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Description

Brighten is a platform designed for employee recognition that operates on a peer-to-peer basis and includes a rewards marketplace. Colleagues can express appreciation through unique awards, allowing recipients to accumulate points that can be exchanged for gift cards, branded merchandise, and various experiences. The platform offers a range of features such as gamification elements like streaks, challenges, and leaderboards, along with team performance analytics, integration with Slack and Microsoft Teams, single sign-on (SSO), and API access. By fostering a culture of gratitude, Brighten empowers organizations while supplying HR professionals with valuable engagement insights. The service is complimentary for up to 10 users, with subscription plans beginning at $49 per month, making it accessible for small teams looking to enhance employee morale. Additionally, the platform's user-friendly design encourages widespread adoption and makes recognition a seamless part of daily operations.

Description

Kudos® boosts engagement and performance by making recognition part of everyday work. It integrates peer-to-peer recognition, milestone celebrations, announcements, structured programs, and analytics in one platform. Recognition messages can include points, company values, and personal touches, while gamified goals promote ongoing participation. Automated celebrations acknowledge milestones, ensuring no event is missed. Announcements target specific audiences with read tracking, while Awards, Nominations, and Incentives reward excellence and participation in initiatives like training or compliance. Analytics show participation, trends, and budget use. Kudos supports Arabic, Chinese, Czech, English, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

ADP Enterprise HR No 
ADP Workforce Now No 
BambooHR No 
Google Authenticator No 
Indent No 
LinkedIn No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Microsoft Outlook No 
Microsoft SharePoint No 
Microsoft Teams No 
Okta No 
OneLogin No 
Paylocity No 
Ping Identity No 
SAASPASS No 
Skype No 
Slack No 
Windcave No 
Workday HCM No 
Zendesk No 

Integrations

ADP Enterprise HR Yes 
ADP Workforce Now Yes 
BambooHR Yes 
Google Authenticator Yes 
Indent Yes 
LinkedIn Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Microsoft Outlook Yes 
Microsoft SharePoint Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
Okta Yes 
OneLogin Yes 
Paylocity Yes 
Ping Identity Yes 
SAASPASS Yes 
Skype Yes 
Slack Yes 
Windcave Yes 
Workday HCM Yes 
Zendesk Yes 

Pricing Details

$49/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$3.25
Kudos® pricing is based on the number of users and the length of the contract.

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Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Palavir

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

hellobrighten.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Kudos®

Founded

2010

Country

Canada

Website

www.kudos.com/software/employee-recognition

Product Features

Employee Recognition

Goals No 
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking No 
Manager-to-Peer Recognition No 
Mention Management No 
Nominations No 
Peer-to-Peer Recognition No 
Performance Management No 
Rewards Catalog No 
Rewards Points No 
Social Recognition No 
eCards No 

Product Features

Employee Engagement

Benchmarking Yes 
Cultural Alignment Yes 
Employee Awards Yes 
Employee Guides Yes 
Employee Recognition Yes 
Feedback Management Yes 
Goal Management Yes 
Health & Wellness Programs No 
Performance Management Yes 
Pulse Surveys Yes 

Employee Recognition

Goals Yes 
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking Yes 
Manager-to-Peer Recognition Yes 
Mention Management Yes 
Nominations Yes 
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Yes 
Performance Management Yes 
Rewards Catalog Yes 
Rewards Points Yes 
Social Recognition Yes 
eCards Yes 

Human Resources

360 Degree Feedback No 
Applicant Tracking No 
Attendance Management No 
Benefits Management Yes 
Career Development Planning No 
Compensation Management Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Employee Database Yes 
Employee Lifecycle Management No 
Onboarding No 
Payroll Management No 
Performance Management Yes 
Recruiting Management No 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Succession Planning No 
Time & Attendance Management No 
Time Off Management No 
Timesheets No 
Training Management No 

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