Talkdesk vs. Webex App

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Talkdesk
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Talkdesk is a cloud-based contact center platform with voice, digital channel, and workforce engagement management capabilities. Talkdesk’s key features are its customizable user interface, built-in AI automation, and its integration with numerous CRM and helpdesk applications.
$85
per month per user
Webex App
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
The Webex App brings together Webex Calling, Meetings, and Messaging into a single application, fostering collaboration and unlocking more productive ways to work.
$0
user/month
Pricing
TalkdeskWebex App
Editions & Modules
CX Cloud Essentials
$85
per month per user
CX Cloud Elevate
$115
per month per user
CX Cloud Elite
$145
per month per user
Industry Experience Clouds
Contact Sales
Basic Plan
$0.00
user/month
Meet Plan
$13.50
user/month
Meet + Call Plan
$25.00
user/month
Enterprise Plan
Contact Sales
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
TalkdeskWebex App
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
Additional Details
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Features
TalkdeskWebex App
Contact Center Software
Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Product A and Product B
Talkdesk
8.4
434 Ratings
1% above category average
Webex App
-
Ratings
Agent dashboard8.4415 Ratings00 Ratings
Validate callers8.1364 Ratings00 Ratings
Outbound response8.4380 Ratings00 Ratings
Call forwarding8.6369 Ratings00 Ratings
Click-to-call (CTC)8.9344 Ratings00 Ratings
Warm transfer8.9391 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive dialing8.6193 Ratings00 Ratings
Interactive voice response8.3269 Ratings00 Ratings
REST APIs8.1215 Ratings00 Ratings
Call scripts8.0190 Ratings00 Ratings
Call tracking8.7385 Ratings00 Ratings
Multichannel integration8.1280 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM software integration7.9335 Ratings00 Ratings
Workforce Optimization (WFO)
Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Product A and Product B
Talkdesk
8.7
421 Ratings
5% above category average
Webex App
-
Ratings
Inbound call routing8.7383 Ratings00 Ratings
Omnichannel inbound routing8.5271 Ratings00 Ratings
Recording9.3405 Ratings00 Ratings
Quality management9.0366 Ratings00 Ratings
Call analytics8.9380 Ratings00 Ratings
Historical reporting8.5387 Ratings00 Ratings
Live reporting8.8381 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer surveys8.1207 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer interaction analytics8.3237 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Talkdesk
-
Ratings
Webex App
8.0
543 Ratings
2% above category average
Task Management00 Ratings7.6303 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings7.3136 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings8.2418 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings7.9200 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings8.8509 Ratings
Search00 Ratings8.0427 Ratings
Visual planning tools00 Ratings8.2222 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
Talkdesk
-
Ratings
Webex App
8.5
587 Ratings
6% above category average
Chat00 Ratings8.9577 Ratings
Notifications00 Ratings8.6568 Ratings
Discussions00 Ratings8.7521 Ratings
Surveys00 Ratings8.4277 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings8.1255 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings8.2151 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings8.6175 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings8.6382 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Talkdesk
-
Ratings
Webex App
8.1
501 Ratings
0% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings7.6291 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.7430 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.2431 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings7.7405 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings8.5313 Ratings
Advanced security features00 Ratings8.3318 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings8.3168 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.7285 Ratings
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TalkdeskWebex App
Small Businesses
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 9.5 out of 10
Stackby
Stackby
Score 9.8 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Bright Pattern Contact Center
Bright Pattern Contact Center
Score 10.0 out of 10
Troop Messenger
Troop Messenger
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
Score 8.9 out of 10
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
TalkdeskWebex App
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(447 ratings)
8.4
(649 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.7
(36 ratings)
8.5
(26 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(263 ratings)
8.9
(392 ratings)
Availability
9.8
(6 ratings)
7.7
(9 ratings)
Performance
10.0
(5 ratings)
8.2
(9 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(130 ratings)
8.0
(395 ratings)
In-Person Training
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.2
(3 ratings)
Online Training
8.4
(4 ratings)
8.6
(6 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.1
(204 ratings)
8.8
(11 ratings)
Configurability
10.0
(6 ratings)
7.8
(10 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(7 ratings)
Product Scalability
10.0
(6 ratings)
8.8
(8 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.3
(6 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.4
(7 ratings)
User Testimonials
TalkdeskWebex App
Likelihood to Recommend
Talkdesk
Despite the cost, the ease with which you are able to navigate the system is actually tedious. We have to have specialists in the business to aid in getting some of the reports and making changes to the system. Calls are delayed between us and customers as there is no tower on our continent for the system.
