Free Employee Recognition App That Actually Works
Most recognition tools charge $3-5 per person per month. PatPat gives you unlimited kudos, collectible pins, leaderboards, and a mobile app — completely free for teams up to 16.
No credit card required. No trial that expires. Free means free.
Why "Free" Usually Means "Limited"
Most recognition tools offer free trials or stripped-down free tiers that push you to upgrade before you see real value.
Recognition tools are expensive
At $3-5 per employee per month, a 15-person team pays $540-900/year just for saying 'thank you.' That's hard to justify.
Free trials are a trap
You invest time setting up, your team builds habits — then the trial ends and you're locked into paying or losing everything.
Hidden limits everywhere
Free tiers with 5 kudos/month, no mobile app, or no leaderboards. They're designed to frustrate you into upgrading.
A Free Plan That Doesn't Hold Back
PatPat's free tier includes everything a small team needs. Unlimited kudos, all 4 pin categories, seasonal designs, leaderboards, and native mobile apps. No artificial limits.
Free for teams up to 16 employees — with every feature included.
We make money when larger teams upgrade to Pro. Small teams get the full experience, forever.
Everything Included Free
No feature gates. No usage limits. Everything a team of up to 16 needs.
Unlimited Kudos
Send as many kudos as you want. No daily caps, no monthly limits, no points to budget.
Collectible Pins
Every kudos becomes a collectible pin with artwork. Build a collection you're proud of.
Seasonal Designs
Pin artwork changes every quarter. Collect Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter editions.
Leaderboards
Track top givers and receivers. Run competition periods to drive engagement.
Mobile Apps
Native iOS and Android apps. Give kudos, view your collection, check leaderboards on the go.
Up to 16 Employees
Perfect for startups, small teams, and departments. Grow to Pro when you're ready.
Get Started in 2 Minutes
No sales calls. No demos. No credit card. Just sign up and start recognizing.
Create Your Account
Sign up with email or Google. Takes 30 seconds.
Invite Your Team
Add up to 16 employees. They download the mobile app.
Start Giving Kudos
Pick a category, write a message, send a pin. That's it.
Grow When Ready
Need more than 16 people? Upgrade to Pro at any time.
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Everything that makes PatPat the best free recognition app.