Compare Guusto and Kudoboard 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Starting at $299.00 Per Year
Guusto
Star Rating
(4,296)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansKudoboard
Star Rating
(908)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kudoboard excels in its "Customization" features, allowing for personalized recognition boards that can be tailored to fit company culture, while Guusto's "Reward Catalog" is noted for its extensive variety of rewards, making it easier for users to find suitable options.
- Reviewers mention that Guusto's "Analytics & Reporting" capabilities are superior, with a G2 rating of 9.3, providing detailed insights into employee engagement and reward effectiveness, whereas Kudoboard's reporting features received a lower rating of 7.8, indicating room for improvement.
- G2 users highlight that both platforms have a high "Ease of Use" rating of 9.7, but users on G2 note that Kudoboard's interface is particularly intuitive for creating and sharing boards, while Guusto's dashboard is praised for its clean design and ease of navigation.
- Users say that Guusto's "Integrations" are more robust, with a G2 rating of 9.1, allowing seamless connections with various HR tools, while Kudoboard's integration capabilities are rated lower at 7.9, which may limit its functionality in some business environments.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong "Quality of Support," but Guusto's support team is frequently highlighted for their responsiveness and helpfulness, achieving a higher score of 9.7 compared to Kudoboard's 9.5.
- Users report that Guusto shines in "Mobility," with a G2 rating of 9.4, making it easier for employees to access the platform on-the-go, while Kudoboard's mobility features are rated slightly lower at 8.9, which may affect user experience for remote teams.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Guusto
Free
Free
Per Month
Single user account
- Send rewards
- 100+ merchant options
- Web redemption
Kudoboard
Business Plan
Starting at $299.00
Per Year
Everything teams or businesses need for appreciation between colleagues on special occasions, company events, and shout outs. For 1-500 employees.
- All the features of one-off boards +
- Multiple Kudoboard creators
- Custom branding
Free Trial
Guusto
Free Trial is available
Kudoboard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
3,494
9.5
591
Ease of Use
9.7
3,572
9.7
611
Ease of Setup
9.7
1,363
9.7
296
Ease of Admin
9.7
343
9.6
270
Quality of Support
9.7
3,076
9.5
266
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
336
9.5
214
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
3,355
7.9
556
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.1
1741
7.8
161
9.4
2054
9.1
349
9.6
2036
9.3
351
Platform Content
9.3
1854
8.8
233
9.0
1619
8.4
185
9.2
1703
8.4
333
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
1611
7.8
187
9.4
1876
8.8
246
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.4
1921
Feature Not Available
9.6
2119
7.3
135
Rewards & Incentives
9.5
1652
Not enough data
9.4
1530
Not enough data
9.3
1354
Not enough data
9.3
1345
Not enough data
9.5
1571
Not enough data
9.3
1362
Not enough data
9.4
1405
Not enough data
9.2
1303
Not enough data
9.2
1324
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
8.1
16
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.3
15
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
16
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
7.4
19
Not enough data
7.4
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
9.1
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Guusto and Kudoboard are categorized as Employee Recognition and Rewards and Incentives
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Guusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kudoboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Insurance
13.6%
Financial Services
10.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Real Estate
3.4%
Other
63.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Higher Education
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Computer Software
5.0%
Other
69.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Guusto
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Medical Devices
Easy to use. Can send multiple gifts at one time.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
The 1000 limit on virtual cards mastercards
Kudoboard
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Higher Education
This is a great way to connect virtually and show appreciation or congrats or the like when we can't see each other in person. The gifs are pretty great too
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kathleen T.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
The only thing is that we have to choose the number of respondents in advance, and it's not always easy to know if we'll exceed 5, 10, or 20 people.
Verified User in Medical Devices
Easy to use. Can send multiple gifts at one time.
Verified User in Higher Education
This is a great way to connect virtually and show appreciation or congrats or the like when we can't see each other in person. The gifs are pretty great too
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
The 1000 limit on virtual cards mastercards
Kathleen T.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
The only thing is that we have to choose the number of respondents in advance, and it's not always easy to know if we'll exceed 5, 10, or 20 people.
Discussions
Why Use Guusto?
2 comments
LM
It was simply awesome
It was simply awesome. The perfect gift I would say, where you can select what you would like to have from a huge selection.
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Does Guusto change its vendor partners?
2 comments
LM
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
Do points expire? Can you save them for a large reward?
2 comments
MM
Points(gift amount) doesn't expire, you can club them into getting a larger reward.Read more
Is there a way to customize your own background / upload a photo for it?
2 comments
CE
There is, if you are a paid user. For free boards, they do not seem to offer the customized background feature, aside from choosing from one of the...Read more
What is the best way to print a kudoboard into a book? Also, I'd like to know more about a Kudoboard account for the company and how that works. Currently we are just paying per Kudoboard.
1 comment
SA
The word "nice" is already in English and typically means pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.Read more
I normally use Kudoboard for birthday, going away, etc.. what other ways have you used a Kudoboard other the ways that I have mentioned?
1 comment
AL
nothing else so farRead more
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