Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Guru
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Enterprise AI Search, Intranet, and Wiki in one platform. Guru lives in tools organizations already use, so no need to context switch. Users can find info across any app, have an expert help if the info can't be found, and let Guru proactively identify knowledge gaps, duplicate knowledge, and translate it to 100 languages.
$18
per month per user
eDesk
Score 10.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
eDesk is an eCommerce Help Desk purpose built for online sellers. eDesk integrates with marketplaces, channels, webstores and social channels and consolidates them into one shared dashboard. The solution provides tools and order data to help users to speedily turn around issues. eDesk allows users to respond to customer queries and meet their Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Amazon and eBay. eDesk is designed to provide all the order, product, and delivery data within customer…
$0
per month
Pricing
GurueDesk
Editions & Modules
All in One
$18
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom
Shopify Entrepreneurs - 300 Tickets
$39
per month 300 Tickets
eDesk Team
$69
per month per user
eDesk Professional
$109
per month per user
Shopify Entrepreneurs - 2,000 Tickets
$158
per month 2,000 Tickets
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GurueDesk
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.These are yearly plans paid monthly for using eDesk. Month to month plans are available
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Features
GurueDesk
Incident and problem management
Comparison of Incident and problem management features of Product A and Product B
Guru
-
Ratings
eDesk
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Organize and prioritize service tickets00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Subscription-based notifications00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
ITSM collaboration and documentation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Ticket creation and submission00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Ticket response00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Self Help Community
Comparison of Self Help Community features of Product A and Product B
Guru
-
Ratings
eDesk
10.0
1 Ratings
28% above category average
External knowledge base00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Multi-Channel Help
Comparison of Multi-Channel Help features of Product A and Product B
Guru
-
Ratings
eDesk
8.5
1 Ratings
11% above category average
Social integration00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Email support00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
GurueDesk
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(282 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.6
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.9
(95 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.7
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.9
(28 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.6
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
8.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.2
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.0
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.2
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.6
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.5
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GurueDesk
Likelihood to Recommend
Guru Technologies
In my experience, Guru is well suited. Actually, most of the time, Guru is tailored to every issue that I have handled. From the time that you search for a specific Guru name to the summary and the steps provided, you can easily understand it, so you can easily fit the process to the issue that you are currently handling.
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eDesk
Great for companies that sell on marketplaces and want to merge all of their communications. It saves our customer service agents tons of time, and it also connects easily with ChannelAdvisor. It would not be appropriate for a company that does not sell on marketplaces.
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Pros
Guru Technologies
  • 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.
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eDesk
  • Easy to use for customers
  • Maintains marketplace standards for communication
  • Is the only platform that offers these services
  • Connects with Channel Advisor
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Cons
Guru Technologies
  • It's not clear how to relate/ attach other guru cards. The feature exists but is not very easy to spot.
  • We often find it difficult to search because we don't remember the card's title. I would love it if the tag words worked better.
  • Once editing a card, instead of adding someone to collaborate on a draft, it would be good to send the draft to someone via email. I find people often ignore these emails/pings if it's just a draft collaboration. The wording could be to ask someone to verify the draft.
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eDesk
  • I wish the filters displayed closer to the top of the inbox vs the bottom
  • The new and to-do tabs can be confusing at first
  • Agents must take ownership once in the message; it is not auto-assigned when you click into a message, so there is room for duplication.
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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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eDesk
No answers on this topic
Usability
Guru Technologies
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.
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eDesk
No answers on this topic
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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eDesk
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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eDesk
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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eDesk
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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eDesk
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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eDesk
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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eDesk
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Guru Technologies
Guru is a vastly superior product for centralizing company knowledge, and in many ways, we feel that there is "more gas in the tank" with the tool (AI search, etc) and ways that we have yet to unlock all of its potential fully. This is primarily a resourcing issue on our side, not a fault of the Guru tool or team.
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eDesk
They were not even close to offering what xSellco has and the ease of using the platform. eDesk by xSellco is a great price point, is very easy to use, and it also integrates with ChannelAdvisor and Big Commerce, which was a determining factor for us. It also is an Amazon partner and ensures that they are adhering to all of the strict communication rules Amazon has.
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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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eDesk
No answers on this topic
Scalability
Guru Technologies
Right now, only customer support using Guru
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eDesk
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Guru Technologies
  • We have a call center team in Honduras - Guru reduces the back and forth that happens when using an overseas and remote BPO
  • Helps create a very solid and concrete basis for QA - if our processes are clearly documented, we can say with confidence that our scoring reflects the reality of our support.
  • Helps give insight into where we are failing/falling short in training. The more a card is used, the more we can say it's likely that process is difficult to recall, not trained as well, or a pain for customers and the team. All of this insight can help drive change on the team and in the business.
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eDesk
  • Saves agents lots of time
  • Creates better communication with customer with less time in between messages
  • Helps us provide great customer service
  • Has helped us meet marketplace communication standards and receive more feedback/reviews
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ScreenShots

Guru Screenshots

Screenshot of VerificationScreenshot of Slack integrationScreenshot of Trending topics for SlackScreenshot of Browser extensionScreenshot of AnnouncementsScreenshot of Duplicate Detection

eDesk Screenshots

Screenshot of Multichannel messages are kept in one placeScreenshot of Customer support is faster with AI automationScreenshot of Live Chat to turn online browsers into buyersScreenshot of Key support metrics and trendsScreenshot of A 360° view of buyers to personalize customer serviceScreenshot of