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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CloudTalk

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/ACloudTalk is cloud-based call center software for sales and support teams of all sizes, looking to improve customer experiences through more personalized, data-driven customer interactions. The vendor aims to help teams communicate clearly and efficiently. With CloudTalk users can get local, mobile or toll-free numbers from more than 140+ countries across the world. The vendor says they offer integration with important tools (such a CRM, Helpdesk, or…

    $27

    per month per user

    Talkdesk

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ATalkdesk® supports CX with Customer Experience Automation (CXA), using AI agents to replace manual workflows. Powered by the Talkdesk Data Cloud, CXA delivers real-time context and fast deployment—to transform CX without a rip-and-replace.

    $85

    per month per user

    Pricing
    CloudTalkTalkdesk
    Editions & Modules
    CloudTalk Lite
    $27
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Essential
    $39
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Expert
    $69
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Custom
    Custom Pricing
    per user or company/month (invoiced annually)
    CX Cloud Digital Essentials
    $85
    per month per user
    CX Cloud Voice Essentials
    $105
    per month per user
    CX Cloud Elite
    $145
    per month per user
    CX Cloud Elite
    $165
    per month per user
    Industry Experience Clouds
    $225
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CloudTalkTalkdesk
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsA discount is offered for annual billing.*Talkdesk also offers per hour login consumption pricing and concurrent pricing. Prices are based on a minimum 3 year commitment to these Editions. Additional telco and usage fees not included. Due to foreign exchange rate approximation, list price is not the exact price that will be quoted.
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    Community Pulse
    CloudTalkTalkdesk
    Considered Both Products
    CloudTalk.io
    Chose CloudTalk
    Better value for the money (by far). And besides that, all the features we needed, CloudTalk has them. Shoutout to their support for answering all the questions we had and to their CSM team for giving us a quick demo on the same day when we requested it. Recommended solution!
    Incentivized
    Talkdesk
    Chose Talkdesk
    We found that Talkdesk was the leader in all categories except price. They touted a solid integration with Salesforce, which was a primary concern. Tenfold was unable to track transferred calls, so that was the reason for switching to Talkdesk. I think Talkdesk really wowed …
    Incentivized
    Chose Talkdesk
    Talkdesk is used to take inbound and outbound calls, which helps improve customer experience. It also provides evaluations through quality management. Talk desk scores are sometimes behind, but they still work well regarding taking and receiving calls. Some agents blame the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Talkdesk
    First of all, I'd like to point out that the Talkdesk app is working without any issues and the call quality is better than the other competitors I listed. Reporting is similar with Aircall but superior to cloud talk. Coaching was used with Aircall and was on par with Talkdesk, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Talkdesk
    Talkdesk stacks up against any app I have ever used because there is no amount of traffic that Talkdesk cannot handle. Talkdesk has always come out on top and can't wait to continue to use this app and watch it grow and blossom into something even better. This site will always …
    Incentivized
    Chose Talkdesk
    They are incredibly similar, but I believe that if Talkdesk gets ticket integration that it would far surpass Zendesk.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    40 Answers
    95%
    Would buy again
    323 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    39 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    253 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    40 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    324 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    34 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    180 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    38 Answers
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    201 Answers
    Features
    CloudTalkTalkdesk
    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of CloudTalk and Talkdesk
    Feature
    CloudTalk
    9.8
    45 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Talkdesk
    7.7
    470 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Agent dashboard10.045 Ratings7.5450 Ratings
    Validate callers9.840 Ratings8.7397 Ratings
    Outbound response10.041 Ratings7.0413 Ratings
    Call forwarding9.940 Ratings7.0403 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)9.839 Ratings8.6375 Ratings
    Warm transfer9.631 Ratings8.8425 Ratings
    Predictive dialing10.025 Ratings8.3219 Ratings
    Interactive voice response9.929 Ratings8.2300 Ratings
    REST APIs9.630 Ratings8.1236 Ratings
    Call scripts9.125 Ratings7.1213 Ratings
    Call tracking9.436 Ratings8.3418 Ratings
    Multichannel integration9.930 Ratings7.6305 Ratings
    CRM software integration9.936 Ratings5.8361 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of CloudTalk and Talkdesk
    Feature
    CloudTalk
    9.9
    42 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Talkdesk
    8.5
    456 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Inbound call routing10.036 Ratings8.2416 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing9.929 Ratings8.2299 Ratings
    Recording9.938 Ratings9.0440 Ratings
    Quality management9.934 Ratings9.0400 Ratings
    Call analytics10.040 Ratings8.2414 Ratings
    Historical reporting9.937 Ratings9.2421 Ratings
    Live reporting9.935 Ratings8.3413 Ratings
    Customer surveys9.927 Ratings7.9230 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics9.926 Ratings8.2265 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    CloudTalkTalkdesk
    Small Businesses
    Nextiva Contact Center
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Nextiva Contact Center
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CloudTalkTalkdesk
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (45 ratings)
    8.4
    (483 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (37 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    8.5
    (299 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.6
    (11 ratings)
    6.6
    (130 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.4
    (217 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CloudTalkTalkdesk
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CloudTalk.io
    Cloudtalk is by far the best value-for-price software out there for call center solutions. Packed with features, very accessible, kind and accessible customer support, and cheap, especially when compared with their competitors for the same range of features. Easy entry-level software, especially if you're a startup that doesn't want to make big initial commitments but needs a solution that scales with the business.
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    Talkdesk
    Talkdesk does an excellent job with productivity reports. I can monitor my agent's lives during calls and their current status, allowing me to affect them productively at that moment. I can also download a productivity report on Talkdesk to analyze historical data and see patterns and problems.
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    Pros
    CloudTalk.io
    • It's extremely simple to install and integrate
    • Their smart dialer option reduces time spent typing in number and helps make more calls
    • It makes life super easy to keep track of calls being made and how long calls are but also to listen back on calls made
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    Talkdesk
    • Receives calls immediately and connects well.
    • Making outbound calls and having Talkdesk display the name associated with the number.
    • Aux on break, lunch, or meeting, and it stays as it is and does not change status on its own.
    • Being able to check on colleagues on whether they are available.
    • Able to track your work for the day, the amount of calls you made and received.
    • Being able to check your Daily and monthly score from QA.
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    Cons
    CloudTalk.io
    • A lot of features are still missing, some of which are pretty basic like being able to select multiple filters instead of one.
