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Kudos vs TINYpulse

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Kudos

HR

Employee recognition that drives performance

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TINYpulse

HR

The employee voice platform

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kudos no pricing published; requires demo request or direct sales contact; TINYpulse no pricing published on the platform's marketing website
  • They diverge on capability: Kudos covers Peer-to-peer recognition, TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kudos and TINYpulse actually diverge.

Attributes where Kudos and TINYpulse differ
AttributeKudosTINYpulse
Founded20102012

Identical on both: starting price ($5/month), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Api), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

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 Kudos

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Manager recognition
  • Social recognition wall
  • Points & rewards
  • Awards & nominations
  • Anniversary celebrations
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Company values alignment

Only in TINYpulse

  • Pulse surveys
  • Anonymous suggestions
  • Cheers peer recognition
  • eNPS tracking
  • Virtual suggestions box
  • Manager insights
  • Custom surveys
  • Trend analysis

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • ADP
  • HRIS systems
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

Kudos

  • Employee recognitionnot TINYpulse
  • Culture buildingnot TINYpulse
  • Employee engagementnot TINYpulse
  • Retention improvementnot TINYpulse
  • Values reinforcementnot TINYpulse

TINYpulse

  • Employee engagement and feedback collectionnot Kudos
  • Organizational pulse surveysnot Kudos
  • Wellness program managementnot Kudos
  • Corporate culture assessmentnot Kudos

Where each one falls short

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

Kudos

  • No pricing published; requires demo request or direct sales contact

TINYpulse

  • No pricing published on the platform's marketing website
  • Requires demo request and direct sales consultation
  • Now integrated into WebMD Health Services as an engagement solution
  • Pricing model not transparent to prospective customers

Pricing, plan by plan

Kudos

$5/month
  • Plus$5/month
    • Peer recognition
    • Social recognition wall
    • Points system
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Awards & nominations
    • Advanced analytics

TINYpulse

$5/month
  • Engage$5/month
    • Weekly pulse surveys
    • Anonymous feedback
    • Cheers recognition
  • Perform$7/month
    • Everything in Engage
    • Performance reviews
    • Goal tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Kudos if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want manager recognition.
Kudos review

Choose TINYpulse if

  • You need pulse surveys.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want anonymous suggestions.
TINYpulse review

Questions people ask

Is Kudos or TINYpulse better?
Neither clearly leads. Kudos starts at $5/month and TINYpulse at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kudos or TINYpulse?
Kudos starts at $5/month and TINYpulse at $5/month.
Does Kudos or TINYpulse run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Kudos best used for?
Kudos is most often used for employee recognition, culture building, employee engagement, retention improvement. Of those, employee recognition and culture building are not what TINYpulse is typically brought in for.
What can Kudos do that TINYpulse cannot?
Kudos covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Manager recognition, Social recognition wall, Points & rewards. TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Anonymous suggestions, Cheers peer recognition, eNPS tracking. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, ADP, HRIS systems.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kudos: How much does Kudos cost?

Kudos does not publish standard pricing on its website. To learn pricing, contact Kudos for a 30-minute demo or reach out directly at +1 (888) 915-8367 or [email protected].

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TINYpulse: How much does TinyPulse cost?

TinyPulse does not publish pricing on its website. Costs are determined through custom quotes based on organization size and feature requirements. Interested customers must schedule a demo with the platform specialist to receive pricing.

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Kudos: How can I get Kudos pricing information?

Contact Kudos through their website demo request form or directly at [email protected] to discuss pricing and setup for your organization.

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TINYpulse: Is there a free trial for TinyPulse?

No free trial information is available on the marketing pages. Customers interested in evaluating the product must request a demo directly from the sales team.

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TINYpulse: Can TinyPulse be used as a standalone product?

TinyPulse is now offered as part of WebMD Health Services' engagement and feedback solutions suite. It is no longer maintained as an independent platform.

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