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Applauz VS Kudos: Which Platform Supports Your Team Best?

Not all recognition platforms are created equal. See what features set the best apart.

Companies Thriving with Applauz

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How Applauz Outperforms Kudos

More Features. Better Pricing. Greater Value.

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Kudos®
Flexible points system
30k+ Merchandise rewards
Hypercare Service – exceptional technical and customer support
Earn recognition badges to unlock rewards and perks
90-day money-back satisfaction guarantee
Exceptional value starting at just $1.25 per employee/month.

Tools to Develop an Empowered Workplace Culture

Applauz is built with one central ethos: help businesses cultivate an engaged team where each person feels valued.

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Go Beyond Recognition

Applauz is the better choice for companies looking to go beyond simple recognition and create a truly engaged company culture.

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Benefits Overview

Recognition That Moves the Needle

Meaningful moments. Smart insights. Tangible outcomes.

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An Engaged Team is a Well-Oiled Machine

The data says it all: teams who are more engaged also produce better business outcomes. Applauz provides a seamless tool that makes it as easy as ever for your team to openly recognize hard work and motivate each other. 

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Applauz Goes Beyond Recognition

With Applauz, you have more tools at your fingertips: customizable recognition, peer feedback, milestone celebrations, and anonymous Pulse Surveys. Your team will love how easy it is to redeem points and choose from a diverse rewards marketplace.

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Why Choose Between Simple and Powerful?

While some platforms are still figuring out basic recognition, Applauz delivers the full performance toolkit HR pros need. Goals that stick, rewards that flex with your budget, and integrations that just work – all wrapped up in a platform your team will actually want to use.

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What Our Customers Say

  • Applauz Review on Software Reviews: Applauz's customer service is outstanding. I would highly consider it for any sized company! Courtney A. - Human Resources

  • There is no nickle and diming for every little add-on feature. You get everything you would want in one simple price. Lindsay M. Finance

  • The surprisingly, quick speed at which employees seemed happier, was well worth investment! Robert D. C-Level

  • You'd be surprised how easy it is to implement. Anita K. Operations

  • Book the tour and really hear what aspects it can cover from goal rewards to recognition to pulse surveys. Dream big! Neal G. Sales Marketing

  • If you are scoring low on sentiment of appreciation or recognition in your annual survey, applauz.me can help you get better at it. Mathieu P. C-Level

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Why Choose Applauz

Features That Matter

Where Kudos falls short, Applauz delivers. See for yourself!

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Give What They Deserve. Redeem What They Want.

You decide exactly how many points to give – whether it's 5 points for daily excellence or 50 for going above and beyond. No rigid constraints – it’s flexible recognition that feels right every time.

Then, your team can redeem meaningful rewards without needing to hoard points for months. With over 30,000 products, your team has (almost) endless choices.

On the other hand…

Kudos locks you into fixed-point quantities and sets redemption thresholds so high that meaningful rewards feel out of reach.

Workplace Culture Tools That Actually Motivate.

Take it one step further with challenges that build even more engagement. Transform your workplace culture with tools designed for modern teams. 

Our Goals and Challenges feature lets you launch wellness initiatives, skill-building campaigns, team competitions, and department-wide motivational programs that bring people together around shared objectives.

Meanwhile…

Kudos stops at basic recognition, missing the opportunity to proactively build the engaging, motivated culture every organization needs.

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A Smooth User Experience Across Every Device.

Don’t let technical issues get in the way of your most important HR efforts. Applauz delivers a consistently fast, reliable experience whether your team is in the office or working remotely. Clean interfaces, intuitive navigation, and performance that doesn't leave anyone waiting.

On the other hand…

Kudos users frequently encounter slow loading times, navigation confusion, and performance issues that make the platform feel more like a chore than a celebration.

Better Value for Growing Companies

Applauz delivers powerful features like Point Debit Forecast and auto-point scheduling at pricing designed to scale for growing companies.

Starting at just $1.25 USD per employee/month, businesses can motivate their team and look into the future to scale HR operations without surprise costs.

Meanwhile…

Kudos positions itself at premium price points without offering trial options, creating barriers exactly where growing companies need bridges.

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Move beyond basic recognition.
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Pricing

Premium Platform, Practical Pricing.

Get access to the powerful tools within the Applauz platform plus personalized support – starting at just $1.25 per employee/month.

Applauz

Starting at

$1.25 USD
per employee per month
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  • Employee Recognition

    Peer Recognition, automated milestone and birthday celebrations.

  • Pulse Surveys & Culture Analytics

    Get a clear picture of the state of your culture with actionable insights gathered through anonymous feedback.

  • HRIS & Comms Integrations

    Employee data sync, SSO sign-on, Slack and Teams integrations.

  • Global Rewards Marketplace

    30,000+ merchandise options, plus gift cards, experiences, travel, and charity donations.

  • Exceptional Account & Customer Service

    5-star hypercare service for the lifetime of your account.

  • 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

    Get started with no-risk, just a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee.

Kudos®

Starting at

$5 USD
per seat per month
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  • Employee Recognition

    Performance Recognition and employee milestone celebrations.

  • Pulse Surveys

    Transform employee engagement with survey insights.

  • HRIS & Comms Integrations

    Integrate with your HRIS and communications tools.

  • Employee Rewards Program

    Hundreds of thousands of rewards options for every employee..

  • Engagement Support

    Basic account service, with limited customer support.

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