    • Desktop app has had some instability issue.
    • IVR needs to be self-recorded which can lead to a lower quality.
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    Talkdesk
    • From experience, customer service is terrible, we've had 5 account executives over 18 months, extremely difficult to get timely answers to pressing issues.
    • Integration with other tools, such as ServiceNow, is not truly integration (in my opinion). There was a marked difference between what the salesperson communicated during the evaluation period and what we actually got once we purchased and implemented the product.
    • We continue to have stability issues which force our agents to restart the Talkdesk client. I frequently receive vague error messages ('something went wrong') that can be frustrating as there's no actual detail to what happened. To be fair, it has improved since we implemented the tool, but if you were to ask our agents what frustrated them, Talkdesk would be at the top of their list.
    • Being a multi-channel platform was one of the things that drew us to Talkdesk; however, the chat channel lags way behind voice in customization and reporting.
    • Lack of training resources. The 'Talkdesk Academy' is often very out-of-date. Would be nice to have actual webinars or online training (even paid training) for various functions of the tool like reporting, WFM, IVR, etc.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CloudTalk.io
    It is working and affordable
    Incentivized
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    Talkdesk
    Renewing the use of talkdesk is a cost-effective solution for our company. By continuing to use it, we can leverage potential cost savings and efficiencies. For instance, talkdesk may have features that automate certain processes or enable better resource allocation, resulting in reduced operational costs. Secondly, renewing the contract contributes to enhanced customer service. Talkdesk likely offers specific functionalities that improve customer satisfaction and support. This could include features such as intelligent routing or real-time analytics that help agents provide personalized assistance and resolve issues more effectively. Thirdly, renewing the contract ensures seamless integration and compatibility with other systems or technologies used in our company. Having a unified system across different departments or functions enhances efficiency and reduces potential disruptions caused by incompatible systems. Moreover, there may be benefits gained from data sharing or streamlined workflows enabled by an integrated platform.
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    Usability
    CloudTalk.io
    CloudTalk is super easy to use and has a great quality. It helps to communicate with the clients easily and we can feel that the sound quality is high, while speaking to the client and while listening to the recordings. This is for our department essential in our day to day work.
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    Talkdesk
    Talkdesk is helpful because we use it to receive calls in our BPO. Not only do we track live ques and statuses from agents, but we also receive feedback from our assessors through the talk desk as well as coaching, and it also stores customer contact data; I can track all my calls, and It records all the calls so we can come back to review them. You can also listen live and track your daily productivity. You can change your aux statuses very quickly, and there was an update talk desk that allows you to queue another status while you are on a call or after-call work, which is a great feature.
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    Reliability and Availability
    CloudTalk.io
    No answers on this topic
    Talkdesk
    Talkdesk is very handy but, sometimes we do face issues were the system can just kick you out and not be able to do calls or receive calls but, what I like about the system once you start refreshing or troubleshooting, everything becomes normal it is a unique system and very modern we don't usually have system issues with Talkdesk.
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    Performance
    CloudTalk.io
    No answers on this topic
    Talkdesk
    I give this system a full 10/10 once you refresh or troubleshoot you do not wait for too long to use it . It easy like ABC . I honestly recommend this system, even when you check the QA score card, you do not have to wait that long; you just click on the notification bell and view your score card.
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    Support Rating
    CloudTalk.io
    They are skilled, experienced, and anytime I need something and contact the support time, I get the right person who understands my needs and reacts to them accordingly. So far I was only pleasantly surprised by the level of support these guys provide and coming from a customer service oriented background myself, I can only say keep it up guys, you are doing a fantastic job!
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    Talkdesk
    If Talkdesk had a dedicated phone support line I would have given this rating an overall 10. Their knowledge base is absolutely HUGE and at times very helpful. It's easy to search through and their customer support chat system works perfectly fine, but there are just some times that you need to speak to a human on the phone to ensure you are always on the same page.
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    In-Person Training
    CloudTalk.io
    No answers on this topic
    Talkdesk
    The training that was given to us was very smooth and professional. I give my trainer 10/ 10 rate the training was so smooth and very helpful she would make sure we also watch videos of how to use the system which made it very easier for us and what was interesting it is because, the system is also easy.
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    Online Training
    CloudTalk.io
    No answers on this topic
    Talkdesk
    Nothing is perfect!! Needing the ability to repeat the training so everyone was on board was important. Not real sure how many people had to repeat the training as they trained on their own and given 30 minutes at a time.
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    Implementation Rating
    CloudTalk.io
    No answers on this topic
    Talkdesk
    Really easy to get set up out of the box. Anything I needed to understand further, I was able to just hop into the Academy and self-teach. I could then bring my team-members to those same sections so they could learn as well without me having to put together complicated SOP's / etc
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    Alternatives Considered
    CloudTalk.io
    It was a gamble if I'm being honest, plus this is a very nuanced and intricate topic. We didn't necessarily substitute one for the other, it was a much needed state of affairs where we needed the call monitoring and agent tracking pros of CloudTalk more so than ever before.
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    Talkdesk
    Talkdesk is used to take inbound and outbound calls, which helps improve customer experience. It also provides evaluations through quality management. Talk desk scores are sometimes behind, but they still work well regarding taking and receiving calls. Some agents blame the Talk Desk because they lack knowledge of how to use it.
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    Scalability
    CloudTalk.io
    No answers on this topic
    Talkdesk
    We have over 200 employees in 11 states across the United States. Everyone uses Talkdesk. I believe that says a lot about the product and its flexibility. We need to be able to rely on system in order to assist our customers. Reliability and sustainability is important to our success
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    Return on Investment
    CloudTalk.io
    • For a similar price it is not necessary to manage so many cell phone accounts
    • Unlike basic telephony. It is possible to have more control of the interactions with our clients.
    • For administrators it allows better control of commercial actions or the corresponding area for communication issues
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    Talkdesk
    • Decreased average response time on emails - due to proper forecasting by our team but of course by usage of data received from this tool.
    • Increase in quality audit scores through weekly reviews by this tool.
    • Employee morale and company survey as agents are not stressing with the easy use of this tool.
    • Reduced average handle time to ensure first response is addressed or first rings are addressed immediately.
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    ScreenShots

