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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CloudTalk

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ACloudTalk is cloud-based call center software for sales and support teams of all sizes, looking to improve customer experiences through more personalized, data-driven customer interactions. The vendor aims to help teams communicate clearly and efficiently. With CloudTalk users can get local, mobile or toll-free numbers from more than 140+ countries across the world. The vendor says they offer integration with important tools (such a CRM, Helpdesk, or…

    $27

    per month per user

    Google Chat

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Chat, formerly Hangouts Chat, is a collaboration tool competing with Slack, designed to make it easy for teams to be able to get their work done in one place. From direct messages to group conversations, Chat helps teams collaborate, and with dedicated, virtual rooms to house projects over time — plus threaded conversations — Chat helps users track progress and follow up tasks. Chat currently supports 28 languages and each room can support up to 8,000 members.N/A
    Pricing
    CloudTalkGoogle Chat
    Editions & Modules
    CloudTalk Lite
    $27
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Essential
    $39
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Expert
    $69
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Custom
    Custom Pricing
    per user or company/month (invoiced annually)
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CloudTalkGoogle Chat
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsA discount is offered for annual billing.—
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    CloudTalkGoogle Chat
    Considered Both Products
    CloudTalk.io
    No answer on this topic
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    40 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    24 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    39 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    26 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    40 Answers
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    24 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    34 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    38 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    19 Answers
    Features
    CloudTalkGoogle Chat
    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of CloudTalk and Google Chat
    Feature
    CloudTalk
    9.8
    44 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Google Chat
    -
    Ratings
    Agent dashboard10.044 Ratings00 Ratings
    Validate callers9.839 Ratings00 Ratings
    Outbound response10.040 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call forwarding10.039 Ratings00 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)9.838 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warm transfer9.630 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive dialing10.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interactive voice response10.028 Ratings00 Ratings
    REST APIs9.629 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call scripts9.125 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call tracking9.535 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multichannel integration10.029 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM software integration10.035 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of CloudTalk and Google Chat
    Feature
    CloudTalk
    10.0
    41 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Google Chat
    -
    Ratings
    Inbound call routing10.035 Ratings00 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing10.028 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recording10.037 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quality management10.033 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call analytics10.039 Ratings00 Ratings
    Historical reporting10.036 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live reporting10.034 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer surveys10.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics10.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of CloudTalk and Google Chat
    Feature
    CloudTalk
    -
    Ratings
    Google Chat
    8.3
    26 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings8.29 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.616 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings7.412 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings9.225 Ratings
    Search00 Ratings9.123 Ratings
    Visual planning tools00 Ratings7.713 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of CloudTalk and Google Chat
    Feature
    CloudTalk
    -
    Ratings
    Google Chat
    8.9
    26 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Chat00 Ratings9.826 Ratings
    Notifications00 Ratings9.126 Ratings
    Discussions00 Ratings8.824 Ratings
    Surveys00 Ratings9.417 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings8.915 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings8.215 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of CloudTalk and Google Chat
    Feature
    CloudTalk
    -
    Ratings
    Google Chat
    8.6
    26 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings7.623 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings7.922 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings8.021 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings9.318 Ratings
    Advanced security features00 Ratings9.319 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings9.624 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    CloudTalkGoogle Chat
    Small Businesses
    Zendesk Talk
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Flock
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Troop Messenger
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CloudTalkGoogle Chat
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (44 ratings)
    9.2
    (26 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.6
    (11 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CloudTalkGoogle Chat
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CloudTalk.io
    Cloudtalk is by far the best value-for-price software out there for call center solutions. Packed with features, very accessible, kind and accessible customer support, and cheap, especially when compared with their competitors for the same range of features. Easy entry-level software, especially if you're a startup that doesn't want to make big initial commitments but needs a solution that scales with the business.
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    Google
