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Kazoo vs Perceptyx

Kazoo logo

Kazoo

Employee Engagement

Employee engagement and recognition platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Perceptyx logo

Perceptyx

Employee Engagement

Employee listening platform powered by AI

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; Perceptyx aimed at Fortune 1000 scale organisations rather than small or mid-sized employers
  • They diverge on capability: Kazoo covers Social recognition, Perceptyx covers Employee listening.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kazoo and Perceptyx actually diverge.

Attributes where Kazoo and Perceptyx differ
AttributeKazooPerceptyx
Founded20142015

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
  • Mobile app
  • Customizable workflows
  • SAP SuccessFactors

Only in Perceptyx

  • Employee listening
  • AI-powered insights
  • Surveys
  • Pulse surveys
  • Text analytics
  • Action planning
  • Benchmarking

Both cover

  • Analytics dashboard
  • 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 Perceptyx
  • Performance conversations and goal trackingnot Perceptyx
  • Employee engagement surveys tied to recognition datanot Perceptyx

Perceptyx

  • Employee engagement and lifecycle surveysnot Kazoo
  • Analysing open-text feedback at scalenot Kazoo
  • Manager coaching and behavioural nudges through Activatenot Kazoo
  • Adaptive learning tied to survey findingsnot Kazoo
  • Delivering surveys inside Teams, Slack or Workdaynot 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

Perceptyx

  • Aimed at Fortune 1000 scale organisations rather than small or mid-sized employers
  • Split into named modules, Discover, Activate and Develop, so listening, coaching and learning are separate purchases
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Kazoo

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

Perceptyx

On request
  • Perceptyx Platform$undefined/month
    • Employee listening
    • AI insights
    • Surveys

Which should you pick?

Choose Kazoo if

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

Choose Perceptyx if

  • You need employee listening.
  • You also want ai-powered insights.
Perceptyx review

Questions people ask

Is Kazoo or Perceptyx better?
Neither clearly leads. Kazoo starts at On request and Perceptyx at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kazoo or Perceptyx?
Kazoo starts at On request and Perceptyx at On request.
Does Kazoo or Perceptyx 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 Perceptyx is typically brought in for.
What can Kazoo do that Perceptyx cannot?
Kazoo covers Social recognition, Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management. Perceptyx covers Employee listening, AI-powered insights, Surveys, Pulse surveys. Both handle Analytics dashboard, Slack, Microsoft Teams, 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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Perceptyx: What is Perceptyx's pricing structure?

Specific pricing is not disclosed on the public website. Perceptyx requires customers to request a demo or speak with a sales expert to obtain pricing information.

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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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Perceptyx: Are there different pricing tiers based on company size?

No tier information or pricing levels are published on the homepage. All pricing discussions happen through direct contact with sales.

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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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Perceptyx: Is there a trial period available?

No trial details are mentioned on the website. Interested users are directed to book a demo to explore the product.

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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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