Kodous is a lightweight kudos tool for teams. Send anonymous appreciation, see who shines on the weekly leaderboard, and build a culture of recognition — in under a minute.
Your choice, every time
Send anonymously or with your name — you decide per message.
Weekly leaderboard
See who got the most appreciation this week, every week.
Invite-only teams
Control who joins. Share a link, they sign up, done.
Three steps. No training required.
Create your team
Sign up in seconds. Give your team a name and you're the owner. No credit card, no setup wizard.
Invite your teammates
Go to the Team page, enter an email address, and copy the invite link. They click it, set a password, and they're in.
Start sending kudos
Pick a teammate, write a message, choose anonymous or visible, and send. They see it under "My Kodous". The weekly leaderboard updates in real time.
Research consistently shows that feeling appreciated at work drives retention, engagement, and performance.
69%
of employees say they'd work harder if they felt better appreciated
Source: Glassdoor
5×
more likely to stay when employees feel recognized
Source: Gallup
36%
of employees cite lack of recognition as a top reason for leaving
Source: SHRM
Daily
habits beat annual reviews — small, frequent recognition is more effective
Source: HBR
Is anonymity optional?
Yes. When sending a kudo, you choose: anonymous (recipient sees "Someone") or visible (recipient sees your name). It's per-message — you decide each time. No one else, including admins, can override your choice.
Who can join my team?
Only people you invite. You generate an invite link for a specific email address. That link is single-use and expires in 7 days.
Can I have multiple teams?
Each account belongs to one team. If you need separate workspaces, use separate accounts.
Is there a limit on team size?
No hard limit. Kodous is designed for small to medium teams (5–100 people) where everyone knows each other.
Can I self-host this?
Yes — the full source is available. You need a Neon Postgres database and a Next.js-compatible host (Vercel is recommended).