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Gist Reviews & Product Details

Gist Overview
What is Gist?

Gist is an all-in-one, feature-rich email marketing platform that empowers site owners to bridge the communication gap between them and their audience. The platform offers an email builder that lets users create and broadcast automated emails, upsell and cross-sell emails, consolidate multiple communication channels and provide access to live chat and chatbot widgets. The advanced cross-channel messaging features boost audience engagement and interaction and Gist’s free plan is quite comprehensive.

Company Gist
Year founded 2016
Company size 11-50 employees
Headquarters Tampa, Florida, United States
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Gist Product Details
Capabilities
AI
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
Gist Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Free plan is quite comprehensive
  • Supports advanced cross-channel messaging
  • Offers buildable forms and popups
Cons
  • Clunky chat history functionality
  • Limited integrations
Gist Features
Agent Collaboration
Agent Performance Analytics
Audio and Video Chat
Automated Responses
CRM Integration
Canned Responses
Chat Encryption
Chat History
Chat Routing
Chat Tags
Chat Transcripts
Chat Transfer
Chatbot Integration
Co-Browsing
Custom Branding
Customizable Chat Widgets
Email Integration
Feedback Collection
File Sharing
Mobile Compatibility
Multi-language Support
Offline Messaging
Proactive Chat Invitations
Queue Management
Real-Time Chat
Social Media Integration
Typing Indicators
Visitor Analytics
Visitor Information Dashboard
Visitor Tracking
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215 Gist Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Rhonda S.
Human Resources & Property Manager
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"Live Chat works!"
What do you like best about Gist?

I like that if potential customers need help, they can chat with us in real-time.

What do you dislike about Gist?

Sometimes while I am logged in, my chat status goes inactive. Then I have to change my status to Away before I can change it back to Available.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

Some customers are more comfortable chatting like text messaging rather than calling up a business.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 22, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Michael W.
Director
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"Super easy and great free trial!"
What do you like best about Gist?

It integrates so easily with my site, and testing it out as a trial was so valuable.

What do you dislike about Gist?

The top-end premium pricing is a bit much, but I guess it's low for big businesses.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

Customer inquiries. Getting notifications on my phone and laptop means I can help technical queries be solved faster.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 22, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Easy to get into"
What do you like best about Gist?

The connected features and automation on so many levels. It allows you to create any kind of communication strategy and implement those in a really easy way.

What do you dislike about Gist?

I'd say the most important part is to know what you want to do with your own data and communication, and in most cases, Gist is more than capable to handle it.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

Streamlining contacts, communication, support, and sales in one app.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 22, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Jason B.
Ceo
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"Gist helps us convert leads!"
What do you like best about Gist?

Gist is a powerful suite of business management features. I especially love the integrated chat on our website and how Gist helps me track and follow up with leads!

What do you dislike about Gist?

I don't fully utilize all the power of Gist, but even so, it is super valuable to me with only the subset of functionality I'm using.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gist helps me convert leads to clients.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 17, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Gist is an amazing product that helps you get leads and sales."
What do you like best about Gist?

Besides the chatbot, the email marketing capabilities and so much more, Gist support is one of the best features to like of Gist. They are always there and effective.

What do you dislike about Gist?

Though Gist isn't perfect, I'm yet to find something I dislike that it's support hasn't quickly addressed.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

GIst has helped me reach my potential customers more efficiently. From emails, to support, to chat, it's very helpful to get the visitor to move down the funnel.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 07, 2020
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Maverick F.
Founder
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"Better and better every time!"
What do you like best about Gist?

* Great customer support (responsive, knowledgable) * Continuous upgrades and updates * Intuitive once you get the hang of it * Fast and hardly fail to load * Great native integrations (ConvertBox!) and Zapier is always useful

What do you dislike about Gist?

* Slight UX improvement, but no biggie * Automation and event tracking may need some time to get used to * Wishlist: forms allow more font customization to suit website branding * Wishlist: that forms allow dropdowns, multiple-choice, sliders etc * Wishlist: there's an email tracking feature to track replies

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

* Using it as a CRM to replace Hubspot * Managing our key prospects and clients * I used to have problem tracking form submissions based on UTM codes. Now it's much easier. * Having a team inbox for FB messenger and live chat is also useful * Ability to auto tag based on behaviours is a plus

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 05, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Carron H.
Founder
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"This is a good automation system for Woocommerce users. Still learning but so far so good!!"
What do you like best about Gist?

The simple automation system and templates

What do you dislike about Gist?

Nothing so far. Everything is pretty self explanatory.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

Better communication with customers

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Aug 01, 2020
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Austin D.
Founder
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"It's Magic"
What do you like best about Gist?

It is a very powerful piece of software yet very intuitive to implement. Before finding Gist, I used 3 other pieces of software and tried to make them work together. WIth Gist, I have Live Chat, Help Desk, Lead Generation, and Email Marketing all under one roof and it makes daily management much easier

What do you dislike about Gist?

While I like everything about it, I hope in the future they implement some basic CRM features such as assigning task and funnel stage workflows

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

Automate and enhance communications based on what visitors do on my website and membership area.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 06, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Michael O.
Founder
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"Gist customer contact - perfect for Sass companies"
What do you like best about Gist?

Gist is an integrated customer contact help desk product that is great for Saas companies. Rather than having to purchase and integrate separate systems for chat, help desk and email automation, Gist provides all three in a beautifully integrated app.

What do you dislike about Gist?

Very little. Gist meets our needs very closely.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

We needed a unified 360 degree customer contact system. From web site chat, to in app messaging, and help ticketing -- we need a single solution that manages our customer contact and onboarding.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 14, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Phillip R.
Founder
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"Everything that you need to support your customers and grow your business"
What do you like best about Gist?

I like that Gist is an all-in-one solution that can help you provide the best customer experience while leveraging new tools such as Bots, calendar integration, knowledge base, chat, and more.

What do you dislike about Gist?

The Gist team is pretty fast resolving issues for their customers. I was able to get replies within seconds and resolution within minutes. I can't complain but to say that Gist team is on top of their game when it comes to customer support.

What problems is Gist solving and how is that benefiting you?

We definitely are improving our customer support interactions. We are having more human connections and at the same time, it gives us an advantage against our competitors. The integration of customer support tools, marketing, and sales is essential for our daily routine.