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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Guru

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AEnterprise AI Search, Intranet, and Wiki in one platform. Guru lives in tools organizations already use, so no need to context switch. Users can find info across any app, have an expert help if the info can't be found, and let Guru proactively identify knowledge gaps, duplicate knowledge, and translate it to 100 languages.

    $18

    per month per user

    Knova

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AKnova KM is a full-featured knowledge management software solution for large customer service and support organizations, especially those that must handle complex queries across channels in industries such as high tech, telecommunications, financial services, and the IT help desk. It was supported by Avolin, the company created from the sale of Aptean Vertical Business Applications to ESW Capital in 2018, and is now part of IgniteTech.N/A
    Pricing
    GuruKnova
    Editions & Modules
    All in One
    $18
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Custom
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    Pricing Offerings
    GuruKnova
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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    GuruKnova
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    Guru Technologies
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    IgniteTech
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
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    Implementation went as expected
    98%
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    GuruKnova
    Small Businesses
    Slite
    Score2.9 out of 10
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    Bloomfire
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Guru
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Bloomfire
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    User Ratings
    GuruKnova
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (293 ratings)
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.3
    (106 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (29 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    -
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    Configurability
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor post-sale
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    GuruKnova
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Guru Technologies
    Anything related to knowledge Management, that is to say; Updating knowledge from the side of maintainers, grouping and learning it from the side of learners, leaving feedback to maintainers, unverifying cards in a pinch and creating courses of related content for people of different disciplines and favouriting content that you find the most useful.
    Incentivized
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    IgniteTech
    We expereienced an upgrade by Aptean in March 2014 and it actually created issues with our interfaces to Word and well as performance issues. As of November, we have most of the performance issues resolved, however our interface with Word is still not working. It takes alot of upfront work to convert with Word and with the upgrade that was affected. Authors are still frustrated with many issues in the formatting and editing of existing data. A vital tool to update the product home pages has not been available except for sporadic late night periods since the upgrade in March. Overall, many authors are not happy with this knowledge management tool
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    Pros
    Guru Technologies
    • Simplified navigation with the use of keywords, making it quite easy to find an article.
    • Reading notices when a Guru is updated, and the new parts highlighted makes it much easier when we must always be up to date.
    • Provides an organized view of policies and workflows.
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    IgniteTech
    • Aptean offers simple access to Knowledge Management for our Clients, Customer Support teams as well as internal support teams. Allows our knowledge management team the ability to provide consistent and up-to-date processes and troubleshooting tips for our associates as well as ADP Clients.
    • Aptean provides an easy to use user interface with tools for authors that mimic Microsoft Word (Cut, Paste, Spell Check, Bullets, Indentation etc). It also provides an easy to user user interface for our associates in accessing the Knowledge Management solutions. The Search tool is very powerful and allows the users quick access to the information they need!
    • In the more than 3 years that we have been using Consona/Aptean, we have had very little down time. This is important to our authors as well as end users in being able to access the information. Allowing the authors the ability to update the information in near real time is another key feature of keeping our information current.
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    Cons
    Guru Technologies
    • It's not clear how to relate/ attach other guru cards. The feature exists but is not very easy to spot.
    • We often find it difficult to search because we don't remember the card's title. I would love it if the tag words worked better.
    • Once editing a card, instead of adding someone to collaborate on a draft, it would be good to send the draft to someone via email. I find people often ignore these emails/pings if it's just a draft collaboration. The wording could be to ask someone to verify the draft.
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    IgniteTech
    • We have experienced some slowness with importing pictures into our Aptean application. While they do eventually complete, it is very timeconsuming when several images are needed. Definitely tries our patience, or consider not including them at all!
    • Some of the formatting issues transfering our information from Word to Aptean are still challenging and require too much manual intervention than necessary.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Guru Technologies
