We performed a comparison between Amazon Connect and Cisco Webex Contact Center 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."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."
"Amazon recently launched a new service within Amazon Connect called Workforce Management (WFM). Only a few companies like NICE and Genesys offer comparable WFM solutions. Amazon Connect's WFM features are robust, allowing for agent scheduling, tracking their status (on call, on leave, on break, etc.)."
"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 solution reduces the overall cost of migration by approximately 50%."
"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."
"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."
"There is no technical experience needed to build it. It's easy for beginners to understand and use."
"The central management tool, Control Hub, holds significant value for the management team."
"I rate the product's scalability a ten out of ten."
"Amazon Connect could enhance its service by revising its pricing structure. It operates on a pay-for-call basis. This means that organizations whose call volumes fluctuate, or are heavy at specific times of the day or year, aren't burdened with fixed costs such as hardware liabilities and licenses."
"There may be room for security improvement, especially since data is stored in the cloud. While cloud security measures are robust, there may be concerns about data safety compared to traditional server setups."
"Smaller organizations might prefer standalone products like Success KPI WFM or Genesys WFM. Adopting Amazon Connect necessitates using other AWS services, which could lead to higher-than-expected costs. So, the potential for unknowingly increased costs is a con."
"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."
"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."
"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 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."
"With the solution, I face issues when trying to use the screen share option."
Amazon Connect is ranked 3rd in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) with 12 reviews while Cisco Webex Contact Center is ranked 4th in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) with 2 reviews. Amazon Connect is rated 8.2, while Cisco Webex Contact Center is rated 9.6. 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 Cisco Webex Contact Center writes "A low-priced product that offers great scalability options". Amazon Connect is most compared with Genesys Cloud CX, Five9, Avaya IX Contact Center, Cisco Finesse and Zendesk Chat, whereas Cisco Webex Contact Center is most compared with Cisco Finesse, Five9, NICE CXone, Genesys Cloud CX and TTEC Humanify. See our Amazon Connect vs. Cisco Webex Contact Center report.
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