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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Pure Chat by Ruby

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/APure Chat is a live chat tool with a free version for limited usage or paid versions with unlimited chat, developed by the company of the same name in Scottsdale, Arizona, and acquired late in 2020 by Ruby. Pure Chat is now a Ruby brand.

    $10

    per month

    SimplyCast

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASimplyCast is a customer flow communication platform that combines marketing automation, inbound marketing and interactive communication. The software enables clients to personalize messaging at the right time no matter who their audience is. SimplyCast caters to SMBs as well as enterprise clients. It also provides solutions for industries such as emergency response, automotive and marketing agencies.

    $3

    per month

    Pricing
    Pure Chat by RubySimplyCast
    Editions & Modules
    Additional Users - Pro
    $10
    per month
    Additional Users - Growth
    $15
    per month
    Growth
    $49
    per month
    Pro
    $99
    per month
    SimplyCast
    $4.95
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Pure Chat by RubySimplyCast
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Pure Chat by RubySimplyCast
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Pure Chat by Ruby and SimplyCast
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    Pure Chat by Ruby
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    Ratings
    SimplyCast
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    21% below category average
    WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Dynamic content00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Pure Chat by Ruby and SimplyCast
    Feature
    Pure Chat by Ruby
    -
    Ratings
    SimplyCast
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Pure Chat by Ruby and SimplyCast
    Feature
    Pure Chat by Ruby
    -
    Ratings
    SimplyCast
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    9% below category average
    API00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Customizability00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Integration with Salesforce.com00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Integration with SugarCRM00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Pure Chat by RubySimplyCast
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Pure Chat by RubySimplyCast
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ruby Receptionists, Inc
    Chat is nothing new but the ease of use and functionality is key, that being said Pure Chat nails it across the board. We use the chat across our website and ad pages. Don't see a situation where this effective tool would be less appropriate, consumers want instant information and instant connection, chat provides both without being tied up on the phone
    Incentivized
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    SimplyCast
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    Ruby Receptionists, Inc
    • Online chat
    • Multiple websites, multiple users
    • Supervisor feature
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    SimplyCast
    • Email tracking
    • Easy to use
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    Cons
    Ruby Receptionists, Inc
    • Transcripts that could generate in a PDF or Word doc rather than .txt file, option would be nice
    • Chat is straight forward so not much room for improvement, we're happy with the service, functionality, and ease of use.
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    SimplyCast
    • Templates need updating
    • Uploading list is a bit tedious
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    Alternatives Considered
    Ruby Receptionists, Inc
    Didn't see much pros and cons comparing Pure Chat and Olark. They all do the job. However, Pure Chat is free to use on basic functions.
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    SimplyCast
    I use both SimplyCast and Act-On. Act-On ties in with our database, I use SimplyCast in order to send e-mails that don't look exactly like our other e-mails
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Ruby Receptionists, Inc
    • Instant connection with our clients and prospects
    • Expanded our ability to increase client contact efficiency
    • Allows us to stay up to date with the ever changing demand of consumers
    Incentivized
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    SimplyCast
    • We do get responses from our e-mails
    • Do not get a lot of information like we do from Act-On
    Incentivized
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