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Genesys Cloud CX vs Genesys PureConnect [EOL] comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Genesys Cloud CX
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Contact Center Platforms (1st), Workforce Engagement Management (1st), Customer Experience Management (5th), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (1st)
Genesys PureConnect [EOL]
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

JB
Founder at SJT Consult
Omnichannel contact center has unified customer interactions and delivers smarter routing
Regarding scripters, I should clarify that Genesys Cloud CX dashboards provide real-time data, showing call counts, satisfaction levels, and pending interactions in the queue. Agents can see their workload and know when to take breaks, with managers benefiting from comprehensive team management. We also created dashboards tailored for point-of-sale locations managed by Genesys Cloud CX, and overall, we have been very satisfied. However, I should note that the dashboards are somewhat basic in functionality, making it challenging for an agent to build visually appealing dashboards compared to other market solutions where drag-and-drop features are simpler. My overall experience with Genesys Cloud CX has been positive but should be seen in perspective, as nothing is purely black or white; there are shades of gray. While the metrics and system capabilities reflected success, our goal in implementing Genesys Cloud CX was to standardize processes. Thus, we faced challenges related to change management due to the tool's complexity. It required extensive training, especially for predictive elements, because it is a business-class tool not suited for everyone and often demands several months of training.
Mohamed-Saber - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Genesys System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Provides great functionality
There are many use cases for Genesys, as it has almost all the channels needed to have a better customer experience which will increase customer satisfaction A most valuable feature is that it can be customized to meet all customer needs.  As of now, they are doing great in all areas and they…

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Genesys Cloud CX has impacted my organization positively by decreasing the efforts required, the management is easy, I need less manpower to manage this solution, and I can even hand over a few tasks to the one who is using this platform."
"The features and capabilities of Genesys Cloud CX that I have found most valuable so far include its omni-channel support."
"After implementing Genesys Cloud CX, we achieved a 97% call response rate compared to 80% with our previous self-service software, and customer surveys showed their call center experience improved from three stars to 4.2."
"The integration capabilities are very good. It is API-based and offers prebuilt integrations."
"Genesys Cloud is an excellent platform."
"Genesys is brilliant concerning stability."
"Its comprehensive single application includes everything from reporting to IVR and workflows."
"Predictive engagement and gamification are valuable features with good inbound functionality."
"Can integrate with a lot of gateways in voice."
 

Cons

"Their WFM product is still pretty immature."
"There is room for improvement in the solution's pricing structure, as it is perceived to be less flexible than other solutions."
"AI still needs improvement when it comes to predictive engagement."
"The customer support for Genesys Cloud CX is a little bit slower for me, and I am not sure why."
"For the HIPAA instance where we use Genesys as a carrier, we face multiple issues. In that instance, calls are not consistent."
"Process automation in Genesys Cloud is an area for improvement. It's quite a new feature and still has room for improvement."
"The tool's pricing could be more flexible, and there should be clearer indications of consumption and fair usage policies."
"Issues can happen during technical troubleshooting, which is completely out of our hands compared to the on-premise solution."
"Customer support can sometimes be delayed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Genesys Cloud CX's pricing a one out of ten."
"The pricing is a bit expensive."
"Genesys Cloud has pay-as-you-go pricing, so it's much cheaper than the on-premises solution. Apart from the standard fees, my company pays for Genesys support."
"The cost depends on the type of license based on your organization's requirements and can get expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Outsourcing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise12
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Questions from the Community

Which is better - Genesys Cloud or Amazon Connect?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Genesys Cloud or Amazon Connect contact center management software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Genesys Cloud. Ge...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Genesys Cloud?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Genesys Cloud CX is that the pricing is a little high. Integration is not that difficult, but the integration with the application that I a...
What needs improvement with Genesys Cloud?
Genesys Cloud CX can be improved by reducing the cost a little bit for a smaller company to be on board with Genesys Cloud CX. They can also make study materials easily available, so I do not need ...
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Also Known As

Genesys PureCloud, Genesys, Genesys Customer Interaction Management Platform, Interactive Intelligence PureCloud
Interactive Intelligence Customer Interaction Center, CIC
 

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Sample Customers

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