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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FluentCloud

    Score9.6 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    FluentCloud, from FluentStream Technologies, is a dynamic, cloud-based business phone system. FluentCloud includes FluentStream's leading phone system, phone service and customer support team, all in one. The FluentCloud product aims to provide businesses with new telecommunications flexibility, with an emphasis on price and performance. In addition, the vendor offers a wide range of custom applications and communications integration strategies to businesses and software…

    $20

    per user per month

    Genesys Cloud CX

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AGenesys Cloud CX (formerly PureCloud, Genesys Cloud) 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.

    $75

    per month (billed annually) per user

    Pricing
    FluentCloudGenesys Cloud CX
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $20.00
    per user per month
    Advanced
    $30.00
    per user per month
    Complete
    $45.00
    per user per month
    Genesys Cloud CX 1 - Voice
    $75
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Genesys Cloud CX 2 - Digital
    $95
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Genesys Cloud CX 2 - Digital + Voice
    $115
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Genesys Cloud CX 3 - Digital + WEM
    $135
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Genesys Cloud CX 3 Digital + WEM + Voice
    $155
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FluentCloudGenesys Cloud CX
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsUnlimited calls to the US and Canada, first-class quality and 99.99% uptime US-based customer support team and fully customizable plans with “A-La-Carte” options.Pricing plans can also be billed hourly.
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    Features
    FluentCloudGenesys Cloud CX
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of FluentCloud and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    FluentCloud
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    User templates10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of FluentCloud and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    FluentCloud
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules5.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording9.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of FluentCloud and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    FluentCloud
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Audio conferencing7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of FluentCloud and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    FluentCloud
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    45% below category average
    Genesys Cloud CX
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of FluentCloud and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    FluentCloud
    -
    Ratings
    Genesys Cloud CX
    8.7
    412 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Agent dashboard00 Ratings8.6394 Ratings
    Validate callers00 Ratings9.0346 Ratings
    Outbound response00 Ratings9.0308 Ratings
    Call forwarding00 Ratings8.6334 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)00 Ratings8.8269 Ratings
    Warm transfer00 Ratings9.2381 Ratings
    Predictive dialing00 Ratings8.8226 Ratings
    Interactive voice response00 Ratings9.0327 Ratings
    REST APIs00 Ratings7.8275 Ratings
    Call scripts00 Ratings8.0305 Ratings
    Call tracking00 Ratings8.8371 Ratings
    Multichannel integration00 Ratings8.4300 Ratings
    CRM software integration00 Ratings8.5290 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of FluentCloud and Genesys Cloud CX
    Feature
    FluentCloud
    -
    Ratings
    Genesys Cloud CX
    8.7
    391 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Inbound call routing00 Ratings8.5366 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing00 Ratings8.9283 Ratings
    Recording00 Ratings9.2371 Ratings
    Quality management00 Ratings9.0340 Ratings
    Call analytics00 Ratings8.9350 Ratings
    Historical reporting00 Ratings8.2365 Ratings
    Live reporting00 Ratings8.7360 Ratings
    Customer surveys00 Ratings7.7221 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics00 Ratings9.0265 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    FluentCloudGenesys Cloud CX
    Small Businesses
    Zoom Phone
    Score9 out of 10
    Nextiva Contact Center
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Voice
    Score7.8 out of 10
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FluentCloudGenesys Cloud CX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (434 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (38 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (69 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.2
    (100 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (11 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (20 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (15 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (8 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FluentCloudGenesys Cloud CX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    FluentStream Technologies
    I have tried a few programs over the years to record and track calls and this one is by far the best. Easy to use and more functions than I will ever use. I love the reporting options. There was one particular scenario that comes to mind where I was glad to have FluentCloud. I had a client that was really really angry, cussing, yelling, threatening suit, etc. because he had gone to an appointment almost 2 hours away and when he got there the woman told him that we forced her to schedule the appointment, that we were pushy and rude and she just wanted to get off the phone. Thankfully I found the recording and was able to prove to him that she DID schedule the appointment but she also picked the day and time, answered all of the questions and took absolutely no persuasion at all. Basically it was an easy close. The client couldn't believe it and still to this day he is my client.
