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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Genesys Cloud CX

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AGenesys 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

    Webex Calling

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AWebex Calling is Cisco’s flagship cloud calling solution with over 12 million users worldwide. It delivers an enterprise-grade calling experience that enables customers to replace PBX hardware with a cloud calling solution. Webex Calling's connectivity and collaboration experience includes calling, meetings, messaging, contact center, and integrated devices.

    $17

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Genesys Cloud CXWebex Calling
    Editions & Modules
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    Webex Call
    $17
    per month per user
    Webex Suite: Meet + Call
    $25
    per month per user
    Webex Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Genesys Cloud CXWebex Calling
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsPricing plans can also be billed hourly.Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Genesys Cloud CXWebex Calling
    Considered Both Products
    Genesys
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    While both are industry leaders, Genesys Cloud CX stands out for its superior ease of use and all-in-one integration, avoiding the "disjointed" feel often found in NICE's complex setup. We selected Genesys for its intuitive interface and significantly lower administrative …
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    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    Genesys Cloud CX is all-in-one solution for most of our customer. It does more in less & hence is one of the top 3 choices. Automation and efficiency contribute to positive ROI. AI-driven predictive routing reduces wait times and enhances customer satisfaction. Cloud-based …
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    Evaluating multiple cloud calling solutions that will work with MS Teams also.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    I have used many other phone systems, and the majority of them have codes you need to enter to do a particular function. In Genesys you don't need to enter any codes, the UI is very well designed and easy to learn. You don't have to memorize codes when you can just simply look …
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    Cisco
    Chose Webex Calling
    Webex Calling does very well against all their competitors. Its strength is integration with Call manager, enterprise feature set, End to End Encryption, their own phones. Most vendors use third party phones and gateways which creates extra overhead in management. Having a …
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    Chose Webex Calling
    Webex Calling works better with existing customers on CISCO UC/Communications Manager, and using the existing Cisco phone.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    409 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    187 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    341 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    169 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    408 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    196 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    252 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    127 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    313 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    142 Answers
    Features
    Genesys Cloud CXWebex Calling
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.8
    51 Ratings
    4% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings8.851 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings8.749 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.9
    49 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.949 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    9.1
    49 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings9.146 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings9.147 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.146 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    9.1
    43 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings9.143 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    9.0
    46 Ratings
    13% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.946 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.243 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    7.2
    192 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Hosted PBX00 Ratings8.4146 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings5.1105 Ratings
    Directory of employee names00 Ratings8.9180 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.3
    193 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Answering rules00 Ratings8.6175 Ratings
    Call recording00 Ratings8.7168 Ratings
    Call park00 Ratings8.4163 Ratings
    Call screening00 Ratings8.5154 Ratings
    Message alerts00 Ratings7.5125 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings8.430 Ratings
    Online Fax00 Ratings8.220 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings8.243 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.3
    185 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings8.4168 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android00 Ratings8.3152 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Genesys Cloud CX and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.8
    50 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Centralized communications management00 Ratings9.047 Ratings
    Team messaging00 Ratings9.047 Ratings
    Team document sharing00 Ratings8.743 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings8.648 Ratings
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    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Genesys Cloud CXWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (512 ratings)
    8.8
    (214 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (44 ratings)
    8.6
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (74 ratings)
    9.3
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    8.3
    (11 ratings)
    9.3
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    8.3
    (10 ratings)
    9.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (108 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (8 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.6
    (24 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (9 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
    8.5
    (12 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Professional Services
    6.5
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.6
    (11 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.8
    (12 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Genesys Cloud CXWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Genesys
    Genesys Cloud CX is particularly well suited for organizations looking to consolidate customer interactions across multiple channels into a single platform. In our experience, it works very well for omnichannel customer service, especially when voice, digital channels, routing, reporting, and customer experience need to be managed together. The flexibility of its routing capabilities and the ability to integrate with other business systems are especially valuable for more complex customer journeys.
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    Cisco
    easy to set up, fewer failure points, and it is all in the same location as the rest of the tenant configurations. Lots of PSTN providers are available and options to choose from. easier to create routing, but at the same time, simplified all the rules needed in CUCM. Great way to see all users, devices, and licenses. Call analytics needs improvement, but otherwise it's a great product.
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    Pros
    Genesys
    • From an administrator point of view Genesys Cloud CX provides a drag & drop omni channel flow building option using Genesys Architect tool. The interface is very intuitive and provides flexible options to design call flows
    • Genesys Cloud CX has deep integration with Salesforce & ServiceNow
