Gist vs. Vivantio

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Gist
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Gist is a unified marketing, sales, and support platform. It includes live chat, a help desk, knowledge base, email marketing, marketing automation, opt-in forms, and more.
$29
per month
Vivantio
Score 8.2 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Founded in 2003, Vivantio is a provider of customer service optimization software and solutions for B2B service teams. By combining enterprise-level software with the flexibility of a cloud-based solution, Vivantio provides a unified service management platform. The platform scales to meet the complex business needs of large, multi-site organizations, to optimize workflows across several departments including IT, operations and customer service.N/A
Pricing
GistVivantio
Editions & Modules
Professional
$29.00
per month
Premium
$99.00
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GistVivantio
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsAccess to the Vivantio Platform always includes: 1) every available feature, 2) the user's choice of data centers, 3) in-house professional services, 4) a Customer Success Manager, 5) US and UK telephone, email, and self-service support. Pricing varies based on number of licenses: 500 system users - $59 per named license / $89 per concurrent license 200 users - $69 / $104 100 users - $78 / $118 50 users - $83 / $125 25 users - $91 / $137 15 users - $95 / $143 5 users - $99 / $149 Enterprise licensing available for teams >500. Volume discounts start at 15 users and continue to rise to 40%. Educational institutions automatically qualify for a 5% discount; non-profits for 10%. Pricing is per user, per month, paid annually.
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Community Pulse
GistVivantio
Considered Both Products
Gist
Chose Gist
Gist is a much more robust software with a variety of marketing tools in its arsenal. Things like website tracking is also extremely robust and it has many more features.

The ease of setup is also more enjoyable and intuitive in Gist so the overall result is that you can learn …
Chose Gist
Gist is much more affordable, but intercom is a better product. I recommend going for Gist to begin, and then migrating if you need more.
Chose Gist
Gist is more refined and its tools are very well integrated overall. However, its pricing is on the expensive side and this doesn't really help it stand-out. HubSpot has significantly more generous Free plan, while Dashly offers many of the Premium Gist tools at a fairer price, …
Chose Gist
My main use for Gist is live chat. I personally find their live chat to be one of the best, and their mobile app to be invaluable for small businesses on the go. I can receive and response to messages wherever I am, which is imperative for my use case.
Chose Gist
Intercom increases its price on a monthly basis. Besides they don't offer some features as Gist, specially about on forms.
We think Gist is targeted to SMB companies, differentially from Intercom that seems to be appropriate for larger companies.
One main difference between then …
Chose Gist
Gist is only a few years old, so it lacks some of the features of Drip and ActiveCampaign, but I believe they will get there.
Chose Gist
Hubspot and Salesforce are great and powerful, they are just so much more expensive than what I need.
Chose Gist
We went with Gist because it had the features we needed at a price we liked. The feature list has grown over time, which is really appreciated. We joined Gist a long time ago (it was still called ConvertFox back then) and have been happy customers for a long time. Happy with …
Chose Gist
Gist is much more than a basic mailing list system with chatbot integration and automation that connects you to your prospects in real-time live from your website.
Administering your contacts on Gist is much easier with less hassle.
And Gist can integrate with most of the major …
Chose Gist
Gist is slightly slower than ActiveCampaign but MUCH easier to use than Mailchimp. Overall, you can't beat the bang for the buck you get with Gist. And its messenger bot is the best I've used, it works on not only our main site but also our subdomains, kicking the competition …
Chose Gist
We've used Dashly and Tawk.to. Gist looks better than Tawk and that's the reason we switched from Tawk to Gist. But the feature that puts Gist above Dashly is the ability to collect user names and emails before they start the chat automatically. It is important for our business …
Chose Gist
They both seem to have parity with each other with each having their own small advantages. I went with Gist because it was more affordable.

