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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Guru

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AGuru is a knowledge platform designed to serve as what the vendor describes as an AI source of truth for enterprises. It connects information from tools like Slack, Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and other systems into one governed, permission-aware knowledge layer. Guru delivers cited AI answers, chat, and research directly within existing workflows, to enable employees and AI assistants to access verified knowledge securely and efficiently. The platform combines…

    $25

    per month per user

    Satmetrix (discontinued)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASatmetrix was survey-based customer experience management software. It contained summary and individual customer data for tracking the customer lifecycle. Satmetrix was acquired by NICE Systems in July 2017, and is no longer available.N/A
    Pricing
    GuruSatmetrix (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    Team
    $25
    per month per user
    AI Source of Truth Platform
    Custom
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    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsGuru provides a tailored platform and expertise package based on an organization’s scale, knowledge complexity, and AI maturity. Each engagement includes the full AI Source of Truth platform along with implementation guidance, knowledge architecture design, and ongoing optimization. Pricing is customized to ensure the right fit for enterprise systems, governance requirements, and AI initiatives. Best suited for mid-market and enterprise organizations.—
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    Guru Technologies
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    316 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    235 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    315 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    171 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    GuruSatmetrix (discontinued)
    Survey Format & Appearance
    Comparison of Survey Format & Appearance features of Guru and Satmetrix (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Satmetrix (discontinued)
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Survey templates00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Themes00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Custom logo/branding00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Survey Content
    Comparison of Survey Content features of Guru and Satmetrix (discontinued)
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    Guru
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    Ratings
    Satmetrix (discontinued)
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Changes to live survey00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Question design help00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Multiple question types00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Survey Logic
    Comparison of Survey Logic features of Guru and Satmetrix (discontinued)
    Feature
    Guru
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    Ratings
    Satmetrix (discontinued)
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Survey logic flexibility00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Survey Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Survey Reporting & Analytics features of Guru and Satmetrix (discontinued)
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    Guru
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    Ratings
    Satmetrix (discontinued)
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Response tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Data export00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Analytics00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Survey Administration & Security
    Comparison of Survey Administration & Security features of Guru and Satmetrix (discontinued)
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    Guru
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    Ratings
    Satmetrix (discontinued)
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Access controls00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Compliance00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
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    Slite
    Score5.7 out of 10
    Jotform
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Bloomfire
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Qualaroo
    Score7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Bloomfire
    Score8.4 out of 10
    QuestionPro
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GuruSatmetrix (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (327 ratings)
    4.0
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (16 ratings)
    5.1
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (140 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (31 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.5
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    GuruSatmetrix (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Guru Technologies
    I think Guru is well-suited to organizations with subject matter experts committed to maintaining documentation. Guru cannot be managed by a single admin. It's essential that the SMEs are on board and are expected to participate in Guru as part of their role responsibilities. I'm not sure how well Guru would work for larger organizations with more information to house. I've only ever used Guru in SMBs with about 250 employees. It works well for that size.
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    Satmetrix is best suited if you don't currently use Salesforce. A lot of its main selling points are negated by the virtue of having Salesforce. Case management is in Salesforce, reporting is in Salesforce, the structure that NPX imposes is actually clunky and unwieldy, and is much more streamlined on competing platforms such as GetFeedback and SurveyMonkey. The only thing that leaves is the consultative service on being best practice and I don't really get to see any of that.
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    Pros
    Guru Technologies
    • Easy to learn. Anyone can make cards and use the AI to make them professional.
    • Answer questions about my business, essentially a wiki for everything we do.
    • The research mode is amazing. Full reports on various types of information including some rather complex topics. Complete with citations of where the information came from.
