Likelihood to Recommend We use Guru cards as a tool to keep a team of over 60 updated on processes in different areas/ industries. This is a great directory of knowledge and very useful for a wide spectrum of users. The biggest struggle is when we request verification for older cards, they tend to be ignored or forgotten about. The notifications get a bit accumulated.
Read full review OnSemble is solving a lot of problems that our organization had prior to its implementation:
We can track communication readership. We can engage with our fellow teammates through chats and recognition. We have a central location for all job-related links. We are just now delving into adding departmental pages so folks can communicate within their teams. I'm not sure of a scenario where OnSemble wouldn't be appropriate - if you have a company that needs to centralize communication, documentation, and share ideas, it's an excellent choice.
Read full review Pros Advises on out-of-date cards that haven't been updated in awhile. Allows for AI search functionality - makes info faster to find. Permits list creation & card favoriting to help keep me organized. Creates pop-out windows so you don't lose your page; can see info side-by-side to save time. Read full review powerful, yet simple to use, document management for sharing custom help desk form creation/submission with targeted audience integration friendly with document types (e.g., xls, pdf, doc, etc.) Read full review Cons I'd really like to see a more robust bidirectional integration with Notion, similar to how well Guru works with Zendesk's Help Center. We'd like to have discrete cards that pull in Notion pages and stay in sync with those pages. That said, Guru does allow for bulk import of Notion content. Salesforce Service Console native integration (there is none). Admin task management can be a little overwhelming for stakeholders. Read full review Permissions - granting permissions at different levels for users is tedious - would like to see permissions simplified. Read full review Likelihood to Renew I rated Guru a 9 out of 10 for renewal likelihood because it has significantly enhanced our processes and customer satisfaction in the automotive rental company. Guru’s user-friendly interface and organized knowledge base make it easy to access and update essential information, which is crucial for maintaining high operational standards. The tool’s integration with other platforms, like the Guru Chrome extension, streamlines our workflow, increasing efficiency and productivity. One of the standout features is the ability to favorite cards, allowing quick access to frequently used information, which saves time and ensures accuracy in customer interactions. Additionally, Guru’s analytics feature helps us identify which resources need updating, ensuring our knowledge base remains relevant and effective. The only reason it’s not a perfect 10 is occasional slow performance and occasional inaccuracies in search results. However, these minor issues do not overshadow the overall benefits Guru provides. Its consistent updates and reminders further enhance our ability to deliver excellent customer support, making it an indispensable tool for our team.
Read full review Usability Guru is easy to use once you can acclimate with it, and get a feel for the lay of the land. It does have a somewhat steep learning curve for new users, or agents that have not gotten previous experience with similar knowledge base solutions. It is easy to navigate and find cards, easy to tag and update tags, and it is a breeze to update or create entire cards. The text based formatting helps keep guiderails for syntax and helps maintain a professional, but not too wordy tone.
Read full review As a user: it's pretty intuitive and the only thing holding a user back from getting everything out of it is a lack of curiosity. As an admin: it's not super intuitive. The training and the setup process are crucial to be able to use and maintain the portal, and we still sometimes have questions.
Read full review Reliability and Availability I have never encountered an outage with Guru in the year+ we've had it. I also never encountered an outage at the previous company where I used Guru. It has been extremely reliable.
Read full review Performance There is some occasional slowness, or multiple refreshes before content will load. This doesn't happen frequently, though, and I don't get complaints from teammates about it.
Read full review Support Rating The only reason I do not give it a a ten is because I think there is still some room for improvement in meeting the different time zone needs of their customers, but overall their support is top notch. Friendly, capable, and quick.
Read full review I have always been pleased with my experiences with OnSemble's Support team. First, they have a great library of articles to help me study and guide for many of my questions. But when I cannot quite comprehend, or I "run into the wall", I can be assured that I'll be contacted quickly with a pleasant voice to work through whatever my question/issue may be. Kudos to OnSemble Support!
Read full review In-Person Training I would rate the in-person training for Guru a solid 9 out of 10. The session was incredibly valuable as it provided comprehensive insights into using Guru effectively. I learned a lot about the tool's functionalities, which significantly enhanced my proficiency and confidence in utilizing Guru for my daily tasks. The training was engaging, informative, and tailored well to ensure I could apply what I learned immediately. Overall, it was a highly productive and beneficial learning experience.
Read full review Online Training I would rate the online training for Guru a strong 8 out of 10. While it lacked the interactive nature of in-person sessions, the content was well-structured and delivered effectively. The training modules were clear and comprehensive, covering all essential aspects of using Guru. The flexibility of online training allowed me to learn at my own pace and revisit topics as needed. Overall, it provided a solid foundation and practical understanding of Guru's functionalities, making it a valuable learning experience despite the virtual format.
Read full review Implementation Rating You will need a very strong team of guru champions in order to get EVERYONE and EVERYTHING on Guru, it takes some craziness and over talking about guru everywhere to get people to be exicted, contribute and use. If you are starting any kind of buisness and you need KB, just go for guru as fast as you can because when you will grow you will thank yourself.
Read full review Alternatives Considered Guru is built for service teams that want to go above and beyond for their customers and users. The knowledge base, best practices, features, functionalities, and improvements all reflect a dedication to service rather than just purely knowledge storing.
Read full review The software is easy to use, customizable, and intuitive to its users
Read full review Contract Terms and Pricing Model Guru is somewhat expensive compared to what our org is typically willing to spend on software solutions. Additionally, there is a price difference per seat when paid monthly versus annually, which was a big downside for us as my company didn't want to commit to an annual cost.
Read full review Scalability Right now, only customer support using Guru
Read full review Return on Investment Save loads of time, about 2-3 hours a week to skip looking for information as before. Store and structure large amounts of documents, information etc for the whole org. Give a serious and good impression to new colleagues in their onboarding by having it all in there. Read full review Streamlined documentation - positive impact. Convenient calendar and access to timeclock - positive impact. Hub for staff to gather everything they may need to successfully assist our members - positive impact. Read full review ScreenShots