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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 15 years of experience in recognition & rewards
Starting at $1.00 Per Month
Kudos
Star Rating
(2,401)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 KudosRecognize
Star Rating
(796)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kudos excels in Employee Engagement with a score of 9.2, while Recognize follows closely at 9.0. Reviewers mention that Kudos' features like Peer Recognition and Social Feedback Portal foster a more engaging workplace culture.
- Reviewers mention that Kudos has a superior Ease of Use score of 9.6 compared to Recognize's 9.3. Users say that the intuitive interface and straightforward navigation in Kudos make it easier for employees to engage with the platform.
- Users on G2 highlight Kudos' strong Quality of Support with a score of 9.4, while Recognize scores 9.2. Reviewers say that Kudos' support team is responsive and helpful, which enhances the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Kudos shines in Goal and Challenge Creation with a score of 9.0, compared to Recognize's 8.6. Users report that Kudos offers more customizable options for setting and tracking goals, making it easier for teams to align their objectives.
- Users say that Kudos has a better Product Direction score of 9.3 versus Recognize's 8.9. Reviewers mention that Kudos consistently updates its features based on user feedback, ensuring the product evolves to meet changing needs.
- G2 users report that Kudos leads in Dashboard functionality with a score of 9.0, while Recognize scores 8.9. Reviewers mention that Kudos' dashboards provide clearer insights and are more visually appealing, making it easier for managers to track engagement metrics.
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
Recognize
Start-Up
Starting at $1.00
Per Month
Recognize and celebrate staff with a company value-driven program
- Configurable company rewards
- Single Sign On
- Customizable badges and badge-badging
Free Trial
Kudos
No trial information availableRecognize
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
1,979
9.2
600
Ease of Use
9.6
2,046
9.3
628
Ease of Setup
9.4
766
9.2
130
Ease of Admin
9.4
143
9.1
40
Quality of Support
9.4
1,600
9.2
448
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
147
9.4
39
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
2,009
8.9
594
Features by Category
Platform Basics
8.4
980
8.7
438
9.0
1061
8.9
507
9.2
1063
9.0
512
Platform Content
8.7
990
8.7
447
8.1
956
8.3
390
8.3
969
8.5
400
Platform Additional Functionality
8.4
949
8.6
406
8.6
986
8.7
424
Feature Not Available
7.9
387
9.2
1045
9.0
385
9.3
1101
8.8
498
Rewards & Incentives
9.1
432
Not enough data
8.8
417
Not enough data
8.0
402
Not enough data
7.9
404
Not enough data
8.7
407
Not enough data
8.2
398
Not enough data
8.5
398
Not enough data
8.4
397
Not enough data
8.2
393
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Rewards and Incentives
7.5
208
Not enough data
7.7
208
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
Not enough data
9.0
136
Not enough data
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
8.9
133
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
9.1
136
Not enough data
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
138
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
672
Feature Not Available
9.0
678
8.8
79
8.8
470
8.5
79
Platform Content
8.9
620
8.4
81
8.8
592
8.5
80
9.0
625
8.6
80
8.6
434
8.2
81
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
636
Feature Not Available
9.0
625
8.6
80
9.6
900
9.6
84
9.2
747
9.1
79
Platform
8.8
419
8.5
81
8.5
382
8.1
80
8.8
394
8.5
80
9.0
411
8.8
78
9.4
432
9.0
78
8.9
416
8.9
79
8.8
398
8.5
78
9.1
420
8.9
78
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kudos and Recognize are categorized as Employee Recognition and Employee Engagement
Unique Categories
Kudos is categorized as Rewards and Incentives and Employee Experience
Recognize has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kudos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Recognize
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
12.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Consumer Services
6.2%
Retail
4.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
64.2%
Hospital & Health Care
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Computer Software
7.9%
Airlines/Aviation
7.3%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
61.3%
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
When can we (as users) like the comments of other people on posts? Thank you!
2 Comments
KW
This is something that helps to validate what others are saying about our staff members. This is something everyone likes.Read more
What are the top 3 companies that come to mind when you think of employee recognition program service platform?
2 Comments
TH
I have no idea how other employers recognize their employees. I can only speak for my department here at WellSpan, there is not a lot of opportunity for...Read more
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