Google Assistant vs. OutboundEngine

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Assistant
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
Users can build custom conversational experiences using Google Assistant’s voice and visual APIs. Take users on journeys through a product, using Assistant’s natural language understanding (NLU) capabilities and developer tools.N/A
OutboundEngine
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
OutboundEngine provides a hands-off way for small business owners to market and grow their business. The product aims to provide small businesses with what big companies have achieved with marketing automation. The service aims to help users keep in touch with clients and prospects with professionally designed, branded campaigns. Benefits include: driving engagement, surfacing warm leads from current contacts, generating referrals and repeat business from their existing contacts, social…
$199
per user
Pricing
Google AssistantOutboundEngine
Editions & Modules
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Essential
$199
per user
Value
$299
per user
Premium
$499
per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Google AssistantOutboundEngine
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$99 per user
Additional DetailsMore information is available on the vendor's website.
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Community Pulse
Google AssistantOutboundEngine
Features
Google AssistantOutboundEngine
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Google Assistant
-
Ratings
OutboundEngine
8.1
Ratings
9% above category average
Mobile optimization00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
List management00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Lead Management
Comparison of Lead Management features of Product A and Product B
Google Assistant
-
Ratings
OutboundEngine
5.8
Ratings
15% below category average
Automated sales alerts and tasks00 Ratings5.80 Ratings
Social Media Marketing
Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Google Assistant
-
Ratings
OutboundEngine
7.9
Ratings
18% above category average
Social sharing and campaigns00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
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Score 10.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Google AssistantOutboundEngine
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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8.3
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(0 ratings)
6.4
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google AssistantOutboundEngine
Likelihood to Recommend
  1. For quick timing and scheduling calls - As I can just say, ok google, I want to have a call with {teammate's name} today, can you find a. time of 30mins for me sometime this week?
  2. Can you answer on the design pattern which Netflix uses for next video
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OutboundEngine does a referral campaign and I've been able to close a couple of deals based on getting in touch with people who engage with this campaign and state they could use my services in the next 6 months. This is a great follow up tool for those you may or may not know are going to be needing your services.
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Pros
  • To-do lists and task boards so I can work on it better, and can ask quickly on what I need to do.
  • Saves time and increases efficiency - I can ask and can answer relevant answers
  • Set-up meetings - quickly scheduling and checking for time which suits all people
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  • The content that they generate to send to our clients is relevant and the clients want to engage with us. It makes us appear more professional and consistent, even though we are a smaller company.
  • It helps us stay in touch with clients and helps us stay top of mind. We are able to generate more new business leads if we are in consistent contact with current, former, and potential clients.
  • Their customer service and support is outstanding. All my questions were answered and I went into the program feeling confident and knowledgeable.
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Cons
  • I think newer, complementary ideas are a bit sharper than Google Assistant especially in a Q&A environment or when seeking some depth to a subject. That enhancement is to be expected I feel. And Google Assistant is not so self limiting so I don't have a lot of improvement needs because I use this for what I've become accustomed to and for the ability overall.
  • It is always important to do your best around hectic places, in bad tower signal areas or even if trying to do something new while using Google Assistant. Have patience in the setting. It pays off.
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  • Logging into Outbound Engine on my phone is difficult because I can't save the login name and password. Being able to save it would be very helpful.
  • Posting my new listings on social media would help if that's possible.
  • Being informed of what you're posting on social media and when would also be helpful.
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Likelihood to Renew
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AS my business is beginning to change and with volatility in the market, I have to rely seriously on a budget. That and nearing retirement consideration has me more likely to opt out in the near future.
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Usability
I feel this can be adjusted and after some trial and error you sort of start knowing what will work and how. And I have to say the overall impact becomes personal and we are all different. I'm small scale and as I've said, it works.
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Overall, OutboundEngine is very user friendly. It is simple to set up and explore, and if there are any issues or questions, the customer service team and account managers are always available to help. They are very knowledgeable and were able to explain everything in detail to me. The program is easy to navigate and helps me stay organized, and an uncomplicated and straightforward solution was exactly what I was looking for
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Reliability and Availability
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I don't recall having any issues needing to contact OutboundEngine. I believe maybe I once emailed about an issue and got a quick response. I also believe I may have messaged through the app and gotten a response. To my knowledge, there has been nothing like app errors or outages.
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Support Rating
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The customer service was excellent! Everyone I spoke to was kind and knowledgeable. My account manager was easily reachable. Setup of the OutboundEngine program was explained really thoroughly, and we knew how we could best use the product to meet the needs of our clients and get our online and social media presence off the ground.
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Alternatives Considered
This is where I would go next. And I think in functionality Google Gemini has a place. Especially so in this Newer AI driven world. I don't have any full force desire or usage on Google Gemini at the present. It is mostly what has been passed on to me in indirect ways.
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I selected it for the ability to have an automated system do 3 things all at once, social media posts, emails and the instant communication with the chat box. I have never seen a chat come through that lead to a helpful client touchpoint. I have never used another product but have since begun to weigh some of the less expensive options.
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Return on Investment
  • I'm about strategy and clarity in my projects and flexibility to change, enhance and correct. I get what I need in this via Google Assistant.
  • When I need to get the word out or have a little extra done in real time I can easily use the feature via my voice commands while I'm doing something else simultaneously even in an environment where background noise and atmospheric clutter might be present. Clarity is pretty solid in my experience.
  • I like to use as little as possible when it comes to Bluetooth, smart enhancements and such and having Google Assistant interact with my connected items is rather smooth as well.
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  • Outbound Engine keeps me top of mind by automatically sending articles to my database and posting to my facebook.
  • I spend zero time researching and writing articles.
  • I spend zero time taking great pictures.
  • I spend zero time dealing with mailing lists.
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ScreenShots

OutboundEngine Screenshots

Screenshot of Automated Social Media MarketingScreenshot of A personalized snapshot of your account activity and warmest leads.Screenshot of Personally designed, tested, and automated emails