--- description: Learn more about Kudos. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Kudos Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Employee Recognition Software](/directory/799/employee-recognition/software) > [Kudos](/software/91269/kudos) # Kudos Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/91269/kudos Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/91269/kudos?page=2) > Kudos is a recognition and rewards platform that offers features including peer recognition, employee rewards, awards and nominations, milestone celebrations, and people analytics. Kudos helps organizations optimize engagement, turnover, and workplace culture. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 1117 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Kudos Supports a culture of appreciation through peer recognition, awards, and celebratory milestones Increases engagement and morale by streamlining recognition and rewards processes for teams and individuals Provides actionable people analytics and insights to help organizations align recognition with strategic goals Connects remote and hybrid teams with virtual celebrations, eCards, and integrated incentives Streamlines program management for HR and managers with automation, scheduling, and flexible design features ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 1117 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Kudos - **Location**: Calgary, Canada - **Founded**: 2010 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, English, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia and 51 more ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - AI/Machine Learning - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Awards Management - Benchmarking - Budget Control - Chat/Messaging - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Dashboard - Customizable Questions - Customizable Reports - Customizable Templates - Dashboard - Data Import/Export - Employee Database ## Integrations (21 total) - ADP Lyric HCM - ADP Workforce Now - BambooHR - Bitium - Firefox - Google Chrome - LinkedIn for Business - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Entra ID - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Teams - Okta - OneLogin ... and 6 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/799/employee-recognition/software) ## Related Categories - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/799/employee-recognition/software) - [HR Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/256/human-resources/software) - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/715/employee-engagement/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Awardco](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/129203/awardco-employee-performance) — 4.9/5 (4845 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Kudos exceeded expectations in terms of building positive team morale, especially after a tough period in our business\!" — 5.0/5 > **Louisa** | *31 August 2024* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Simplified platform for efficiency and encouragement of usage, builds team morale without any sense of competition, helps take a pulse check of where team is at in terms of job satisfaction across multiple areas > > **Cons**: More features for surveys in terms of data analysis and complex question responses in order to dive deeper into them > > Kudos exceeded my expectation in building positive energy within my team, especially after a tough couple months with significant but stretched thin human resources. My teammates feel motivated to use the platform given its simple structure and quick process ----- ### "Kudos is a must for employee recognition\!" — 5.0/5 > **Rose** | *5 January 2023* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use and navigate. Very similar to other social media platforms. I like how we can access the platform on our computers via the internet, phone, Outlook, and/or Teams. > > **Cons**: Hoping for a swag store to be integrated into the platform\! > > From my first demo to my last onboarding session, I have had nothing but wonderful experiences working with the Kudos Team. They have gone above and beyond to meet my agency's needs and have helped me set up the platform for launch day. I can't say enough great things about Kudos\! I have also really enjoyed several webinars run by the Kudos Team. ----- ### "Customer Feedback Tool" — 3.0/5 > **Devraj** | *17 March 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: create custom surveys to gather specific feedback from customers, and Can Automatically send email notifications to customers. > > **Cons**: Customization can be leveled up. limited Questions type ----- ### "Great for Employee Engagement" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *30 January 2020* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's structured like a social feed and very easy to use. Minimal training required and implementation and customization was very simple. Powerful tool for increasing employee engagement and building a culture of recognition. > > **Cons**: I wish it supported GIF files and had a way to set up points activities that users could claim, but other than that it's great\! > > Very positive. I'm very confident that this tool will help us build a more positive culture and a new way to put focus on employee recognition. ----- ### "Boosting Engagement and Recognition: A Comprehensive Review of Kudos" — 5.0/5 > **Jared** | *17 January 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to publicly share recognition posts allows teams to celebrate successes together, fostering a sense of community and belonging. > > **Cons**: For smaller teams or organizations, the platform's features might feel unnecessary or too complex, especially if the company doesn’t have a large workforce to foster widespread use. > > The experience with Kudos tends to be positive, particularly when the platform is used thoughtfully and as part of a broader employee engagement strategy. Organizations that actively encourage its use and tailor it to fit their specific culture tend to get the most out of the platform. ----- Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/91269/kudos?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/91269/kudos) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data