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Assembly vs Kazoo

Assembly logo

Assembly

Employee Engagement

Employee recognition platform for distributed teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kazoo logo

Kazoo

Employee Engagement

Employee engagement and recognition platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Assembly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Assembly client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional; Kazoo the kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name
  • They diverge on capability: Assembly covers Rewards catalog, Kazoo covers Performance management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Assembly and Kazoo actually diverge.

Attributes where Assembly and Kazoo differ
AttributeAssemblyKazoo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20212014

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Assembly

  • Rewards catalog
  • Points system
  • Analytics
  • Manager tools
  • Customizable workflow
  • Reporting
  • Google Workspace

Only in Kazoo

  • Performance management
  • Goal setting
  • Learning management
  • Engagement surveys
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Customizable workflows
  • Workday
  • SAP SuccessFactors

Both cover

  • Social recognition
  • Mobile app
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Assembly

  • Building client onboarding workflows without codingnot Kazoo
  • Creating invoice and payment apps instantlynot Kazoo
  • Capturing client intake with budget detailsnot Kazoo
  • Logging billable hours from app workflowsnot Kazoo

Kazoo

  • Employee recognition and reward point programsnot Assembly
  • Performance conversations and goal trackingnot Assembly
  • Employee engagement surveys tied to recognition datanot Assembly

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Assembly

  • Client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Automation tasks are metered, at 100 a month on Starter and 1,000 on Professional
  • Extra internal users cost $29 each on Professional and $59 on Advanced, on top of the plan
  • Full white-labelling requires Advanced at $499 a month and SSO is Enterprise only at $2,000
  • The workspace locks when a trial lapses and the account may be deleted after 30 days

Kazoo

  • The kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name
  • No Kazoo-branded pricing, plan or per-employee rate remains published at the original domain

Pricing, plan by plan

Assembly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 active contacts
    • 1 internal user
    • 50 build credits/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 50 active contacts
    • 1 internal user
    • 200 build credits/month
  • Professional$90/month
    • 500 active contacts
    • 3 internal users
    • 200 build credits/month
  • Advanced$401/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • 5 internal users
    • 200 build credits/month

Kazoo

On request
  • Kazoo Platform$undefined/month
    • Recognition programs
    • Performance management
    • Learning paths

Which should you pick?

Choose Assembly if

  • You need rewards catalog.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want points system.
Assembly review

Choose Kazoo if

  • You need performance management.
  • You also want goal setting.
Kazoo review

Questions people ask

Is Assembly or Kazoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Assembly starts at Free and Kazoo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Assembly or Kazoo?
Assembly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Assembly and On request for Kazoo.
Does Assembly or Kazoo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Assembly for free?
Yes. Assembly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kazoo starts at On request.
What is Assembly best used for?
Assembly is most often used for building client onboarding workflows without coding, creating invoice and payment apps instantly, capturing client intake with budget details, logging billable hours from app workflows. Of those, building client onboarding workflows without coding and creating invoice and payment apps instantly are not what Kazoo is typically brought in for.
What can Assembly do that Kazoo cannot?
Assembly covers Rewards catalog, Points system, Analytics, Manager tools. Kazoo covers Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management, Engagement surveys. Both handle Social recognition, Mobile app, Slack, Microsoft Teams.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Assembly: Does Assembly have a free plan?

Yes, Assembly's Free plan is permanently free ($0/month) and includes 5 active contacts, 1 internal user, 50 build credits per month, and 3 apps. The plan never expires.

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Kazoo: What is the minimum contract length for WorkTango (formerly Kazoo)?

Yes, the minimum contract length is 12 months. Most organizations are ready to launch within 4 to 6 weeks of signing.

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Assembly: What do Assembly's paid plans cost and what are the seat limits?

Starter is $20/month (50 contacts, 1 user), Professional is $90/month (500 contacts, 3 users), and Advanced is $401+/month (unlimited contacts, 5 users). Custom enterprise pricing available upon request.

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Kazoo: How does WorkTango charge for rewards redemptions?

Rewards do not have a markup when employees redeem from WorkTango's Employee Rewards Marketplace. You do not pay upfront for annual points but only pay as employees redeem them.

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Assembly: Does Assembly charge for additional build credits or apps beyond the plan limit?

Yes. Extra build credits cost $0.60 per credit. Additional apps beyond the plan limit cost $5/month each. Payment processing fees apply when collecting client payments.

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Kazoo: Does WorkTango charge for admin access?

No, unlimited admin access is included once you purchase the Surveys & Insights tier.

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Kazoo: What does each WorkTango pricing tier include?

WorkTango offers three tiers: Employee Surveys & Insights (unlimited surveys, customizable dashboards, AI-powered insights), Recognition & Rewards (peer-to-peer recognition, rewards marketplace, milestone celebrations), and Full Employee Experience Platform (both products combined with volume discount pricing).

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Kazoo: Are specific per-user costs published for WorkTango plans?

No specific pricing or per-user costs are published on WorkTango's website. All three pricing tiers require users to request pricing directly from the company.

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