Guusto
Kudos
How It Works
Guusto
Users are divided into teams, each with its own admins, settings, and program configuration. In teams with monetary recognition, users can redeem their points for gift cards.
Kudos
Users are granted points based on their job title, which can be used to give four types of recognition. Points are refreshed at the start of every month, but users can also give non-monetary recognition. Earned points can be exchanged for gift cards.
The Good
Guusto
- Has a free tier
- Recognition can be sent to users outside of the company
- Very flexible platform
Kudos
- Extensive help center
- Great reporting and analytics
- Good flexibility for peer-to-peer programs
The Bad
Guusto
- Few integrations
- Very few international rewards merchants
- Limited reporting, no analytics
Kudos
- Can’t adjust points associated with recognition
- Few charity options and rewards for international users
- Few chat integrations and limited API
Pricing
Guusto
$0-$3.00 per user per month, depending on the plan and if paying monthly or annually.
Kudos
Custom quotes and no public pricing, but we’ve seen quotes in the range of $2.50-$3.00 per user per month.
Setup & Onboarding
Guusto
Their free plan allows anyone to get started, though there are many configuration options and little hand-held guidance. Custom onboarding packages are also available.
Kudos
After signed agreement in place, a client onboarding specialist helps you setup and onboard your users.
UI & UX
Guusto
Not particularly polished, but gets the job done. Admins may find they need to reference help articles or contact support to figure out some things.
Kudos
Stripped down interface with a clean aesthetic – not flashy, but not boring. Easy navigation though there is a small learning curve for admins.
Reward Catalog
Guusto
Gift cards, can submit any charity to have them donate on your behalf
Kudos
Gift cards, charitable donations
Integrations
HRIS
Guusto
Custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
Kudos
Workday, BambooHR, ADP, SAP, Paylocity, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
SSO
Guusto
Okta
Kudos
Okta, OneLogin, Azure, Google, custom SSO integrations
Common Tool Integrations
Guusto
Microsoft Teams
Kudos
Slack, Microsoft Teams
Additional Integrations
Guusto
N/A
Kudos
N/A
Analytics & Reports
Guusto
Only the basics, limited graphs
Kudos
Diverse, powerful set of analytics and reporting features.
Support
Guusto
Primary support channel is chat, email also available, help center doesn't cover features in higher-level plans.
Kudos
Chat, email, and weekday phone support. Strong library of help articles that cover basics and advanced topics in great detail.
Extra Features
Guusto
Android and Apple mobile apps.
Kudos
“Spaces” feature used for storing shared resources and communications across the company. “Albums” feature to share photos across the company. Apple and Android mobile apps.
The Bottom Line
Guusto
Accessible to all, but the lack of integrations and international rewards makes it impractical for some.
Kudos
A flexible platform with an emphasis on peer-to-peer recognition and some impressive analytics, though the extra features feel akin to a corporate social network.
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