Kudos
Nectar
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.
Nectar
Users get a monthly allowance of points to give out that refresh every month. Earned points can be spent on gift cards or Amazon products.
The Good
Kudos
- Extensive help center
- Great reporting and analytics
- Good flexibility for peer-to-peer programs
Nectar
- Has a free plan
- Easy and intuitive interface
- Many physical product rewards available through Amazon
The Bad
Kudos
- Can’t adjust points associated with recognition
- Few charity options and rewards for international users
- Few chat integrations and limited API
Nectar
- Amazon and corporate discounts only available in US
- Lacking pre-made HRIS integrations
- No publicly accessible API
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.
Nectar
Has a free plan. Paid plans are $2.50-$4.25 per user depending on the plan and if paying monthly or annually.
Setup & Onboarding
Kudos
After signed agreement in place, a client onboarding specialist helps you setup and onboard your users.
Nectar
Free plan has a good setup guide. Paid plans benefit from a dedicated account manager and hands-on implementation help.
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.
Nectar
Clean, modern look with a very intuitive interface. Navigation is smooth and hassle-free.
Reward Catalog
Kudos
Gift cards, charitable donations
Nectar
Gift cards, Amazon products
Integrations
HRIS
Kudos
Workday, BambooHR, ADP, SAP, Paylocity, custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
Nectar
Custom HRIS integrations via SFTP
SSO
Kudos
Okta, OneLogin, Azure, Google, custom SSO integrations
Nectar
Custom SSO integrations
Common Tool Integrations
Kudos
Slack, Microsoft Teams
Nectar
Microsoft Teams, Slack
Additional Integrations
Kudos
N/A
Nectar
AXOMO
Analytics & Reports
Kudos
Diverse, powerful set of analytics and reporting features.
Nectar
Lacks diverse range of metrics, stats, and filters to drill into and has limited data export options.
Support
Kudos
Chat, email, and weekday phone support. Strong library of help articles that cover basics and advanced topics in great detail.
Nectar
Chat is the primary support channel, email support also available, phone support if you have a dedicated account manager.
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.
Nectar
Access to corporate discounts, digital signage connection to show feed on external displays, Android & Apple 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.
Nectar
A simple employee recognition software that’s as easy to use as it is get started, but at the cost of advanced features and customization.
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