Genesys Cloud CX vs. Help Lightning

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Genesys Cloud CX
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Genesys Cloud CX (formerly PureCloud, Genesys Cloud) 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.
$75
per month
Help Lightning
Score 10.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Help Lightning in Birmingham aims to reimagine how businesses, customers and employees are able to give and receive help using Virtual Expertise. The vendor states their merged reality adds missing visual cues, gestures, and non-verbal communication methods to any session. While providing remote assitance, users simply simply reach into a device's field of view and a colleague will see the user's hand merged into their field of view. Users can telestrate, freeze images, use hand gestures,…
$75,000
per year
Pricing
Genesys Cloud CXHelp Lightning
Editions & Modules
Genesys Cloud CX 1 - Voice
$75
per month (billed annually) per user
Genesys Cloud CX 2 - Digital
$95
per month (billed annually) per user
Genesys Cloud CX 2 - Digital + Voice
$115
per month (billed annually) per user
Genesys Cloud CX 3 - Digital + WEM
$135
per month (billed annually) per user
Genesys Cloud CX 3 Digital + WEM + Voice
$155
per month (billed annually) per user
Enterprise
$75,000
per year per installation
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Genesys Cloud CXHelp Lightning
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsPricing plans can also be billed hourly.Solutions are available as an annual subscription and the pricing is based on the number of licenses. The price per license will vary based on the number of experts providing help and the number of technicians or engineers needing help.
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Community Pulse
Genesys Cloud CXHelp Lightning
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Genesys Cloud CXHelp Lightning
Contact Center Software
Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Product A and Product B
Genesys Cloud CX
8.2
410 Ratings
2% below category average
Help Lightning
-
Ratings
Agent dashboard7.9392 Ratings00 Ratings
Validate callers8.0344 Ratings00 Ratings
Outbound response7.8306 Ratings00 Ratings
Call forwarding8.2332 Ratings00 Ratings
Click-to-call (CTC)8.4268 Ratings00 Ratings
Warm transfer8.6379 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive dialing7.9224 Ratings00 Ratings
Interactive voice response8.4325 Ratings00 Ratings
REST APIs8.1273 Ratings00 Ratings
Call scripts8.2303 Ratings00 Ratings
Call tracking8.4369 Ratings00 Ratings
Multichannel integration8.4299 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM software integration7.9288 Ratings00 Ratings
Workforce Optimization (WFO)
Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Product A and Product B
Genesys Cloud CX
7.9
389 Ratings
4% below category average
Help Lightning
-
Ratings
Inbound call routing8.4364 Ratings00 Ratings
Omnichannel inbound routing8.2281 Ratings00 Ratings
Recording8.6369 Ratings00 Ratings
Quality management8.1338 Ratings00 Ratings
Call analytics8.0348 Ratings00 Ratings
Historical reporting7.6363 Ratings00 Ratings
Live reporting7.9358 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer surveys6.8219 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer interaction analytics7.8263 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Genesys Cloud CXHelp Lightning
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(434 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.6
(38 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(69 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
8.2
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.1
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(100 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.5
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.9
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.9
(20 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.9
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
8.2
(15 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.7
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.9
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Professional Services
7.7
(12 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.4
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
7.8
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Genesys Cloud CXHelp Lightning
Likelihood to Recommend
Genesys
Genesys CX is well-suited for voice solutions, including advanced IVR features, great voice prompt management, and great architecture in general. CX for contact center agents is better than other solutions. However, it is less appropriate for social networks and email management. For these channels, it is recommended that some other integrations, like email centers, be used to manage email.
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Help Lightning
I think that there are different scenarios where the platform can be used, an example is the realization of remote consultancies, individually or in the group. In this sense, I must highlight that it is great whenever you need to work with other people while sharing information, videos, or specific content.
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Pros
Genesys
  • Standard omnichannel routing - multiple-media interactions are handled well.
  • WFM - agent scheduled, workload balancing, forecasting, etc.
  • 3rd Party Integrations - Easy integration with CRMs, DBs. ADs etc.
  • We are exploring Predictive Routing & finding is useful so far.
  • Reporting is also very useful & informative.
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Help Lightning
  • Sharing graphics, images and other resources.
  • Connect remotely with different experts.
  • Favors team work, even remotely.
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Cons
Genesys
  • We can see the bot and the digital side is growing at the moment, but there are still a couple of gaps that we think about. So as I say, every customer comes through our bot, but we don't have an easy way of exporting what they're actually telling us. We can see a snippet throughout the day and we can retrieve, I believe, 250 of the most recent things, but we get about 3,000 calls a day. It's a snapshot of what we're actually getting. It's the analytics piece that we'd like to see enhanced a bit.
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Help Lightning
  • It needs a strong network or signal connection.
  • Nothing else.
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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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Genesys
I have taken the preparatory course for Genesys Cloud Certification. I must say that it is a good training for administrators and analysts. The bibliography is very clear and is easy to identify the topics, which are conveniently separated. It is, in my opinion, mandatory for those who want to exercise the position of Genesys Cloud platform administrators.
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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Genesys
We had a complicated implementation because of the requirements around our routing. I recommend that you allow plenty of time for design and testing if you have complicated requirements. We had to push our implementation out several times to make sure it was done properly and still I think some issues were missed, but since fixed
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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Genesys
So we came from Avaya where we were using their Oceania PR platform, which was similar to this but nowhere near as good. It was actually very poorly run when we started looking at moving away. We had to narrow down between Genesys and NICE. So I like both platforms but Genesys, as an overall platform, just made more sense for us.
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Help Lightning
I think it is very important to make it clear that most of these tools compliment and complement each other rather than oppose or surpass each other. In this sense, it is important to know when to apply one or the other, in addition to taking the time to get to know them thoroughly and master their functionalities. However, the different tools that Help Lightning contain put it above most platforms used for remote conferencing.
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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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
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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Help Lightning
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Genesys
  • Because the platform already has all the information on the customer, and every interaction within it, it already brings us a return on investment because we do not have to deploy other legacy systems. For example, for you to monitor calls or interactions, everything is already on the same platform. It would be an extra cost if you had to have another CRM behind Genesys. In this case, Genesys Cloud CX already embeds all the solutions in one.
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Help Lightning
  • Makes work team better, even remotely.
  • Allows to share important information and get constantly retro alimentations.
  • Helps us to respect the Covid-19 prevention measures, while continue working.
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ScreenShots

Genesys Cloud CX Screenshots

Screenshot of Genesys Cloud directories, used to find the right person in an organizationScreenshot of a dashboard where agents can see the activities in their queueScreenshot of a dashboard where contact center managers are shown key metricsScreenshot of the built-in Call Center Co-browsing capability

Help Lightning Screenshots

Screenshot of Help Lightning's AR-enabled Remote Visual Guidance software.Screenshot of An expert providing help can reach into the field of view of an onsite technician or customer.Screenshot of Common tools can also be brought into the field of view to help solve problems.Screenshot of Product experts can work virtually side-by-side with anyone, anywhere in the world.Screenshot of Help Lightning supports problem solving involving complex and critical equipment.