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    Genesys Cloud CX

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AGenesys Cloud CX is a contact center application optimized for automatic call distribution, interactive voice response, email, social media, chat, and text/SMS. It is also a VoIP interconnect service provider.N/A

    Intuit Mailchimp

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AMailchimp is an email marketing and marketing automation platform. Beyond just tracking how campaigns perform, Mailchimp takes it a step further by analyzing data from over half a billion emails to show why campaigns perform, driving informed decisions.

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    Twilio

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ATwilio offers a CPaaS and CCaaS solution, with the combination of its programmable Voice, Video, and Messaging APIs, as well as the Twilio Flex cloud contact center. Additional capabilities include Twilio's Elastic SIP Trunking, as well as API for WhatsApp.

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    Genesys Cloud CXIntuit MailchimpTwilio
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Free
    $0
    Essentials
    starts at $13
    per month
    Standard
    starts at $20
    per month
    Premium
    starts at $350
    per month
    Programmable Video
    $0.0015
    per min per participant
    WhatsApp Business API
    $0.0042
    Per WhatsApp Template message sent
    WhatsApp Business API
    $0.005
    Per WhatsApp session message
    Elastic SIP Trunking
    $0.007
    Per min for termination
    Programmable Messaging
    $0.0075
    per message sent or received
    Programmable Voice
    $0.0085
    per minute to receive a call
    Programmable Voice
    $0.013
    per min to make a call
    Elastic SIP Trunking
    $0.045
    Per min for origination
    Twilio Conversations
    $0.05
    per active user per month
    Twilio Authy
    $0.09
    per authentication
    Programmable Wireless
    $0.1
    per MB
    Twilio Flex (Contact Center)
    $1
    per active user hour (5000 hours free)
    Programmable Wireless
    $2.00
    per SIM card
    Twilio SendGrid Email API
    $14.95
    per month up to 100k emails. (Up to 40k emails free for 30 days)
    Twilio SendGrid Marketing Campaigns
    $15
    per month for 5,000 contacts and 15,000 emails. Your first 2,000 contacts are free
    Twilio Flex (Contact Center)
    $150
    per named user per month (5000 hours free)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Genesys Cloud CXIntuit MailchimpTwilio
    Free Trial
    YesYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsPricing plans can also be billed hourly.1. Pay-as-you-go pricing: Simple usage-based pricing without contracts. 2. Volume discounts: Discounts trigger as usage grows. 3. Free trial credit that includes full API access.
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    Genesys Cloud CXIntuit MailchimpTwilio
    Considered Multiple Products
    Genesys
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    Genesys cloud is much easier to use and does not require software installation. This makes it easier to scale up and down with seasonality and customizable to each client's needs.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    Genesys is overall a better platform, we have access to local devs (with other platforms, we've had devs only in other countries, which spoke a different language, and even with a translator, we found that on more technical talks, a lot got lost in translation), and even though …
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    Genesys Have the upper hand with their IVR architect platform, easily the best on the market, quick to deploy and build for scalability.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    I have worked with Genesys PureConnect for 6.5 years and I just recently switched over to the cloud version. It has been great using Genesys Cloud CX. No more upgrades to newer versions on PureConnect. This is done automatically in the Genesys Cloud.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    The available features, ease of configuration, rate of innovation and industry experience were what sold us on Genesys CX
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    Genesys Cloud had more history in this market space and the Cloud product suited our deployment targets, specifically the hybrid approach to on-prem edge servers and cloud platform. This allows us to keep the routing of our SIP traffic entirely within our network but allow the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    This is a tough question only because the Genesys Cloud product is still young. Genesys as a whole is a very mature company with deep resources dedicated to the evolution of its portfolio. I can tell you that you need not worry about an "upgrade path". The product receives …
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    Intuit
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    It's better for the average campaign requirements. Some projects require more advanced features and we use other tools for those. For example, making an system email that needs to be white-listed and then send system emails from it. For that we used Mailjet, sendgrid and other …
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    Mailchimp is arguably a stronger solution when it comes to simple, straightforward email marketing. If, however, you have a more peculiar use case or need to implement your solution with a more fully-fledged API and almost certainly pay less money per month, sendgrid is likely …
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    sendgrid works well if you are [a] developer, want more data, and managing many lists. Mailchimp, on the other hand, works on simplicity and provides an easy way to set up landing pages and forms.
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    Mailchimp is below par
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    In my opinion, there is no comparison between the Chat & Messenger verses Intuit Mailchimp. I think Intuit Mailchimp's features far out weigh all other software I have tried of its kind and its user friendly functionality makes it even more appealing. I would not recommend …
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    Mailchimp is the better choice for small businesses, but it starts to lose its power and luster when you scale and want more power, features, and email-focused reliability. As a jack of all trades, it gets the job done—but it's now the email powerhouse on the block.
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    I think hubspot is a lot better for automated emails requiring business logic and more complex requirements, which is generally what i do. however if you are sending out more straightforward email marketing campaigns for a newsletter, product updates, or otherwise already …
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    I have tried a lot of email marketing software and mailchimp has been the one that has given me the best ROI. The emails are easy to design and it's not difficult to gather information on my recipients either. Mailchimp has helped me grow my customer database through targeted …
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    For small to medium users, Mailchimp to be the best option. Evaluating cost and ease of use, we found it to be a good choice. It did everything we needed while costing less than the alternatives we looked at for our use case. The ability to get up and running quickly was a key …
    Incentivized
    Chose Intuit Mailchimp
    We selected Mailchimp against other alternatives for its non-technical workflow and cheaper pricing suitable for small and medium businesses. Also, it offers a ready-made landing page, signup forms, and email templates suitable for any type of business.
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    Twilio
    Chose Twilio
    I’m using or have used these services. I like to try multiple applications. I’ve selected Twilio because the documentation in C# is amazing.
