MaxContact Features
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots (3)
Controlled LLM Response Generation
Uses LLMs to generate dynamic responses within defined boundaries and business-safe content rules.
Context Maintenance Within Sessions
Maintains context across user turns in a single session to provide coherent, relevant responses.
Natural Language Understanding & Intent Inference
Understands varied user phrasing and infers intent without relying solely on keywords or scripts.
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots (2)
Scripted Dialogue & Decision Tree Support
Supports building conversational flows using predefined paths, rules, and decision trees.
Fallback Responses for Unknown Queries
Provides fallback messages or guidance when the bot cannot understand or fulfill a query.
Dialing Options (3)
Preview Dialing
This feature was mentioned in 29 MaxContact reviews.
Presents information about the individual being called before the call begins.
Progressive Dialing
This feature was mentioned in 29 MaxContact reviews.
Gives agents a predetermined amount of time to view call information before automatically calling. Similar to Preview Dialing.
Predictive Dialing
Uses machine learning to determine the best times to call and adjust dialing speed to connect agents with leads efficiently.
Agent Tools (3)
Whisper Coaching
27 reviewers of MaxContact have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows a supervisor to listen to a call and train in real time.
Callback Scheduling
27 reviewers of MaxContact have provided feedback on this feature.
Reschedules calls within the software itself, either through a prompt or by the agent themselves.
Call Recording
As reported in 28 MaxContact reviews.
Records calls to access or evaluate at a later time to ensure quality standards are met, and pause recording of live calls if necessary.
Automation (6)
Voice Activity Detection
As reported in 26 MaxContact reviews.
Decides response type by determining if voice is a human response or an answering machine.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
This feature was mentioned in 26 MaxContact reviews.
Uses touch-tone or voice input to interact with callers, gather information, and route them to the appropriate agent or department.
Call Scrubbing
26 reviewers of MaxContact have provided feedback on this feature.
Removes phone numbers from an uploaded list that appear on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Customer Interaction Automation
Allows users to automate responses to customer inquiries across various channels.
Feedback Collection
Provides users the ability to automate the collection and analysis of feedback from customers, employees, or other stakeholders.
Document Processing
Allows users to automate the handling, processing, and management of documents.
Call Analytics (4)
Call Recording
Records sales calls and facilitates playback
Machine Learning
Utilizes machine learning technology to analyze recorded sales calls
Call Analysis
Analyzes or facilitates the analysis of recorded and stored sales calls for insight
Lead Qualification
Leverages analytics to qualify and score calls in real time
Artificial Intelligence - Conversation Intelligence (3)
Customer Scoring
Leverages technology to rate or "read" recordings to determine the impact of sales calls
Speech-to-Text
Transcribes sales calls from speech to text
Sentiment Analysis
Utilizes artifical intelligence to analyze emotional tone and interactions in a conversation
Channels (5)
Voice
This feature was mentioned in 37 MaxContact reviews.
Provides voice call functionality.
Social
Based on 28 MaxContact reviews.
Provides an interface for one or more social media channels.
Web Chat
As reported in 28 MaxContact reviews.
Includes or integrates with live chat initiaited from the company's web site.
Mobile SMS
Based on 28 MaxContact reviews.
Accepts contacts initiated through SMS or other mobile text functions.
Email
As reported in 29 MaxContact reviews.
Allows CSRs to receive and answer customer emails.
Functions (8)
Session Routing
Based on 26 MaxContact reviews.
Route calls to the most appropriate agent according to a series of factors, including the time of day, customer priority, IVR outcomes, and skill-based routing (SBR). Voicemails can be routed to agents during quiet call periods.
Session Queuing
As reported in 27 MaxContact reviews.
Callers can be routed to a queue or placed on hold until an agent becomes available.
Concurrent Calling
Based on 26 MaxContact reviews.
Place a large or unlimited volume of calls simultaneously without diminishing the call quality.
Speech Analytics
Based on 26 MaxContact reviews.
