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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Playvox

    Score7 out of 10
    N/APlayvox, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, offers their call center agent monitoring, coaching and QA platform, designed to motivate and improve the performance of call center agents and reps.N/A
    Pricing
    Genesys Cloud CXPlayvox
    Editions & Modules
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Genesys Cloud CXPlayvox
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing plans can also be billed hourly.—
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    Community Pulse
    Genesys Cloud CXPlayvox
    Considered Both Products
    Genesys
    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    Zendesk is a better email ticketing system, as managers could review, assign, and close (when necessary) multiple tickets at once. Those features made email work much faster and more efficient. Zendesk also easily integrates with other platforms, such as PlayVox (for QA) and …
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    Chose Genesys Cloud CX
    We were on Genesys Premier and were prompted to migrate to Genesys Cloud.
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    Playvox
    Chose Playvox
    One of the most important advantages of Playvox is that it helped me achieve my numbers well and share with my managers all the results to improve myself to achieve client's satisfaction the best way to maintain your business as it's an easy tool to make a good impact on your …
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    Chose Playvox
    I have previously used Scorebuddy and I can say Playvox has more utility, is more customizable, and makes the job I have to perform much easier. Custom evaluation settings, edit of the evaluations, coaching sessions, and integration with the karma points on Playvox have …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
    177 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    144 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    175 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    104 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    122 Answers
    Features
    Genesys Cloud CXPlayvox
    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Genesys Cloud CX and Playvox
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    8.7
    412 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Playvox
    -
    Ratings
    Agent dashboard8.6394 Ratings00 Ratings
    Validate callers9.0346 Ratings00 Ratings
    Outbound response9.0308 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call forwarding8.6334 Ratings00 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)8.8269 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warm transfer9.2381 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive dialing8.8226 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interactive voice response9.0327 Ratings00 Ratings
    REST APIs7.8275 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call scripts8.0305 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call tracking8.8371 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multichannel integration8.4300 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM software integration8.5290 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Genesys Cloud CX and Playvox
    Feature
    Genesys Cloud CX
    8.7
    391 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Playvox
    -
    Ratings
    Inbound call routing8.5366 Ratings00 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing8.9283 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recording9.2371 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quality management9.0340 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call analytics8.9350 Ratings00 Ratings
    Historical reporting8.2365 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live reporting8.7360 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer surveys7.7221 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics9.0265 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Genesys Cloud CXPlayvox
    Small Businesses
    Nextiva Contact Center
    Score9.7 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Eleveo
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Calabrio WFM
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Genesys Cloud CXPlayvox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (434 ratings)
    1.0
    (194 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (38 ratings)
    8.5
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (69 ratings)
    2.0
    (5 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    8.1
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.2
    (100 ratings)
    3.8
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.4
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.0
    (20 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    7.9
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.9
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    7.6
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Genesys Cloud CXPlayvox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Playvox
    Playvox is well suited to rate and track process adherence and work quality percentual. It is also great to document coaching and track advisors' development, as well as to do knowledge checks through quizzes. It is not so appropriate if you need to see the previous coachings made, since those cannot be opened when they finished.
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    Pros
    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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    Playvox
    • It's easy to start evaluating since it pulls up all the data automatically.
    • It is easy to generate reports as all the data is stored in its servers and we just download it.
    • Filters make it easy to see our Associates' areas of opportunity and strengths.
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    Cons
    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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    Playvox
    • The speed of loading the chat that I am evaluating for the customer service representative because sometimes it shows that there is an error in the load.
    • Keep a lot of information
    • It should have more languages for ease of control
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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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    Playvox
    I do not think my organization has and 2nd thought of changing the Playvox because I am sure they cannot find another option that is as easy and smooth. There is no other option at all. Playvox is being used here in every department and the company cannot run without this. Now it is a basic need of this business
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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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    Playvox
    Playvox is an easy-to-use platform, all features are intuitive, which makes navigation easy. I never found navigation problems, I was always able to find all the items I needed, all the information is well separated, what could improve is the possibility of moving some items, putting the ones that I use the most in evidence.
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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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    Playvox
    I don't think I've encountered software problems before
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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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    Playvox
    do pages load quickly? yes / Do reports complete in a reasonable time frame, given their complexity? yes i think / If Playvox integrates with any other software or systems, does it tend to slow them down? i don't know
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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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    Playvox
    We have had multiple live trainings (Zoom). The training at the beginning of the set up was top notch. We had some additional questions about coaching and they jumped on the opportunity to help us. We have a designated trainer and account manager.
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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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    Playvox
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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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    Playvox
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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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    Playvox
    From the day first, we were active on Playvox and happy with the features. It does not take much time to understand its features and its performance. A few training sessions with 'How to use' and we are experts using Playvox.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Playvox
    I selected Playvox as it is the platform my organization uses. I've never worked with another platform like this. In other companies I worked, procedures, communications, and training were not saved, they were only communicated verbally and sometimes a document with what should be done, but nothing compared to the ease of using a Playvox.
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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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    Playvox
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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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    Playvox
    I think it is the best rating based on my experience
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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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    Playvox
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Playvox
    • Playvox directly impacts our Happiness ratings. From an average of 85% great ratings to 90% great ratings in a matter of 3-6 months.
    • Playvox impacts the number of responses our team has to send in order to find a solution for the customer. Dropping average replies to solution from 3 to 2.
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    ScreenShots

    Genesys Cloud CX Screenshots

    Screenshot of ConversationsScreenshot of Real-Time AdherenceScreenshot of Queue Performance

    Playvox Screenshots

    Screenshot of Give your team real-time feedback and allow them to discuss evaluation results with our built-in collaboration messaging. Generate advanced reports based on agent evaluations. Quickly identify areas of improvement and add personalized agent dashboards to give them visibility of their results. Conduct quality calibrations, to measure and identify areas for improvement. Help your team deliver consistency in their QA evaluation process.Screenshot of Provide your customer service team with all the educational information they need and allow them to take courses and paths in the learning topics they want to improve on. Identify areas in which your agents need to be trained on, send them targeted learning courses and easily track their results. Review your team’s progress and evaluate their knowledge by creating quizzes and comprehension checks.Screenshot of Connect data, measure and consolidate your agents’ KPIs such as NPS, CSAT, AHT, among many others. Detect problems when they occur. Track team progress. Give visibility. Easily measure where your team members stand and identify the KPIs they need to improve on. Create dashboards for your team to view, customize your objectives and keep track of your teams’ progress.Screenshot of Customize your online store with rewards and gift cards for team members to exchange based on their results. Reward your team with Karma Points and allow them to redeem their points in your customized online store. Publicly recognize peer with badges, based on their quality results and performance. Access our social community wall where your team can exchange ideas, ask questions and share relevant information.Screenshot of Coach agents based on the identified customer service problems, as quality is achieved by driving continuous improvement. Create coaching sessions based on your team’s quality and performance results. Based on recurring customer service problems. Tailor all sessions to your needs. Create interactive coaching cards with goals and dates of achievement to easily organize and keep track of all your sessions.