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Kazoo vs ShareASale

Kazoo logo

Kazoo

Employee Engagement

Employee engagement and recognition platform

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
ShareASale logo

ShareASale

Affiliate Marketing

Leading affiliate network connecting merchants with publishers

From
$550/one-time
Free plan
No
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; ShareASale platform shutting down at end of 2025 with mandatory migration to Awin
  • They diverge on capability: Kazoo covers Social recognition, ShareASale covers Real-time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kazoo and ShareASale actually diverge.

Attributes where Kazoo and ShareASale differ
AttributeKazooShareASale
Starting priceOn request$550/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
CategoryEmployee EngagementAffiliate Marketing
Founded20142000

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Mobile app
  • Customizable workflows

Only in ShareASale

  • Real-time tracking
  • Affiliate recruitment
  • Commission management
  • Payment processing
  • Fraud detection
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento

What people use each for

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

Kazoo

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

ShareASale

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Kazoo
  • Workflow automationnot Kazoo
  • Reportingnot 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

ShareASale

  • Platform shutting down at end of 2025 with mandatory migration to Awin
  • High merchant entry cost at $550 sign-up fee plus $35 monthly
  • $50 minimum payout for publishers creates cash flow delay
  • Consolidation into Awin creates uncertainty for existing workflows and features

Pricing, plan by plan

Kazoo

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

ShareASale

$550/one-time
  • Merchant Setup$550/one-time
    • One-time network sign-up fee
  • Merchant Monthly$35/month
    • Platform access
    • Affiliate management

Which should you pick?

Choose Kazoo if

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

Choose ShareASale if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You also want affiliate recruitment.
ShareASale review

Questions people ask

Is Kazoo or ShareASale better?
Neither clearly leads. Kazoo starts at On request and ShareASale at $550/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kazoo or ShareASale?
Kazoo starts at On request and ShareASale at $550/one-time.
Does Kazoo or ShareASale 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 ShareASale is typically brought in for.
What can Kazoo do that ShareASale cannot?
Kazoo covers Social recognition, Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management. ShareASale covers Real-time tracking, Affiliate recruitment, Commission management, Payment processing.

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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ShareASale: What is ShareASale's current status?

ShareASale is closing at the end of 2025. The platform was acquired by Awin in 2017, and all users are transitioning to Awin as the parent company consolidates services.

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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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ShareASale: What are the pricing fees for merchants on ShareASale?

Merchants pay a one-time network sign-up fee of $550 plus a recurring $35 monthly platform fee. Merchants must also maintain a minimum deposit in their account to cover affiliate commissions.

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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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ShareASale: How much do publishers earn on ShareASale?

Publishers join ShareASale for free. Minimum payout is $50, with monthly payments made on the 20th via ACH direct deposit, check, or Payoneer.

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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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ShareASale: How large is the ShareASale network?

ShareASale has over 25,000 merchants, 270,000 active publishers, and generated $200 million in sales in 2022, making it one of the fastest-growing affiliate platforms in North America.

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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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