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Compare Kudos and Motivosity 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
No pricing available
Kudos
Star Rating
(2,455)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
Learn more about KudosMotivosity
Star Rating
(3,101)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MotivositySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Motivosity excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 84.26 compared to Kudos' 73.99. Users appreciate how Motivosity makes recognition "easy, genuine, and visible across the whole company," fostering a positive workplace culture.
- According to verified reviews, Kudos stands out for its user-friendly portal, which allows for quick and efficient recognition of team members. Users highlight the ability to assign recognition points and awards, making it a valuable tool for celebrating colleagues' achievements.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms offer similar ease of setup, but Kudos has a slight edge in user experience, with a score of 9.6 for ease of use. Users find it straightforward to navigate, which enhances their ability to show appreciation for their teams.
- Users say that while Motivosity is intuitive and keeps everyone engaged, Kudos provides a more personalized experience with features like recognition emails sent immediately, which users find particularly helpful for timely acknowledgments.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Kudos has a larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base. This suggests that users are consistently engaging with the platform, as seen in feedback about its effectiveness in recognizing team efforts and celebrating milestones.
- According to recent user feedback, both platforms are effective in promoting employee engagement, but Kudos users specifically appreciate the ability to give credit for everyday tasks and special occasions, enhancing team morale and connection.
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
Motivosity
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kudos
No trial information availableMotivosity
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
2,016
9.4
1,148
Ease of Use
9.6
2,084
9.4
2,725
Ease of Setup
9.4
799
9.4
1,018
Ease of Admin
9.3
145
8.9
210
Quality of Support
9.4
1,633
9.3
834
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
149
9.4
205
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
2,046
9.1
1,120
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.4
985
8.4
517
9.0
1074
9.0
683
9.2
1073
9.2
634
Platform Content
8.7
995
8.6
537
8.1
962
7.3
191
8.3
976
7.5
199
Platform Additional Functionality
8.4
954
8.3
460
8.6
992
8.9
561
Feature Not Available
7.6
421
9.2
1056
9.4
683
9.3
1128
9.3
702
Rewards & Incentives
9.1
439
Not enough data
8.8
420
Not enough data
8.0
404
Not enough data
7.9
408
Not enough data
8.7
411
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
400
Not enough data
8.4
399
Not enough data
8.3
395
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
7.5
210
Not enough data
7.7
210
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
7.4
51
9.0
138
8.0
51
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
7.5
50
Feature Not Available
7.3
50
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
8.9
134
7.4
48
8.7
134
7.2
48
9.1
137
7.7
48
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
7.5
47
Feature Not Available
7.0
48
9.4
140
8.6
48
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
673
8.4
409
9.0
679
8.6
466
8.8
471
8.2
341
Platform Content
8.9
621
8.5
424
8.8
593
8.4
386
9.0
626
8.5
395
8.6
435
7.7
263
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
637
8.6
423
9.0
626
8.5
395
9.6
906
9.6
647
9.2
749
9.0
475
Platform
8.8
420
8.3
305
8.5
383
7.9
260
8.8
395
8.1
267
9.0
412
8.6
304
9.4
433
9.2
321
8.9
417
8.9
298
8.8
399
8.3
291
9.1
421
8.8
319
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kudos and Motivosity are categorized as Employee Recognition, Rewards and Incentives, Employee Engagement, and Employee Experience
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kudos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Motivosity
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
12.1%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Consumer Services
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Retail
4.5%
Other
64.5%
Computer Software
9.2%
Hospital & Health Care
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Higher Education
5.4%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
65.3%
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
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1 Comment
KC
I'm not sure if the executives share highlights in their meetings -- but one thing that we integrated with Motivosity to share the positivity with the team...Read more
What's the best way to engage employee groups who don't use computers as part of their daily work (e.g. warehouse workers)
1 Comment
MD
The mobile app is great in this aspect. What we have also used is setting up what we call an "appreciation station" inside the break rooms where people can...Read more
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