
What is Kudos?
As a communication tool, Kudos enables team members, managers and leadership to stay connected, collaborate and coach. It promotes the entire team to share important information, from personal status updates to the organizational vision and goals.
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91 Likeliness to Recommend
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99 Plan to Renew
82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Kudos?
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Fair
- Saves Time
- Performance Enhancing
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Peer to Peer Recognition
Employee Portal
Social Recognition
Leaderboards
Surveys Feedback
Automatic Notifications
Goal Setting
Metrics and Analytics
Mobile Functionality
Gamification
3rd Party Integration
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Quality of Features
Ease of Implementation
Usability and Intuitiveness
Breadth of Features
Business Value Created
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Vendor Support
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of IT Administration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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Kudos Reviews

Ankit K.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2025
Ease of Use Software.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Kudos from other similar products?
1. Peer to Peer Recognition 2. Value Reinforcement 3. Open Communication 4.More Intuitive User Interface
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like Open Communication.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing as of now.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
People who want the above features mentioned.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
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Shruti J.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2025
Employee Real-Time Recognition Platform
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Kudos from other similar products?
Recognition methods are very creative which makes this product unique from others
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
User friendly for all age and category
What do you dislike most about this product?
Not very cost effective and not impactful with rewards and appreciation
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Encouraging tool for best recognition
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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Vanshika S.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2024
An online tool for boosting workplace morale
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Kudos from other similar products?
For me, what really sets Kudos apart from other similar products is the way it focuses on peer recognition and building a positive, inclusive work culture. Unlike some other tools that feel more like performance trackers or task managers, Kudos makes recognition feel personal and meaningful. The ability to send personalized feedback and recognition to colleagues is such a great way to boost morale and motivate people, and it helps foster a sense of community within my team. I also appreciate the flexibility Kudos offers when it comes to recognition setting as it allows us to align recognition with our company values and goals.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The process of giving feedback feels seamless, and there’s no friction, so it encourages consistent use. It’s great knowing that the positive feedback I give or receive is something that can be shared across the team, boosting motivation and morale. That sense of acknowledgment really stands out as a key part of why I enjoy using Kudos. Whether it's points, badges, or other incentives, the ability to convert recognition into something tangible is motivating for me, and I think it makes the process feel more rewarding and worthwhile. Ultimately, the peer recognition aspect of Kudos helps make the workplace feel more connected and human!
What do you dislike most about this product?
I’ve noticed is that, depending on how the platform is set up, it can sometimes feel like recognition is too tied to certain formal processes. For example, when we receive a reward or acknowledgment, it’s nice to see it publicly, but at times it feels like the recognition system could be more spontaneous or less structured—more like a “quick thank you” rather than something that needs to be tied to specific milestones or targets. While structure is great for tracking progress, I think a more casual, impromptu form of recognition could also help make the experience feel even more organic and less formal.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would definitely recommend giving it a try, especially if you're looking to build a positive, collaborative culture within your team or organization. If you value a workplace that emphasizes appreciation and acknowledgment, this tool is great for that.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
- Inspires Innovation
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