Guusto vs. Kudos®

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Guusto
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Guusto helps HR leaders build recognition programs for frontline and office employees, so people feel inspired to do their best and never want to leave. Recipients get to choose where to redeem from thousands of merchant locations, and one day of clean water is donated with every gift sent makes a positive social impact. There are no markups, unclaimed rewards are credited back in full, and it’s free to get started.
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Kudos®
Score 6.3 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Kudos® is an employee engagement and recognition platform, that harnesses peer-to-peer recognition, casual rewards, values reinforcement, and open communication to help organizations boost employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve culture, and drive productivity and performance.N/A
Pricing
GuustoKudos®
Editions & Modules
Individual
$0
Essential
$2.25
per month per user
Premium
$3.50
per month per user
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GuustoKudos®
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsContract minimums may apply.Kudos® pricing is based on the number of users and the length of the contract.
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Guusto
Chose Guusto
We tried using Giftcards.com in the past, but you had to place the order and then wait a week or two to get the cards in the mail... wasn't very timely or efficient.
Chose Guusto
Ease of setup and use is the first and foremost thing that appealed to us to use Guusto. Employees had to sign up for Guusto which was a smooth process. Then the wide variety of Gift card selections played another key role in choosing Guusto over the other vendor. Smooth …
Kudos®
Chose Kudos®
Generally, Kudos is super user friendly and anyone can use it even with little or no knowledge of computers. The user interface is fun, interesting with lots of emojis that can be customized to a user's emotions at a time. The redeeming of kudos and the various gifts and reward …
Chose Kudos®
We decided to change the service because the one we had previously did not have some functionalities such as an activity panel or the creation of surveys and polls and that is why we preferred to make a change and chose "Kudos" as the best alternative.
Chose Kudos®
The main reason why the IT team of our company decided to make a software change. It is because Kudos has the necessary tools to more comprehensively evaluate the performance of each employee.
Chose Kudos®
I haven't used any other peer recognition software!
Chose Kudos®
I've used Taste Card as a comparable product, but it is not at the enterprise level Kudos is in. Kudos is far more flexible at small and large scales, and quite versatile within teams. It's a good benefit for employees and a great tool for leadership that can be easily deployed …
Chose Kudos®
We have not evaluated other platforms in so long. We are fond of Kudos and everything it does for our team and is not looking to change any time soon.
Chose Kudos®
We used Recognize prior to making the switch to Kudos and was largely due to the cumbersome use of the platform, the difficulty getting to look just like we wanted to, and just did not offer the options that Kudos does to customize everything. The app is great too and makes it …
Chose Kudos®
It is the best reward and recognition program I have come across so far as a team member and leader who is focused on successful completion of projects and being goal oriented. It gives one a chance to publicly reward a team/member. Such motivation spurs healthy competition and …
Chose Kudos®
I've only used Kudos in this regard. I haven't tried any similar software. It's the best way to get your colleagues excited and to show them how much they’re valued is to be generous with your kudos! Open the door to seeing more smiles around the office and get in on the fun. …
Chose Kudos®
I used to work at a company called Sparc that developed its own in-house platform called Teamphoria. It was great software that coupled a lot of the same features as workday but also with a recognition system. Essentially it allocated certain types of recognition levels per …
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
GuustoKudos®
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
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User Testimonials
GuustoKudos®
Likelihood to Recommend
We held a balcony decorating contest and residents were rewarded with the ability to quickly and easily select the gift card that best suited their needs. I was awarded a gift card for performance at work and was to access the reward quickly. In both cases, it was easy and seamless for both sender and receiver.
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It would be very appropriate to use some of its functionalities when an employee has finished his work and has reported it correctly. In this case, we proceed to rate and mark your work on the platform and then reward him.
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Pros
  • Wide Variety of options on which to use the allotted gift card.
  • Easy method of delivery (e-mail).
  • Can choose whether to have the manager make the allocations, or allow team members to send them directly.
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  • Encourages employees to go above and beyond!
  • Encourages our staff to make an effort to support our employees by handing out KUDOS for good deeds or for bright ideas that help innovate the company.
  • Helps our leaders make informed decisions on good staff by viewing the distribution of KUDOS to our employees and helps maintain a level of professionalism between the employees.
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Cons
  • Research demographics on variety of stores.
  • I am in a very remote location most of the shops are an hour away.
  • Gas cars would be amazing.
  • Visa option would be great.
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  • I think Kudos could use some UI enhancements as it can be a bit much info at one time
  • I believe Kudos could probably do a better job guiding administrators in setting up their organization kudos page/system to maximize its appearance and layout
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Alternatives Considered
We tried using Giftcards.com in the past, but you had to place the order and then wait a week or two to get the cards in the mail... wasn't very timely or efficient.
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Generally, Kudos is super user friendly and anyone can use it even with little or no knowledge of computers. The user interface is fun, interesting with lots of emojis that can be customized to a user's emotions at a time. The redeeming of kudos and the various gifts and reward schemes all bring about lots of interest and fascination to working, especially when it's remote working.
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Return on Investment
  • You can charge up your account for future use which is very handy, but if you're charging from a credit card, you'll want to load over $500 to avoid fees.
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  • It creates excitement and positive engagement within the staff creating a lively environment.
  • It's easy to track the highest receivers and at the end of the year, these receivers are sieved and awarded accordingly.
  • Some employees might abuse the system and reward just for the sake of rewarding to get points.
  • Reward redemptions are not instant which creates a little demotivation to shine on the spot all the time.
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