Compare Genesys Cloud CX and Helpshift 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (62.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $150.00 Per Month
Genesys Cloud CX
Star Rating
(1,530)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(381)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $150.00 Per Month
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- G2 reviewers report that Helpshift excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface that makes it easy to track customer tickets and manage support tasks. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their customer support processes.
- Users say that Genesys Cloud CX stands out for its robust customization options, which allow organizations to tailor call flows and routing to meet specific needs. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for businesses with unique operational requirements, as noted by users who appreciate the ability to adapt the platform to their workflows.
- According to verified reviews, Helpshift's integration capabilities are praised, especially its seamless connection with Unity and straightforward notification settings. Users find these features enhance their ability to engage with customers effectively, making it a valuable tool for data collection and customer interaction.
- Reviewers mention that Genesys Cloud CX has made significant strides in AI-powered automation, which not only answers queries but also takes actionable steps across systems. This advancement has been well-received by users who value practical improvements that enhance agent efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Helpshift has a strong focus on live chat features, it faces challenges in the chatbot domain, where users feel it could improve. This feedback suggests that while Helpshift is effective for direct customer interactions, it may not fully meet the needs of businesses looking for advanced automated solutions.
- Users report that Genesys Cloud CX, despite its strengths, has a slightly steeper learning curve compared to Helpshift. While the platform offers powerful features, some users find the initial setup and navigation to be more complex, which could impact the speed of onboarding for new teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Genesys Cloud CX
No pricing availableHelpshift
Starter
Starting at $150.00
Per Month
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- Web & Mobile In-App Messaging
- Web & Mobile In-App Help Center
- Mobile SDK Integration
Free Trial
Genesys Cloud CX
Free Trial is available
Helpshift
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
1,061
8.6
295
Ease of Use
8.9
1,096
8.8
295
Ease of Setup
8.4
654
8.2
139
Ease of Admin
8.5
603
8.4
138
Quality of Support
8.2
1,017
8.4
275
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
596
8.5
134
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
965
7.9
288
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.7
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.1
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
87
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Channels
Not enough data
8.6
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
18
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
74
|
Verified
8.4
175
|
Verified
8.1
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
144
|
Verified
Messenger
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
Channels
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
Customers
8.9
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dialing Options
8.9
144
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Agent Tools
8.6
124
Not enough data
8.7
138
Not enough data
9.2
162
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
121
Not enough data
9.2
147
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Auto Dialer
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
AI Capabilities - Auto Dialer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Quality Assurance
8.8
159
Not enough data
8.6
149
Not enough data
7.8
160
Not enough data
Engagement
8.5
139
Not enough data
8.2
159
Not enough data
8.2
148
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
154
Not enough data
8.9
152
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
33
Not enough data
7.5
33
Not enough data
Channels
9.1
354
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
208
Not enough data
8.6
239
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
69
Not enough data
Functions
8.8
394
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
403
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
340
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
235
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
243
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
316
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
304
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
244
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Contact Center
6.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
Administrative
8.3
356
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
402
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
439
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
261
Not enough data
Responses
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
35
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Responses
8.6
59
9.0
24
8.8
58
8.5
24
9.1
60
8.9
23
8.5
60
8.8
22
8.3
55
9.0
22
Platform
8.9
58
9.4
21
8.8
63
9.2
22
9.0
56
8.5
22
8.6
61
8.2
21
8.1
53
9.0
15
8.9
61
8.6
20
8.7
57
8.9
22
Generative AI
8.6
29
Feature Not Available
8.6
29
Feature Not Available
Workforce Management
8.7
172
Not enough data
8.6
163
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
8.2
151
Not enough data
8.0
119
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
145
Not enough data
8.5
164
Not enough data
8.4
172
Not enough data
8.0
145
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
25
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
Security
9.3
24
Not enough data
9.4
23
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.7
21
Support Automation
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.2
23
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messaging Channels
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
150
Not enough data
7.8
132
Not enough data
8.9
167
Not enough data
9.2
169
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
9.2
161
Not enough data
9.1
163
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
60
Not enough data
Workforce Management
8.9
154
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
Administrative
9.0
160
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channel
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
Automation
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Feature Not Available
Communication
8.6
176
|
Verified
8.6
110
|
Verified
8.5
178
|
Verified
8.4
120
|
Verified
8.4
131
8.7
86
|
Verified
8.5
145
8.9
105
|
Verified
8.4
97
9.3
14
Internal Use
8.4
175
|
Verified
8.1
126
|
Verified
8.7
168
|
Verified
9.2
102
|
Verified
8.4
129
|
Verified
8.8
77
|
Verified
8.4
145
|
Verified
9.0
97
|
Verified
8.3
141
|
Verified
8.8
83
|
Verified
8.4
137
|
Verified
8.8
92
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
8.8
148
Not enough data
8.5
138
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
23
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9(won by default)
13
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
13
Not enough data
Process
8.3(won by default)
28
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
31
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
29
Not enough data
Channels
8.9(won by default)
33
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
34
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
35
Not enough data
9.7(won by default)
37
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
33
Not enough data
Insight
9.3(won by default)
30
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
37
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
33
Not enough data
9.4(won by default)
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
27
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics - VoIP Providers
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Basic Communication
9.6
64
Not enough data
7.5
44
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
Agentic AI - VoIP Providers
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access
8.1
54
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
Advanced Features
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
9.1
61
Not enough data
Voice Recognition - AI Voice Assistants
8.5
8
Not enough data
Speech Synthesis - AI Voice Assistants
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Security and privacy - AI Voice Assistants
8.8
8
Not enough data
Compatibility - AI Voice Assistants
8.8
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
Calling
9.4
61
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Contacts
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
Insights
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
8.1
51
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
8.9
43
Not enough data
9.3
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Features
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.2
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
7.2
20
Not enough data
7.0
22
Not enough data
7.1
20
Not enough data
7.2
20
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
6.9
18
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
Automation
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
Autonomy
6.6
22
Not enough data
6.7
21
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.2
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Genesys Cloud CX is categorized as Social Customer Service, Proactive Notification, AI Customer Support Agents, AI Voice Assistants, AI Agents For Business Operations, Contact Center, Customer Service Automation, Co-Browsing, Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace, Contact Center Quality Assurance, UCaaS Platforms, Speech Analytics, Auto Dialer, Conversational Marketing, Outbound Call Tracking, VoIP Providers, Contact Center Workforce, and Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)
Helpshift is categorized as Digital Customer Service Platforms, Conversational Support, Help Desk, Customer Self-Service, and Multilingual Customer Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Genesys Cloud CX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Helpshift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Financial Services
10.2%
Telecommunications
5.8%
Consumer Services
5.0%
Accounting
4.6%
Other
63.4%
Computer Games
22.6%
Entertainment
8.3%
Banking
6.8%
Financial Services
6.8%
Consumer Services
5.6%
Other
49.9%
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