DialSource vs. Responsive

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DialSource
Score 10.0 out of 10
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DialSource helps customer-facing teams have better conversations. DialSource is an enterprise software company that provides software to businesses to make, receive and manage customer-facing communications. DialSource’s applications for Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics CRM are designed to automate recurring sales and service tasks, eliminate manual activity logging and streamline CRM management; while…N/A
Responsive
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Responsive (formerly RFPIO), headquartered in Beaverton, offers their proposal management and automation software, featuring import and export, proposal knowledgebase and answer library, evaluation intake forms, and project management tools (e.g. Gantt chart) associated to proposal tracking.N/A
Pricing
DialSourceResponsive
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DialSourceResponsive
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
DialSourceResponsive
Features
DialSourceResponsive
Proposal Creation & Organization
Comparison of Proposal Creation & Organization features of Product A and Product B
DialSource
-
Ratings
Responsive
7.4
Ratings
8% below category average
Proposal branding00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Proposal templates00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Proposal content library updates00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Guided proposal creation00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Searchable proposal database00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Proposal Collaboration & Workflow
Comparison of Proposal Collaboration & Workflow features of Product A and Product B
DialSource
-
Ratings
Responsive
7.4
Ratings
9% below category average
RFP management & response00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Proposal collaboration & approval00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
User permissions/proposal editing controls00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Sales proposal workflow00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Proposal automation user interface00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Proposal Delivery
Comparison of Proposal Delivery features of Product A and Product B
DialSource
-
Ratings
Responsive
8.0
Ratings
1% below category average
Proposal distribution00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Interactive proposals00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Proposal content tracking00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
DialSourceResponsive
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
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9.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.8
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DialSourceResponsive
Likelihood to Recommend
A software that I highly recommend. We all managed to learn how to use it and in a short time we were already increasing the number of daily calls handled. Customers also increased and the performance of the agents increased by 100%, and that is why we did not change our call software.
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1. RFPIO is perfect for searching for specific information when you are responding to an RFP. Search engine is powerful. We narrow our search using several customized filters and know we are getting a thorough search. 2. Excel responses work very well in RFPIO. 3. Typical RFPs that are formatted in Word are challenging to run via RFPIO. We struggle with this. 4. We have yet to master the template.
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Pros
  • Helps with dialing pre-set client lists.
  • Helps create a clear handoff between team members due to automated profile documentation.
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  • Import/export - the configurations during import and export are invaluable. This saves us so much time during export with the amount of things we have pre-formatted. Additionally, this tool can handle export into native formats OR customized templates for Word, Excel, and PDF. This means we can export into Excel from outside tools, as well as utilize client/broker formats when needed - without minimal copy/paste (RFP friends... can I get an amen??)
  • Auto-response - once a questionnaire is uploaded, the system can auto-respond based on past responses. It gets smarter over time as more responses are in the system. We find this picks up 25-40% on the low end and 90% on the high end (especially when we are responding to the same broker or consultant who has their preferred template)
  • Keyword Field Mapping - the system allows you to map fields into your export template as well as your responses. The system auto maps these when exporting. We use this feature a lot to map salesperson info (custom fields for the stuff we want on the cover sheet/letter), client name, client nickname (the company, the client, the City, the County, etc.). This makes it easy to have customized responses without extra effort on our side.
  • Guest Question Authors - the system allows you to send single questions to guest users easily so that they can answer via a web browser on a computer or laptop without signing in. I also particularly like that I can track it as a comment which helps me go back later and find my open items.
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Cons
  • I would like to see the inclusion of being able to not only record the call, but the transcript of the call, to have more control.
  • Integrations with social networks and other channels would be very important to not depend on other software.
  • It is not as intuitive and easy to use at first as I would like so that all employees can quickly start using it.
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  • For questions that contain generalized words, the ability to pinpoint better responses with AI.
  • As an end user, I always start with the Answers tab. It would be nice for RFPIO to open on the Answers tab, because I always go there first (learn my preferences).
  • It would be nice to have guided paths the first time I open after new enhancements have been added.
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Likelihood to Renew
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UI is friendly. Basically that alone is enough to renew because it is easy to use and gives accurate and fast results. The effective cross collaboration from other colleagues in my organization also makes for this tool to be extremely effective. Now that I understand how to use it, I can also easily train others on how to use it effectively.
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Support Rating
If I have an issue with the interface between Salesforce.com and Dialsource, usually the Support team is reaching out to me to let me know the connection between the two programs has been altered or disconnected before I even get a chance to realize it myself.
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The response time and attitude from the RFPIO team is extraordinary. I always feel like I am their only customer - that's how exemplary their customer service is! When we have a suggestion, it is addressed and escalated - ultimately it is resolved to meet (and exceed!) our expectations. The RFPIO team works collaboratively with us, coaching us on new features until we can use them with confidence. Webinars. User conferences. Clear and useable communication. Every method of "training up" is leveraged so that users can feel comfortable and are successful using the tool. AMAZING!
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Implementation Rating
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We were able to complete an RFP during our free trial. We were already leaning toward RFPIO but that pushed us over the edge.
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Alternatives Considered
DialSource Telephony is way better than the others: no delay, no static, clear consistent voice quality.
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At the time, three years ago, we evaluated Loopio as an alternative to RFPIO. Loopio didn't have the same resources as far as dynamic branding, content segmentation ability and was less price competitive than RFPIO. RFPIO also has an unlimited user model where you are not charged per user like many other RFP automation solutions. This makes the price much more scalable and also allows for creative engineering as far as use of the system
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Return on Investment
  • Thanks to DialSource we have been able to improve the performance of our employees and serve more customers in less time. The staff has learned to efficiently use all channels of communication with customers and provide them with timely responses to their requests.
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  • Our response time has gone from 2 weeks, to around 24hrs of addressing an RFP
  • We have seen considerable savings with reallocated headcount and reduced effort spent on other critical areas
  • Our previous process had a blind spot when it came to visibility. Now we have 100% visibility across the organization.
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ScreenShots

DialSource Screenshots

Screenshot of Increase your outbound team’s speed to lead from hours to seconds. Use pre-recorded voicemails to gain back days of wasted time and leverage call recording and compliance features to coach your team and promote best practices.Screenshot of Route incoming calls to the right agent every time with Automatic Call Distributor (ACD). Ensure your teams never miss a call or voicemail, no matter where they are.Screenshot of Leverage the full power of Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics by connecting into your existing automation. Drive custom workflow automation through a simplified interface and display different dispositions based on the user role, team, or stage of engagement.Screenshot of Monitor inbound call flow, routing, and agent availability in real-time. Manage agents and call queues across call centers and inbound teams from a single dashboard. Increase coaching capacity by leveraging call data and stereo recordings with third-party applications to track and analyze performance.Screenshot of Connect calls to outcomes and improve your data. Our custom reports are native to the CRM, so call analytics, and agent performance are all available in the reporting tools you already know. Never miss a sales activity.Screenshot of Our network of tier one carriers ensures that you will have reliable call quality across every agent. Maintain your current dial tone provider and avoid the upheaval of changing business phone systems. Our team of telephony engineers control our carrier network and can optimize call routing to remove latency and reroute calls if any carrier is experiencing an outage. We give your team a CTI solution they can trust.