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BetterUp vs Kazoo

BetterUp logo

BetterUp

Software

Unlock human transformation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kazoo logo

Kazoo

Software

Employee engagement and recognition platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BetterUp sold to employers rather than to individuals, so access depends on your organisation buying it; Kazoo the kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name
  • They diverge on capability: BetterUp covers 1-on-1 coaching, Kazoo covers Social recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BetterUp and Kazoo actually diverge.

Attributes where BetterUp and Kazoo differ
AttributeBetterUpKazoo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 BetterUp

  • 1-on-1 coaching
  • Mental health support
  • Leadership development
  • AI-powered matching
  • Progress tracking
  • Team analytics
  • Mobile coaching
  • Skill assessments

Only in Kazoo

  • Social recognition
  • Performance management
  • Goal setting
  • Learning management
  • Engagement surveys
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Mobile app
  • Customizable workflows

Both cover

  • Workday
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

BetterUp

  • One-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefitnot Kazoo
  • Manager development programmesnot Kazoo
  • Leadership development at enterprise scalenot Kazoo
  • Measuring coaching impact across a workforcenot Kazoo

Kazoo

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

Where each one falls short

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

BetterUp

  • Sold to employers rather than to individuals, so access depends on your organisation buying it
  • Pricing is not published
  • Split into four products, Lead, Manage, Grow and Ready, so coverage is a purchasing decision

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

BetterUp

On request
  • Care$undefined/month
    • Mental health coaching
    • Stress management
    • Work-life balance
  • Coaching$undefined/month
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Leadership development
    • Career growth
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All coaching tiers
    • Executive coaching
    • Team coaching

Kazoo

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

Which should you pick?

Choose BetterUp if

  • You need 1-on-1 coaching.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want mental health support.
BetterUp review

Choose Kazoo if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You also want performance management.
Kazoo review

Questions people ask

Is BetterUp or Kazoo better?
Neither clearly leads. BetterUp starts at On request and Kazoo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BetterUp or Kazoo?
BetterUp starts at On request and Kazoo at On request.
Does BetterUp or Kazoo run on more platforms?
BetterUp runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Kazoo runs on Web.
What is BetterUp best used for?
BetterUp is most often used for one-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefit, manager development programmes, leadership development at enterprise scale, measuring coaching impact across a workforce. Of those, one-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefit and manager development programmes are not what Kazoo is typically brought in for.
What can BetterUp do that Kazoo cannot?
BetterUp covers 1-on-1 coaching, Mental health support, Leadership development, AI-powered matching. Kazoo covers Social recognition, Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management. Both handle Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Microsoft Teams, Slack.
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