    Incentivized
    Chose Twilio
    The others have a ton of built-in features that are very nice to have with a traditional PBX or CC platform. For some companies, these aren't necessary. Twilio is great because, if you have a very specific use case that doesn't involve most of those other features, then …
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    Key User Insights
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Genesys Cloud CXIntuit MailchimpTwilio
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Genesys Cloud CX and Intuit Mailchimp and Twilio
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Intuit Mailchimp
    8.1
    585 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Twilio
    -
    Ratings
    WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings8.1537 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic content00 Ratings8.1519 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings8.2499 Ratings00 Ratings
    Landing pages00 Ratings8.3404 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings7.7434 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings7.9535 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings8.8568 Ratings00 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings8.1564 Ratings00 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings7.7385 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of Genesys Cloud CX and Intuit Mailchimp and Twilio
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Intuit Mailchimp
    8.9
    75 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Twilio
    -
    Ratings
    Lead nurturing automation00 Ratings7.465 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead scoring and grading00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data quality management00 Ratings8.372 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of Genesys Cloud CX and Intuit Mailchimp and Twilio
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Intuit Mailchimp
    7.9
    126 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Twilio
    -
    Ratings
    Calendaring00 Ratings7.448 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event/webinar marketing00 Ratings8.4112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social Media Marketing
    Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of Genesys Cloud CX and Intuit Mailchimp and Twilio
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Intuit Mailchimp
    8.2
    124 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Twilio
    -
    Ratings
    Social sharing and campaigns00 Ratings8.3116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social profile integration00 Ratings8.1107 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Genesys Cloud CX and Intuit Mailchimp and Twilio
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Intuit Mailchimp
    8.3
    565 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Twilio
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.6229 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.6560 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.9130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Genesys Cloud CX and Intuit Mailchimp and Twilio
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Intuit Mailchimp
    7.9
    132 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Twilio
    -
    Ratings
    API00 Ratings7.9107 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals00 Ratings8.470 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability00 Ratings5.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Salesforce.com00 Ratings8.554 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM00 Ratings8.647 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with SugarCRM00 Ratings8.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Third-party software integrations00 Ratings7.9109 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Genesys Cloud CXIntuit MailchimpTwilio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (512 ratings)
    8.7
    (608 ratings)
    8.1
    (94 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (44 ratings)
    10.0
    (55 ratings)
    7.5
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (74 ratings)
    8.5
    (477 ratings)
    9.5
    (10 ratings)
    Availability
    8.3
    (11 ratings)
    9.5
    (6 ratings)
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    Performance
    8.3
    (10 ratings)
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    8.0
    (38 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (108 ratings)
    8.8
    (20 ratings)
    5.7
    (16 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (8 ratings)
    -
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    -
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    Online Training
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    -
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    -
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    Implementation Rating
    7.6
    (24 ratings)
    7.4
    (22 ratings)
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (9 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    6.8
    (17 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.2
    (9 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.5
    (12 ratings)
    9.5
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    6.5
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.6
    (11 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.8
    (12 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Genesys Cloud CXIntuit MailchimpTwilio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Genesys
    Genesys Cloud CX is particularly well suited for organizations looking to consolidate customer interactions across multiple channels into a single platform. In our experience, it works very well for omnichannel customer service, especially when voice, digital channels, routing, reporting, and customer experience need to be managed together. The flexibility of its routing capabilities and the ability to integrate with other business systems are especially valuable for more complex customer journeys.
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    Intuit
    Mailchimp is fairly easy to onboard, even for those who would consider themselves less technologically inclined. It can be as simple as plug-and-play for simpler campaigns or scale up as needed. It also makes it easy to build, send out for internal review and feedback, and track all the needed changes.
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    Twilio
    I have tried other competitors. But I always end up going back to Twilio because I feel like it is dependable, easy to use, and, has competitive pricing. The only time I wouldn't recommend Twilio to someone as if they are completely inexperienced about using webhooks or APIs. Because you can't really just sign up and start using Twilio without connecting it to another platform first.
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    Pros
    Genesys
    • From an administrator point of view Genesys Cloud CX provides a drag & drop omni channel flow building option using Genesys Architect tool. The interface is very intuitive and provides flexible options to design call flows
    • Genesys Cloud CX has deep integration with Salesforce & ServiceNow
    • Genesys Cloud CX provides native Workforce Engagement Management. This reduces the dependency to unnecessarily procure products from other vendors for quality assurance auditing, screen recording or agent scheduling
    • We can also deploy BYOC (Brin Your Own Carrier) for telecom SIP trunk deployment. This is a big bonus when we want to reuse our existing DID's with our SIP trunk providers
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    Intuit
    • Mailchimp allows you to manage your mailing list really well. You can subscribe people, unsubscribe people manage the mailing list directly into segments, and what not.
    • Mailchimp has features where you can create campaigns based on your mailing lists and send out newsletters to your subscribers based on a multitude of parameters that you can setup. Such as send email daily, weekly, monthly and they also have event based mails that you can send out.
