Kudos

Kudos

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About

Kudos® is an employee recognition and engagement platform that helps organizations build a culture of appreciation. It combines recognition, celebrations, communication, programs, and analytics in one solution. Employees and managers can send recognition tied to company values, choose points, and add images or GIFs. Gamified goals and peer prompts encourage regular participation so recognition is shared broadly. Milestone celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and onboarding are automated, while targeted announcements ensure important updates are seen and tracked. Awards, Nominations, and Incentives make it easy to celebrate achievements and drive participation. Analytics reveal trends and cultural impact, enabling leaders to refine programs. Kudos supports Arabic, Chinese, Czech, English, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

About

Motivosity is an employee recognition and rewards platform that helps companies build stronger culture, increase engagement, and foster connection. From peer-to-peer appreciation to manager bonuses, milestone celebrations, and lifestyle rewards, Motivosity makes it easy to show gratitude at scale. Employees can redeem rewards through Amazon, PayPal, branded swag, and more. HR teams get tools for surveys, engagement tracking, and analytics—all integrated with Slack, Teams, ADP, Workday, and most HRIS platforms. It’s simple to use, quick to implement, and drives real results: Motivosity customers see lower turnover, higher eNPS, and deeper peer connection. With customizable rewards, lifestyle spending accounts, and built-in feedback tools like MV6, Motivosity gives HR leaders a modern way to support employee well-being, boost morale, and build cultures of gratitude that actually stick.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Kudos partners with mid-sized and enterprise clients worldwide across a wide variety of industries.

Audience

Motivosity offers competitive pricing that scales for small business all the way to enterprise companies.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$3.25
Kudos® pricing is based on the number of users and the length of the contract.

Contact us for pricing.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

We offer flexible licensing that lets you grow naturally without having to fight with license upgrade processes. Does that mean one product for a single team? Great. All our products for your entire crew? You got it. Mix and match however you'd like.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I really like the flexibility it offers, as I can choose between different services. It offers several redemption options for its employees. I like how easy the site is to use. You can browse the offerings or search for what you're looking for.
  • I like being able to accumulate points if I want to save up for something bigger; it's a really good and reliable rewards program. It allows employers to send tokens of appreciation to employees; it has a great selection of options for spending our points.
  • The best thing is the wide variety of services and rewards available through the platform. You can suggest new places to add to the library of options. It offers access to a wide variety of providers. I love how easy the system is to use and appreciate the ability to choose rewards.
  • Kudos offers a wide variety of categories to support all work situations. I love how modern the platform is, especially the multi-posting feature. It offers an excellent user experience with intuitive navigation.
  • There are so many great options to choose from. You can program the board to send a message for a special event. I love that everyone can write a personal message, the simplicity of sending emails with the link, and the availability.

Cons

  • It would be great if Kudos consider partnering with local gyms for memberships; there could be more options available. I wish there was more variety in the brands it supports.
  • I haven't had any problems redeeming gift cards. I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't like the product. I haven't had any problems with Kudos.
  • It would be nice if more companies participated; some of the services don't seem to be worth the required number of points. Communication about upgrades could be clearer; there are no discounts or recurring options.
  • I would love it if we could expand the longer cards so they don't take up so much space, it would be nice to have a larger library of background styles.
  • I would love to be able to create a group to add as many emails as I want, and I wish there were additional editing options for the hardcover book.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I think it a great idea to let employee know you appreciate them. I get to see special event in other employee's life.
  • It's fairly easy to navigate and to use. Everything about it is pretty much straight forward. I'd say it's very much user friendly.
  • It is super easy to use and my company is easily able to set up new rewards and categories. Makes a great incentive for our employees and it has a great selection of gift cards that you can redeem your moto for!
  • - The actual money was a huge motivator for people to use it. - The manager tools were useful. - Easily accessed Org Chart.
  • Ability to recognize anyone in the company for the great things they are doing. Built in leaderboards Choose the amount you want to give. Cash in rewards for Gift cards

Cons

  • There are no cons about this program it a good tool to use to get employees notice.
  • It doesn't seem to allow gifs. Also, the web version doesn't refresh very well.
  • I have not found anything yet that I do not like with Motivosity.
  • - The manager to do's were a little confusing to fulfill.
  • I don't have any cons to share, I really enjoy using this.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Kudos®
Founded: 2010
Canada
www.kudos.com/software/employee-recognition

Company Information

Motivosity
Founded: 2013
United States
www.motivosity.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

Qarrot

Qarrot

Qarrot

Categories

Categories

Employee Engagement Features

Benchmarking
Cultural Alignment
Employee Awards
Employee Guides
Employee Recognition
Feedback Management
Goal Management
Health & Wellness Programs
Performance Management
Pulse Surveys

Employee Recognition Features

eCards
Goals
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking
Manager-to-Peer Recognition
Mention Management
Nominations
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Performance Management
Rewards Catalog
Rewards Points
Social Recognition

Human Resources Features

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

Employee Engagement Features

Benchmarking
Cultural Alignment
Employee Awards
Employee Guides
Employee Recognition
Feedback Management
Goal Management
Health & Wellness Programs
Performance Management
Pulse Surveys

Employee Recognition Features

eCards
Goals
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking
Manager-to-Peer Recognition
Mention Management
Nominations
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Performance Management
Rewards Catalog
Rewards Points
Social Recognition

Corporate Wellness Features

Activity Tracking
Employee Portal
Financial Wellness
Gamification
Goal Setting / Tracking
Health Coaching
Health Monitoring
Health Risk Assessment
Incentive Management
Program Management

Employee Communication Tools Features

Activity / News Feed
Audio / Video Conferencing
Blogs
Chat / Messaging
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
File Sharing
Knowledge Management
Newsletter Management
Surveys & Feedback

Integrations

ADP Enterprise HR
BambooHR
Slack
Workday HCM
ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now On the Go
Google Authenticator
Indent
LinkedIn
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft SharePoint
Okta
Paycor
Paylocity
Ping Identity
Skype
Windcave
Workday Adaptive Planning
Zendesk

Integrations

ADP Enterprise HR
BambooHR
Slack
Workday HCM
ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now On the Go
Google Authenticator
Indent
LinkedIn
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft SharePoint
Okta
Paycor
Paylocity
Ping Identity
Skype
Windcave
Workday Adaptive Planning
Zendesk
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