    • Admins can manage a hierarchy to keep information secure and available to the correct people.
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    • Ease of use; SaaS solution, all web based - simple, straightforward and easy to use
    • Multi lingual; we are able to use multiple languages for our surveys
    • Reporting is very flexible; reports can be run for pretty much any data point that you can capture!
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    Cons
    Guru Technologies
    • Lack of in-app advanced/granular usage and validation analytics.
    • Unreliability of Google Chrome extension.
    • Left navigation is not intuitive nor descriptive--I hunt and peck.
    • The search field is limited to keywords, so I sometimes have to "trick" it by including extra words in the title of a card.
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    • Implementation did not go as well as planned and there were problems.
    • If you are running multiple surveys, slicing and dicing data is not that simple.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Guru Technologies
    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.
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    The previous experience was so negative that even if they have improved since then it wouldn't help. Another more pertinent reason is because we have an existing 3 year contract with Medallia. Lastly, vendor transitions in our environment (B2B in 132 countries) is extremely painful. I've managed two of them and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
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    Usability
    Guru Technologies
    While using the GURU card, the level of response I get is quality. The rate at which my responses and prompts through the search or chat is fast, responsive, and high-quality. I can easily see when the cards were modified, who modified them, and the new information available on the GURU.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Guru Technologies
    Highly reliable day‑to‑dayGuru is consistently available when I need it. The platform loads quickly, search works reliably, and I rarely experience downtime or slow performance. It’s dependable enough that teams can trust it as a daily source of truth. Minimal unplanned outages or errors. In my experience, unplanned outages or errors are extremely rare. Even during high‑usage periods or heavy workflows, Guru remains stable and responsive.
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    Performance
    Guru Technologies
    Pages load quickly and consistently. Guru’s interface is lightweight, so cards, boards, and search results load fast with very little lag. Even when navigating between collections or opening larger cards, performance stays smooth and reliable. Integrations perform well without slowing systems down. Using Guru through the browser extension or Slack integration doesn’t noticeably impact performance. Cards surface quickly, and interacting with the integrations feels just as smooth as using Guru directly.
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    Support Rating
    Guru Technologies
    The support has been wonderful - probably one of the best things about Guru. We have a Slack channel where we can reach out and interact with our Guru CSM, and she is extremely responsive. Even if the solution isn't always easy, she provides all the necessary steps and options clearly.
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    In-Person Training
    Guru Technologies
    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.
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    Online Training
    Guru Technologies
    The online, on-demand training available was very good. I do wish we had done live online training as an org so that everyone had the same opportunity to learn the value and best practices. I completed the online, on-demand trainings personally, then turned around and taught the org, but I wish I had let the Guru experts do the heavy lifting for me!
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    Implementation Rating
    Guru Technologies
    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.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Guru Technologies
    Compared with the vendors that we initially evaluate the AI functionality of, Guru makes the difference and also the interface capabilities, making it user-friendly, being able to build it up in a professionally way. there are no limitations on the customization of the interface, which supports multiple use cases at once and can apply to different teams that have different needs
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    I haven't evaluated any other products. Our executive team selected NPS as the preferred measurement of customer sentiment and Satmetrix is the only certification company I am aware of.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Guru Technologies
    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.
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    Scalability
    Guru Technologies
    Easily deployable across multiple teams and departmentsGuru is designed to scale horizontally across an organization. As teams grow, it’s simple to create new Collections, Boards, and permission sets without disrupting existing structures. This allows each department to manage its own knowledge while still contributing to a unified source of truth
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    Return on Investment
    Guru Technologies
    • Guru allows our team to quickly reference available learning/knowledge materials with our clients on a daily basis and provide better support at every outreach
    • With that said, spreading those same resources across two major global teams in the USA and Germany can lead to some inconsistencies. The i-frame process is not very intuitive for this scenario and our team treats policy/procedural differences as separate card or article entities.
    • Guru allowed our organization to pioneer and establish a dedicated knowledge team component, of subject matter experts who work in tangent with existing resources, create new ones, and vet collective knowledge.
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    • With the knowledge gained front he transactional surveys, Satmetrix helped us significantly improve our customer service processes.
    • Combined with the relationship survey, we were ultimately able to improve our customer retention by over 20% within 2 years.
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