    • Mailchimp also has a feature where you can design your emails. The look and aesthetics are very important when sending emails to your subscribers and all those needs are addressed here.
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    Twilio
    • Easy to see my team in one place, when they log in and out and what call status they are in.
    • Twilio is a simple, user friendly way to log in and out of work activities.
    • Excellent services and support.
    • The omnichannel feature which allows agents to get request from all channels.
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    Cons
    Genesys
    • Reporting - the removal of the basic reporting tab, which was available earlier. We can bring something like that back to Genesys CloudCX. Just have a standard out of box reports.
    • Log analysis: Difficulties sometimes arise when an issue cannot be resolved with the basic information available. We can enable a log analysis tool that collects data from multiple components over time and can be reviewed in case of issues or failures. Similar to logs available in Genesys Engage.
    • Last Routed Agent - We can bring back the LRA to Genesys cloud cx for voice as an option or a function that can be enabled at the Architect or Queue level. Which will help many customers as they have used it previously.
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    Intuit
    • The pricing tiers do scale quickly so if you have a free newsletter it may get expensive
    • The pricing is based on total emails so if you have users who you only email rarely it might not make sense to use Intuit Mailchimp
    • Customer support can be a bit lacking at times and their docs aren't always the best
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    Twilio
    • Control panel. Often, navigating through lists is challenging. I want endless scrolling, not pagination.
    • Conversational intelligence service require a Language. I would like it to detect it.
    • We would like to have some credit on clients that chose to use their own Twilio account.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Genesys
    The upcoming upgrades working with Genesys Cloud and Salesforce are very exciting. Even though we don't use Genesys Cloud to the fullest extent it can be used (we just migrated a year ago), when these upgrades roll out, I am very excited to see what it can do to for our agents. I think they are going to be very impressed
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    Intuit
    We've had Mailchimp for about ten years, I want to say. I started with the company about four years ago, and I don't see us ever diverting to another source. It's easy for us to use, and we have all our clients already built into the database. I imagine we'll use them for as long as we have the company.
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    Twilio
    Unless we can get this handled quickly -- less than 1 week -- we will likely switch to another provider who, in my opinion, we'll have to spend close to $3,000 in development time to build a new integration for texting. Our clients need texting and I feel Twilio has failed us miserably.
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    Usability
    Genesys
    Everything is very good. It is very useful, friendly to users and it makes our work easier than what we expected. I think that I don't need any help from someone on how to use Genesys coz basically they will directly feed it to you without any hassle on using it.
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    Intuit
    It is easy, but some things you need to learn from their resources. Mailchimp is one of the most popular email marketing platforms because it combines email marketing, automation, audience management, and analytics into a single tool that's easy to use and scale. Simple solutions and drag-and-drop edits make it easy.
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    Twilio
    Twilio has well documented APIs and examples. There are several tutorials, videos and Q&As regarding their services. So, usability is very good. I must say that advanced knowledge of telephony, API/Programming and error-handling is essential to make good use of Twilio. It's not just plug-and-play unless you are integrated with a system that has all of the programming built for it.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Genesys
    The platform is highly reliable, with minimal downtime or outages, and is generally available when needed. Over the course of using it, unplanned outages or application errors have been rare, and any issues that did arise were quickly resolved. Genesys provides robust support and maintenance, ensuring the system remains operational during critical business hours. However, like any cloud-based platform, there have been occasional disruptions, though these were infrequent and quickly addressed. Overall, its availability has been excellent, supporting smooth daily operations.
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    Intuit
    I have, in the 4+ years that I've used Mailchimp, never seen an issue that restricted the use of their software/tools. I don't know of a single time when they're system crashed or went down. I could be wrong, but I honestly haven't experienced any issues with outages, errors or unplanned downtime
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    Twilio
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    Performance
    Genesys
    Overall, the platform performs well, with pages loading quickly and reports typically completing in a reasonable time, even with complex data. The interface is responsive, and most day-to-day tasks are executed efficiently. However, in some instances, especially during peak usage times or when running very detailed, large-scale reports, there can be slight delays. While these are rare, they occasionally affect workflow. Additionally, the platform generally integrates smoothly with other systems, though some integrations can slow down slightly, particularly when pulling large datasets or interacting with older, legacy systems. Nonetheless, the performance is strong and reliable for most use cases.
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    Intuit
    I haven't noticed any slow speeds from Mailchimp or their tools. I think the landing pages load quickly and look nice. The email reports and editing operates smoothly and doesn't take time to load. Additionally, when I use Mailchimp in conjunction with Zapier + Hubspot I don't notice any drag between any of these tools
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    Twilio
    Twilio executes what it is designed to do: send SMS messages at scale while providing very good deliverability. I believe that Twilio is very good at what we use for adding SMS messages to our comms strategy. We can see those messages get opened and replied to, which is exactly what we are looking to achieve.
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    Support Rating
    Genesys
    Support does indeed resolve the issue but they seem to be really slow and I have to stay on them to get my ticket handled. Everyone I have interacted with is very professional and pleasant. Other than being slow its been a good experience
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    Intuit
    Website tools were easy to use and understand so a novice can easily meet or exceed their client's expectations! Loved that we were able to totally customize so that the e-mail we created conveyed our client's overall messaging consistent with their branding! Client love that we can provide turnkey services to support their sales and marketing teams!
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    Twilio
    I have not had to communicate with Twilio support in the last 3 years but my past experience with them has been very positive. They replied to my previous requests promptly and kept me well informed to resolve my inquiries. With their documentation that's available, I hardly imagine why anyone would need to contact support since it's all there in a concise and easy to understand format. It would probably take you longer to type out a support ticket than to just open their doc websites.
