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Employee Engagement · head to head

Kazoo vs O.C. Tanner

Kazoo logo

Kazoo

Employee Engagement

Employee engagement and recognition platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
O.C. Tanner logo

O.C. Tanner

Employee Engagement

Culture and engagement solution for purpose-driven organizations

From
On request
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; O.C. Tanner pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • They diverge on capability: Kazoo covers Social recognition, O.C. Tanner covers Recognition programs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kazoo and O.C. Tanner actually diverge.

Attributes where Kazoo and O.C. Tanner differ
AttributeKazooO.C. Tanner
Founded20141927

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Kazoo

  • Social recognition
  • Performance management
  • Goal setting
  • Learning management
  • Engagement surveys
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in O.C. Tanner

  • Recognition programs
  • Reward fulfillment
  • Manager coaching
  • Analytics and insights
  • Integration hub
  • Training & support
  • ADP

Both cover

  • Mobile app
  • Customizable workflows
  • Slack
  • Workday
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • BambooHR

What people use each for

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

Kazoo

  • Employee recognition and reward point programsnot O.C. Tanner
  • Performance conversations and goal trackingnot O.C. Tanner
  • Employee engagement surveys tied to recognition datanot O.C. Tanner

O.C. Tanner

  • Service award and milestone recognition programmesnot Kazoo
  • Peer-to-peer recognition across a large workforcenot Kazoo
  • Physical and collectible awards alongside digital recognitionnot Kazoo
  • Lifestyle spending accounts as an employee benefitnot Kazoo
  • Culture and engagement measurement at enterprise scalenot 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

O.C. Tanner

  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Aimed at large enterprises rather than small or mid-sized employers
  • Sold as several named pieces, Culture Cloud, Say Thanks, Careerscape and lifestyle spending accounts, rather than one subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Kazoo

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

O.C. Tanner

On request
  • O.C. Tanner Platform$undefined/month
    • Recognition programs
    • Reward fulfillment
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Kazoo if

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

Choose O.C. Tanner if

  • You need recognition programs.
  • You also want reward fulfillment.
O.C. Tanner review

Questions people ask

Is Kazoo or O.C. Tanner better?
Neither clearly leads. Kazoo starts at On request and O.C. Tanner at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kazoo or O.C. Tanner?
Kazoo starts at On request and O.C. Tanner at On request.
Does Kazoo or O.C. Tanner run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 O.C. Tanner is typically brought in for.
What can Kazoo do that O.C. Tanner cannot?
Kazoo covers Social recognition, Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management. O.C. Tanner covers Recognition programs, Reward fulfillment, Manager coaching, Analytics and insights. Both handle Mobile app, Customizable workflows, Slack, Workday.

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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O.C. Tanner: How much does O.C. Tanner cost?

O.C. Tanner does not publish pricing tiers on its website. To obtain pricing information, organizations must request a demo at /contact-us/demo or contact customer support directly.

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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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O.C. Tanner: Does O.C. Tanner offer transparent pricing?

O.C. Tanner focuses on demonstrating ROI benefits and customer testimonials rather than displaying transparent pricing models; pricing is disclosed through individual demos and customer support contacts.

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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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