(increasing soon)
Overview
Kudos Premium is our optional subscription tier that provides advanced features and smart automations to help you maximize your credit card rewards and financial benefits. Premium is designed for power users who want deeper insights, automation, and extended transaction history.
Important: Kudos will always have a robust free tier. Everything you love about Kudos stays 100% free.
What Stays Free Forever
The core Kudos experience remains completely free, including:
✅ Smart Checkout - Best card recommendations and autofill at 2+ million stores
✅ Kudos Boost - Cashback at 15,000+ favorite stores
✅ Card Management - All your rewards, credits, and benefits in one place
✅ Card Discovery Tools - Dream Wallet, Test Drive, Card Explore, and Approval Odds
✅ Offline Cheatsheet - Card recommendations when you're not online
✅ 30 Days Transaction History - Recent spending insights
Kudos Premium Features
What's Included
📊 Advanced Charts and AI Insights
Personalized recommendations tailored to your unique spending patterns
Detailed analysis of your credit card usage
Smart suggestions to optimize your wallet
📅 Extended Transaction History
Two full years of transaction data (vs. 30 days for free members)
Understand seasonal spending trends
Better track annual spending for category bonuses
🎯 Automated Welcome Bonus Tracking
Automatic tracking of all your card welcome bonuses
Smart reminders so you never miss a deadline
Prefilled bonus details for easy monitoring
🤖 Smart Background Automations (Rolling out soon)
Bill negotiation assistance
Automatic Amex Offer activation
Subscription cancellation alerts
Additional automations launching in the coming months
Pricing
Annual Plan (special pricing - increasing soon):
✨$41.99/year (normally $119.99/year)
✨$7.99/month (normally $9.99/month)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be charged automatically?
No. Kudos will never automatically charge you. You must actively choose to subscribe to Premium. Once you subscribe, billing happens according to your selected plan (monthly or annual).
What if I don't want Premium?
That's completely fine! The free version of Kudos remains robust and includes all core features. Premium is designed for power users who want advanced insights and automation.
Will free features be moved to Premium?
No. We're committed to keeping our core features free forever. Premium is for new advanced features and automations, not existing free features.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your Premium subscription at any time from your account settings. If you cancel, you'll retain Premium access through the end of your billing period.
How do I subscribe to Premium?
Update to the latest version of the Kudos mobile app
Navigate to Settings → Kudos Premium
Choose your plan (annual or monthly)
Complete payment through our payment processor, Stripe
Start enjoying Premium features immediately
Does Premium work on both web and mobile?
Yes. Premium features are available across all Kudos platforms—iOS app, browser extension, and web portal.
Why are we introducing Premium?
Premium helps us sustain and grow Kudos while keeping our core features accessible to everyone. Revenue from Premium subscribers allows us to:
Build more advanced features
Maintain our free tier indefinitely
Invest in new automations and AI capabilities
Provide better support
By becoming a Premium member, you directly support Kudos' mission to democratize credit card rewards optimization.