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    In-Person Training
    Genesys
    Genesys team that provide trainings are friendly and professional. They helped us to understand well the product and the functionalities. The training was detailed with use cases. At the end, we got a task to develop that ended with success and we got some Genesys rewards. It was amazing experience
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    Intuit
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    Twilio
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    Online Training
    Genesys
    In general, it gives a description and can help to understand what to do and how. but: Sometimes, it does not keep up with changes in the system (for example, in the GUI changes, additional features and so on). Sometimes, much easier and helpful to read the documentation (https://help.mypurecloud.com/) that gives the "better" explanations and takes less time.
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    Intuit
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    Twilio
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    Implementation Rating
    Genesys
    My Team was involved in the discussion before implementing the application. We had a whole walkthrough of this product and during the demo itself we were very impressed with type of service we were getting. The integration of the product into our system was very quick and seamless.
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    Intuit
    It's pretty easy to get up and running! There's a slight learning curve on a few things, but once you find where everything is located, you can import your list and send your first email. It really makes our clients feel great to see how quickly they can get that first email out.
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    Twilio
    The developer APIs and SDKs are super easy to follow.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Genesys
    Genesys Cloud CX is much easier to manage than PureConnect - all from one system rather than needing separate components to install and validate. The ease of use when utilising all of the functionality really brings us to present day technology. Where it falls down is in its Outbound systems, currently we are still using pureconnect as an outbound platform and shortfalls in the Cloud CX system has meant we must look elsewhere for our future operations.
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    Intuit
    I used Intuit Mailchimp, and I would say other software I used is equally good and competes with Intuit Mailchimp. Well, Intuit Mailchimp's reporting is better, and ActiveCampaign has more affordable pricing, so in the end, it all comes to what you need. What we needed was available in cheaper price in other software as well. But I would definitely say Intuit Mailchimp has its own advantages too.
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    Twilio
    We evaluated many fundraising-based text-to-give programs and found the subscriptions prohibitively expensive for our small scale and uncertain first few years of development. While we may be willing to invest that kind of money after discovering how things work, we're happy with Twilio now and have no desire to start over.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Genesys
    Genesys provides Licensing in 3 tier subscription types of licenses on top based on any business requirements then any sort of feature/functionality inclusion (or removal) is discussed openly. There are 2 types of billing models available which are "Named" and "Concurrent" based on the type of roles users will perform in Genesys Cloud CX environment (eg. Agent, Supervisor, Administrator, and Business Users) Also, the billing period/frequency starts on the actual day the platform is delivered.
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    Intuit
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    Twilio
    Being in South Africa, direct local currency support would be nice
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    Scalability
    Genesys
    I give Genesys a rating of 10 for scalability because of its ability to adapt seamlessly to growing business needs, whether expanding across multiple departments, locations, or regions. Its cloud-based infrastructure allows for easy scaling without the need for costly hardware upgrades or lengthy implementation times. As our organisation grew, we were able to add new agents, channels, and features without disrupting operations, which significantly enhanced our flexibility. The platform's design supports both small-scale and enterprise-level operations, making it ideal for evolving businesses. Additionally, its capacity to handle increased interaction volumes without compromising performance ensures that customer service quality remains high, even during peak times. This flexibility and ease of scaling, combined with real-time analytics and automation capabilities, make it highly effective for growing organisations.
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    Intuit
    Mailchimp over the years I've used it has grown in leaps and bounds. They have added so many additional features than were previously available. They are truly an all-in-one marketing platform now. If you're a small operation and just want to add email to your marketing efforts, they're there for you. If you're a larger operation and want to start sending postcard advertisements, they can do that. If you'd good with that and want to kick up your marketing by going social, you can do that on their platform. They are truly able to be as small as you need, but also get quite large in whatever it is you'd like to do through their system.
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    Twilio
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    Professional Services
    Genesys
    Professional services are definitely much more experienced than the support teams, and the price for their services is very fair. I wish that the support team could help answer simple questions about work that the PSS team does, however, so that we do not have to use our SOW for simple Q&A emails.
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    Twilio
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    Return on Investment
    Genesys
    • For a product-based company like ours, we have existing Genesys customers who can use our product, as we have already integrated our product & solution into Genesys.
    • By viewing Genesys as a contact center, we generate numerous ideas about what features need to be implemented.
    • Genesys is the best choice for big, enterprise-level businesses as it can handle multiple calls simultaneously seamlessly.
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    Intuit
    • One of my retail web store clients was sending out email specials and notices about once a month. After clicking the send button, we would watch Google Analytics and the current site users would light up immediately. Often, the current site visitors would pop up to 20, 30 or more after the email was sent. On a normal day, seeing 1 or 2 online users would be OK.
    • Pretty much in all cases, we could see an uptick in positive activity after sending out a Intuit Mailchimp email to a list.
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    Twilio
    • We found that associates who had the opportunity to respond to a survey about their assigned job were 37% more likely to return to a job site
    • We were able to reduce the number of resources required to manually respond to associates using Twilio Studio, so those resources could have more time to complete other tasks
    • We were able to scale the number of associates who received survey messages at least by a factor of 8 without increasing our resource demand
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    ScreenShots

