Amazon Connect vs Zendesk Messaging comparison

The compared Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Zendesk solutions aren't in the same category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #1 in CCP , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 24.0% mindshare in the category. Zendesk is ranked #12 in LC , and holds a 4.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zendesk users who would recommend it.

Amazon Connect

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100% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon Connect

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Contact Center Platforms (1st), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (1st)

Zendesk Messaging

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Live Chat (12th)

Mindshare comparison

Amazon Connect and Zendesk Messaging aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Amazon Connect is designed for Contact Center Platforms and holds a mindshare of 24.0%, down 26.1% compared to last year.
Zendesk Messaging, on the other hand, focuses on Live Chat, holds 4.5% mindshare, down 7.2% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

Rajni Kumar Jha

Senior Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Offers good reliability, works well for hybrid environment, totally managed by Amazon but needs to integrate third-party CRM tools like Salesforce

My recommendation depends on your exact requirements. It involves the following aspects: * What's the size of your operation? * What specific purposes do you have in mind? * Could you elaborate on how you intend to use it? For example, if I have a call center with 30 people, and I primarily want to use it for call center operations. I wouldn't recommend Avaya or Cisco. I'd suggest considering either Amazon Connect or Salesforce Service Cloud (voice services). For Amazon Connect, I'd rate it a seven out of ten. There are a few features they still need to improve, particularly with Customer Profiles and case management. If these features become as robust as Salesforce, then Amazon Connect could be a complete contact center solution without the need to integrate third-party CRM tools like Salesforce.

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ManishArora

Vice President at Bypass Network Services

Flexible, stable, and allows for faster delivery of support

We would like to have auto-templates for TT closure and TT updates. This will save time in writing the acknowledgment. Templates can be added and edited, thus saving the agent time when on the ticket. I believe that this will contribute to the agent's knowledge, once coming across new ways of customer writing templates.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Setting up a call center and onboarding agents is easy using Amazon Connect."

"The feature I find best about Amazon Connect, which is currently on trend, is the artificial intelligence; it helps us maintain continuity with the client—for instance, if a client calls for a ticket and calls again after three days, we can keep the same ticket or request to provide follow-up with the same agent or person."

"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."

"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.)."

"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."

"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."

"Amazon Connect is really simple, straightforward, and very flexible."

"It integrates with major tools like Amazon Polly for text-to-speech and third-party services like Twilio and Cisco-based dialers."

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"We like the mobile application, which allows us to provide a faster response to the customer."

Cons

"I consider that there are other applications that could accomplish the same tasks in an easier way, but the cost of the product is somewhat expensive."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"I would like to see a cold transfer capability instead of only offering a warm transfer."

"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."

"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."

"Due to network issues, the agent desktop might be affected. If the firewall blocks the agent's desktop, connectivity might be disrupted."

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"We would like to have auto-templates for TT closure and TT updates."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheaper than on-premise contact centers."

"I would rate the pricing a nine out of ten, with ten being the most affordable."

"The licensing is a pay-as-you-go model."

"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 pricing of the Amazon is reasonable compared to other cloud providers."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The solution is neither very expensive nor very cheap."

"The tool's licensing model is pay-as-you-go."

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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...

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What do you like most about Amazon Connect?

Amazon Connect is really simple, straightforward, and very flexible.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Connect?

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Also Known As

AWS Connect

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Overview

Amazon Connect is a cloud-based contact center solution known for easy setup, flexible contact flow design, and integration with AWS services. It features a pay-as-you-go pricing model, offering real-time analytics, scalability, and support for both chat and voice interactions.

Amazon Connect facilitates seamless communication by integrating with CRM platforms like Salesforce and ServiceNow. It supports functionalities such as softphones, IVR systems, and AI-driven capabilities like sentiment analysis. Companies transitioning from traditional systems benefit from flexible call routing, customer interaction management, and AWS service integration. However, there are challenges like complex integration processes, limited outbound features, and a need for improved call quality and reporting customization.

What are the most important features of Amazon Connect?

Flexible Contact Flow: Easy drag-and-drop design for contact flows.
Integration: Seamless AWS and CRM platform integration.
Scalability: Efficient cloud-based scalability options.
Real-time Analytics: Offers insightful data analysis and metrics.
Voicemail Integration: Effective and efficient voicemail solutions.

What benefits should users look for in Amazon Connect reviews?

Pricing Flexibility: No upfront costs with pay-as-you-go model.
Enhanced Efficiency: Supports diverse communication methods.
Seamless Operations: Simplified operations through drag-and-drop actions.
Improved Interaction Management: AI-driven features for sentiment analysis.

Amazon Connect sees implementation across industries needing efficient cloud-based contact center management. Financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors utilize its integration capabilities with CRM systems and AWS for streamlined communication processes, capitalizing on AI and analytics features to enhance customer interactions.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Live chat and messaging create a personal connection with customers looking for support. It’s a fast and effective way to offer help—without interrupting their experience.

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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.

Mailchimp, Tesco, Vimeo, Instacart, Mediaocean, Slack, Uber

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