YuMuuv vs Kaido
An honest side-by-side for HR and wellbeing teams choosing a team wellbeing challenge platform: prices, ratings, challenge length, languages, security and support.
Facts checked 23 October 2026 · see sources
The short answer
Both run team wellbeing challenges for companies. Kaido runs fully managed two- to six-week campaigns built on daily learning and actions; YuMuuv lets you run unlimited challenges all year in 50 languages, with single sign-on and a SOC 2 Type II report.
Choose YuMuuv if you…
- want to run your own challenges all year, not one campaign at a time
- have people in many countries: the app runs in 50 languages
- need single sign-on and a SOC 2 Type II report for IT and security approval
- have Android users who should sync automatically through Health Connect
Kaido may suit you better if you…
- want the vendor to run the whole challenge, with an account manager, comms pack and Champion training
- want a sustainability challenge with 500+ actions and tree planting
- want daily micro-learning and quizzes, with a 12-page impact report afterwards
Four differences that matter
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Unlimited challenges all year
A YuMuuv plan includes unlimited challenges for its whole period, up to a full year: $2,400 for 25 people. Kaido sells managed challenges of two to six weeks, from £1,000 (about $1,340) each; its plan for up to three a year is quoted.
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50 languages vs English
YuMuuv runs in 50 languages, so global teams can join in their own language. The Kaido app lists English only, and each extra language is an add-on at £750 (about $1,000).
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Ready for IT review
YuMuuv includes single sign-on (SAML, OIDC) on every plan and holds a SOC 2 Type II report. Kaido does not list single sign-on as a feature, and we found no SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certificate.
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Android phones sync
YuMuuv syncs Android phones and watches through Health Connect. Kaido's help center still connects Android users through Google Fit, which Google has retired, and we found no mention of Health Connect.
Price check
What a challenge costs, by team size. Prices in USD.
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Kaido |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $600 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 month | $800 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 year | $2,400 ≈ $96 per person per year | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Kaido |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $1,275 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 month | $1,700 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 year | $5,100 ≈ $51 per person per year | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Kaido |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $2,775 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 month | $3,700 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 year | $11,100 ≈ $22.20 per person per year | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | Kaido |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $4,275 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 month | $5,700 | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
| 1 year | $17,100 ≈ $17.10 per person per year | From £1,000 (about $1,340) per challenge |
Unlimited challenges during the period, you pay only for people who join, and each employee can invite up to 10 friends or family to private challenges for free. Kaido prices each managed challenge from £1,000 (about US$1,340), or from £3,000 (about US$4,010) for a custom challenge, with the final price based on active engagement. Each extra language costs £750 (about US$1,000). See all prices
Full comparison
Every row checked on the vendor's website and help center, the US App Store, Google Play and G2.
| Feature | 
|
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Price for a full year (25 users) | $2,400 | Quote only (Multi Challenge, up to 3 a year) |
| Single challenge (25 users) | From $600 (up to 2 weeks) | From £1,000 (about $1,340), based on engagement |
| Conditions | One-off or yearly; no automatic renewal | 2-month contract; final price varies with engagement |
| Prices published | Yes | Starting prices only |
| Free trial | Free trial on request + interactive demo | Trial offer closed 30 Apr 2026; money-back guarantee |
| App and ratings | ||
| G2 rank: highest rated / easiest to use | #1 / #1 | Not on G2 |
| App Store rating (US) | 4.8/5 · 1,500+ ratings | No US ratings; 3.7/5 · 6 ratings (UK) |
| Google Play rating | 4.4/5 · 1,400+ reviews | No US rating; 3.6/5 · 23 reviews (UK) |
| App languages | 50 | English; £750 per extra language |
| Challenges | ||
| What you can track | 14 synced activities + unlimited habits | Steps, activities, wellbeing and sustainability actions |
| Team challenges | Yes | Yes (team-based by design) |
| Daily targets | Yes | Yes (daily tasks, up to 120 activity points) |
| Map or virtual route | Distance goals themed as journeys (no virtual route map) | Virtual journey (story with 7 milestones) |
| Charity fundraisers | Yes (charity challenges; donations handled outside the app) | Yes (tree planting with Tree-Nation) |
| Rewards | Organiser-set prizes | Milestone prize draws; prizes as a paid add-on |
| Integrations | ||
| Direct connections | Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar, Suunto | Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit |
| Other watches and rings | Samsung, Oura and more via Apple Health or Health Connect; or record workouts in the app with GPS | Garmin, Strava, Samsung via Apple Health or Google Fit |
| Admin and security | ||
| Single sign-on | Yes (SAML, OIDC) | Not offered publicly (built for one customer) |
| Your logo or branding | Your logo + challenge images | Custom branding from £3,000 (Custom Challenge) |
| Security certification | SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001 in progress | None found (site claims “ISO compliance”) |
| Data hosting | EU (AWS Frankfurt) | EEA; app assets on AWS Ireland |
| Support | ||
| Hands-on support | Configuration call + planning help | Fully managed; dedicated account manager |
| Help for participants | Yes, admins and participants | Participant support by Kaido, weekdays 8:30–17:30 |
| Company | ||
| Owner | Independent | Kaido Group Ltd, United Kingdom |
| Other | ||
| Challenges included | Unlimited during the plan | One per purchase (2–6 weeks); Multi: up to 3 a year |
| Android sync | Health Connect | Google Fit (retired); no Health Connect found |
Switching from Kaido in three steps
Participants keep their watch or phone app: they only connect it to YuMuuv.
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Book a demo
Tell us about your teams and goals. We show you the admin view and a live challenge.
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Set it up together
On a configuration call we set up your challenge, teams and logo. People join with a sign-up code or single sign-on.
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Launch
Technically ready within a day. Most companies launch one to two weeks after signing, depending on their own approvals.
What customers say
“YuMuuv didn’t just provide a platform; they became a trusted collaborator every step of the way.”
Lizanne Pharand, Global HR Project Coordinator, and Danielle Cairney, Head of Wellbeing UKI, WSP Read the WSP case study
“Some things in the U.S. don't always translate globally. YuMuuv was the perfect connector for everyone.”
Office Manager & Culture Lead, Opendoor Read the Opendoor case study
“I didn't want to spend my time figuring out tech. I just wanted to run my program—and YuMuuv made that possible.”
Public health expert, City of San Diego Read the City of San Diego case study
Questions buyers ask
Can’t find yours? Ask us on a demo call.
How much does Kaido cost?
How much does YuMuuv cost?
Which is cheaper, YuMuuv or Kaido?
Does Kaido work in other languages?
Which watches and apps work with YuMuuv?
Is YuMuuv secure?
Sources and method
Checked on 23 October 2026.
Kaido: kaido.org (home, pricing, wellbeing challenge, sustainability challenge, privacy, terms, accessibility and case study pages), the kaidochallenge.co.uk challenge builder, the Kaido help center, the Companies House record for Kaido Group Ltd, and the Kaido listings in the App Store and Google Play (US and UK). YuMuuv: yumuuv.com/pricing, the challenge activity list in the YuMuuv help center, and the same two app stores. G2 ranks: the Highest Rated and Easiest to Use lists in G2’s Corporate Wellness category, read on 23 October 2026. Ratings change daily; prices exclude VAT; pound prices converted at the ECB rates of 22 October 2026.
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