Betterworks vs. Kazoo

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Betterworks
Score 7.2 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Betterworks offers intelligent performance management software solutions. Its enterprise-ready SaaS platform helps workforces and organizations achieve their potential with tools that foster greater manager effectiveness and employee performance, with the goal of increasing engagement and retention. The Betterworks solution combines generative AI and data analytics to enable organizations to make smart, data-informed decisions linked to performance, calibration, skill…N/A
Kazoo
Score 8.9 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
The Kazoo Employee Experience Platform aims to bring together everything needed to create a high-performing, connected culture regardless of where employees work or what device they use. The vendor states that by combining Goals & OKRs, Recognition, Feedback, Conversations, and Incentives within a single platform, employees become more engaged, managers become better leaders, and productivity and business performance soars. The vendor positions the Kazoo Employee Experience Platform as the…N/A
Pricing
BetterworksKazoo
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BetterworksKazoo
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
Additional DetailsVolume discounts apply.
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Features
BetterworksKazoo
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Betterworks
9.0
4 Ratings
15% above category average
Kazoo
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Betterworks
7.2
3 Ratings
13% below category average
Kazoo
-
Ratings
Performance plans8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan weighting8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager note taking3.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders3.23 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow restrictions8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting8.93 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
BetterworksKazoo
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(6 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
BetterworksKazoo
Likelihood to Recommend
Betterworks
BetterWorks really helps keep track of quarterly objectives, as long as the entire company follows the OKRs framework. The objectives and key results of each employee can be linked to the general objectives of the organization and that really helps align on the same mission. I wouldn't recommend using BetterWorks as a standalone platform to follow up on objectives if the rest of the organization is not on board with the OKRs framework.
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Kazoo
Great at recognition/engagement and performance management all in one place. Easy for admins to manage and for team members to navigate. If you would like to have a robust platform for goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews, Kazoo could be a great fit.
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Pros
Betterworks
  • Web based platform with everyone being able to access it anytime anywhere
  • Allows for company wide OKRs management and promotes transparency
  • Has some reporting functionalities
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Kazoo
  • It provides visibility across the company for good deeds/recognition.
  • It provides good opportunities to donate points to different causes.
  • It provides rewards that are desirable and give you something you feel you want to work toward.
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Cons
Betterworks
  • It's sometimes hard to see ONLY your milestones and goals
  • Having more default units of measure might be nice (or being able to save your own custom ones)
  • Native integrations with software (like HubSpot) would be great
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Kazoo
  • The ability to create custom reports as admins would be a nice feature.
  • A feature that allows managers of the employees to be loaded into YEI and then they can receive a breakdown of the recognition of their direct reports periodically would be a nice feature.
  • Ways for the employee to create their own reports to see their own receiving and giving metrics.
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Likelihood to Renew
Betterworks
We've been using it for going on four quarters now and it's become part of how our team plans our work for the quarter, holds ourselves accountable, and decides who is doing what work and why. Without it we'd certainly have to replace it with something else - plus it's so nice to see the other departments and top company goals so easily.
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Kazoo
Its a very good service that boost interaction and company moral between employees
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Usability
Betterworks
Overall the platform is clean and easy to use. It's quick to learn and not unnecessarily complex. While a few specific filtering features can be wonky it's nice that it's simple and clean. There are a lot of icons where words may be more appropriate in the navigation but otherwise the platform is easy to use and quick to hop into and check in.
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Kazoo
The service is extremely easy to use and provides a lot of value to its customers
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Support Rating
Betterworks
No answers on this topic
Kazoo
I gave this rating because I haven't had to reach out to support
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Alternatives Considered
Betterworks
I have used Asana, Jira, and VersionOne. I find BetterWorks the most intuitive and organized. It is fairly easy to use and learn, as long as everyone else does the same. Since the team implemented the quarterly reviews and stayed on top of using it, it has been successful so far.
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Kazoo
This product seems to outperform the competition in the reviews that we're aware of. Not surprisingly, we've been extremely pleased with this product. It's funny to think that a simple piece of software could add so much by way of positivity to our workplace, but it most definitely has. We love this program.
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Return on Investment
Betterworks
  • A tool like this was highly viewed by the new hires as it shows the company's commitment to track everyone's contribution to corporates goals
  • Provides transparency into what each team does
  • The implementation was a big effort
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Kazoo
  • Direct kudos feel good! Makes me wanna do more good.
  • Publicity appreciation. My boss sees it. I can point him and others to it when review time comes around.
  • Reminds me to thank others just because it's there.
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ScreenShots

Betterworks Screenshots

Screenshot of Betterworks Goals with Google Sheets IntegrationsScreenshot of Betterworks Conversations with AI AssistScreenshot of Betterworks Advanced AnalyticsScreenshot of Betterworks Calibration 9-box with filter optionsScreenshot of Betterworks Engage TopicsScreenshot of Betterworks Goals integration with Microsoft Teams

Kazoo Screenshots

Screenshot of The Kazoo Activity Feed  reveals recognition, bonuses, and successful project outcomes — connecting everyone to the positive pulse of your company.Screenshot of Kazoo enables social recognition across all levels so employees, managers, and executives alike can recognize employees with a personal message and rewards points. Within the platform activity feed, anyone can amplify the recognition with ‘high-fives’ and comments, creating awareness and connection across your organization.Screenshot of Automated celebration recognitions ensure your employees feel extra appreciated on their special days. Whether work anniversaries or birthdays, employees can quickly see the number of occasions to celebrate that day, and can easily send anniversary or birthday recognitions from the home page.Screenshot of he foundation of a high-performing culture is visibility and alignment to your company’s top priorities. Kazoo’s Goals & OKRs functionality makes setting Goals and OKRs easy for everyone. Employees can see the current status of their individual, department, and company goals - how goals are progressing, what’s on track, and what may need some more attention.Screenshot of Kazoo empowers every employee to make feedback a part of their every day. Whether it’s up, down, across, or all-around, Kazoo standard templates like ‘Start, Stop, Continue’ or ‘Strengths and Opportunities’ ensure feedback is always meaningful and actionable, while friendly nudges keep it top of mind.Screenshot of The Kazoo Employee Experience platform makes it easy for managers and employees to meet regularly to discuss progress, accomplishments, feedback, and career objectives and growth opportunities.