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Best Kudos alternatives in India (2027)
Kudos is a performance & okr software product from Kudos, Calgary, priced at ₹300/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Kudos are Motivosity (₹300/mo), Bonusly (₹250/mo), Nectar HR (₹250/mo), Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo) and Synergita (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually). Teamflect is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹60/month.
Why businesses look for a Kudos alternative
There is no free plan
Kudos has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Kudos starts at ₹300/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Kudos is built in Canada. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Kudos alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Kudos's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kudos (current) | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Motivosity | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Bonusly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Nectar HR | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Xoxoday Empuls | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Synergita | Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  15Five | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Peoplebox | $2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Leapsome | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Ally.io (Viva Goals) | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  PerformYard | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Workleap Officevibe | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Lattice | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Engagedly | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Small Improvements | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Workstars | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Loop by Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  greytHR Performance | ₹3,495/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Zimyo Engage | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Teamflect | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Qandle Performance | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Kudos alternatives in detail
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹250/mo vs ₹300/mo)
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹250/mo vs ₹300/mo)
4. Xoxoday Empuls
Xoxoday · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.4/5
Engagement, recognition and surveys built in India.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹300/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
5. Synergita
Synergita · Chennai · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
Performance management and OKR built in Chennai.
Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Configurable review formats, cycles and rating frameworks
- Normalisation of ratings
- 9-box and SWOT analysis
- Custom workflows and feedback templates
- Appraisal letter distribution (Perform Plus)
6. 15Five
15Five · San Francisco · Performance & OKR software · 4.5/5
Performance management with check-ins.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹300/mo)
7. Peoplebox
Peoplebox · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
OKR and performance platform built in Bengaluru.
$2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹300/mo higher ($2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually vs ₹300/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Company, department, team and individual goal cascading
- OKR, KRA and KPI frameworks supported
- Auto progress from Jira, Asana and Google Sheets
- Goal updates from Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Monthly or quarterly business reviews from OKR dashboards
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹300/mo)
9. Ally.io (Viva Goals)
Microsoft · Redmond · Performance & OKR software · 4.3/5
OKR management in Microsoft Viva.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹300/mo)
10. PerformYard
PerformYard · Arlington · Performance & OKR software · 4.3/5
Performance reviews and goals.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Kudos
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹300/mo)
Kudos alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Kudos
Free Kudos alternatives
How to choose a Kudos alternative
- Decide on the model first — OKRs, KRAs or competency-based reviews — and pick a tool that supports it natively.
- Check manager adoption features: reminders, mobile check-ins and simple forms.
- Ensure it integrates with your HRMS so employee data is not duplicated.
Kudos alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Kudos in 2027?+
The closest matches to Kudos on App Advisor are Motivosity (₹300/mo), Bonusly (₹250/mo), Nectar HR (₹250/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Kudos, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Kudos?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Teamflect (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Kudos?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Loop by Zimyo starts lowest at ₹60/mo, compared with ₹300/mo for Kudos. Teamflect also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Kudos?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo), Synergita (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually), Peoplebox ($2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Kudos vs Motivosity: which is better?+
Motivosity is the closest match to Kudos in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Kudos alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in performance & okr software or a category Kudos also covers, and Kudos's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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