews) | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kudoboard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workhuman Social Recognition** | N/A | N/A |
| **Awardco** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kudoboard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workhuman Social Recognition** | N/A | N/A |
| **Awardco** | 9.3/10 | 109 |

#### Analytics - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (105 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (104 reviews) | 

#### Platform - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Funding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (102 reviews) | 
| **Market Diversity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (101 reviews) | 
| **Customizability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (104 reviews) | 
| **Reward & Incentive** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (104 reviews) | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kudoboard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workhuman Social Recognition** | 8.6/10 | 583 |
| **Awardco** | 9.8/10 | 46 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (457 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (465 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (441 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | Not enough data | 8.4 (455 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Survey Customization** | Not enough data | 8.4 (447 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (451 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Science-based templates** | Not enough data | 8.2 (431 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (451 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (451 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Peer Recognition** | Not enough data | 9.3 (502 reviews) | 10.0 (29 reviews) | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | Not enough data | 8.7 (454 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (510 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.3 (478 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (465 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (467 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (476 reviews) | 9.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (467 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (465 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (472 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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


**Unique to Workhuman Social Recognition (3):** [Career Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/career-management), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)

**Unique to Awardco (2):** [Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lifestyle-spending-account-lsa), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Kudoboard | Workhuman Social Recognition | Awardco | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 40.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.3% | 13.7% | 40.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 27.0% | 79.1% | 49.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Kudoboard

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.2%
- **Higher Education:** 6.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Government Administration:** 4.4%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 49.4%

#### Workhuman Social Recognition

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.0%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 13.2%
- **Computer Software:** 9.9%
- **Insurance:** 4.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 36.0%

#### Awardco

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 10.6%
- **Insurance:** 8.6%
- **Construction:** 4.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 53.1%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Kudoboard

- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2855 reviews)
- [Guusto](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5379 reviews)
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3457 reviews)
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6879 reviews)
- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8526 reviews)
- [GroupGreeting](https://www.g2.com/products/groupgreeting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1314 reviews)
- [Bucketlist Rewards](https://www.g2.com/products/bucketlist-rewards/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (815 reviews)
- [Cooleaf by ITA Group](https://www.g2.com/products/cooleaf-by-ita-group/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (909 reviews)
- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9404 reviews)
- [Xoxoday](https://www.g2.com/products/xoxoday-xoxoday/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1580 reviews)

### Alternatives to Workhuman Social Recognition

- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9404 reviews)
- [Culture Cloud by O.C. Tanner](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-cloud-by-o-c-tanner/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1745 reviews)
- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2855 reviews)
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6879 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 (3457 reviews)
- [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2882 reviews)
- [Culture Amp](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-amp/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1575 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10887 reviews)
- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1904 reviews)

### Alternatives to Awardco

- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (9404 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 (3457 reviews)
- [Kudos](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2855 reviews)
- [Culture Cloud by O.C. Tanner](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-cloud-by-o-c-tanner/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1745 reviews)
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6879 reviews)
- [Guusto](https://www.g2.com/products/guusto/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5379 reviews)
- [Snappy](https://www.g2.com/products/snappy-snappy/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (10887 reviews)
- [Terryberry](https://www.g2.com/products/terryberry/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (182 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Kudoboard

- Title: [Is there a way to customize your own background / upload a photo for it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-customize-your-own-background-upload-a-photo-for-it) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "it would be great"
- Title: [What is Kudoboard used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kudoboard-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Kudoboard is used to celebrate birthdays, celebrate anniversaries, for farewell wishes for employee departures"
- Title: [Who owns Kudoboard?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-owns-kudoboard) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I don't understand this question? Do you mean the company that owns the software or who among our staff owns the account for our company. If number one, I..."
- Title: [Does Kudoboard cost money?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-kudoboard-cost-money) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, not sure about the price, though, because I use a colleagues account."
- Title: [Is Kudoboard safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-kudoboard-safe) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, I've not had any security issue with KB."

### Workhuman Social Recognition

- Title: [What is a social recognition program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-social-recognition-program) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Recognition in public "
- Title: [What benefits do recognition programs have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-benefits-do-recognition-programs-have) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Workhuman’s Social Recognition platform is proven to have many benefits for employees, employers, and the business outcomes that matter most. Research shows..."
- Title: [What is Workhuman cloud?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-workhuman-cloud) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The Workhuman Cloud is a single platform for Social Recognition® that offers businesses flexible, scalable, and modular ways to celebrate employees and..."
- Title: [What is the Workhuman app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-workhuman-app) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The Workhuman Cloud is a single platform, accessible via desktop and the Workhuman Mobile app, for Social Recognition® that offers businesses flexible,..."

### Awardco

- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/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, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Go to awardco.com and click on new user and follow the instructions.  It walked me right through it step by step not unless the website has changed since I..."
- Title: [What is Awardco used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-awardco-used-for) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Our company is using it to supply rewards for various occasions and milestones."
- Title: [?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fe6b63f1-fa3e-4199-b152-02856d458bc3) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Rewards system](https://www.g2.com/discussions/rewards-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Although this is not a question, I must agree. The experience is easy and enjoyable."
- Title: [Is there any way i could use my own personal money to make a purchase on the awardco site?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-i-could-use-my-own-personal-money-to-make-a-purchase-on-the-awardco-site) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, points are only rewarded. You can't purchase them."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kudoboard-vs-workhuman-social-recognition-vs-awardco)