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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Bolste

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Bolste™ is a complete business operating system, designed to simplify work-life and help businesses grow by streamlining communication and collaboration. The system brings together separate applications – email, chat, tasks, file-sharing, calendars, and more – into a single, simple platform. Available on the web and via iOS and Android apps, Bolste enables remote users to stay connected and productive from anywhere. The admin console shows employee activity, making it easy to…

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    Genesys Cloud CX

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AGenesys Cloud CX is a contact center application optimized for automatic call distribution, interactive voice response, email, social media, chat, and text/SMS. It is also a VoIP interconnect service provider.N/A
    Pricing
    BolsteGenesys Cloud CX
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $0
    per user
    Pro
    $9.99
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BolsteGenesys Cloud CX
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsBolste offers three (3) packages that meet the exact needs of any user. BASIC is a free version perfect for an army of one or for small group to try out the solution. PRO is a more robust version perfect for larger teams and SMB organizations. CORPORATE is a full-scale version perfect for enterprise solutions.Pricing plans can also be billed hourly.
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    Community Pulse
    BolsteGenesys Cloud CX
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    Bolste
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
    409 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    341 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    408 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    252 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    313 Answers
    Features
    BolsteGenesys Cloud CX
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Bolste and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    Bolste
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Search9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Bolste and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    Bolste
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Genesys Cloud CX
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    Chat9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Discussions8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Bolste and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    Bolste
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Genesys Cloud CX
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    Versioning8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced security features8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    BolsteGenesys Cloud CX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.2
    (512 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (44 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (74 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (11 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (10 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (108 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (8 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (24 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (9 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (17 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (9 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (12 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.5
    (14 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    7.6
    (11 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    7.8
    (12 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BolsteGenesys Cloud CX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Bolste
    Bolste is best suited for companies that rely on team work and e-mail communication within/between departments
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    Genesys
    Genesys Cloud CX is particularly well suited for organizations looking to consolidate customer interactions across multiple channels into a single platform. In our experience, it works very well for omnichannel customer service, especially when voice, digital channels, routing, reporting, and customer experience need to be managed together. The flexibility of its routing capabilities and the ability to integrate with other business systems are especially valuable for more complex customer journeys.
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    Pros
    Bolste
    • Keeps everybody on the same page.
    • Easy to access/use.
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    Genesys
    • From an administrator point of view Genesys Cloud CX provides a drag & drop omni channel flow building option using Genesys Architect tool. The interface is very intuitive and provides flexible options to design call flows
    • Genesys Cloud CX has deep integration with Salesforce & ServiceNow
    • Genesys Cloud CX provides native Workforce Engagement Management. This reduces the dependency to unnecessarily procure products from other vendors for quality assurance auditing, screen recording or agent scheduling
    • We can also deploy BYOC (Brin Your Own Carrier) for telecom SIP trunk deployment. This is a big bonus when we want to reuse our existing DID's with our SIP trunk providers
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    Cons
    Bolste
    • There is only 7GB of storage in the Plus Pack.
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    Genesys
    • Reporting - the removal of the basic reporting tab, which was available earlier. We can bring something like that back to Genesys CloudCX. Just have a standard out of box reports.
    • Log analysis: Difficulties sometimes arise when an issue cannot be resolved with the basic information available. We can enable a log analysis tool that collects data from multiple components over time and can be reviewed in case of issues or failures. Similar to logs available in Genesys Engage.
    • Last Routed Agent - We can bring back the LRA to Genesys cloud cx for voice as an option or a function that can be enabled at the Architect or Queue level. Which will help many customers as they have used it previously.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Bolste
    No answers on this topic
    Genesys
    The upcoming upgrades working with Genesys Cloud and Salesforce are very exciting. Even though we don't use Genesys Cloud to the fullest extent it can be used (we just migrated a year ago), when these upgrades roll out, I am very excited to see what it can do to for our agents. I think they are going to be very impressed
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    Usability
    Bolste
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    Genesys
    Everything is very good. It is very useful, friendly to users and it makes our work easier than what we expected. I think that I don't need any help from someone on how to use Genesys coz basically they will directly feed it to you without any hassle on using it.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Bolste
