G2 Vendor Directory

Cisco Finesse vs. Podium

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricCisco Finesse

by Cisco

Podium

by Podium

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count252,155
Ease of use9.59.4
Ease of setup9.49.2
Quality of support9.39.1
Meets requirements9.39.2
NPS7271.621622
Small Business24.0%61.1%
Mid-Market60.0%34.2%
Enterprise16.0%4.7%
Total page views896,056
Total LLM citations2576,684

Cisco Finesse

Cisco Finesse is a next-generation agent and supervisor desktop solution designed to enhance the customer service experience by providing a collaborative and user-centric interface. This browser-based platform integrates traditional contact center functions into a thin-client desktop, eliminating the need for client-side installations and reducing total cost of ownership. Finesse offers seamless integration with the Cisco Collaboration portfolio and supports open web 2.0 APIs, allowing for low-cost customization and the development of value-added applications.

Pros

    Podium

    Podium builds the AI Employees that power local businesses. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Automotive, Home Services, Aesthetics, and Retail, Podium's AI Employees increase lead conversion by 45% and generate 30% more revenue, without adding headcount. Podium is purpose-built for the industries we serve: Automotive: Podium turns every lead into a test drive or service appointment and searches for more opportunities in your database.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Helpful
    • Communication
    • Easy Communication
    • Customer Support
    • Useful