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What Is Kudos?

Recognition matters! Unlock employee potential through recognition with Kudos®. Clients in over 80 countries have built thriving cultures using this simple, scalable SaaS solution.

Kudos® is an employee engagement, culture, and analytics platform, that harnesses the power of peer-to-peer recognition, rewards, values reinforcement, and open communication to help organizations boost employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve culture, and drive productivity and performance.

Who Uses Kudos?

Kudos partners with mid-sized and enterprise clients worldwide in all industries. The Kudos platform is used in over 80 countries on six continents in a wide variety of industries and languages.

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Reviews of Kudos

Average score

Overall
4.8
Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Service
4.7
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.6

Reviews by company size (employees)

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  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

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Marilyn
Marilyn
Business Woman in Philippines
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Goods, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Recognition is important for everyones achievement!

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: best tool for company or businesses to give recognition to their employees achievements.

Pros:

It is important for everyone to be recognize and its one of individuals stepping stone. Kudos is very helpful to be part of delivering recognition to employees. It is a very good application to redeem rewards.

Cons:

you need to have stable internet connection to use and sometimes the application run slow.

cheyenne
Medical assistant in US
Alternative Medicine, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

uplifting and inspiring

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: there o nothing more uplifting then receiving recognition from my coworkers and boss. Truly has been an overall great app. Makes me excited to see what my coworkers appreciate about me.

Pros:

It's so wonderful to receive recognition this way. I genuinely get so excited! Love collecting points

Cons:

The only con is I wish I were able to customize a little more. Other than that great overall.

Drick
Owner in US
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Kudos use it

3.0 last year

Comments: I've realized that the app will help improve your overall performance

Pros:

Thr product is simple to use its very helpful I would recommend it to anyone looking to help make there HR simple

Cons:

It could use more peer to peer body of work to help individuals have a question that can be answered faster.

grace
patient service representative in US
Hospital & Health Care, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

kudos review

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

that it encourages employees and makes us feel recognized

Cons:

that i cant put in a certain amount when redeeming gift cards

Andrea
HR Manager in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Why Kudos Is The Best

4.0 10 months ago

Pros:

With Kudos, we have the best survey and feedback features The software comes well equipped with amazing HR features Makes employee recognition as well as engagement easy

Cons:

Well, Kudos has been quite helpful with little to no major issues.

Rupa
Quality Engineer in UK
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great tool, makes sharing accomplishments and messages for colleagues and freinds so easy

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall I have been very happy to use it. I have used it for all farewells, sharing accomplishments

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

Adan
IT Project Manager in US
Financial Services, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good tool for engagement

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: I really like to use Kudos to engage with workmates.

Pros:

It's really easy to recognize the effort and support from other workmates.

Cons:

I think it could have additional functionalities to map the network and top winners.

Devin
Services Manager in US
Financial Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Kudos is great

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Kudos has been a great addition to our team.

Pros:

Kudos is a great motivational and appreciation tool.

Cons:

I really don’t have anything to say that’s negative.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A great employee recognition tool, one must try

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

1. It has a huge list on vendors available 2. Very quick and reliable 3. E-cards are great

Cons:

1. Integrations is a big issue 2. Only based on web

Sunita
Product Marketing Manager in UK
Retail, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Kudos review

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: My overall experience is positive and I would like to recommend to my friends.

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.

Philip
Marketing analyst in US
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A superb Employee recognition and engagement solution

5.0 last year

Comments: Kudos has made it easy for employees to engage and has provided a platform for rewarding employees.

Pros:

I like the its easy to engage and reward employees boosting their morale in work and this helps improve performance.

Cons:

The only drawback is that depending so much on technology may ruin personal relations

Maria
Phlebotomy Technician in US
Hospital & Health Care, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Kudos is so nice!!!

5.0 last year

Pros:

I love that you can interact with the people you work with. I have been using kudos for over 2 years now and it's so easy to log in and recognize any coworker of yours that helped you out or when out of their way. Its also a great way for your supervisors to show their appreciation for their employees by saying something nice or giving someone a kudos points that could later be converted to gift cards. I will continue to use this platform!

Cons:

It would be great if we had more gift card choices! Overall kudos is great.

Ravindra Singh
IT Engineer in India
Media Production, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Buyer's Profit

5.0 last year

Pros:

The encouragement for sharing & receiving the reward points.

