Kudos Reviews & Product Details

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's such a great way to recognize people in my organization for the work. I also love that it is aligned with our institutional value statements. This makes it easier for me to align my "praise" with the specific behaviors and valued by our organization. I frequently use the Kudos integration within my email and that makes it simple and easy to drop a kudos note to others for their great work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish it would send me reminders about needing to use my "points" for praising others by the end of the month. I try to remember but don't always. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

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.