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TalkDesk vs VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2 comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

TalkDesk
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (5th)
VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

YM
IT Specialist at Dreams of Success Initiative Uganda
Unified channels have simplified customer support and now need more responsive assistance
The best features TalkDesk offers include the unification of messages through omnichannel support, which allows me to combine all messages from voice calls, SMS, chats, email, and social media onto a single platform. I also utilize the AI features for immediate customer support with a virtual assistant to handle customers when our agents are offline, and it requires no coding, making it really easy to use. The AI support specifically helps me save a lot of time as I only have to input and set it up; in case of any inquiries, it automatically provides feedback to customers needing help. Additionally, with the omnichannel feature, I don't need to log into all my social media handles or check my chats and emails separately, as I find everything in one place, which helps me become more efficient, save time, and stay organized.
Naqash Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Has improved performance through real-time reporting and streamlined campaign workflows
Some parts of the dashboard could be easier to navigate for new users, and integration with CRM and analytics tools without needing external connections would be beneficial. The setup could also be simpler, especially for smaller teams. Simpler initial integration would ease deployment for teams without IT expertise. Improvements in documentation are crucial to help new users start faster. Enhanced support with quicker response times and a built-in community for questions would be beneficial. More monitoring dashboards, alerts, and visualization forms such as tutorial videos would also improve user experience. Improving the onboarding process and dashboard visualization, along with interactive tutorials based on AWS performance or campaign metrics, would also benefit new users.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup was straightforward."
"With TalkDesk, you can use add-ons, like extensions, from another application. TalkDesk allowed us to leverage metrics and analyze long calls using additional add-ons. I remember using Observe.AI, which was a game-changer for our project involving governmental information."
"With TalkDesk, you get to use TalkDesk Studio, which allows you to easily create outbound campaigns, and I am very happy with it."
"TalkDesk enhanced customer service with AI."
"I would highly recommend TalkDesk because it is a good tool that simplifies work, provides analytics, and saves time, generating a good return on investment; it is excellent for communication and integration."
"The tool is similar to RingCentral. It automatically integrates with your systems, so you can make calls directly from Teams instead of making calls with the TalkDesk application. It also has sentiment analytics features, similar to AI features, where you can analyze the tone of the person you're speaking with, determining if they are angry or happy. You can pull back data and analyze it on a separate system."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its ease of use."
"TalkDesk and their online support being very helpful. I collaborated with another resource who managed call routing, and my role was to develop applications that interacted with the routing system as needed, such as taking over calls for payment processing and directing any issues to the appropriate support personnel."
"The efficiency and quick setup benefited my project as it saved time because there were no complex tools needed to be installed and just a simple UI to go in and log in as a master user and then we can provide access to our agents."
"I have seen substantial return on investment from automating calls and data processing on EC2, saving approximately 10 to 15 hours per campaign and significantly increasing efficiency."
 

Cons

"The solution's reporting feature is sometimes delayed and could be improved."
"One area of improvement is the customization options for cloud storage."
"Regarding needed improvements, while I find the customer support team generally effective, I notice it can be less responsive during certain hours, especially when their agents are offline, making communication difficult."
"One area for improvement in TalkDesk is its graphical environment, which doesn't allow for customized placement of icons or separate pages, making it challenging to organize and maintain complex applications. Additionally, for IVR applications, it lacks certain features like default inter-digit timeout settings or overall prompt timeout settings, which are common in other products. I also faced challenge was with call logging, as the system didn't perform well in retrieving and playing back call audio during development, although this might have been due to our specific setup or data volume."
"There is room for improvement in the flexibility of the dashboard and reporting customization."
"The drawback of the tool revolves around the fact that I see it is very slow when loading the pages."
"We faced issues with bulk SMS."
"The solution lacks some features for outbound campaigns compared to other providers."
"I have not seen a return on investment and I'm not privy to that data, but it's primarily about expanding reach."
"The initial setup of EC2 instances and configuring the system felt complex for smaller teams without dedicated IT personnel."
"The user interface and navigation could be simplified for new users, as some find it complex compared to competing platforms."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"TalkDesk's pricing is with the investment."
"If we need less number of licenses, the pricing will be high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Retailer
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TalkDesk?
Regarding pricing, I find it not bad, and while I don't know the specifics of setup cost and licensing since I'm not part of the financial team that purchases the software, I would say generally th...
What needs improvement with TalkDesk?
TalkDesk is a good tool and I don't have any major needs for improvement. If I had to suggest anything, it might be to reduce the pricing, but it is fair overall. Regarding needed improvements, whi...
What is your primary use case for TalkDesk?
I have used TalkDesk for approximately seven to eight months. I use TalkDesk to manage my communications with my clients by unifying voice, SMS, chat, email, and all social media messages within a ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2?
I would say the pricing is quite fine, though there is room for improvement needed on the licensing cost. The setup cost and other aspects have been good, but the licensing cost could be enhanced i...
What needs improvement with VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2?
The user interface and navigation could be simplified for new users, as some find it complex compared to competing platforms. We have requested integrating dial-in software directly within the UI p...
What is your primary use case for VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2?
VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2 has been our primary solution for scaling EC2 instances based on demand, which provides significant cost optimization. During high-volume periods, we can quickly ...
 

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