Compare Gusto and Kudos - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Gusto or Kudos?

Kudos is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Gusto, and Gusto is rated higher (99/100) than Kudos (91/100). Gusto offers users more features (9) than Kudos (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Gusto!

Looking for the right Human Resources solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Gusto Vs. Kudos

Gusto: Gusto was started in 2011 by best friends Josh, Tomer and Eddie to help every business in the world put people first. In 2015, we expanded our payroll service to all 50 states and opened a new office in Denver. We changed our name from ZenPayroll to Gusto to celebrate our customers' courage and passion. We also added health benefits and compliance ...

Kudos: In it’s simplest form, Kudos is a secure Social Network for Enterprise. But as you begin to use Kudos, it develops into a dynamic Performance Management System, that is specifically designed to engage your team by creating a culture of recognition and engagement. As a communication tool, Kudos enables team members, managers and leadership to sta...

Who is more expensive? Gusto or Kudos?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Human Resources software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Gusto and Kudos.

Gusto price starts at $39 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Gusto HR is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Human Resources software. Kudos price starts at $3 per user/month , When comparing Kudos to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Human Resources software cost.

Bottom line: Gusto cost is around the same cost of Kudos.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Gusto Vs. Kudos based on some of the most important and required Human Resources features.

Gusto: Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Applicant Tracking, Compliant With HIPAA, Business tax.

Kudos: We are still working to collect the list of features for Kudos.

Target customer size

Gusto's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, The software is a most viable solution for small and medium businesses.

Gusto

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $39 per month

A well-supported team is the key to a successful business. With Gusto easy-to-use platform, you can empower your people and push your business forward.

Categories: Check Printing, Performance Management, Document Management, Human Resources.

Kudos

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

starts at $3 per user/month

Kudos is a gamification and employee recognition platform for small and medium businesses. Other than recognition tools, it also offers engagement and performance management capabilities. The software w...

Categories: Workforce Management, Gamification.

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Gusto: 9 Features

Payroll
Human Resources
Employee Onboarding
Workforce Management
Benefits Administration
Applicant Tracking
Compliant With HIPAA
Business tax
Task Management

Kudos: 0 Features

We are working to collect the information
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ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Gusto
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$39 per month
Functionality
20
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Kudos
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
5.2/10
License pricing
$3 per user/month
Functionality
3
Review
Workforc...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$6 per employee/month
Functionality
32
Workday ...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$45 per employee/month
Functionality
3
APS
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$50 per month
Functionality
13
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