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Cisco
The biggest use case I have for Webex is the public and private Spaces feature. It is so handy to have a single place where I can collaborate with team members on a single project. We can chat about new ideas and share files just on that specific project. That way I am not having to search email, or a Sharepoint site or a network drives for files. And I don't have to search through a separate chat log for ideas for this project. Add to that that I can use the Webex app on my PC, Mac, iphone and Android tablet and that makes it the killer app.
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Pros
Talkdesk
  • We were able to replace on-premise solution with Talkdesk Cloud solution within project timelines
  • We were able to migrate region by region while keeping our existing IVR numbers to minimize the impact on customer.
  • We were able to integrate Talkdesk with our cloud CRM, AWS storage and reporting applications
  • The IVR flow changes are easier to understand and manage and to onboard any new team members to support the agents
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Cisco
  • High-quality, high-impact communications in our workflow.
  • It's great for sharing large documents, it doesn't slow down our communications.
  • The dark mode is excellent, it has a good image and seamless integration features.
  • We can record meetings, which is perfect for backing up any information that may be overlooked.
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Cons
Talkdesk
  • From experience, customer service is terrible, we've had 5 account executives over 18 months, extremely difficult to get timely answers to pressing issues.
  • Integration with other tools, such as ServiceNow, is not truly integration (in my opinion). There was a marked difference between what the salesperson communicated during the evaluation period and what we actually got once we purchased and implemented the product.
  • We continue to have stability issues which force our agents to restart the Talkdesk client. I frequently receive vague error messages ('something went wrong') that can be frustrating as there's no actual detail to what happened. To be fair, it has improved since we implemented the tool, but if you were to ask our agents what frustrated them, Talkdesk would be at the top of their list.
  • Being a multi-channel platform was one of the things that drew us to Talkdesk; however, the chat channel lags way behind voice in customization and reporting.
  • Lack of training resources. The 'Talkdesk Academy' is often very out-of-date. Would be nice to have actual webinars or online training (even paid training) for various functions of the tool like reporting, WFM, IVR, etc.
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Cisco
  • The PIN message function is getting deleted after some time. I would prefer it to retain all PIN messages.
  • Option to add multiple quiet hours. This will allow me to set quiet hours for the whole weekend and not just the time range similar to weekdays.
  • Paste cells on messages. When I paste, for example, a 3x3 cell from a spreadsheet, the columns and rows are removed.
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Likelihood to Renew
Talkdesk
Renewing the use of talkdesk is a cost-effective solution for our company. By continuing to use it, we can leverage potential cost savings and efficiencies. For instance, talkdesk may have features that automate certain processes or enable better resource allocation, resulting in reduced operational costs. Secondly, renewing the contract contributes to enhanced customer service. Talkdesk likely offers specific functionalities that improve customer satisfaction and support. This could include features such as intelligent routing or real-time analytics that help agents provide personalized assistance and resolve issues more effectively. Thirdly, renewing the contract ensures seamless integration and compatibility with other systems or technologies used in our company. Having a unified system across different departments or functions enhances efficiency and reduces potential disruptions caused by incompatible systems. Moreover, there may be benefits gained from data sharing or streamlined workflows enabled by an integrated platform.
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Cisco
I don’t have access to video features.) In an age when our smartphones
do everything but call our friends, family, or clients, it’s refreshing
to have a desktop app that can make calls in the smartphone’s place. It
seems appropriate in a time when we’re all worried about the robots
rising and taking over the world. Why not transfer the functionality of a
telephone to the same computer where we program those world-dominating
robots? It’s practical. Cisco Jabber takes the classic idea of making
calls with a phone and puts it in the same place where we spend most of
our worktime. This frees up desk space, as well as keeps the smartphone
available for what it was invented to do: take Instagram photos. Not to
mention, because it has its own number, it makes it easier to contact
clients without having to give them your personal phone number. Need to
make a call, but you don’t want to share your home phone? Cisco Jabber
makes that easy. And best of all, because you call through your
computer, all you need is a microphone to speak and speakers to listen,
and you never have to pick up the phone at all. If you hate having
sweaty ears, then Cisco Jabber is your app of choice. Note: Because I
have access to phone features only, and Cisco Jabber has more available
that I can’t use, I can see where it may also be a pro for business
owners that Cisco apparently allows custom features availability for
users, depending on roles.
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Usability
Talkdesk
Talkdesk so far has lived up to its mission grants us a platform to use and engage with our population. They are able to reach us consistently and as they need with very few interruptions in services which for a tech company is not an easy thing to achieve. The platform is very simple to use and understand
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Cisco
Webex is quite usable, and it is, in fact very easy to use as well. You don't need a lot of documentation to learn how to use the app as it's mostly self-explanatory. The user interface is easy on the eyes, and people can see buttons without issues. Overall, WebEx's front-end design is great and I don't have much issue with it.
