Genesys Cloud CX vs. Google Chat

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Genesys Cloud CX
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Genesys 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
Google Chat
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Google 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
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPricing plans can also be billed hourly.
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Features
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Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Genesys Cloud CX
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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 Product A and Product B
Genesys Cloud CX
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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 Product A and Product B
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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 Ratings9.419 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings9.624 Ratings
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User Ratings
Genesys Cloud CXGoogle Chat
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(507 ratings)
9.2
(26 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.7
(43 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(73 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Availability
8.6
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.8
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.3
(107 ratings)
7.3
(3 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.2
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.6
(14 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.6
(24 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.7
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
6.8
(17 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.2
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.9
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Professional Services
4.6
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.7
(11 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.6
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Genesys Cloud CXGoogle Chat
Likelihood to Recommend
Genesys
We have been able to use Genesys Voice AI conversation BOT to address customer standard queries like check upcoming appointment schedules, reschedule appointments, payment status, bill copy. All these use cases were handled by agents earlier and now this has been completely automated. We are now able use agents for complex tasks and provide standard services 24/7 which earlier had agent dependency.
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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
Genesys
  • Ease of call flow design - Architect tool is wonderful and easy to use.
  • Ease of API usage: Using native Genesys Cloud APIs, we can develop our own custom logic/solution.
  • The Archy tool - which help us to maintain CI/CD across our organization.
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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
Genesys
  • Improve the speed of implementation of the most popular ideas on the Ideas portal
  • Support teams can be slow and some issues can take a long time to resolve
  • Although documentation is generally good, new features are often under-documented or don't include real world examples.
  • Arbitrary limits on some components can make things an unnecessary hassle
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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
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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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
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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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
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Reliability and Availability
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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Google
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Performance
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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Google
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Support Rating
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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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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In-Person Training
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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Google
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Online Training
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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Google
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Implementation Rating
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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Google
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Alternatives Considered
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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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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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
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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Google
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Scalability
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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Google
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Professional Services
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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Google
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Return on Investment
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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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

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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.