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Kudos Demo - Message
Make messages meaningful & measurable.
Kudos Demo - Recognition Matters
Kudos puts meaningful, measurable recognition at the center of your engagement strategy.
Kudos Demo - Points & Rewards
Make recognition even more rewarding.
Kudos Demo - Performance & Participation
Continuous cultural improvement.
Kudos Demo - Sentiment Surveys
Connect with your employees
Kudos Demo - Albums
Share memorable team moments.
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Gyanam C.
GC
Customer Success Manager
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Empowers Team Recognition and Appreciation"
What do you like best about Kudos?

Kudos is intuitive and easy to use, which makes it suitable for frequent, day-to-day recognition rather than just occasional use. The implementation was smooth, and the platform integrates recognition naturally into regular workflows. Customer support has been responsive and helpful when needed, ensuring a positive experience and quick resolution of any questions or issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

While Kudos works well overall, the feature set around reward flexibility could be improved. Point allocation feels somewhat limited, especially for larger or more diverse teams. Greater customization by role and deeper integrations with other workplace tools would further enhance the overall experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Katherine A.
KA
Senior Financial Operations Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Motivates Teams with Public Recognition and Gratitude"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I love the idea of publicly congratulating the entire community on achievements or well-executed projects. It also serves as a way to show gratitude when a colleague offers you support or assistance with a task. The visibility of good work in front of leaders is a reward for a job well done. Sometimes companies forget to congratulate employees publicly, and this tool fosters this spirit and motivates employees to continue putting in that extra effort in their roles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

Limits on points and rewards

Many users are annoyed that there is a cap on the number of points they can give. This makes the recognition feel limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MK
Client Experience Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Recognition and Reward System That Inspires Appreciation"
What do you like best about Kudos?

Every month, even if you forgot to show your appreciation to someone when they helped you, this gives you another opportunity to give them kudos and let them know they are valued. Additionally, the incentive of being able to turn points into rewards is a nice bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

It would be great if any unused points could roll over to the next month, so that even if I forget to use them, I wouldn't lose out. Other than that, it's a fantastic experience—there's really nothing I dislike. This is just a suggestion for improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel C.
DC
Investment Management Associate
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless, Rewarding Feedback Experience"
What do you like best about Kudos?

What I appreciate most is how it offers an efficient way to give relevant, positive feedback on specific topics, making it feel like the natural channel for this purpose. The process of providing feedback feels much more organic as a result. Additionally, the inclusion of a reward serves as a pleasant extra incentive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

One aspect I find lacking is that the interface restricts the number of kudos I can give feedback on. Additionally, I frequently miss the deadline to submit feedback, which is another challenge for me. I'm unsure how this could be addressed, but these issues make me less likely to use the tool regularly. I also know that several of my colleagues experience the same difficulties. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jacqueline P.
JP
Research Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fosters Team Spirit and Recognition Effortlessly"
What do you like best about Kudos?

it makes it easy to recognize and celebrate the wins (whether big or small) across the team. It’s also motivating to scroll through the feed and see colleagues appreciating each other, and it really helps build a positive, supportive culture. Plus, it’s just nice to know that your efforts are seen and valued, even if it’s just a quick note or a few kind words. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

Only few things to be improved, for example on redeeming points not always as seamless as I'd like. These are pretty minor issues really, nothing that would outweigh the benefits of using the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Breeanna F.
BF
Accounts payable clerk
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Effortless Employee Recognition with Kudos"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I love using Kudos because it significantly enhances work recognition by allowing me to call people out when they are doing a good job. I appreciate being able to make someone's day with kind words, which is a simple yet profound way to spread positivity within the team. The initial setup of Kudos was very easy, which was convenient for integrating it smoothly into our workflow. Everything has worked well for me so far with Kudos, and it's become an essential part of how we acknowledge and appreciate great work. I believe the impact it has on team morale and individual motivation is priceless, which is why I would highly recommend it to others, giving it a score of 10 out of 10 for recommendation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

There is nothing that I dislike. Very user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alexandra C.
AC
Sr. Assistant Property Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Makes Team Appreciation Easy and Rewarding"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I appreciate being able to show my gratitude to my teammates in a way that goes beyond simply saying thank you—by giving them something they can actually use for things they enjoy. I also like being able to look back on the things I’ve done for my teammates, and it feels good to know that my efforts are recognized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I appreciate that Kudos offers a wide selection of stores for gift redemption, but it would be helpful to have more options tailored to each state. I mention this because there are certain grocery stores in my area that aren't available on the app. It's a minor issue, though. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

NG
Customer Service Representative
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Team Appreciation with Flexible Rewards"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I love using Kudos because it is an effective tool for appreciating and rewarding team members. It offers an excellent way to communicate and compliment team members, which fosters a positive work environment. I particularly value the rewards and appreciation aspect, as team members can choose how they wish to redeem their rewards, making it a flexible and personal experience. Additionally, Kudos makes expressing gratitude or apologies to coworkers seamless and effortless. Setting up Kudos was very easy, which only adds to its appeal for teams looking to implement a recognition system quickly. Overall, these features have made Kudos a valuable tool for our team, supporting our dynamics and enhancing morale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

The only area for improvement I see is the addition of more grocery store gift cards in the rewards section. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nebin W.
NW
support worker
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Awesome Platform for Staff Appreciation"
What do you like best about Kudos?

This platform is great for expressing appreciation to others. I also find it straightforward to use and manage. I regularly use kudos to show gratitude to others and to share general information. kudos offers varies rewards like online purchasing methods. it integrated with lots of companies. So as a user it is really a beneficial for me to shopping. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I never seen a dislike to kudos, because it is awesome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CG
"Facilitate Recognition at Work with Simplicity"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I enjoy using Kudos because it really makes it easy to thank and recognize the support of my colleagues. Everything is predetermined, which means it doesn't require much logistics or ingenuity to give thanks or highlight the work of others. The ease of use and the flexibility to use kudos in the preferred category are aspects that I love. Additionally, the initial setup was super easy and intuitive; I just needed to create an account and that's it, without much analysis or complex configurations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

In general, it works excellently for me, but I think it could include more visual options, such as adding gifs to messages, as well as customizing the tags placed on messages. The possibility of being able to adapt/create the tags oneself, instead of only having the option to place the tags offered by the platform, to create personalized ones. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

10 months

Average Discount

14%

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