Alternatives · HR
Kudos alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Kudos alternative is Bonusly (2.2 GPA).
Kudos compared with 5 alternatives: Bonusly, Workhuman, Motivosity, Awardco and Vantage Circle.
Kudos's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KudosThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Bonusly | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Workhuman | Paid | No | Web |
| Motivosity | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Awardco | Paid | No | Web |
| Vantage Circle | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Kudos
Bonusly
Peer-to-peer employee recognition and rewards
- Bonusly starts at $5 per user / month with Bizy, billed monthly ($50 per user / year billed annually).
- Bonusly also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Bonusly also covers community.
Suits: Companies that already work in Slack or Teams and want recognition built there
Workhuman
Social recognition and rewards platform for large employers
- Workhuman also covers dashboards.
Suits: Large global employers running one recognition program across countries
Motivosity
Employee recognition and rewards platform with a social feed
- Motivosity also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Motivosity also covers surveys and dashboards.
Suits: Companies with 75 or more employees that want a recognition budget tied to rewards
Awardco
Employee recognition, rewards and survey platform sold by quote
- Awardco also covers surveys.
Suits: Mid-size and enterprise companies running several recognition programs at once
Vantage Circle
Employee recognition, rewards, wellness and survey platform
- Vantage Circle also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Vantage Circle also covers surveys and dashboards.
Suits: Mid-market and enterprise HR teams starting a recognition program
Limits worth knowing in Kudos
- No prices are published; the site offers a 30-minute demo.
- The site separates 'classic' and 'upgraded' versions of the platform, with separate help sites.
- Recognition and rewards only: it is not an HR records or payroll system.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kudos?
The alternatives to Kudos in this directory are Bonusly, Workhuman, Motivosity, Awardco and Vantage Circle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kudos.
Is there a free alternative to Kudos?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Bonusly offers a free trial.
Which Kudos alternatives work on Android?
The Kudos listing does not include an Android app. Bonusly, Motivosity and Vantage Circle list one.
Which Kudos alternatives work on iOS?
The Kudos listing does not include an iOS app. Bonusly, Motivosity and Vantage Circle list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.