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Kazoo vs Leapsome

Kazoo logo

Kazoo

Employee Engagement

Employee engagement and recognition platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Leapsome logo

Leapsome

Employee Engagement

People enablement platform for performance and engagement

From
$8/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kazoo the kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name; Leapsome the minimum contract term is one year
  • They diverge on capability: Kazoo covers Social recognition, Leapsome covers Performance reviews.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kazoo and Leapsome actually diverge.

Attributes where Kazoo and Leapsome differ
AttributeKazooLeapsome
Starting priceOn request$8/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20142016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Kazoo

  • Social recognition
  • Performance management
  • Goal setting
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Mobile app
  • Customizable workflows
  • SAP SuccessFactors

Only in Leapsome

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Compensation management
  • People analytics
  • Personio
  • HiBob

Both cover

  • Learning management
  • Engagement surveys
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Workday
  • BambooHR

What people use each for

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

Kazoo

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

Leapsome

  • HR managementnot Kazoo
  • Employee engagementnot Kazoo
  • Talent managementnot Kazoo

Where each one falls short

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

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

Leapsome

  • The minimum contract term is one year
  • Modules are bought individually, so a full platform means combining several purchases
  • Compensation benchmarks and learning content are paid add ons on top of the modules
  • Dedicated customer success support is tied to annual contracts of 6,000 EUR or more
  • Actual pricing is quoted rather than listed, and depends on headcount and contract length

Pricing, plan by plan

Kazoo

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

Leapsome

$8/month
  • Perform$8/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Continuous feedback
  • Engage$6/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS
  • Develop$5/month
    • Learning paths
    • Onboarding
    • Skills development

Which should you pick?

Choose Kazoo if

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

Choose Leapsome if

  • You need performance reviews.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Leapsome review

Questions people ask

Is Kazoo or Leapsome better?
Neither clearly leads. Kazoo starts at On request and Leapsome at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kazoo or Leapsome?
Kazoo starts at On request and Leapsome at $8/month.
Does Kazoo or Leapsome run on more platforms?
Kazoo runs on Web. Leapsome runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Kazoo best used for?
Kazoo is most often used for employee recognition and reward point programs, performance conversations and goal tracking, employee engagement surveys tied to recognition data. Of those, employee recognition and reward point programs and performance conversations and goal tracking are not what Leapsome is typically brought in for.
What can Kazoo do that Leapsome cannot?
Kazoo covers Social recognition, Performance management, Goal setting, Analytics dashboard. Leapsome covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, 1-on-1 meetings, Continuous feedback. Both handle Learning management, Engagement surveys, Slack, Microsoft Teams.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Leapsome: How much does Leapsome cost?

Leapsome pricing starts at €199 per month per user with modular design allowing individual or combined module purchases. Volume discounts are available for larger organizations.

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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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Leapsome: What is the minimum contract term?

Leapsome requires a minimum 1-year contract term. No setup fees or hidden costs are charged.

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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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Leapsome: Does Leapsome offer special pricing?

Yes, Leapsome offers special pricing options for startups and NGOs. Full Customer Success services are included for contracts of €6,000/year or more, while email support and resources are available to all customers.

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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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