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Kudos - Employee Recognition Software

Kudos Reviews in August 2026: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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Kudos Reviews & Ratings

4.81

Excellent

Based on 1150 ratings & 1250 reviews

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Rating Distribution

Excellent

(1145)

Very Good

(96)

Good

(6)

Poor

(1)

Terrible

(2)

Spotsaas Editor’s POV

Kudos works best for organizations with 50+ employees where peer recognition drives engagement. Before shortlisting, verify that the platform's gift card catalog includes options relevant to your region—users in non-US markets have reported limited local redemption choices. Check whether your team will use points-based rewards or prefer direct recognition; Kudos ...Read more

Kudos pros and cons

  • Easy platform for recognizing and appreciating colleagues, boosting morale and social engagement.

  • Streamlined process for sending recognition messages and redeeming rewards, enhancing user experience.

  • Variety of features and tools to engage and motivate employees, creating a positive work environment.

  • Integration with rewards system for easy selection and redemption of rewards.

  • Limited options for local gift card rewards in certain regions, impacting international users' experience.

  • Lack of grouping features and filters for KUDOS points, making organization and retrieval challenging for users.

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AU

Anonymous User

03/03/19

5 out of 5

"Kudos"

What do you like best about Kudos? It creates a platform for you to sincerely appreciate a colleague for living the values of the organization. Instead of taking out time to send lengthy emails. It became a one stop shop to appreciate your colleagues for a job well done What do you dislike about Kudos? Because of company policy, you are seldom forced to use up the point thereby not giving a sincere appreciation. Recommendations to others considering Kudos: It helps to build a culture to ...

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Angel W

03/03/19

5 out of 5

"Great to promote positivity in the work place"

What do you like best about Kudos? It is easy as a manager to point out when an employee is doing something well while giving them the recognition for it as well as some sort of reward if we so desire. What do you dislike about Kudos? The two recommendations would have more stock photos, and the option to edit/ delete a post within a certain amount of time regardless of your position in the company. Recommendations to others considering Kudos: N/A What problems is Kudos solving and how is ...

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Conrad B

03/03/19

5 out of 5

"Perks of Using Kudos"

What do you like best about Kudos? Kudos gives you a way to appreciate colleagues who have given you wonderful service, and at the same gives your colleague an opportunity to appreciate you everytime you deliver a wonderful service What do you dislike about Kudos? Maybe a reminder/notification to give you kudos to colleagues would be good. Recommendations to others considering Kudos: Great tool to enhance collaboration. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Collaboration

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Marty O

03/02/19

5 out of 5

"Great Motivation "

What do you like best about Kudos? What I like best is the opportunity to positively encourage and highlight the work and efforts of my colleagues. What do you dislike about Kudos? Limits in providing points to colleagues. Recommendations to others considering Kudos: The system is user friendly. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Not necessarily a problem. We are recognizing staff as they actively and positively contribute to our agency.

AU

Anonymous User

03/02/19

5 out of 5

"Put a smile one someone`s face"

What do you like best about Kudos? Easy way to say thanks for outstanding work and put a smile on someone`s face. What do you dislike about Kudos? This was my first time using Kudos and I wish this could also inform the person`s supervisor about their great work. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? This makes sure that the employee`s hard work is recognized

AU

Anonymous User

03/02/19

5 out of 5

"I love Kudos"

What do you like best about Kudos? I love the versatility of the program, you can get rewards, relay compliments, and you can add photos to your messages. What do you dislike about Kudos? Nothing honestly, this program is great! What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? It's a great way to send positive feedback to employees and a wonderful way for the rest of the company to see them and comment.

AU

Anonymous User

03/01/19

5 out of 5

"Great way to give fast peer to peer recognition"

What do you like best about Kudos? Kudus provides an easy way to give recognition to your coworkers. You can use the mobile app or web version, so it's easy access for all. What do you dislike about Kudos? I do not have any dislikes for Kudos! The system is very easy to use and easily accessible. No negative feedback. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? It has boosted morale by making individuals feel appreciated for their efforts. Teammates more readily able to ...

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AU

Anonymous User

03/01/19

5 out of 5

"Easy and Fun"

What do you like best about Kudos? The interface is very user friendly and I like that it has a social media feel to it. What do you dislike about Kudos? All the email notifications every time someone comments etc What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Great for morale

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ana y

03/01/19

5 out of 5

"amazing i love kudos "

What do you like best about Kudos? we can express how we feel about other coworker and gifted them with kudos. and recognize there ability's and just be nice to our co worker to show them we are appreciating everything there doing just thanking them how nice or if they did a good What do you dislike about Kudos? i love everything about kudos there nothing i dislike its fun and makes work place exciting and enjoyable everyone has nice things to say about coworker and they recognize co worker ...

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AU

Anonymous User

03/01/19

5 out of 5

"Great way to give fast peer to peer recognition"

What do you like best about Kudos? Kudus provides an easy way to give recognition to your coworkers. You can use the mobile app or web version, so it's easy access for all. What do you dislike about Kudos? I do not have any dislikes for Kudos! The system is very easy to use and easily accessible. No negative feedback. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? It has boosted morale by making individuals feel appreciated for their efforts. Teammates more readily able to ...

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