kununu
Kununu — Let's make work better.
kununu is an employer review platform in the DACH region with more than 15 million authentic insights into employers, company culture and salaries. Employees and applicants can share experiences anonymously, compare salaries and view job listings alongside reviews to help them find a suitable workplace. Companies use employer profiles and employer branding solutions to shape their presence, respond to reviews and strengthen their employer brand. Founded in Vienna in 2007, kununu is expanding its European digital headquarters there and employs more than 350 people.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU (Data Controller: kununu GmbH, Munich, Germany). Data transfers to third countries may be based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Retention & deletion
The privacy notice dated December 1, 2025 states, among other things: ID documents are generally deleted within 30 days; security and log data are stored for up to 12 months; customer support data is deleted no later than seven years after the case is closed; personal profile data is deleted when the account is deleted; and payment data is retained in accordance with statutory retention obligations.
Feature Scope
- Anonymous employer reviews (from current and former employees) offering insights into company culture and working conditions - Salary transparency across job roles, industries, and regions - Integrated job postings linked to reviews and salary data - Employer responses to reviews to foster dialogue - Editorial content for employees - Platform milestones: over 15 million insights into workplaces For employers: - Free employer profile; Upgrade to an employer branding profile (for a fee) - Badges/seals such as “Top Company” and other awards - Employer portal, published community guidelines, and review verification process - Linked legal and privacy information (Terms of Service, Legal Notice, Privacy Policy) Security and Compliance: - Focus on anonymity and review guidelines - Information on SSO, SAML, MFA, encryption, security certifications, and AVV/DPA: Upon request - Existing privacy notices indicate GDPR relevance Implementation, Support, Integrations: - Self-service platform; Salary Satisfaction seal available upon request (Top Rated – Salary Satisfaction): - Official, digitally provided employer seal for HR marketing and employer branding; use outside of kununu requires a license - Automatic, free display on the kununu employer profile when criteria are met - What’s included with license purchase: Digital seal (download link via email) and free “Top Rated” package (2 awards, 2 certificates, social media graphics, email banners, PR template, information guide) - Qualification criteria (for 2026, last 12 months): ≥ 70% salary satisfaction; ≥ 3.8 stars for salary & benefits; ≥ 3.4 stars in the employee score; ≥ 3.4 stars in the overall rating since the profile was created; ≥ 6 employee reviews since the profile was created; ≥ 2 new or updated reviews in the last 12 months - Exclusivity: Only about 3% of companies qualify - Billing/Contract: Annual recurring payment; open-ended contract; 3-month notice period ending March 31; annual payment processed at the time the seal is awarded; use limited to HR marketing (no product advertising) - Ordering: Online checkout with company and billing information; price depends on company size; purchase on account; currency automatically adjusts to CHF for Swiss billing addresses, among others - Technology/Security: No technical security or integration requirements, as this is a marketing license/award
Features at a Glance
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- API
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
Pricing Model
Flat
Plan 1: 5,990 EUR per module – additional module for posting job listings; volume discounts shown. Prices vary depending on the number of listings; details can be calculated during the ordering process.
Implementation
Employers can create or claim a free profile and can purchase paid employer branding features.
Support
Email/Web Form (Support & Contact) · Help Center/FAQ/Guides · Webinars/Training Sessions · Personal Contact (Core/Pro)
Order confirmation and invoicing via email; self-service FAQs and employer support/contact form via the employer portal; support hours/SLAs: Upon request; employer newsletter available.
Integrations
onlyfy one
OtherOptional publication of onlyfy one reviews on kununu (sold separately).
kununu Website-Widgets
OtherEmbedding on the careers page and in job postings; up to ten design variations; optional display of score and number of ratings; live status for automatic updates.
Cross-Profile Ads (Werbung auf anderen kununu Profilen)
OtherExpanding reach through ads on industry-specific or carefully selected employer profiles.
Hiring Extension (Add-on, separates Produkt)
OtherA job posting flat rate as a supplement to the employer branding profile.
Kununu Website-Widget
OtherEmbedding the kununu profile with 3 basic designs in the Free Plan on career pages and job postings; advanced designs and Live Score in the Core and Pro plans.
