Guru vs. RWS Tridion Sites

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Guru
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Guru 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…
$300
per month 10 seats (minimum)
RWS Tridion Sites
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
RWS Tridion Sites provides web content management capabilities, connecting people, processes, and information across teams, brands, and markets, to deliver impactful online experiences globally. RWS Tridion Sites' DPX platform enables the use of either traditional or headless publishing. It includes advanced features such as automated personalization, multilingual capabilities and Semantic AI. The BluePrinting® technology at the core of RWS Tridion Sites simplifies reuse and…N/A
Pricing
GuruRWS Tridion Sites
Editions & Modules
Self Serve
$30
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GuruRWS Tridion Sites
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing. 10 seat minimum.
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Community Pulse
GuruRWS Tridion Sites
Features
GuruRWS Tridion Sites
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Guru
-
Ratings
RWS Tridion Sites
9.0
9 Ratings
9% above category average
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
Guru
-
Ratings
RWS Tridion Sites
9.1
8 Ratings
16% above category average
API00 Ratings8.36 Ratings
Internationalization / multi-language00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Web Content Creation
Comparison of Web Content Creation features of Product A and Product B
Guru
-
Ratings
RWS Tridion Sites
8.5
8 Ratings
9% above category average
WYSIWYG editor00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
Admin section00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
Page templates00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
Library of website themes00 Ratings8.24 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
Publishing workflow00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
Form generator00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
Web Content Management
Comparison of Web Content Management features of Product A and Product B
Guru
-
Ratings
RWS Tridion Sites
7.6
8 Ratings
2% above category average
Content taxonomy00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
SEO support00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
Bulk management00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
Availability / breadth of extensions00 Ratings8.35 Ratings
Community / comment management00 Ratings3.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
GuruRWS Tridion Sites
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(313 ratings)
9.9
(22 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(14 ratings)
6.3
(15 ratings)
Usability
8.9
(126 ratings)
8.5
(2 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.4
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.3
(28 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.3
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.5
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.4
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.8
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.6
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.7
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.3
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GuruRWS Tridion Sites
Likelihood to Recommend
Guru Technologies
Our Guru contains a lot of knowledge specific to our line of work. It's often where I start to fact check something, begin a blog post, research a company specific topic, etc. It excels at researching specific items, drafting new procedures, and keeping things organized into various collections. I can review answers to employee questions to ensure things are correct and step in when needed. It's honestly been the most helpful thing we've added.
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RWS Group
Love the product and I really like how we use it for public sites. The only negative aspect is that it is just hard to find Tridion devs that understand the tool, grasp .net, react, and understand the blueprint, etc.
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Pros
Guru Technologies
  • Ability to add comments to guru cards allowing viewers to give creators their opinions.
  • Ability to unverify cards and keep timely inspection of cards to ensure they are valid.
  • Ability to add images/videos and other form of files to cards directly.
  • Ability to search for relevant information through the search feature.
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RWS Group
  • Makes it easy to spin up a new site quickly
  • Allows for numerous users to work on the same site without conflicting with each other's changes
  • Allows you to unpublish changes or revert to old versions if you make a mistake
  • Allows you to time publishing actions (for example, you can set it to happen overnight)
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Cons
Guru Technologies
  • The "My Library" session could be simplified. Whenever we access it, instead of going to "Following" Gurus, it can directly open the folders I created and save my favorite Gurus.
  • When keywords are not organized, it can be a little tricky to find a card if there are many similar articles.
  • When there are many updates on the same card, they are stacked at the top of the page, making it difficult to view the card.
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RWS Group
  • Tridion is complicated in enough ways that it makes it difficult to train new users. Therefore, we have to limit the number of people with access to the system since we have not yet implemented Workflow.
  • When something goes wrong (items fail to publish, or there is unexpected behavior with components), there is little explanation provided that would point us in the right direction to troubleshoot. As a result, content Authors and Editors have to frequently ask for IT assistance.
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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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RWS Group
I am giving this a semi-high rating because we have already got Tridion up and running and we are still in the process of moving the sites over to Tridion. It is unlikely we will be moving things to a new CMS AGAIN in the near future as the cost to get Tridion was high.
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Usability
Guru Technologies
Guru is straightforward to pick up. Even if something takes a minute, I'm usually able to find a support article that answers my question quickly. Guru has served its purpose, and training others within our organization is very easy. It's very useful during the onboarding process. Usability is great.
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RWS Group
The editor user interface is very user friendly and in-site editing makes simple updates fast and easy. The extensibility of Tridion is a big plus and the ability to add our own options into the default Tridion interface helps us integrate with external systems. Finally, the user permissions and security system helps us deploy it within our large organization.
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Reliability and Availability
Guru Technologies
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.
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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
Performance
Guru Technologies
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.
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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Guru Technologies
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.
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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
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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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Guru Technologies
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.
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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
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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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Guru Technologies
I prefer Guru because it's easy to follow, user-friendly, and really helps resolve different kinds of issues and concerns. We use it as the basis for the steps and instructions that we need to follow to make sure that we are providing effective resolutions to customers and that we are calibrated.
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RWS Group
It is a nuclear missile compared to the other handguns and knives on the market today. But it also requires nuclear technicians and expertise that a handgun doesn't require. Do you need to decimate your competition and you have the investment capabilities necessary to put a nuclear missile into the sky? Then definitely do it. Especially if you need a very good multi-lingual blueprint provider like Tridion.
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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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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
Scalability
Guru Technologies
I give it a 10 out of 10 because we do have different departments within our organization
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RWS Group
No answers on this topic
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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RWS Group
  • SDL is a very complex system. Creating custom components by external vendors turned out to be expensive.
  • The learning curve is very slow, so training takes a lot of time and cost.
  • The revamped corporate site looks clean, modern, and is mobile-friendly.
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