Clappy Kudos
BuddiesHR — The #1 suite of Apps for Slack
BuddiesHR provides a modular suite of culture and productivity apps that run entirely in Slack, including birthday and work anniversary celebrations, kudos/recognition, polls and surveys (eNPS), async standups, org chart and employee directory, coffee chat matching, PTO/vacation tracking, and performance reviews. Self-serve setup, affordable pricing (~$2 per employee per month), and EU-hosted infrastructure (AWS Paris).
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
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Hosting
Encryption at rest and in transit (OWASP best practices); data minimization; automatic deletion 12 months after uninstallation; Hosting on AWS Paris (eu-west-3), France; vetted subprocessors (AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar with SCCs, PostHog EU hosting, Crisp). No SOC 2/HIPAA certification (CTO follows SOC 2 principles). Installation/authorization via Slack OAuth. SSO/SAML/MFA: Upon request.
Retention & deletion
Automatic deletion of all Slack workspace data 12 months after uninstalling the app.
GDPR-compliant practices; DPA template available; data hosting in France (EU); some subprocessors rely on standard contractual clauses; no SOC 2 or HIPAA certification (CTO follows SOC 2 principles).
More on our subprocessorsFeature Scope
Slack-native kudos: send public peer-to-peer recognition posts in Slack; Company values tagging: attach values to kudos to reinforce culture; Leaderboards: rankings overall and per company value; Appreciation Day: automated reminders to boost participation; Rewards: optional incentives for recognized behaviors; Gamification levels: encourage regular recognition; Insights dashboard: see which values resonate and top performers by value; Quick setup: Add to Slack, choose a channel, start sending kudos; Trial: 30-day free trial, no credit card required ("Free - No card required"); Security: data encrypted at rest and in transit (OWASP best practices), data minimization, automatic deletion 12 months after uninstall, hosting on AWS Paris (eu-west-3), vetted sub-processors (AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar with SCCs, PostHog EU hosting, Crisp support chat); Compliance: GDPR-oriented practices, Data Processing Agreement (DPA) template available; Certifications: No SOC 2/HIPAA certification (CTO adheres to SOC 2 principles); Integrations: Slack (OAuth-based Add to Slack). (Product: https://buddieshr.com/clappy | Security: https://buddieshr.com/security)
Pricing hints: 30-day free trial, no credit card required (site). Blog states: Free for teams with fewer than 10 users; $1 per user per month for larger teams; Pricing may change—see pricing page. (https://buddieshr.com/clappy, https://blog.buddieshr.com/best-peer-recognition-apps-for-slack/)
Security hints: Encryption at rest and in transit (OWASP best practices); data minimization; auto-deletion of all Slack workspace data 12 months after app removal; hosting on AWS Paris (eu-west-3), France; sub-processors vetted for GDPR (AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar with SCCs, PostHog EU hosting, Crisp). No SOC 2/HIPAA certification (CTO follows SOC 2 principles). Slack OAuth used for install.
Compliance hints: GDPR-focused practices; DPA template available; data hosted in France (EU); some sub-processors rely on SCCs for data transfers; no SOC 2 or HIPAA certification.
Implementation hints: Slack app installation with 3 steps: Add to Slack (accept permissions), set the recognition channel in the app’s Slack Home, and start sending kudos. Designed to be non-disruptive during install; go-live can be immediate (minutes).
Support hints: Customer support chat via Crisp (as a listed sub-processor), Help & Video tutorials and Support links on site; general contact and security email available; (https://buddieshr.com/security, https://buddieshr.com/clappy)
Integration hints: Slack (primary and required).
Features at a Glance
Analytics
- Dashboards
Integrations
- Slack integration
Security & IT
- Data residency region
Data & API
- Data export
Compliance
- DPA available
Pricing Model
Per user
30-day free trial without a credit card. According to the blog: $1 per user per month for larger teams; prices may change.
Implementation
3-step setup: Add to Slack (accept permissions), select the recognition channel on the app's home screen, and get started with Kudos. Designed for a quick, seamless onboarding experience; no migration required.
Support
Cat · Email
Support via Crisp Chat, help and video tutorials, as well as contact and security email addresses on the website. SLA and support hours: Upon request.
Integrations
Slack
OtherPrimary and required integration; OAuth-based "Add to Slack."
