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At a Glance
Kudos
Kudos
Star Rating
(1,696)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle
Star Rating
(9,705)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (84.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Kudos excels in "Peer Recognition" with a score of 9.7, highlighting its effectiveness in fostering a culture of appreciation among employees, while Vantage Circle, with a score of 9.1, is noted for its recognition features but lacks the same level of engagement.
  • Reviewers mention that Kudos offers superior "Employee Lifecycle Management" at 9.3, which helps organizations manage employee experiences effectively, whereas Vantage Circle, scoring 9.0, provides solid management tools but may not be as comprehensive.
  • G2 users indicate that Kudos shines in "Goal and Challenge Creation" with a score of 9.1, allowing for dynamic employee engagement, while Vantage Circle, scoring 9.0, offers similar features but with less flexibility in customization.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Kudos has a more user-friendly "Dashboard" experience, scoring 9.2, which simplifies data visualization, compared to Vantage Circle's score of 9.0, where users find the dashboard slightly less intuitive.
  • Reviewers mention that Kudos provides better "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.4, emphasizing responsive customer service, while Vantage Circle, with a score of 9.2, is noted for good support but may not match the responsiveness of Kudos.
  • Users say that Kudos' "Customization" features, scoring 9.0, allow for tailored solutions that fit specific organizational needs, whereas Vantage Circle, with a score of 8.9, offers customization but with some limitations that may not meet all user requirements.
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Vantage Circle
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
1,379
9.2
8,400
Ease of Use
9.6
1,426
9.4
8,537
Ease of Setup
9.3
271
9.4
3,927
Ease of Admin
9.4
111
9.3
1,045
Quality of Support
9.4
1,160
9.2
7,932
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
114
9.4
1,049
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,395
9.4
8,341
Features by Category
9.0
4,861
9.0
47,516
Platform Basics
8.8
457
8.9
4781
9.2
522
9.1
5008
9.4
522
9.1
4024
Platform Content
9.0
470
8.9
4777
8.6
438
Feature Not Available
8.7
456
8.9
4709
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
440
8.9
4590
9.0
476
9.0
4681
Feature Not Available
8.7
4922
9.4
525
9.0
4934
9.4
555
9.1
5090
Rewards and IncentivesHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
1,746
Not enough data
Rewards & Incentives
9.1
205
Not enough data
8.8
200
Not enough data
8.2
193
Not enough data
8.2
194
Not enough data
8.9
195
Not enough data
8.5
190
Not enough data
8.7
191
Not enough data
8.7
189
Not enough data
8.6
189
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.1
355
9.1
8,949
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
9.1
905
9.2
72
9.1
899
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
9.0
900
Feature Not Available
9.1
897
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
8.8
71
9.1
894
8.8
70
9.1
890
9.2
71
9.1
888
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Feature Not Available
9.1
891
Feature Not Available
9.1
894
9.4
71
9.2
891
9.1
7,663
9.0
33,430
Platform Basics
9.0
538
Feature Not Available
9.1
544
9.1
2154
9.0
338
9.0
2092
Platform Content
9.0
489
9.0
2107
8.9
462
9.0
2077
9.1
494
9.1
1632
8.7
307
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
507
9.0
2046
9.1
494
9.1
1632
9.7
756
9.1
2153
9.3
617
9.0
2066
Platform
9.0
272
8.9
2050
8.8
238
8.9
1933
8.9
251
8.9
1896
9.1
270
9.0
1945
9.4
282
9.2
1854
9.0
271
9.1
1947
9.0
257
9.0
1897
9.1
276
9.1
1949
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kudos
Kudos
Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle
Kudos and Vantage Circle are categorized as Employee Recognition, Employee Engagement, and Employee Experience
Unique Categories
Kudos
Kudos is categorized as Rewards and Incentives
Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle is categorized as Employee Perks
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kudos
Kudos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.8%
Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
84.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Kudos
Kudos
Telecommunications
16.9%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Consumer Services
6.8%
Retail
6.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Other
58.5%
Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle
Information Technology and Services
28.2%
Computer Software
15.0%
Accounting
10.0%
Consulting
9.5%
Financial Services
5.0%
Other
32.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Kudos
Kudos
Most Helpful Favorable Review
LT
LAWRENCE T.
Verified User in Telecommunications

The graphics design and display is cool,The user interface is easy to use and attractive,the system responds very well and also uses less data. It is secure and one must have a username and password to access.Also the password reset option is very good...

Most Helpful Critical Review
AS
Andrew C S.
Verified User in Consumer Services

Four months experiencing 'Kudos' - No downside at this time.

Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
TK
Tushar K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Vantage circle helps us to redeem Vantage points in the form of various vouchers. The redemption process is very smooth, with just a few clicks. In addition, customer support is excellent as they identify and resolve issues quickly.

Most Helpful Critical Review
AG
amit g.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching

the UI can be much better in terms of ease of movement

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Discussions
Kudos
Kudos Discussions
How do I request a prize.
3 comments
Ongu S.
OS
Joel has a good answer for you though Your Kudos Administrator might have defined for every amount of point a reward for it, you will need also to contact...Read more
What is the best way to get points added so you can get rewards?
3 comments
Omar Z.
OZ
Up to my experience, the best way is to ask your colleagues to help you.Read more
What is the maximum of Kudos i can get?
3 comments
AF
The number fifty.Read more
Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle Discussions
Do vantage fit program reward vantage points??
3 comments
Sanjay S.
SS
Yes Sanjog, Vantage Fit also rewards with Vantage Points which you can utilize to redeem Gift Cards. Read more
What is Vantage Circle used for?
3 comments
DP
Vantage Circle provides tools and services to enhance the workplace experience by improving employee engagement, recognition, rewards, and corporate...Read more
Do you have a Vantage mobile app for Android and IOS?
2 comments
VC
Yes, we have the app for both android and iOS devices.Read more