Provides some level of analytics based on keywords and vocal tones.
Auto Dialer
As reported in 34 MaxContact reviews.
Has auto dialing or predictive dialing functions for outbound use.
IVR
28 reviewers of MaxContact have provided feedback on this feature.
Includes an interactive phone menu.
Inbound Screen Pop
27 reviewers of MaxContact have provided feedback on this feature.
Populates CSR's screen with available customer data.
Persistent Data
This feature was mentioned in 25 MaxContact reviews.
Maintains and shares information across channels and agents as the case progresses.
Administrative (7)
Session Summary Notes
As reported in 24 MaxContact reviews.
Provide agents with notes or context information about a call. These notes can include information such as caller disposition or contact history.
Administrator Access
27 reviewers of MaxContact have provided feedback on this feature.
Manage call records and agent tasks through administrative features. Provide agents with guidance during live calls, and interrupt calls with call barging to ensure customer satisfaction, if necessary.
Reporting & Dashboards
This feature was mentioned in 33 MaxContact reviews.
Report on historical or real-time call center performance metrics, and access data through highly visual dashboards.
Session Recording
Based on 26 MaxContact reviews.
Keeps records of agent-customer sessions for purposes of coaching, quality assurance, or regulatory purposes.
Agent Scheduling and Assignment
25 reviewers of MaxContact have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides workforce management functions such as scheduling and vacations, team assignments, and areas of expertise.
Call Recording
Allows supervisors/managers to record and review telephone conversations of agents.
Reporting & Dashboards
Report on historical or real-time call center performance metrics, and access data through highly visual dashboards.
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots (2)
API Access for Business System Integration
Provides API access to connect with proprietary business systems or internal data sources.
Web Widget & SDK Embedding
Offers embeddable widgets or SDKs for integration into websites, apps, or third-party tools.
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots (1)
No-Code Conversation Design
Allows non-developers to configure and design chatbot flows via visual or no-code interfaces.
Workforce Management (7)
Agent Availability
Offers complete visibility into agent availability to efficiently create and manage schedules.
Skills Management
Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions.
Shift Scheduling
Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled.
Agent Self-Service
Allows agents to set their own preferences, request time off, and trade shifts.
Mobile Access
Allows users to access the software using mobile devices.
Call Monitoring
Allow managers/supervisors to monitor calls for quality assurance purposes.
Performance Evaluation
Allows managers/supervisors to evaluate the performance of agents.
Administration (5)
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks
Performance Analysis
Monitors call volume and quality to evaluate agent performance.
Dashboards
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
Forecasting
Forecasts scheduling needs based on historical data.
Intraday Management
Tracks agent workloads throughout the day and helps supervisors allocate resources as needed.
Platform (7)
Omnichannel
Allows inflow of requests through various digital channels such as email, social media, etc.
Mobile Access
Allows users to access the software using mobile devices.
Queue Management
Provides queue management in case of increase in case/call inflow.
Call Routing
Allows distribution of incoming calls to agents.
Call Back
Allows users to request a call back.
IVR
Offers IVR (interactive voice response) for interaction between customers and a computer operated phone system.
Automatic Call Distribution
Allows automatic distribution of incoming calls to the agents.
Data (2)
Reliability
Ensures consistent performance, delivering reliable outputs based on user prompts.
Data Security
Implements stringent measures to protect user data and ensure privacy.
Interaction (5)
Complex Query Handling
Shows adeptness in comprehending and responding to complex or multi-part queries.
Natural Conversation
Facilitates natural and human-like conversations, delivering engaging interaction experiences.
Understanding
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of both written and spoken user commands.
Context Management
Exhibits proficiency in maintaining and utilizing context throughout a conversation.
Customizability
Offers a high degree of customization to meet individual user or business requirements.
Learning (2)
User Interaction Learning
Features robust learning mechanisms, improving responses over time based on past user interactions.
Error Learning
Showcases the ability to recognize, correct, and learn from its own mistakes.