Infusionsoft customer for almost 5 years and it seemed I was always working more on getting it to work instead of getting work done. Gist …
Chose Gist
Gist is better because easy of use and pricing. Hands down. It has an unbeatable cost-benefit ratio. Customer service has been with us since we started using it. That's great. For us, shortcomings such as no CRM are manageable. We like its front end appearance and customization …
Chose Gist
Gist is my first email and chat multi-purpose automated SAAS tool so can't really comment on others I've tried. They came recommended to me by an entrepreneurial group I am a member of. Anecdotally I evaluated it against ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp and it was far better in …
Chose Gist
Gist a more integrated and unified product for Sass companies. Some competitors don't have strong chat + email automation + help desk. Other competitors have the features, but they are not well integrated. Gist has integrated complete customer contact with a very finished …
Chose Gist
Gist is much more complete than other tools like Crisp, Customerly, etc, at a cheaper price. The perfect deal for your business.
Chose Gist
Having a support ticket system is good and will help you resolve issues but, having an all-in-one tool that can let you not only resolve an issue but also to go above and beyond with customer support that later on translates into sales is priceless. That is the kind of tool …
Chose Gist
You can do everything you can with AC or Mailchimp (minus dynamic cart recovery for ecom) at a fraction of the cost, and you can do MORE -- better integration with FB ads than MailChimp, more powerful workflows, unified inboxes, live chat and chatbot, etc. It's just a more …
Chose Gist
I have a lifetime deal with Gist so I may be a bit biased, but Gist is quite easy to use and has a free tier so it's worth a serious look compared to the other players on the market. Personal preference does play a big role in your final decision, as feature-wise, Gist has most …
Chose Gist
Intercom was pricy and less user-friendly in comparison to Gist. It did have a broader range of features that we could use in our plan. However, we didn't see any return of investment in having many features to choose from if the price was too high for what was being offered at …
Vivantio
Chose Vivantio
Vivantio's extensive customization features ensure it always balances in its favor by allowing businesses to tailor workflows, forms, and processes to their unique needs. This flexibility means the platform adapts to your organization, not the other way around, enabling …
Features
GistVivantio
Chat Analytics and Reports
Comparison of Chat Analytics and Reports features of Product A and Product B
Gist
8.9
Ratings
2% above category average
Vivantio
-
Ratings
Chat history and transcripts8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Chat reporting8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Chat and web analytics8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Incident and problem management
Comparison of Incident and problem management features of Product A and Product B
Gist
-
Ratings
Vivantio
7.6
Ratings
8% below category average
Organize and prioritize service tickets00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Expert directory00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Subscription-based notifications00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
ITSM collaboration and documentation00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Ticket creation and submission00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Ticket response00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Self Help Community
Comparison of Self Help Community features of Product A and Product B
Gist
-
Ratings
Vivantio
7.3
Ratings
9% below category average
Internal knowledge base00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Multi-Channel Help
Comparison of Multi-Channel Help features of Product A and Product B
Gist
-
Ratings
Vivantio
6.2
Ratings
25% below category average
Customer portal00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
IVR00 Ratings4.50 Ratings
Social integration00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Email support00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Help Desk CRM integration00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
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User Ratings
GistVivantio
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.2
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
6.7
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GistVivantio
Likelihood to Recommend
Gist is perfect for SaaS I'd say, and perfect for long sales cycles with lots of lead nurturing involved, and for scenarios where you re-market via FB ads, because there's FB custom audience integration built into the workflows. Perfect for customer service and support. Really outstanding there. It's a little less suited to ecom but they're hammering out the finishing touches to make ecom cart recovery easier.
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I’d recommend Vivantio as an ITSM platform because it combines powerful functionality with ease of use. Its customizable workflows and automation streamline IT service management, saving time and improving efficiency. The platform scales well, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes, and it integrates seamlessly with other tools, ensuring smooth operations. Vivantio also offers excellent reporting capabilities, helping teams track performance and identify areas for improvement. If you’re looking for a reliable, flexible, and user-friendly ITSM solution, Vivantio is a great choice.
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Pros
  • Gist provides endless ways of interacting with customers. I can chat and email with them, track their usage on my site, qualify them, add tags and other profile information, and so much more.
  • There is even an awesome live view that lets me spy on visitors to see how they're using the site.
  • The tools are powerful, easy to use, and constantly getting improvements. It seems like every week there is another update being rolled out that substantially extends the functionality or usability of the features in Gist.
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  • Incident Tracking
  • Reporting
  • Customisation
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Cons
  • Free plan limits are too low.
  • Chatbots should work not only for Gist's native online chat, but also for the other chat-based channels such as Facebook. (instead of having to use another software for that purpose)
  • Pricing structure - Support bot should not be an add-on but a core feature.
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Likelihood to Renew
Gist is a quite reliable service with a lot of added values. We don't need to pay for different Saas for these important features. If I had an issue the team was super responsive and helpful, that is essential for every business. The email delivery is great, so virtually no email has landed into spam folder
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Usability
Gist does pretty much anything you want it to when it comes to managing your contacts. Sometimes I wish it updated faster, but wait a few beats and it gets there. I really love that I can show a colleague how to use the chat messenger and they understand it right away. Very user friendly!
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i find the system easy to navigate and customise
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Support Rating
I have communicated with their team multiple times and every time they have been very responsive, knowledgeable, and polite. They work to make sure you are happy and informed of what is going on. Better their team keeps up to date with their app, giving you new features, and keeping you notified and educated about what they are and how to use them. A+
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Alternatives Considered
They both seem to have parity with each other with each having their own small advantages. I went with Gist because it was more affordable. Infusionsoft customer for almost 5 years and it seemed I was always working more on getting it to work instead of getting work done. Gist is so intuitive I had it setting up and running the basics in a few hours.
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Vivantio's extensive customization features ensure it always balances in its favor by allowing businesses to tailor workflows, forms, and processes to their unique needs. This flexibility means the platform adapts to your organization, not the other way around, enabling seamless alignment with changing requirements and maximizing efficiency over time.
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Return on Investment
  • Our ROI has increased significantly because of Gist's chat and app integration into our website. Contact forms are great but a real-time conversation means you can be more effective in meeting your customer's needs.
  • The additional features in the recent upgrade mean we can use Gist for more. They have always been effective for email campaigns, but the addition of the knowledge base and more effective workflows means we can automate more. This has saved us from buying more software.
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  • Positive - Reporting
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ScreenShots

Gist Screenshots

Screenshot of Live ChatScreenshot of Email MarketingScreenshot of Marketing Automation WorkflowsScreenshot of Knowledge BaseScreenshot of Meetings

Vivantio Screenshots

Screenshot of Reporting & Analytics: Reports surface business-critical insights like overall customer sentiment and expected EoL for employee machines using dashboards, reports, Vivantio FLEXGrid or through oDataScreenshot of Knowledge Base: For internal private articles to aid service delivery team, or public articles to help customersScreenshot of Integrated AI: Generates AI feedback from across the knowledge base, analyzes customer sentiment, or helps write detailed feedback to customersScreenshot of Queues: For managing incidents, problems, service requests, change management, and more in customized interfaces based on ticket type or team, ensuring the most important information is always at agents’ fingertipsScreenshot of Ticketing: For unlimited ticket types that can be used by teams, each with a dedicated configuration (categories, priorities, custom forms, and fields)