    It is a easy and quick way to chat and send instant message using the Google account, even send files, emojis, create groups. I have used it to communicate even with external people with a personal gmail account and is great to stay in touch with all around. I recommend it for anyone who wants to stay communicated using a google account.
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    Pros
    CloudTalk.io
    • It's extremely simple to install and integrate
    • Their smart dialer option reduces time spent typing in number and helps make more calls
    • It makes life super easy to keep track of calls being made and how long calls are but also to listen back on calls made
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    Google
    • When discussing about a specific project, I can quickly share google docs or sheets within the chat which helps my team to view the document in real time and they do not have to leave the conversation.
    • Scheduling a meeting with someone is very easy on Google Chat.
    • We have remote team members in different time zones and instead of waiting for emails we use Google Chat to quickly discuss anything.
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    Cons
    CloudTalk.io
    • A lot of features are still missing, some of which are pretty basic like being able to select multiple filters instead of one.
    • Desktop app has had some instability issue.
    • IVR needs to be self-recorded which can lead to a lower quality.
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    Google
    • Google Hangouts Chat has a room for improvement in customizing the themes background.The themes are outdated and hard to change if you don't know the right key to change it.
    • It could be more user friendly if there will be no hidden features. Formatting messages is very likely to use and fun.
    • With conversations going on about everything all the time, it's easy to get pulled into far too many discussions but sometimes its hard to mention names because it shows many result even the users are not included on the chat room.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CloudTalk.io
    It is working and affordable
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    Google
    The updates, support, general reviews on Google Chat are great everywhere. The development of the features is ongoing and this adds a great value to Google as a big company in the market. Other applications are limiting communication while Google Chat is allowing communication to grow. It is very easy to use it and teach others how to use Google Chat.
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    Usability
    CloudTalk.io
    CloudTalk is super easy to use and has a great quality. It helps to communicate with the clients easily and we can feel that the sound quality is high, while speaking to the client and while listening to the recordings. This is for our department essential in our day to day work.
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    Google
    As stated from the starting we found this application is well suited for a small audience and a group of people across the organization can be communicated easily with no additional hectic of doing any setup. When you have a Gmail account ready then you can easily access google chat and continue the communication. This tool is simple,secure and robust helping the global leading partner for their internal precise communication and handling the tasks in a great way
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    CloudTalk.io
    They are skilled, experienced, and anytime I need something and contact the support time, I get the right person who understands my needs and reacts to them accordingly. So far I was only pleasantly surprised by the level of support these guys provide and coming from a customer service oriented background myself, I can only say keep it up guys, you are doing a fantastic job!
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    Google
    I have not needed to contact the support folks for Google Hangouts Chat, so I can't speak to this with any accuracy. The online instructions are fairly clearly written, so it is fairly intuitive to start with. I did not feel the need to use the support people anyway.
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    Alternatives Considered
    CloudTalk.io
    It was a gamble if I'm being honest, plus this is a very nuanced and intricate topic. We didn't necessarily substitute one for the other, it was a much needed state of affairs where we needed the call monitoring and agent tracking pros of CloudTalk more so than ever before.
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    Google
    Slack has a few more features than Google Chat. Slack, for a long time, had thread chats that grouped a thread of thoughts together, making the main chat group space a lot less cluttered. A while back, Google Chat implemented a similar thing in a different but similar way, making the group less crowded. They are catching up.
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    Return on Investment
    CloudTalk.io
    • For a similar price it is not necessary to manage so many cell phone accounts
    • Unlike basic telephony. It is possible to have more control of the interactions with our clients.
    • For administrators it allows better control of commercial actions or the corresponding area for communication issues
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    Google
    • In my work it allows us to report troubles that may cost loss of investment thru Google Hangouts Chat we were able to communicate on how to fix it.
    • I hope we can make it on our own choice of colors to heightened workers vibe
    • It is connected to your email
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    ScreenShots

    CloudTalk Screenshots

    Screenshot of CloudTalk for Freshdesk - All customer-related data from both systems can be automatically synchronized and always up-to-date. No matter whether one is working in Freshdesk or CloudTalk, the software can provide comprehensive customer data.Screenshot of CloudTalk for Intercom - By integrating Intercom with CloudTalk, essential customer contact details become visible, as well as history of calls and conversations. No matter whether one is working in Intercom or CloudTalk, comprehensive customer data will be presented in both systems. In addition, data synchronization is automatic and regular, so information is always up-to-date.Screenshot of Complete customer interaction history is always within reach. CloudTalk will automatically display previous calls, orders, chats or notes, so agents don’t have to look them up in multiple systems.Screenshot of CloudTalk apps allows agents to make and receive phone calls from anywhere.Screenshot of CloudTalk for Help ScoutScreenshot of Agents can see all caller information in one place. During the phone call, they can look at the client’s history of interactions, orders, chat or notes.