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# Kudos

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> Kudos is an employee recognition and rewards software that helps organizations build a stronger workplace culture.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 1117 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Kudos?

Kudos is used by HR departments, managers, executive teams, healthcare providers, hospitals, and organizations focused on employee engagement and workplace culture.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 1117 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Kudos
- **Location**: Calgary, Canada
- **Founded**: 2010

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, English, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia and 51 more

## Features

- 360 Degree Feedback
- Activity Dashboard
- Awards Management
- Benchmarking
- Budget Control
- Chat/Messaging
- Commenting/Notes
- Employee Management
- Employee Recognition
- Engagement Tracking
- Feedback Management
- Goal Management
- Leaderboards
- Manager-to-Employee Recognition
- Nominations
- Peer-to-Peer Recognition
- Performance Management
- Pulse Surveys
- Question Library
- Reporting/Analytics
- Rewards Catalogue
- Surveys & Feedback
- eCards

## Integrations (21 total)

- ADP Lyric HCM
- ADP Workforce Now
- BambooHR
- Bitium
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- LinkedIn for Business
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Okta
- OneLogin

... and 6 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software)

## Related Categories

- [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software)
- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/5/human-resource/software)
- [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30817/employee-engagement/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Workhuman](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/125670/workhuman) — 4.8/5 (2157 reviews)
2. [Awardco](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/140428/awardco-employee-performance) — 4.9/5 (4845 reviews)
3. [Achievers](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/129232/employee-success-platform) — 4.8/5 (2907 reviews)
4. [Vantage Circle](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/167264/vantage-circle) — 4.7/5 (5122 reviews)
5. [Guusto](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/186209/guusto) — 4.9/5 (3441 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Great tool, makes sharing accomplishments and messages for colleagues and freinds so easy" — 5.0/5

> **Rupa** | *23 September 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Its so easy to post messages on the Kudo boards and so easy to share
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing to be true. Its a great and easy to use tool
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> Overall I have been very happy to use it. I have used it for all farewells, sharing accomplishments

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### "Kudos review" — 4.0/5

> **Sunita** | *17 August 2024* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: I like that it is like an online card which allows a keepsake from all team members.
> 
> **Cons**: I dislike that on the free version we only have 10 reviews in one board.
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> My overall experience is positive and I would like to recommend to my friends.

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### "Promising tool with employee friendly offering" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *23 August 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: 1. Super simple but very attractive P2P dashboard with external link inbuild &#10;2. Secure login via okta to protect unauthorized access to employee's personal data&#10;3. Offers a plethora of external vendor for awarded gift cards&#10;4. Leaderboard design s customizable which is a great offering for any product company
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> **Cons**: 1. Integration is a bit issues initially as they are bit rigid to changes &#10;2. Costly indeed in the market&#10;3. No free trial were offered &#10;4. Mobile version is not very sleek as it hangs frequently
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> Kudos- A great performance recognition tool it is... but way to go

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### "A great employee recognition tool, one must try" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *30 May 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: 1. It has a huge list on vendors available &#10;2. Very quick and reliable &#10;3. E-cards are great
> 
> **Cons**: 1. Integrations is a big issue &#10;2. Only based on web

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### "Kudos Review" — 4.0/5

> **Leeav** | *15 December 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: What  I liked most that it praises people for their good work
> 
> **Cons**: My least favorite thing about kudos is it’s user interface
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> Overall, I enjoyed using this software, but sometimes found it to be pointless

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