We performed a comparison between Amazon Connect and Genesys Cloud CX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."There is no technical experience needed to build it. It's easy for beginners to understand and use."
"We utilize Amazon Connect to handle customer service interactions, particularly in projects where we provide professional services. For example, when developing an application, we typically set up EC2 instances on AWS. Then, to facilitate communication within our clients' internal networks, we establish connections through Amazon Connect."
"The best thing about Amazon Connect is that it has everything we need in one place. With other products, we might have to get different tools for different jobs, like recording calls. However, with the tool, it's all there together. Plus, it's cheaper than other options."
"What I like most is how well it integrates with other AWS services, the ease of implementation, and the robust partner network that supports it."
"The product is cloud-based and easy to operate. We have a broad integration capability, allowing for a multitude of integrations. This gives our customers a good understanding of our product, even if they aren't actively utilizing it. They can easily access and utilize all the features that Amazon's cloud services offer, making integrating with other cloud platforms simpler. It's not a standalone solution, which is advantageous for our customers."
"The solution reduces the overall cost of migration by approximately 50%."
"It is easy for a beginner to learn to use Amazon Connect for the first time."
"In my experience, one of the tool's most valuable features is its ease of use. Setting up a contact center can be done in just a few minutes with a few clicks. This contrasts with the hours or days it might take using other solutions."
"Genesys Cloud CX has very good training material and training – instructor-led training, self-paced training, and documentation – things are very organized and helpful."
"The most valuable features include being an omnichannel solution with customer journey insights, full reporting, and continuous updates based on consumer feedback through their portal."
"What's most valuable in Genesys Cloud is that it's easier to use because everything is already built. Another valuable feature of Genesys Cloud is drag-and-drop."
"The latest version and updates have been great. It really has everything we need."
"The stability is really good."
"Its comprehensive single application includes everything from reporting to IVR and workflows."
"What's most valuable in Genesys Cloud is that it's a complete cloud solution, so it's reliable and 99.99% available. It's also elastic. Genesys Cloud also has chatbots, which I find valuable."
"Predictive engagement and gamification are valuable features with good inbound functionality."
"Due to network issues, the agent desktop might be affected. If the firewall blocks the agent's desktop, connectivity might be disrupted."
"Amazon Connect should enhance its native agent desktop. Intuitive UI should be present for the agent desktop. Currently, it forces users to rely on third-party CRM integrations. Predominantly, there is no support for full-fledged customization for the native agent desktop. More customization options for the native desktop would be beneficial."
"There are two perspectives to consider: one from the development side and the other from the customer's side. From a development standpoint, there are various aspects that Amazon needs to address, such as providing tools or direct development scenarios in Amazon Connect for building contact flows. Some essential reporting features in Genesys are currently lacking in the product."
"There is room for improvement in certain areas of Amazon Connect. For example, regarding holiday scheduling, the platform lacks a specific feature to declare holidays for companies on fixed dates. While basic hours and weekly schedules can be set, there's no option for declaring specific dates like national holidays. Basic scheduling options exist, but users must rely on Lambda functions for more complex rules and logic."
"Amazon recently released a new feature called 'Customer Profiles.' It's intended to be similar to Salesforce. However, feature-wise, it isn't equivalent to Salesforce yet."
"The product does not have any reporting dashboards."
"For enterprises to get maximum use, we often need a dialer system. or example – you have a list of people to call, you load it, and the system automatically dials and connects you without having to manually dial each number. That's the kind of automated outbound dialing feature."
"For a company with technical resources, it's a great tool. But for someone who wants a pre-packaged solution where everything is ready to use with some customization, it's a little more challenging."
"One area for improvement in Genesys Cloud is providing users with more autonomy in troubleshooting and accessing logs."
"The whole process of creating an agent is quite long and automating quite a bit of that would be very helpful."
"Process automation in Genesys Cloud is an area for improvement. It's quite a new feature and still has room for improvement."
"Pricing is the biggest criterion for improvement. If I compare the pricing between Amazon Connect and Genesys Cloud CX, there is a huge difference."
"I would like to see some of that functionality or features from Genesys Engage added to Genesys Cloud."
"Issues can happen during technical troubleshooting, which is completely out of our hands compared to the on-premise solution."
"AI still needs improvement when it comes to predictive engagement."
"Reporting isn't the best feature of Genesys Cloud and could be improved. You can't customize reports and applications on Genesys Cloud."
Amazon Connect is ranked 3rd in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) with 12 reviews while Genesys Cloud CX is ranked 1st in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) with 9 reviews. Amazon Connect is rated 8.2, while Genesys Cloud CX is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Amazon Connect writes "Offers good reliability, works well for hybrid environment, totally managed by Amazon but needs to integrate third-party CRM tools like Salesforce". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Genesys Cloud CX writes "Offers built-in AI functionality, broad third-party integrations, out-of-the-box AI features and designed specifically for contact centers ". Amazon Connect is most compared with Cisco Webex Contact Center, Five9, Avaya IX Contact Center, Cisco Finesse and Zendesk Chat, whereas Genesys Cloud CX is most compared with Genesys PureConnect, Five9, NICE CXone, Cisco CCX and Aspect Workforce Optimization. See our Amazon Connect vs. Genesys Cloud CX report.
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