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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

02/13/19

5 out of 5

"Fun and Motivational "

What do you like best about Kudos? I love being about to compliment and motivate my Co-workers What do you dislike about Kudos? I think that having a place to post events or a forum to discuss hot topics. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? It helps you stay engaged with coworkers and provides a fun way to show recognition and motivated 1 another.

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Lindsay N

02/13/19

5 out of 5

"Encouraging platform"

What do you like best about Kudos? The opportunity for people to give and receive positive messages to co-workers and employers. What do you dislike about Kudos? Only drawback is not getting an email if you are specifically mentioned in a Kudos message What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Resolving of system issues. Encouragement for work

AU

Anonymous User

02/13/19

5 out of 5

"Great idea and intensives "

What do you like best about Kudos? I like that you can give recognition to people where everyone can see it. I find as much as you can say thank you to someone, it means more especially in a place of work that everyone can see you are doing well and can even endorse how well you are doing! Even if you want to personalize something there is an option to make it private which is great! What do you dislike about Kudos? I have not found much that I dislike about Kudos, other than I do not know ...

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AU

Anonymous User

02/13/19

5 out of 5

"KUDOS FOR BRIGHTER LIVES"

What do you like best about Kudos? I like the fact that you can patronize a collegue for a job well done hence encoiraging him to do much more better What do you dislike about Kudos? I strongly dont dislike anything about kudos. But i think we should have bitmojis to make it more interesting. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Kudos is great for team work. It bonds the team together. And it helpa you appreciate all little efforts .

AU

Anonymous User

02/13/19

5 out of 5

"Awesome"

What do you like best about Kudos? I think its great the acknowledge co workers for great work done each day What do you dislike about Kudos? I cant think of anything that I dislike about it Recommendations to others considering Kudos: None that I can think of What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? None so far. Just encouragement

SK

Shanjay K

02/13/19

4.5 out of 5

"Amazing Experience with Positive Energy"

What do you like best about Kudos? Spreads Positive energy Gives Appreciation More Recogonition Shares Happiness and Enhances Team Bonding What do you dislike about Kudos? Not so user friendly website. Can improve with more features. Be more employee interactive Recommendations to others considering Kudos: Helps Company build positive culture What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Communication Improvement Leadership Enhancement Positive Culture

AU

Anonymous User

02/12/19

4.5 out of 5

"Kudos Review"

What do you like best about Kudos? Ease of sending Kudos to appreciate my team members. UI is pretty intuitive and attractive, just solves my purpose of rewarding my team in a nice way. What do you dislike about Kudos? I really liked the features, do not have anything to say here Recommendations to others considering Kudos: Ease of use.. What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Instant rewards and recognition, this used to be a problem before.

AU

Anonymous User

02/12/19

4.5 out of 5

"Efficient and rewarding, this is a great service."

What do you like best about Kudos? The ability to say thank you in points that can eventually add up to a sizable reward in the form of a gift card can't be beat. What do you dislike about Kudos? Formerly, how long it took to get a response when an issue reported but I've noticed that the last time I reached out the turnaround and resolution was pretty swift. Recommendations to others considering Kudos: The mobile version of kudos could use some tweaking. What problems is Kudos solving and ...

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AU

Anonymous User

02/12/19

5 out of 5

"Everyone needs Kudos"

What do you like best about Kudos? I love the fact that I can communicate with all my staff on site and off site anytime. What do you dislike about Kudos? Wish we could add photos to comments and have annonkine store What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you? Communication, respect among co-workers and recognition.

DB

Daniel B

02/12/19

5 out of 5

"Kudos a Great Way To Thank Co-Workers"

What do you like best about Kudos? I love that kudos is a quick way to thank people for helping you out. It is especially useful if your entire team is not in the same location. The picture and bios also make it feel like you are getting to know your co-workers that are in different locations. What do you dislike about Kudos? I dislike that when you search a person's name you cannot just click the banner on top and give the person kudos. This makes it difficult to give kudos to people you ...

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