Kudos
Motivosity
How It Works
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.
Motivosity
Users are given a certain amount of Motivosity bucks every month to give recognition to other users. Earned bucks can be spent on gift cards or linked directly to a physical Motivosity debit card.
The Good
Kudos
- Extensive help center
- Great reporting and analytics
- Good flexibility for peer-to-peer programs
Motivosity
- Easy to use for average user
- Globally accepted Visa card linked to a user’s earnings
- Majority of help articles accompanied by video demonstration
The Bad
Kudos
- Can’t adjust points associated with recognition
- Few charity options and rewards for international users
- Few chat integrations and limited API
Motivosity
- Outdated user interface
- Limited report filters and export options
- Very few pre-made HRIS integrations
Pricing
Kudos
Custom quotes and no public pricing, but we’ve seen quotes in the range of $2.50-$3.00 per user per month.
Motivosity
Free for non-monetary recognition, $5 per user per month for monetary recognition.
Setup & Onboarding
Kudos
After signed agreement in place, a client onboarding specialist helps you setup and onboard your users.
Motivosity
Limited setup/onboarding assistance and in-app guidance.
UI & UX
Kudos
Stripped down interface with a clean aesthetic – not flashy, but not boring. Easy navigation though there is a small learning curve for admins.
Motivosity
Outdated interface that can be a bit cluttered, but easy to use.
Reward Catalog
Kudos
Gift cards, charitable donations
Motivosity
Gift cards, "ThanksMatters" Visa debit card linked to your earnings balance.
Integrations
HRIS
Kudos
Workday, BambooHR, ADP, SAP, Paylocity, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
Motivosity
BambooHR, Workday, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
SSO
Kudos
Okta, OneLogin, Azure, Google, custom SSO integrations
Motivosity
Okta, ADFS, custom SSO integrations
Common Tool Integrations
Kudos
Slack, Microsoft Teams
Motivosity
Microsoft Teams, Slack
Additional Integrations
Kudos
N/A
Motivosity
N/A
Analytics & Reports
Kudos
Diverse, powerful set of analytics and reporting features.
Motivosity
Basic set of reports, graphs, and filters.
Support
Kudos
Chat, email, and weekday phone support. Strong library of help articles that cover basics and advanced topics in great detail.
Motivosity
Primary support channel is email. Phone support available during standard business hours.
Extra Features
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.
Motivosity
“Lead” is Motivosity’s suite of performance management tools. “Listen” lets you gather and manage survey feedback from users. Has Apple & Android mobile apps.
The Bottom Line
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.
Motivosity
An easy-to-use recognition platform whose interface can be off-putting, but its performance management and employee satisfaction tools could be a good fit for some.
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