    Genesys Cloud CX Screenshots

    Screenshot of analytics to track performance and balance workloads in real time.Screenshot of the dashboard to manage workflows, settings and operations.Screenshot of AI tools that help to resolve customer issues.

    Intuit Mailchimp Screenshots

    Screenshot of Mailchimp's advanced analytics and reporting tools. These are used to monitor trends, track performance, and get actionable insights that help users to create better campaigns and drive customer engagement.Screenshot of Mailchimp's precise audience segmentation. Its AI simplifies the workflow by generating complex customer segments for highly personalized campaigns.Screenshot of omnichannel marketing. Campaigns can be built across multiple channels, and then managed from one convenient place.Screenshot of marketing automations with the Customer Journey Builder. This is used to reach the right people with the right message at exactly the right time, which helps to drive more repeat business, increase customer retention, and see more orders.Screenshot of Mailchimp's SMS marketing. SMS can be integrated into email, automations, and social campaigns.Screenshot of Mailchimp's AI, used to deliver relevant content faster. It can generate professionally written, on-brand marketing emails with the press of a button. The user only needs to review, edit, and send.

    Twilio Screenshots

    Screenshot of the “Explore Products” section, which is where to build products.Screenshot of the optional drag-and-drop visual editor and code editor.Screenshot of Flex, which is a programmable Contact Center that puts you in control.