    I rated Guru a 9 out of 10 for renewal likelihood because it has significantly enhanced our processes and customer satisfaction in the automotive rental company. Guru’s user-friendly interface and organized knowledge base make it easy to access and update essential information, which is crucial for maintaining high operational standards. The tool’s integration with other platforms, like the Guru Chrome extension, streamlines our workflow, increasing efficiency and productivity. One of the standout features is the ability to favorite cards, allowing quick access to frequently used information, which saves time and ensures accuracy in customer interactions. Additionally, Guru’s analytics feature helps us identify which resources need updating, ensuring our knowledge base remains relevant and effective. The only reason it’s not a perfect 10 is occasional slow performance and occasional inaccuracies in search results. However, these minor issues do not overshadow the overall benefits Guru provides. Its consistent updates and reminders further enhance our ability to deliver excellent customer support, making it an indispensable tool for our team.
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    IgniteTech
    Many business units are using the Aptean product for knowledge management and a change now would be too crucial to the processes that the associates are becoming familiar with using. We have spent a lot of time promoting our Aptean Knowledge Management tool and interfaced it with our call tracking system.
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    Usability
    Guru Technologies
    Guru is straightforward to pick up. Even if something takes a minute, I'm usually able to find a support article that answers my question quickly. Guru has served its purpose, and training others within our organization is very easy. It's very useful during the onboarding process. Usability is great.
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    IgniteTech
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    Reliability and Availability
    Guru Technologies
    I have never encountered an outage with Guru in the year+ we've had it. I also never encountered an outage at the previous company where I used Guru. It has been extremely reliable.
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    IgniteTech
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    Performance
    Guru Technologies
    There is some occasional slowness, or multiple refreshes before content will load. This doesn't happen frequently, though, and I don't get complaints from teammates about it.
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    IgniteTech
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    Support Rating
    Guru Technologies
    The only reason I do not give it a a ten is because I think there is still some room for improvement in meeting the different time zone needs of their customers, but overall their support is top notch. Friendly, capable, and quick.
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    IgniteTech
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    In-Person Training
    Guru Technologies
    I would rate the in-person training for Guru a solid 9 out of 10. The session was incredibly valuable as it provided comprehensive insights into using Guru effectively. I learned a lot about the tool's functionalities, which significantly enhanced my proficiency and confidence in utilizing Guru for my daily tasks. The training was engaging, informative, and tailored well to ensure I could apply what I learned immediately. Overall, it was a highly productive and beneficial learning experience.
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    IgniteTech
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    Online Training
    Guru Technologies
    I would rate the online training for Guru a strong 8 out of 10. While it lacked the interactive nature of in-person sessions, the content was well-structured and delivered effectively. The training modules were clear and comprehensive, covering all essential aspects of using Guru. The flexibility of online training allowed me to learn at my own pace and revisit topics as needed. Overall, it provided a solid foundation and practical understanding of Guru's functionalities, making it a valuable learning experience despite the virtual format.
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    IgniteTech
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    Implementation Rating
    Guru Technologies
    You will need a very strong team of guru champions in order to get EVERYONE and EVERYTHING on Guru, it takes some craziness and over talking about guru everywhere to get people to be exicted, contribute and use. If you are starting any kind of buisness and you need KB, just go for guru as fast as you can because when you will grow you will thank yourself.
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    IgniteTech
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    Alternatives Considered
    Guru Technologies
    I prefer Guru because it's easy to follow, user-friendly, and really helps resolve different kinds of issues and concerns. We use it as the basis for the steps and instructions that we need to follow to make sure that we are providing effective resolutions to customers and that we are calibrated.
    Incentivized
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    IgniteTech
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Guru Technologies
    Guru is somewhat expensive compared to what our org is typically willing to spend on software solutions. Additionally, there is a price difference per seat when paid monthly versus annually, which was a big downside for us as my company didn't want to commit to an annual cost.
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    IgniteTech
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    Scalability
    Guru Technologies
    Right now, only customer support using Guru
    Incentivized
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    IgniteTech
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    Return on Investment
    Guru Technologies
    • Guru allows our team to quickly reference available learning/knowledge materials with our clients on a daily basis and provide better support at every outreach
    • With that said, spreading those same resources across two major global teams in the USA and Germany can lead to some inconsistencies. The i-frame process is not very intuitive for this scenario and our team treats policy/procedural differences as separate card or article entities.
    • Guru allowed our organization to pioneer and establish a dedicated knowledge team component, of subject matter experts who work in tangent with existing resources, create new ones, and vet collective knowledge.
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    IgniteTech
    • Increased Employee Effciency adding ability to look up processes and troubleshooting tips is invaluable.
    • Ability to share information with our Client Facing interface, which results in better customer service. Encouraging ADP associates and clients to become more self sufficient is what we're all about!
    • Ability to keep the information current with the effciency of the product.
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