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Kudos Demo - Recognition Matters
Kudos puts meaningful, measurable recognition at the center of your engagement strategy.
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Make recognition even more rewarding.
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Continuous cultural improvement.
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and meaningful recognition that Kudos provides, making it simple to acknowledge colleagues' efforts. The platform fosters a positive work environment by allowing users to express gratitude and reward hard work, enhancing team morale. However, some users note a common limitation with the limited points available for distribution each month.

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EF
Field Marketing
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Kudos Makes Company-Wide Recognition Easy and Rewarding"
What do you like best about Kudos?

Kudos makes it easy to recognize coworkers and highlight great work across the company. I like that it offers different levels of recognition depending on the impact, so you can give a quick thank-you or a larger acknowledgment when someone goes above and beyond. It also helps give visibility to employees outside of your immediate team. Our company also ties points to rewards, which adds a fun incentive and encourages people to actively recognize one another. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

There isn’t much to dislike, but like many recognition platforms, it works best when people actively use it. If teams aren’t consistent about recognizing others, the impact can be a little limited. It would also be nice to see even more reward options or additional ways to surface top recognitions across the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kelsea R.
KR
Customer Journey Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Enhances Team Recognition, Needs More Engagement Features"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I like Kudos for scheduling automated emails for Birthdays and Anniversaries, which saves time for our managers in recognizing their teams. I also enjoy the ability for team members to redeem points for gift cards to get items they want but perhaps can't afford. It's an easy way to make people feel appreciated. Additionally, the initial setup of Kudos was very easy, and the team was very supportive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I wish there were features to create polls or make it easier to run contests/activations. Built-in software tools like those you see in other communication platforms would be great. Allowing teams to create polls to vote on topics and adding pictures to a shared album would be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Paula C.
PC
Supervisor
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Kudos - Why isn't every organization using this platform???"
What do you like best about Kudos?

The most valuable asset any organization has, is it's staff. Kudos is a very easy to use platform that helps me to recognize the members of my team and others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

There are no down side to using Kudos, however I would like to see leadership be able to use the endorsement feature with more than the 1 point. I propose that leadership be able to endorse with 5 or 10 points. 5 points requiring nothing, and 10 requiring the leader to make an additional comment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Markelle G.
MG
Communications Content Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy-to-Use Kudos Rewards That Strengthen Workplace Culture"
What do you like best about Kudos?

The Kudos platform is a great way for employees to acknowledge each other's hard work while also offering rewards that are impactful and useful to the employee. Redeeming points at the end of the year feels like an extra holiday bonus or gift. The system is easy to use and contributes to a better workplace culture, especially in a hybrid work environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I do wish the points you give out carried over into the following month. Sometimes time gets away from you and you don't always remember to give out all your points. And it can be hard when you end up with just a few points leftover but wish you could give a colleague more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nirushka Singh M.
NM
Global Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy, Values-Based Recognition That Strengthens Engagement and Morale"
What do you like best about Kudos?

What I like most about Kudos is the culture of recognition and appreciation it fosters. The platform makes it easy to acknowledge contributions in a meaningful and timely way, which helps strengthen engagement, collaboration, and morale across teams. I also value how Kudos aligns recognition with company values, reinforcing the behaviours that truly drive performance and a positive workplace culture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

While Kudos is a strong recognition platform, one area for improvement could be ensuring recognition feels consistently meaningful rather than transactional. As with any rewards system, there’s a risk that frequent or generic recognition can lose impact over time. Continuing to encourage specific, values-based recognition and educating users on best practices would help maintain authenticity and long-term engagement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ZS
Team lead, Talent Coordinator and Administrator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Company-Wide Kudos That Make Everyone Feel Valued"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I really like that it enables me to make someone feel special and recognised for something they did. It also makes me feel valued when I receive Kudos. I especially appreciate that the whole company can see what people value and recognise in each other. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

It’s a shame that you can’t save any unused kudos past the end of the month. If you’re OOO at month-end and still have kudos left to give, you essentially “lose” the chance to send those kudos for that particular month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jaclyn C.
JC
Marketing and Communications Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Enhances Team Morale with Interactive Recognition"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I like that Kudos allows us to grow camaraderie between team members and show our thanks. I also appreciate being able to provide a specific example of how someone helped, and I think the GIFs are an awesome extra touch. They really capture people's attention on the message board, and the specific examples help the person receiving recognition understand why they are being acknowledged. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I wish our company gave us more points to award each month, I'm always running out of points. We only get 100 points a month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dr. Trisha T.
DT
Chairman
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful Recognition Platform with Tangible Rewards and Mobile Access"
What do you like best about Kudos?

Diverse functionality with useful features. A great recognition tool at your finger tips with wide applicability across multiple strategies. Recognition can be mapped with desired corporate behaviors thus providing further incentives for positive cultural enhancements. Real and tangible rewards are integrated via the online redemption store which increase emotional satisfaction when using the platform. The mobile integration of the software increases accessibility of the platform across a range of devices and services including Outlook plug-ins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

Nothing of strategic importance at the time of this review. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MB
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Essential Tool for Recognizing Team Efforts"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I use Kudos to appreciate and recognize colleagues for their contributions, collaboration, and the positive impact of their work. Kudos makes it easy to appreciate colleagues' efforts, motivating them to work hard, and it creates a record of accomplishments and encouragement. It helps to increase teamwork and trust among colleagues. I also like that Kudos provides a transparent and structured platform where appreciation feels genuine and is visible across the organization, creating a public trail of appreciation. Kudos creates a positive work environment where small appreciations can go a long way in boosting morale. Additionally, the platform is user-friendly and the initial setup was quite easy, which is a big plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

There are limited customization options, and sometimes the predefined recognition categories feel restricted. Kudos can improve by offering more flexible, customizable recognition categories and editable message templates so appreciation feels more personalized and relevant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SJ
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential for Building a Positive Workplace"
What do you like best about Kudos?

I appreciate that Kudos is our company's official way to recognize and appreciate someone who helps us out during work or shows good team spirit. It's good that by using Kudos, I can really be appreciated for my work, even if my manager doesn't want to praise me in front; they can simply send Kudos, which shows that I did good work. The appreciation feature is valuable because it encourages the willingness to help others, makes people feel recognized and rewarded for their efforts, and creates a sense of motivation and positivity. It builds a culture where people are willing to support each other more and feel acknowledged. Also, the initial setup of Kudos was so easy; I got a mail from the Kudos system to set up and log in using SSO. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

The fix pointer system can be changed between the ranges like 10-20 excellent and all. 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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