Kudoboard alternative
Group cards for work, without the upsell tiers.
Kudoboard is a good product and the best-known name in group cards. cards.company is a simpler option built for workplaces: unlimited signatures on one card for $6.99, a Slack app that's free for every workspace, and a yearly plan from $150 for small companies.
Free for up to 10 signatures · No accounts for anyone
cards.company vs Kudoboard
| cards.company | Kudoboard | |
|---|---|---|
| One card, unlimited signatures | $6.99 | $19.99 (Milestone board). Lite is $6.99 for 20 posts, Premium $9.99 for 100 |
| Multi-card pack | 10 for $49 ($4.90 each), never expire | 5 Premium boards at $7.00 each |
| Yearly plan | Priced by people you celebrate: $150 up to 50 · $250 up to 100 · $400 up to 250 · $600 up to 500 | $299/yr Business or $449/yr Pro, for 1–500 employees |
| Birthday and anniversary automation | Every yearly plan | Business plan and up |
| Slack app | Free for every workspace | Pro plan ($449/yr) and up, with Microsoft Teams |
| Slideshow | Free on every card, with music | Milestone board ($19.99) |
| Signers need an account | No | No |
| Recipient replies to everyone who signed | Yes | Not listed |
| Farewell contact swap (vCard / CSV) | Yes | Not listed |
| Video posts | No | Premium board ($9.99) and up |
| Group gift cards | No | Yes |
| Printed poster or book | No | Yes |
| SSO and HRIS integrations | No | Enterprise plan (501+ employees) |
Kudoboard prices and features from kudoboard.com, checked October 4, 2026. "Not listed" means we couldn't find it on their site, not that it doesn't exist. Prices change, so check theirs. Kudoboard is a trademark of its owner; cards.company isn't affiliated with Kudoboard.
Which one is right for you?
Choose cards.company if…
- You send a card now and then, and want unlimited signatures without paying $19.99
- You're a team of up to 250 people: every card covered for $150–$400 a year, with Slack and automatic celebrations included
- You want /card in Slack without moving to a higher tier
- Farewells matter: the person leaving can reply to everyone and keep everyone's contact details
Choose Kudoboard if…
- You have 250–500 people and don't need Slack: their $299 Business plan covers up to 500 employees
- You need video posts or a pooled group gift card
- You want a printed poster or book
- IT requires single sign-on or an HRIS integration
FAQ
Switching from Kudoboard
Can I move an existing Kudoboard to cards.company?
There's no import. Most teams finish open boards where they are and start new cards here. Creating one takes about a minute.
Do signers need to learn anything new?
No. They open a link, write a note and press Add to card. No account, no app.
Can we try it before paying for a yearly plan?
Start with free cards and try it with your team. Every purchase can be refunded in full within 30 days, yearly plans included.