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Reliability and Availability
Talkdesk
I have never had a problem making a phone call or an issue getting a line out. More times than not it is the customer that will have a bad connection or have a lot of noise on their end. I have had experience w/ dropped calls, but never not being able to access a line
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Cisco
I would say every time I open it, it is there, there are times that our users have to sign out and back in to get it to work or even do a full exit as the app will disconnect from the controlling the desk phone, but some easy steps to sign-out or fully exit the app gets the user back up and running quickly.
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Performance
Talkdesk
We have never had a Talkdesk performance issue. As long as you follow the system requirements, which are MINIMAL, neither will you.
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Cisco
Software loads and runs well. I like the ability to run the full app version, or, just run through a browser using a lightweight webex experience. In a pinch, this ability has saved my bacon when I had to connect in an emergency on a borrowed phone or computer
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Support Rating
Talkdesk
If Talkdesk had a dedicated phone support line I would have given this rating an overall 10. Their knowledge base is absolutely HUGE and at times very helpful. It's easy to search through and their customer support chat system works perfectly fine, but there are just some times that you need to speak to a human on the phone to ensure you are always on the same page.
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Cisco
The support team is quick in reverting to the issues faced, and it has multiple language support, which would be very helpful for some instances. Their expertise in resolving queries is instantaneous. Most of the common lags/issues in the application are identified and fixed with regular updates.
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In-Person Training
Talkdesk
I was shown how to use Talkdesk and was happy with it. I learned all I needed.
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Cisco
I am very satisfied with my experience with Webex App in online training. The creation of the event is very easy with the possibility of scheduling it in advance. The management of participants, organizers, and animators is complete. The invitations are automated and by simply using emails we can create all the schedules of the training session
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Online Training
Talkdesk
Training was simple as the app is easy to use. The phone has gone through upgrades since but it's very adaptive and doesn't require a complete session. There are articles available for self help in case something is forgotten. There are a lot of functions to talkdesk and we have not used all of them
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Cisco
Very easy to create. All operations are done without any problems with our business growth. All people like the experience including me as an instructor. The tools that WebEx App offers us are very complete for working in a virtual classroom, whether it is sharing the screen, the different display modes, the whiteboard, or even the scoring tools on the screen, it allows me to do my job as an instructor as if I was face to face with the participants.
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Implementation Rating
Talkdesk
Really easy to get set up out of the box. Anything I needed to understand further, I was able to just hop into the Academy and self-teach. I could then bring my team-members to those same sections so they could learn as well without me having to put together complicated SOP's / etc
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Cisco
There was quite a bit of back and forth with TAC and Cisco Reps to get it fully up and running but we did get there. Some of which had to do with documentation was not fully understandable. But with Cisco TAC we were able to get fully up and running.
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Alternatives Considered
Talkdesk
We were unable to easily access call metrics using WM. Since the switch to Talkdesk, we have not had to struggle with our reporting at all. All the information we need is readily available and can be exported. We are also able to modify the metrics that we need and have them compiled in different ways. The information on Talkdesk is modifiable and makes it easy for us to get the numbers that we need at the end of the day.
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Cisco
A lot of drops from calls/meetings frustrated me and my customers in some cases, but with Webex App, I see very less (or even null) drops, even when I am streaming HD content through my camera, even when I connected with the support team for other products for an explanation, they blame it on ISP even though my ISP gives around 200 Mbps speed, Webex App is miraculously never "affected" by ISP speed.
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Scalability
Talkdesk
We have over 200 employees in 11 states across the United States. Everyone uses Talkdesk. I believe that says a lot about the product and its flexibility. We need to be able to rely on system in order to assist our customers. Reliability and sustainability is important to our success
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Cisco
Once everything is in place on the back end getting Webex on a user's PC is now very easy and with single sign-on, users are able to sign in without having to remember another password. Just make sure you have all the user settings in CUCM, CUC set right, and that they have the needed licenses in Webex Control Hub.
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Return on Investment
Talkdesk
  • Decreased average response time on emails - due to proper forecasting by our team but of course by usage of data received from this tool.
  • Increase in quality audit scores through weekly reviews by this tool.
  • Employee morale and company survey as agents are not stressing with the easy use of this tool.
  • Reduced average handle time to ensure first response is addressed or first rings are addressed immediately.
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Cisco
  • Cisco Jabber helped us develop a Business Continuity Plan in case of emergencies.
  • It allowed our employees to answer their office-phones remotely.
  • It saved us a 10.000$ investment every 4 years on the desk phones for only the Turkey office, possibly much higher figures on the global scale of Hilti.
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