Compare Kudos and Matter 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
$0.00 0 Users
Kudos
Star Rating
(2,729)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
Learn more about KudosMatter
Star Rating
(1,188)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 0 Users
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Kudos excels in user satisfaction, with a higher overall G2 Score compared to Matter. Users appreciate the platform's intuitive design, noting that it is "very easy and straightforward to use," which enhances daily engagement and recognition efforts.
- Users say that Kudos offers a robust recognition system, allowing for instant appreciation through features like badges and rewards. One user highlighted how it helps them "interact with program teams" and deliver "meaningful tokens of appreciation," making it a valuable tool for fostering a positive workplace culture.
- According to verified reviews, Matter shines in its seamless integration with tools like Slack and Teams, which users find enhances the authenticity of recognition. Reviewers mention that the platform makes recognition feel "effortless and authentic," reinforcing company culture effectively.
- Reviewers mention that while Kudos has a strong focus on employee engagement, Matter's rewards catalog is a standout feature. Users appreciate the variety of options, including gift cards and charitable donations, which they find more meaningful than typical branded merchandise.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms have similar scores for ease of setup and administration, but Kudos benefits from a significantly larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more reliable and tested user experience. This can be crucial for organizations looking for a well-supported solution.
- Users report that while both platforms offer solid performance, Kudos has a slight edge in overall user experience metrics, particularly in areas like dashboard usability and peer recognition features, which are frequently praised for their effectiveness in promoting team morale.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kudos
Kudos Recognition & Rewards
Contact Us
15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
- Peer-to-peer recognition
- Top-down recognition
- Incentive Programs
Matter
Free Forever
$0.00
0 Users
After the free 14-day trial, you'll automatically be downgraded to the free plan.
Key features:
- Unlimited users
- Slack and Microsoft Teams integration
- Kudos recognition
Free Trial
Kudos
No trial information availableMatter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
2,168
9.3
1,121
Ease of Use
9.6
2,245
9.4
1,170
Ease of Setup
9.4
930
9.4
779
Ease of Admin
9.4
151
9.2
163
Quality of Support
9.4
1,749
9.4
874
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
157
9.3
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
2,197
9.5
1,158
Features by Category
Platform Basics
8.5
991
8.5
791
9.0
1097
8.9
845
9.2
1091
9.1
869
Platform Content
8.7
997
8.8
818
8.1
971
Feature Not Available
8.3
975
8.5
773
Platform Additional Functionality
8.4
960
8.9
837
8.6
993
9.0
817
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.2
1073
9.3
883
9.2
1224
9.2
849
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.2
137
Not enough data
9.0
132
Not enough data
9.1
134
Not enough data
9.2
134
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Survey Insights
Not enough data
9.3
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
120
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Rewards & Incentives
9.1
450
Not enough data
8.8
419
Not enough data
8.0
403
Not enough data
7.9
408
Not enough data
8.7
410
Not enough data
8.2
399
Not enough data
8.5
400
Not enough data
8.4
398
Not enough data
8.3
394
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
7.5
210
Not enough data
7.7
209
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
9.1
31
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Core Features
Not enough data
9.0
335
Not enough data
9.0
334
Not enough data
9.4
369
Not enough data
9.4
362
Additional Features-
Not enough data
8.9
334
Not enough data
8.8
289
Not enough data
8.1
247
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.8
300
Not enough data
9.1
341
Not enough data
9.6
371
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
137
9.4
237
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
8.9
168
Feature Not Available
9.3
236
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
8.9
132
8.9
158
8.7
132
Feature Not Available
9.1
135
9.3
215
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
8.8
134
Feature Not Available
8.6
132
9.4
142
9.6
252
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
674
Feature Not Available
9.0
680
8.9
637
8.8
472
8.9
616
Platform Content
8.9
622
8.9
610
8.8
593
8.8
605
9.0
627
Feature Not Available
8.6
435
8.3
499
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
636
8.8
587
9.0
627
Feature Not Available
9.7
933
9.5
685
9.2
749
9.1
625
Platform
8.8
419
8.8
689
8.5
382
8.7
645
8.8
393
Feature Not Available
9.0
410
9.0
668
9.4
432
9.4
686
8.9
417
9.2
648
8.8
398
8.8
633
9.1
419
8.9
652
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kudos and Matter are categorized as Employee Recognition, Employee Engagement, and Employee Experience
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kudos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Matter
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
Telecommunications
11.4%
Hospital & Health Care
8.7%
Consumer Services
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Retail
4.3%
Other
65.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Information Services
11.0%
Computer Software
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Consulting
3.8%
Other
56.3%
Discussions
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
Matter has no discussions with answers
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