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# Mainstay (formerly AdmitHub) Reviews
**Vendor:** Mainstay (formerly AdmitHub)  
**Category:** [Chatbots Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/chatbots)
## About Mainstay (formerly AdmitHub)
Mainstay is the student engagement platform that’s powered by behaviorally intelligent chatbots. It is purpose-built to positively influence students and guide them throughout their academic journeys. Hundreds of higher education institutions and college access networks have partnered with Mainstay to support 5 million students. With a research-backed approach to student engagement, AdmitHub is proven to close equity gaps, boost enrollment, and improve retention. Mainstay's AI knowledge base maps more than 4 million student questions to accurate answers across 10,000+ topics. Insights from these interactions empower colleges and universities to effectively drive positive student outcomes through empathetic conversations and proactive nudges.






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## Mainstay (formerly AdmitHub) Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Tagging
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Extraction
- Multi-Language
- Predictive Analytics
- Drag & Drop
- Speech Recognition
- Reporting/Analytics
- Data Storage Management
- Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)
- AI Copilot
- Customer Segmentation
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Generative AI
- For eCommerce
- Role-Based Permissions
- Customizable Branding
- Search/Filter
- Monitoring
- Document Management
- API
- Data Visualization
- Trend Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Performance Metrics
- Real-Time Data
- Third-Party Integrations
- Mobile App
- Multiple Data Sources
- For Sales Teams/Organizations
- Sentiment Analysis
- Activity Dashboard
- Chatbot
- Workflow Automation

**Text Messaging**
- Bulk SMS
- Two-Way Text Messaging
- Text Scheduler
- Automatic Replies
- Automatic URL Shortening
- MMS Marketing
- Personalization
- Transactional SMS
- Link Shortening
- SMS Messaging
- Scheduled Messaging
- Chat/Messaging
- 2-Way Messaging

**Responses**
- Customization
- Control
- Route To Human
- Menu bars
- Drip sequences

**Platform**
- Live chat
- Integrations
- Branding
- Analytics
- A/B testing
- Role-based access
- Collection of information
- Augmented Analytics
- Proactive Chat

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization
- Generative AI

**Additional Functionality**
- Customer Surveys
- Lead Qualification
- Transcripts/Chat History
- Language Detection
- Pre-Configured Bot
- Lead Capture
- Code-free Development
- Natural Language Processing
- Multi-Language
- For Sales/Marketing
- Contextual Guidance
- Automated Responses
- Customer Support
- Chatbot
- Intent Recognition
- Sentiment Analysis
- Customer Experience Management
- Query Suggestions
- Transfers/Routing
- AI Copilot
- Canned Responses
- AI/Machine Learning
- Multi-Channel Communication
- Automated Routing
- Workflow Automation

**SMS Platform**
- Reporting
- Marketing Automation
- White Label
- Text-to-Landline
- Short Codes
- API Integration
- QR Codes

**Agentic AI - SMS Marketing**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making
- Third-Party Integrations
- Campaign Planning
- Multi-Language

**AI Automation - SMS Marketing**
- AI SMS

**AI Content Generation - SMS Marketing**
- AI SMS

**Additional Functionality**
- Campaign Scheduling
- Reputation Management
- Polls/Voting
- Compliance Management
- Customer Segmentation
- Landing Pages/Web Forms
- AI Copilot
- API
- Text-to-Win
- Mobile Coupons
- Natural Language Processing
- Customizable Templates
- Drip Campaigns
- Contact Management
- Activity Tracking
- Communication Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Keyword Tracking
- Multi-Campaign
- Mass Texting
- Interaction Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Consent Management
- Engagement Tracking
- Open Rate Tracking
- Generative AI
- Automated Responses
- Reporting & Statistics
- Templates
- Survey Builder
- Contact Database
- Real-Time Notifications
- Customizable Fields
- Reminders
- Mobile Alerts
- Automated Scheduling
- Campaign Management
- MMS
- Event Triggered Actions
- Mobile Keywords
- Audience Targeting
- Activity Dashboard
- Template Management
- Autoresponders
- Survey/Poll Management

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