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Amazon Connect vs Avaya Infinity Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 24, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon Connect
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (1st)
Avaya Infinity Platform
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
5th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Contact Center Platforms category, the mindshare of Amazon Connect is 24.6%, down from 26.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Avaya Infinity Platform is 9.0%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Contact Center Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

Kannan-M - PeerSpot reviewer
Has no downtime and supports third-party communications
I use Amazon Connect to integrate with Lambda to export chat interactions between customers and agents. We use Lambda to code in Java and Python. In the banking industry, customers can inquire about their current balance through an integration via chat. Customers can opt for a call with an agent…
Abeer ELADAWY - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides omnichannel AI features and has good routing capabilities
The routing capabilities are excellent. We have priority routing set up for VIP customers, disabled customers, and those with special needs, ensuring they receive prompt and efficient service. We have implemented a use case where AI helps when a customer calls and says, "My bill is high." The AI searches the customer's profile to check if the high consumption is real or just a misunderstanding. If it is high, the AI creates a notification for the backend to check the issue. The system automatically generates the bill and the notification for the agent, who then views and either submits or rejects the notification. I recommend using the solution for all the features I have mentioned before, including the excellent AI experience, omnichannel, self-service, and customer journey features. I rate it a nine.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Amazon Connect enhances customer experience by reducing operating costs due to its cloud-based pay-as-you-go model."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its simplicity and ease of use. Unlike other cloud contact centers, Amazon Connect allows easy drag-and-drop actions. Additionally, it integrates with other AWS services like Lambda."
"The features I found most valuable include CloudFormation, which helps use multiple stacks to deploy the services and features we want, and CloudWatch, which is useful for troubleshooting and monitoring various aspects of the contact center solution."
"It integrates with major tools like Amazon Polly for text-to-speech and third-party services like Twilio and Cisco-based dialers."
"There are a lot of features with Amazon Connect. One is the pay-as-you-go model. I don't have to buy any infrastructure or servers, licenses, or contracts. From a financial point of view, there's no upfront capital expenditure (capex) cost. Everything is pay-as-you-go."
"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 Connect is really simple, straightforward, and very flexible."
"The solution is easy to use and has no downtime. 99.9 percent of customers are happy with AWS cloud services. It is also easy to learn, but you need to practice daily."
"It's scalable, it's fast, and it is very robust."
"The technical support services are good."
 

Cons

"There are issues on features like Lambda integrations and time-out"
"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."
"However, issues that involve other AWS services sometimes delay resolution."
"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."
"Future improvements could include support for email as a channel."
"One area for improvement with Amazon Connect lies in the cost structure, particularly for use cases involving smaller data volumes. While it's simple to establish communication channels, the pricing model may result in higher costs for such scenarios. This presents a challenge that organizations may encounter, especially if they aim to optimize efficiency while managing smaller data transfers."
"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."
"Amazon Connect should have a solution for customers who have heavily invested in previous CCaaS solutions; a proper roadmap could make it easier for customers to migrate over the platform."
"The solution should be more flexible on-premises. We are currently on-premises and looking to move to the cloud."
"Its scalability means that it is not a simple 'install and forget' setup."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing a nine out of ten, with ten being the most affordable."
"I can't speak for the pricing of other contact center solutions, but in terms of Amazon Connect, compared to other AWS products, it's one of the more expensive options. However, the cost can be low if you have a smaller team of agents or receive fewer calls. Pricing is typically based on a per-user basis."
"The tool's licensing model is pay-as-you-go."
"The solution is neither very expensive nor very cheap."
"Amazon Connect has a pay-as-you-go model. But I have a slightly different perspective on it."
"The licensing is a pay-as-you-go model."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The tool is cheaper than on-premise contact centers."
"Avaya Contact Center solutions might not be the cheapest solution available (but you certainly get what you pay for)."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Legal Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Genesys Cloud or Amazon Connect?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Genesys Cloud or Amazon Connect contact center management software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Genesys Cloud. Ge...
What do you like most about Amazon Connect?
Amazon Connect is really simple, straightforward, and very flexible.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Connect?
The pricing is rated ten due to its scalability and cost-effectiveness based on the level of usage. Several services are available to choose from, charging only when Lambda functions are triggered....
What needs improvement with Avaya IX Contact Center?
The solution should be more flexible on-premises. We are currently on-premises and looking to move to the cloud.
What is your primary use case for Avaya IX Contact Center?
The platform is a comprehensive contact center. It encompasses all the channels, including email, chat, voice, outbound, quality management, and workforce management. It provides everything a conta...
What advice do you have for others considering Avaya IX Contact Center?
The routing capabilities are excellent. We have priority routing set up for VIP customers, disabled customers, and those with special needs, ensuring they receive prompt and efficient service. We h...
 

Also Known As

AWS Connect
Avaya IX Contact Center, Avaya Call Center, Avaya Intelligent Xperiences Contact Center
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Capital One, Intuit, Adobe, Siemens, LegalZoom, DXC technology, Rackspace, Bellhop, American Preparatory Academy, The University of Texas at Dallas, University of Auckland, Origin Energy, and others.
RSA Medical, MOBITECHS, Capita IT Services, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Maccabi Healthcare Services, SR Technics, Hampshire County Council, Severn Trent Water, SMECO, nTelos
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