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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Centrical

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/ACentrical is a performance-driven Microlearning and Employee Engagement platform that utilizes a gamification engine to align frontline employee behavior with business KPIs. The system operates as a performance intelligence layer that ingests real-time data from CRM and Contact Center platforms to trigger personalized coaching and training interventions.N/A

    Google Hangouts (Classic)

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AThe classic version of Google Hangouts included messaging, voice, VoIP, and video call capabilities. It was replaced by the Hangouts Chat collaboration tool, and Google continues to support conferencing via the new Hangouts Meet.N/A
    Pricing
    CentricalGoogle Hangouts (Classic)
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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    CentricalGoogle Hangouts (Classic)
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    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
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    Would buy again
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    83%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    89%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    98%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    CentricalGoogle Hangouts (Classic)
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Centrical and Google Hangouts (Classic)
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    Ratings
    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    6.3
    57 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Hosted PBX00 Ratings6.915 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings7.725 Ratings
    User templates00 Ratings5.022 Ratings
    Call reports00 Ratings9.034 Ratings
    Directory of employee names00 Ratings3.045 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Centrical and Google Hangouts (Classic)
    Feature
    Centrical
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    Ratings
    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    8.0
    66 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Answering rules00 Ratings8.033 Ratings
    Call recording00 Ratings7.937 Ratings
    Call park00 Ratings7.018 Ratings
    Call screening00 Ratings9.036 Ratings
    Message alerts00 Ratings8.058 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Centrical and Google Hangouts (Classic)
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    Centrical
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    Ratings
    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    8.6
    84 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Video conferencing00 Ratings9.079 Ratings
    Audio conferencing00 Ratings9.079 Ratings
    Video screen sharing00 Ratings7.148 Ratings
    Instant messaging00 Ratings9.052 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Centrical and Google Hangouts (Classic)
    Feature
    Centrical
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    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    8.0
    85 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings8.173 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android00 Ratings8.071 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CentricalGoogle Hangouts (Classic)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (91 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (36 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CentricalGoogle Hangouts (Classic)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
    It is appropriate and I am sure it will meet your organization's needs if you are looking for an end to end Learning Management System, where you can design and upload content for your different programs. Centrical is also highly recommended if you are looking to gamify programs. Another strong point is performance management as it allows for real-time KPI information and analysis and for some precision on-demand learning. It does not have a plug and play course catalog, so it isn't a solution if you are looking for a catalog of courses for employee development.
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    Had I completed this review a couple years ago, I would have given a rating of 9 or 10 as Hangouts (Classic) is an excellent product. However, now that Google Chat has succeeded Hangouts, I would not recommend that any new users begin using it where other more modern options are available. Android users who want an internet based instant messaging that also supports calling and video calling could benefit from using Hangouts (Classic) as Google Chat requires the user to also have Google Meet installed to make video calls and there is no voice only calling option.
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    Pros
    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
    • User-friendly platform for both admins and end users
    • Scalable and compatible with desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices
    • Strong customer success team behind their product
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    • Google Hangouts (Classic) is embedded within Gmail's scheduler, so setting up the link is as quick as a click of the button. It's a one-step process.
    • Google Hangouts (Classic) is user-friendly and [has] features to share screens easily.
    • Google Hangouts (Classic) is much easier to use than its competitors.
    • Google Hangouts (Classic) have [a] good connection time and there are few glitches.
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    Cons
    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
    • Integration with more platforms through API
    • More in-depth support articles at their database for narrative config/design
    • More plug and play narrative options for beginners
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    • I would like to see improved video support, so that saved videos can be sent back and forth via Hangouts more easily, without having to start a separate meet chat
    • More pronounced notifications of messages would be helpful; pop up notifications are good, but once there is one, additional messages do not pop up
    • Custom muting times would be great, so that if I am in a 90 minute Zoom meeting, I can set it for that time; right now, it is 1 hour or 2 hours. Easy to forget.
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    Usability
    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
    Overall, this is a great product, with many flexible and value-add characteristics. The variety of flavors it offers to configure learning and performance management solutions from scratch, together with a strong team behind it and the appropriate support channels, make this an ideal option for most organizations.
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    The tool is almost self-implemented. It is likely to be available in every pc or mobile device a user or potential user might have, and all you need to do is adding the company's account and you are done. Once you are setted up, you have almost all actual communication methods available in one tool
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    Support Rating
    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
    There is a dedicated support team available and a support platform 24/7. Tickets are worked on quickly and a sense of urgency is understood by the provider. Feedback is taken into consideration, and one thing that makes a huge difference for me is the fact that there is a product development team that constantly reaches out and enhances the product to adapt to clients' needs.
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    Google Hangouts works great and does not require a lot of work to troubleshoot. Everything is simple and easy to use. Google provides all of the tools that one requires to utilize Google Hangouts and any information can be found in the built-in help tools. There is also a forum for users to report issues and typically, Google responds well and will try to work out any issues.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
    We selected Centrical especially because of the ease to configure and how you may integrate compelling narratives into your programs. It makes a big difference to add personality to it. You may use the "out of box" options, but also you can configure your own based on your needs. This user-friendly platform is also guaranteed to be secure and compliant to PCI standards, which makes a huge difference.
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    Google is the white cotton socks of the conferencing world. It’s a great ad-hoc tool, but not too much more. If you are not looking to spend money or operate completely on WiFi (without data charges), it’s a great free option as well. The benefit of being free and open is also the liability. It doesn’t have a great integration story with other corporate tools, but [it doesn’t have to] if you aren’t looking for that. All in all, it’s as helpful and ubiquitous as a public payphone…without the pay…and with a video capability.
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    Return on Investment
    Centrical (formerly GamEffective)
    • Increase in Learner Satisfaction NPS Scale Score
    • Increase in Learner Engagement
    • Higher quality of Learning Design with this authoring tool
    • Impact to performance KPIs and shorter time to competency
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    Discontinued Products
    • I believe it was part of the google suite that was purchased. It was worth the cost as it was cheaper. I believe it is now free, but also becoming deprecated. It is much better to use Teams, Discord, Telegram, etc. Google does not provide enough support or features to make using hangouts worth it these days.
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