- tbf work
- Kudoboard alternative
A Kudoboard
alternative.
tbf work is a group card for work that starts itself. Dates come from BambooHR or the ones you add, colleagues write from a browser, and the card is sent on the day.
HR system dates and Slack are on the first plan, not the enterprise one.
Updated 18 September 2026
tbf work and Kudoboard
Both collect messages from a group. They differ in what starts the card and which plan automates it.
| tbf work | Kudoboard | |
|---|---|---|
| No subscription | $2.49 a card, bought in packs of 5, 20 or 50 | $6.99 for 20 posts, $9.99 for 100, $19.99 unlimited |
| First plan, paid yearly | Team, $390 a year, 180 cards | Business, $299 a year, unlimited boards, up to 50 people |
| Slack | Team plan | Pro plan, $449 a year |
| Dates from the HR system | Team plan, BambooHR | Enterprise plan, custom price |
| Cards that start themselves | Every plan, from dates you add | Milestone automations, Enterprise plan |
| Writing a message | Browser link, no account | Browser link |
| Somebody who was let go | Card held until an admin releases it | Not stated |
| Format | Signed messages read one at a time, photos and GIFs | A board of posts, photos, GIFs and video |
Kudoboard prices and plan features from kudoboard.com/pricing, read on 18 September 2026 in US dollars. tbf work prices from our pricing page, where they follow your currency.
Which one suits you
Choose Kudoboard if you want a large board with video, a slideshow for an event, or a printed book. It does those well and we do not do them.
Choose tbf work if the problem is remembering. Birthdays, work anniversaries and leaving days arrive on their own, the team is asked, and the card goes out on the day.
Other services worth a look are in eight farewell card services compared.
How tbf work runs a card.
The same three steps for every occasion.
- 01
Add the date.
Type it in, or connect BambooHR.
- 02
Choose who to ask.
Their team, or anyone. Each person gets a link by email or in Slack.
- 03
Everyone writes their own words.
In a browser, with no account. The card is sent on the day.
Questions
What is the best alternative to Kudoboard for work?
It depends on the job. For cards that start from HR dates and send themselves, tbf work. For video boards and printed books, Kudoboard remains the better fit.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kudoboard?
Per card, yes: $2.49 in packs of 5, 20 or 50, against $6.99 to $19.99 for a Kudoboard board. For unlimited boards with no HR dates, Kudoboard Business costs less than our Team plan.
Does tbf work connect to Slack and an HR system?
Yes. Slack and BambooHR are both on the Team plan.
Do colleagues need an account to write?
No. They open a link and write in a browser.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. You can see a card without signing in. Pay as you go has no monthly fee.