Employee Engagement · head to head
Kazoo vs Terryberry
Kazoo
Employee Engagement
Employee engagement and recognition platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Terryberry
Employee Engagement
Employee recognition and service awards since 1918
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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; Terryberry pricing not transparent, requires contacting sales for custom quotes instead of self-serve pricing pages
- They diverge on capability: Kazoo covers Performance management, Terryberry covers Service anniversary awards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kazoo and Terryberry actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kazoo | Terryberry |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Founded | 2014 | 1918 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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
- Performance management
- Goal setting
- Learning management
- Engagement surveys
- Analytics dashboard
- Customizable workflows
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Terryberry
- Service anniversary awards
- Custom awards
- Wellness programs
- Safety recognition
- Analytics
- Gift cards
- ADP
- UltiPro
Both cover
- Social recognition
- Mobile app
- Workday
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kazoo
- Employee recognition and reward point programsnot Terryberry
- Performance conversations and goal trackingnot Terryberry
- Employee engagement surveys tied to recognition datanot Terryberry
Terryberry
- Service awardsnot Kazoo
- Employee recognitionnot Kazoo
- Safety programsnot Kazoo
- Wellness initiativesnot 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
Terryberry
- Pricing not transparent, requires contacting sales for custom quotes instead of self-serve pricing pages
- Not optimized for small companies with fewer than 20 employees due to limited participant pool
- No open API available for custom integrations
- No free trial offered to evaluate the platform before purchase
- Limited to recognition and engagement features, lacks performance management capabilities like reviews or goal tracking
Pricing, plan by plan
Kazoo
On request- Kazoo Platform$undefined/month
- Recognition programs
- Performance management
- Learning paths
Terryberry
On request- Recognition Platform$undefined/month
- Social recognition
- Service awards
- Wellness
Which should you pick?
Choose Terryberry if
- You need service anniversary awards.
- You also want custom awards.
Questions people ask
- Is Kazoo or Terryberry better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kazoo starts at On request and Terryberry at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kazoo or Terryberry?
- Kazoo starts at On request and Terryberry at On request.
- Does Kazoo or Terryberry 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 Terryberry is typically brought in for.
- What can Kazoo do that Terryberry cannot?
- Kazoo covers Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management, Engagement surveys. Terryberry covers Service anniversary awards, Custom awards, Wellness programs, Safety recognition. Both handle Social recognition, Mobile app, Workday.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Terryberry: What is Terryberry and what does the engagement platform include?
Terryberry is an employee engagement platform founded in 1918 that serves over 44,000 organizations. It includes Be Recognized (peer-to-peer recognition), Be Rewarded (points and rewards redemption), Be Well (wellness programs), Be Heard (employee surveys), and Symbolic Awards (custom physical awards). All modules integrate into a unified dashboard.
SourceTerryberry: What is the pricing for Terryberry's platform?
Terryberry does not publish transparent pricing on its website. The platform starts at approximately $12 per employee per month for software, and wellness programs start at $3.75 per participant per month. All pricing is custom and requires contacting the sales team for a quote based on organization size and selected features.
SourceTerryberry: What HRIS and communication tools does Terryberry integrate with?
Terryberry integrates with over 50 HRIS systems including Workday and ADP. It also integrates with Microsoft Teams and Slack for recognition notifications and is compatible with Amazon Business for rewards. The integrations allow seamless HRIS data syncing without manual data entry.
SourceTerryberry: What customization options are available for service awards?
Terryberry offers custom awards in materials including jewelry, plaques, trophies, crystal, glass, acrylic, wood, marble, and steel. Awards can be personalized with names, roles, and year of service indicators. Most custom orders are delivered within 3-5 weeks.
SourceTerryberry: Does Terryberry offer performance management beyond recognition?
Terryberry focuses primarily on employee recognition and engagement. The platform does not include broader performance management capabilities like performance reviews or goal tracking. Organizations needing comprehensive performance management would need a separate solution.
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