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    Genesys
    Great for large centers with multiple sites, particularly if you are leveraging Genesys Cloud Voice and let them "be the carrier". Handles queues and campaigns well. Powerful when fully optimised but can be built over time. If you want to be able to build a third-party application to suit your business requirements, Genesys has a lot of API endpoints to allow this. Less suited to smaller orgs or orgs that only need simple flows - as the per agent cost can be expensive, and some features require additional licenses (and expense) on top.
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    Pros
    FluentStream Technologies
    • FluentCloud is excellent at customer service, their staff is always helpful and responsive. I have never had a typical service experience where first diagnosis is always the user's system. Their engineering staff is also hands on, I've been so grateful to have Brian's help in selecting the right router - he even configured it for us.
    • Ease of use, the system is quite easy to use even beyond adding extensions, users, new DID phone numbers and complex routing queues. It's also easy to configure feature codes and program them so users can perform multi-step tasks with a few key punches on their dial pad. We use feature codes to allow callers to switch their caller ID to our DID numbers that are local to the area on the fly.
    • Robust features: ability for whisper coaching, barge in and a dashboard to visually check the status of each user.
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    Genesys
    • Handle inbound customer call.
    • Make outbound campaign call.
    • It can handle inbound/outbound web messaging.
    • It has a support for both inbound/outbound email.
    • They have call recording & post conversation analysis in the interaction section.
    • It has its own app foundry where you can integrate your custom solution & make it a premium app installer.
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    Cons
    FluentStream Technologies
    • There are times when calls are really garbled, there was a couple months there that we couldn't listen to any of the recordings because they were not decipherable.
    • They changed something recently where now when you are listening to a recording and you hit pause it takes you back to the beginning when you start again rather than just continuing where you left off. That is a pain in the butt because I have to pause quite often for interruptions.
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    Genesys
    • Updates can come quickly and release notes can be missed
    • We use a large number of queues. It's hard to keep track as reporting seems to be limited to around 500 at a time
    • Dashboards aren't as adaptable as they could be
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    Likelihood to Renew
    FluentStream Technologies
    At this time there our research has found that feature for feature there isn't a better solution for our needs at this cost point. We have had great success and don't foresee a need to change
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    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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    Usability
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Reliability and Availability
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Performance
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Support Rating
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    In-Person Training
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Online Training
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Implementation Rating
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Alternatives Considered
    FluentStream Technologies
    I have used others besides what is listed below but FluentCloud is by far the best I have used, especially when it comes to tracking and reporting call volume and production of our calls. Being a call center that is production based on call volume having something like FluentCloud is essential.
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    Genesys
    We previously utilized Genesys Engage. The analytics and reporting in Genesys Engage cannot even compare to what we are seeing in Genesys Cloud CX. Genesys Cloud CX provides a very "hands on" experience for supervisors as well as analytics teams. Call recordings and analytics in Genesys Cloud CX provided a full view of the conversation and allow for a better understanding of the customer journey.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Scalability
    FluentStream Technologies
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    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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    Professional Services
    FluentStream Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Return on Investment
    FluentStream Technologies
    • FluentCloud is a good value, we have done extensive cost comparison and the feature set vs price is very favorable.
    • The lack of a contract and ability to dynamically add or remove extensions as needed is great, we only pay for what we use.
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    Genesys
    • Savings in OpEX - Genesys Cloud CX has streamlined processes, automation & optimal WFM. hence, increases overall efficiency.
    • Engagement - Both, Agent & Customer engagement has improved productivity as Genesys Cloud CX features are all utilized to decrease their efforts.
    • Overall Revenue growth - We have improved customer interactions & completed SLAs & positive reviews & feedbacks.
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    ScreenShots

    FluentCloud Screenshots

    Screenshot of Completely hosted VoIP solution with 99.99% uptimeScreenshot of Online web portal with full self-management capabilitiesScreenshot of Full Call Reporting Dashboards

    Genesys Cloud CX Screenshots

    Screenshot of ConversationsScreenshot of Real-Time AdherenceScreenshot of Queue Performance