Cons:

The website new features with the new claim process

Meghan
Clinical Research Coordinator in Canada
Research, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

If Only You Could Give Kudos to Kudos!

4.0 last year

Pros:

I enjoy using the Kudos platform. It's a great way to commend your colleagues for a job well done. It's bright, interactive and fun to use.

Cons:

As much as I enjoy using the platform and think it is a great way to be able to recognize your colleagues for a job well done, but when you work in such a small office like myself, I find that the program will stop you from issuing gratitiude to colleagues by the end of the month. I am not able to give them excellence for thie effort, it basically says I've given my alloted to this colleague. I also wish there was a way to assign a random number instead of specific increments.

Carmen
Care Coordinator in US
Medical Practice, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Kudos is a great tool to use. The rewards are expensive. The points can be higher.

5.0 last year

Comments: 4 out of 5

Pros:

Just a place to recognize one another daily.

Cons:

The points can be more. The rewards are high does not match the points.

Felicia
CCS2 in US
Hospital & Health Care, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Kudos

5.0 last year

Comments: I like kudos because points came in handy due to being my Birthday

Pros:

receive points to get all types of products

Cons:

I don't think that any improvements are need it

Crystal
Program Assistant - Carbon-Free Electricity in US
Nonprofit Organisation Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Kudos is a GREAT way to reward employees!

5.0 last year

Pros:

Being able to give positive feedback along with cash rewards is a great way to engage and thank colleagues.

Cons:

N/A. There is nothing that I don't like about Kudos.

Rajveer
Customer Service Representative in Canada
Utilities, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Wonderful Kudos!

5.0 last year

Comments: It's Great!

Pros:

You can buy something for getting appreciated.

Cons:

It's a little bit expensive for buying rewards.

Shannon
Service Administrator/Advisor in US
Automotive, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Kudos for All

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall, I think it's a great program, a great way to show appreciation of those that you work with.

Pros:

I like to be able to recognize our technicians and let them know that they are doing a job. When it's in writing, they can go back and look at it.

Cons:

The only thing I don't like is that it seems like I get too many reminders to give someone Kudos.

Lauren
Manager in US
Medical Practice, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Application is easy to use

4.0 last year

Comments: I am very satisfied with this program as a Manager, mainly for sending recognition to my team members and peers.

Pros:

I like how quickly and easily I can generate kudos to send recognition for good performance

Cons:

The application is a little slow when scrolling down to review older kudos posts

Jacalyn
Hyperbaric Technician in US
Hospital & Health Care, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Kudos review

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

The ability to recognize staff promptly is a great way to boost morale.

Cons:

No negative feedback available at this time.

Simon
Graphic Designer in Canada
Telecommunications, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

The best

5.0 last year

Pros:

It's very easy to use. You can reward your colleagues in a few seconds, and simply bring happiness to their day. It makes you be more helpful because you can be rewarded for it.The greatest thing is my points value is doubled twice a year and it's fantastic.

Cons:

The only downside is that claiming Kudos is a taxable event.

Samantha
RN in US
Medical Practice, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Kudos review from TN Clinic with FAA

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It's a great way to show other how much you appreciate them. Overall, it supports teamwork and community.

Pros:

The variety of recognition one can reward another. You can make it more personalized.

Cons:

I wish I could give out more reward points monthly then the standard 25 points I get per month.

Rachel
Lead Project Coordinator in US
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Thankful for Kudos!

5.0 last year

Comments: Kudos makes anything from a quick thank you to outstanding work easy to acknowledge and promote within your organization.

Pros:

It's easy to use and makes positive feedback enjoyable to give and receive!

Cons:

Nothing, so far I haven't found anything I don't like with the product or implementation of the system.

April
Patient Access Coordinator in US
Medical Practice, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Wonderful Application

5.0 last year

Comments: I'm very happy with Kudos. We originally had a paper form of recognizing our co-workers, and it was hard keeping up with pages that had torn or ripped out. Going to an electronic form of recognition was such a great decision. I like logging on and being able to see birthdays and anniversaries of my co-workers. I hope we continue to use Kudos in the long run.

Pros:

I like the options that are given to recognize our peers, as far as what we can choose after we write our comments. I think those "compliments" really help our comments stand out, sort of like a hashtag.

Cons:

What I least like about Kudos is the value of what each comment is worth. I feel like employees that go above and beyond should receive much more than what is given now. I also wish we had more gift card options.