    CloudTalk Screenshots

    Screenshot of CloudTalk for Freshdesk - All customer-related data from both systems can be automatically synchronized and always up-to-date. No matter whether one is working in Freshdesk or CloudTalk, the software can provide comprehensive customer data.Screenshot of CloudTalk for Intercom - By integrating Intercom with CloudTalk, essential customer contact details become visible, as well as history of calls and conversations. No matter whether one is working in Intercom or CloudTalk, comprehensive customer data will be presented in both systems. In addition, data synchronization is automatic and regular, so information is always up-to-date.Screenshot of Complete customer interaction history is always within reach. CloudTalk will automatically display previous calls, orders, chats or notes, so agents don’t have to look them up in multiple systems.Screenshot of CloudTalk apps allows agents to make and receive phone calls from anywhere.Screenshot of CloudTalk for Help ScoutScreenshot of Agents can see all caller information in one place. During the phone call, they can look at the client’s history of interactions, orders, chat or notes.

    Talkdesk Screenshots

    Screenshot of Talkdesk Guardian™, which is an AI-driven, native cloud compliance solution that enables contact centers to gain visibility and take control of their WFH and hybrid workforce.Screenshot of Talkdesk Autopilot™, which is a tool that handles common customer queries, like orders, returns and billing, and automatically responds with conversational answers. And when complex cases are detected that need human empathy and expertise, the virtual agent will redirect customers to a human agent.Screenshot of Talkdesk AI Trainer™, which equips customers with tools to observe, simulate, and put guardrails on AI, according to their needs. This way, generative AI can be used responsibly, preventing AI mishaps, and protecting the brand from potentially poor AI experiences.