Content Generation (2)
Creativity
Displays creativity in generating diverse, interesting, and contextually relevant responses.
Content Accuracy
Produces content that is accurate, factually correct, and relevant to the user's query.
System (4)
API Flexibility
Evaluates the chatbot's ability to provide flexible APIs for custom integrations and functionality expansions.
Update Frequency and Utility
Regularly receives updates that contribute to continuous improvement of the product.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Assesses the chatbot's ability to function seamlessly across various platforms and devices.
Software Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other platforms or software systems, enhancing overall utility.
Generative AI (4)
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
AI Text-to-Speech
As reported in 20 MaxContact reviews.
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Customization - AI Agent Builders (3)
Natural Language Configuration
Supports configuration using natural language instructions.
Tone Customization
Allows users to customize the tone of agent.
Security Guardrails
Enables definition of clear security guardrails for agent actions.
Functionality - AI Agent Builders (4)
Omni-channel Support
Provides support across web, mobile, messaging apps, and other channels.
Agent Branding
Allows customization of agent branding, including visual appearance and conversational style.
Proactive Response Capabilities
Equips agents with proactive response capabilities based on predefined triggers.
Seamless Human Escalation
Facilitates seamless escalation to human employees for complex issues.
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders (3)
Analytics & Reporting
Provides analytics and reporting on agent performance and interactions.
Contextual Awareness
Offers agents the ability to maintain contextual awareness across interactions.
Data Privacy Compliance
Ensures compliance with data privacy and governance requirements.
Integration - AI Agent Builders (4)
Workflow Automation
Automates workflows and actions based on agent responses.
API Usage
Allows the use of APIs for advanced agent configuration.
Platform Interoperability
Enables interoperability with multiple platforms for unified experiences.
CRM Data Integration
Allows integration with CRM data to ground agent responses in business context.
Autonomy (4)
Independent Decision Making
Allows the AI agent to learn from interactions and adapt its responses accordingly.
Adaptive Responses
Allows the AI agent to learn from interactions and adapt its responses accordingly.
Task Execution
Provides the AI agent the ability to execute tasks without requiring constant user input.
Problem Solving
Allows the AI agent to identify and resolve issues without user intervention.
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents (5)
Automated Ticket Resolution
Allows the AI agent to autonomously resolve customer queries without human intervention.
Contextual Response Generation
Enables the AI agent to provide accurate answers based on the context of customer inquiries.
Sentiment Analysis
Allows the AI agent to analyze customer sentiment and adjust responses accordingly.
Knowledge Base Utilization
Enables the AI agent to retrieve information from a knowledge base to assist with query resolution.
Multilingual Support
Provides users the ability to interact with the AI agent in multiple languages for global support.
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents (4)
Proactive Customer Outreach
Enables the AI agent to initiate interactions, such as reminders or follow-ups, with customers.
Feedback Collection
Provides users the ability to automate gathering and analyzing customer feedback after interactions.
Escalation Handling
Allows the AI agent to identify when issues require human intervention and escalate them appropriately.
Workflow Optimization
Enables the AI agent to streamline repetitive customer service tasks, improving efficiency and response times.
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI) (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Contact Center (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Auto Dialer (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Conversation Intelligence (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
AI Capabilities - Auto Dialer (3)
Call Prioritization and List Optimization
Uses AI to prioritize and reorder call lists based on lead quality, past interactions and optimal call times.
Compliance Monitoring
Uses AI to ensure call compliance with regulations like TCPA or GDPR by detecting violations and triggering alerts or restrictions.
Speech Analytics and Sentiment Analysis
Uses AI to analyze call recordings for sentiment, tone and language to assess interaction quality and flag calls needing follow up or review.
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots (1)
Feedback-Driven Response Optimization
Enables tuning or updating chatbot behavior based on user feedback or admin input (non-live learning).
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots (1)
Guardrails & Content Controls
Includes safeguards to restrict inappropriate responses and ensure compliant language use.