    No answers on this topic
    Genesys
    The platform is highly reliable, with minimal downtime or outages, and is generally available when needed. Over the course of using it, unplanned outages or application errors have been rare, and any issues that did arise were quickly resolved. Genesys provides robust support and maintenance, ensuring the system remains operational during critical business hours. However, like any cloud-based platform, there have been occasional disruptions, though these were infrequent and quickly addressed. Overall, its availability has been excellent, supporting smooth daily operations.
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    Performance
    Bolste
    No answers on this topic
    Genesys
    Overall, the platform performs well, with pages loading quickly and reports typically completing in a reasonable time, even with complex data. The interface is responsive, and most day-to-day tasks are executed efficiently. However, in some instances, especially during peak usage times or when running very detailed, large-scale reports, there can be slight delays. While these are rare, they occasionally affect workflow. Additionally, the platform generally integrates smoothly with other systems, though some integrations can slow down slightly, particularly when pulling large datasets or interacting with older, legacy systems. Nonetheless, the performance is strong and reliable for most use cases.
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    Support Rating
    Bolste
    No answers on this topic
    Genesys
    Support does indeed resolve the issue but they seem to be really slow and I have to stay on them to get my ticket handled. Everyone I have interacted with is very professional and pleasant. Other than being slow its been a good experience
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    In-Person Training
    Bolste
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    Genesys
    Genesys team that provide trainings are friendly and professional. They helped us to understand well the product and the functionalities. The training was detailed with use cases. At the end, we got a task to develop that ended with success and we got some Genesys rewards. It was amazing experience
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    Online Training
    Bolste
    No answers on this topic
    Genesys
    In general, it gives a description and can help to understand what to do and how. but: Sometimes, it does not keep up with changes in the system (for example, in the GUI changes, additional features and so on). Sometimes, much easier and helpful to read the documentation (https://help.mypurecloud.com/) that gives the "better" explanations and takes less time.
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    Implementation Rating
    Bolste
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    Genesys
    My Team was involved in the discussion before implementing the application. We had a whole walkthrough of this product and during the demo itself we were very impressed with type of service we were getting. The integration of the product into our system was very quick and seamless.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Bolste
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    Genesys
    Genesys Cloud CX is much easier to manage than PureConnect - all from one system rather than needing separate components to install and validate. The ease of use when utilising all of the functionality really brings us to present day technology. Where it falls down is in its Outbound systems, currently we are still using pureconnect as an outbound platform and shortfalls in the Cloud CX system has meant we must look elsewhere for our future operations.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Bolste
    No answers on this topic
    Genesys
    Genesys provides Licensing in 3 tier subscription types of licenses on top based on any business requirements then any sort of feature/functionality inclusion (or removal) is discussed openly. There are 2 types of billing models available which are "Named" and "Concurrent" based on the type of roles users will perform in Genesys Cloud CX environment (eg. Agent, Supervisor, Administrator, and Business Users) Also, the billing period/frequency starts on the actual day the platform is delivered.
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    Scalability
    Bolste
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    Genesys
    I give Genesys a rating of 10 for scalability because of its ability to adapt seamlessly to growing business needs, whether expanding across multiple departments, locations, or regions. Its cloud-based infrastructure allows for easy scaling without the need for costly hardware upgrades or lengthy implementation times. As our organisation grew, we were able to add new agents, channels, and features without disrupting operations, which significantly enhanced our flexibility. The platform's design supports both small-scale and enterprise-level operations, making it ideal for evolving businesses. Additionally, its capacity to handle increased interaction volumes without compromising performance ensures that customer service quality remains high, even during peak times. This flexibility and ease of scaling, combined with real-time analytics and automation capabilities, make it highly effective for growing organisations.
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    Professional Services
    Bolste
    No answers on this topic
    Genesys
    Professional services are definitely much more experienced than the support teams, and the price for their services is very fair. I wish that the support team could help answer simple questions about work that the PSS team does, however, so that we do not have to use our SOW for simple Q&A emails.
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    Return on Investment
    Bolste
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    Genesys
    • For a product-based company like ours, we have existing Genesys customers who can use our product, as we have already integrated our product & solution into Genesys.
    • By viewing Genesys as a contact center, we generate numerous ideas about what features need to be implemented.
    • Genesys is the best choice for big, enterprise-level businesses as it can handle multiple calls simultaneously seamlessly.
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    ScreenShots

    Bolste Screenshots

    Screenshot of Activity Feed – displaying all activity across a your account, making it easy to see the latestScreenshot of Calendar – for scheduling meetings / events and tracking task due datesScreenshot of Tasks – for creating, assigning and managing tasks or "to-dos"Screenshot of Contacts – enabling you to easily connect with contacts from inside and out of your organizationScreenshot of Shared Files – allowing you to easily share and find filesScreenshot of Bolster Navigation – where you find your personal tools and files (under My Bolster), as well as your shared Bolsters for collaboration

    Genesys Cloud CX Screenshots

    Screenshot of analytics to track performance and balance workloads in real time.Screenshot of the dashboard to manage workflows, settings and operations.Screenshot of AI tools that help to resolve customer issues.