    • Genesys Cloud CX provides native Workforce Engagement Management. This reduces the dependency to unnecessarily procure products from other vendors for quality assurance auditing, screen recording or agent scheduling
    • We can also deploy BYOC (Brin Your Own Carrier) for telecom SIP trunk deployment. This is a big bonus when we want to reuse our existing DID's with our SIP trunk providers
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    Cisco
    • Has clients for multiple platforms and devices
    • Uses existing network connections instead of hardwired phone lines
    • Client can be consolidated with other communications methods (Slack, Zoom, Chat) in one place
    • Client is simple to use
    • Client integrates with remainder of physical phone system for special cases (university main reception number, for instance)
    • Handles call routing to different locations well
    • Integrates with existing computer audio (for instance, Apple AirPods)
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    Cons
    Genesys
    • Reporting - the removal of the basic reporting tab, which was available earlier. We can bring something like that back to Genesys CloudCX. Just have a standard out of box reports.
    • Log analysis: Difficulties sometimes arise when an issue cannot be resolved with the basic information available. We can enable a log analysis tool that collects data from multiple components over time and can be reviewed in case of issues or failures. Similar to logs available in Genesys Engage.
    • Last Routed Agent - We can bring back the LRA to Genesys cloud cx for voice as an option or a function that can be enabled at the Architect or Queue level. Which will help many customers as they have used it previously.
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    Cisco
    • Webex Calling supports limited codecs that are generally accepted all over the world but it would be good to see if they add transcoding support.
    • The local gateway option is designed more for on premise PBX communication. It would be good to see if it is developed more as a local PSTN breakout where local SIP trunk or local PRI is terminated.
    • We would like to see more of the dial plan features like CLI manipulation, translation, etc.
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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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    Cisco
    The service can be intermittent and the call forwarding feature will not always work perfectly. There will be periods of time where the calling feature will not work at all and people on the other end can hear me but I am unable to hear them. It also requires a fairly strong signal which can be an issue if you work somewhere remote or a building without much service.
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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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    Cisco
    Cisco Webex Calling is an outstanding cloud collaboration that includes enterprise-grade cloud phone system designed for the modern hybrid workplace. Webex Calling integrates calling, messaging, and meetings into a single, intuitive platform, empowering your teams with unparalleled flexibility and productivity. Benefit from advanced features like HD audio and video, voicemail to email, call forwarding, and intelligent call routing, ensuring crystal-clear communication and efficient workflows from any device, anywhere. Webex Calling prioritizes security and reliability, offering redundant data centers and end-to-end encryption to safeguard your conversations. Its scalable architecture effortlessly adapts to your envolving business needs, providing a future-proof communication foundation. Enhance collaboration and streamline operations with a solution that's not just a phone system, but a comprehensive communication hub.
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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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    Cisco
    I've not actually had it ever be unavailable when I needed to use it. As mentioned before, a network outage would take it down, but we have redundant systems for our network connections with automatic failover.
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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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    Cisco
    I don't really see this impacting any other system performance at all. The client is very light use on resources, even on my iPhone. I don't know what else it connects to behind the scenes other then the campus directory, but I haven't seen or heard of any impacts. It seems fairly self contained except for wherever it interfaces with the general telephone system connectivity outside the campus.
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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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    Cisco
    I have been working for a long time with Cisco as a provider and also Cisco TAC and Cisco Support Engineers. The support starts right beforehand in the documentation of the product you are interested in. From the start you have a good, complete, and detailed and easy to read datasheet and there's always someone available to answer any questions.
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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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    Cisco
    We did it inhouse for our teams
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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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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Cisco
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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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    Cisco
    The company uses Microsoft Teams. They do use Microsoft Teams right now and for a long time a lot of the different practices have been using on-premise, contact Call Manager and Unified Communications Express. But Cisco WebEx, the cloud-based product is one of the new ones. And some of our other site practices are also using RingCentral. So cloud calling is not new to the company. For those of us who are familiar with Cisco products, the transition to WebEx calling is not as difficult as it might be for some other products. Going from on-prem to RingCentral, there is more of a learning curve with.
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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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    Cisco
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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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    Cisco
    So far it has been very reliable, with very little down time that was associated with the product itself. We have had network outages due to external factors such as construction cutting a fiber link, but other than that kind of thing not much for failures.
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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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    Cisco
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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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    Cisco
    • Certainly when it comes to my client base, they certainly understand the benefits of the full end-to-end, Cisco stack. And when I talk about a calling platform in regards to it simply being a call from one end to another or a message from one end to another, Cisco provides so much more because it enables all that AI and I guess analytical data of which the endpoints cover. So when it comes to integrating with a meeting room experience and you're in a meeting room that can cater for up to 20 people, but say for example, only two or three people on average utilize that room, that type of safe spacing information gets transmitted into other business decisions that can benefit the business from an ROI perspective such as rearranging the interior design to create better outcomes for worker experiences. So much more than just a calling platform.
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    ScreenShots

    Genesys Cloud CX Screenshots

    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.

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