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Front

Front

Composite Score
8.4 /10
CX Score
8.8 /10
Category
Front
8.4 /10

What is Front?

Front is a hub for all things customer communication. Front combines the simplicity of email with the intelligence of a CRM, so you can provide tailor-made service at scale. Front is a hub for customer communication that allows companies to offer tailor-made service at scale. Front looks and feels like your email inbox with a few very important differences: teammates collaborate in the same place where external messages are sent and received, and behind the scenes, robust workflows and integrations power the efficiency and insights typically found in a CRM.

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Awards & Recognition

Front won the following awards in the Customer Service - Midmarket category

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Front Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+98 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Front?

0% Negative
2% Neutral
98% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Intelligent Search

89

Customer Service Knowledge Management

88

Contact Center Integration

87

Customer Self Service Capabilities

85

Analytics and Reporting

85

Customer Community Management

85

Customer Service Workflow Management

85

Multi Channel Support

82

Mobile Customer Care

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Ease of Implementation

93

Ease of Data Integration

92

Business Value Created

91

Quality of Features

91

Usability and Intuitiveness

87

Availability and Quality of Training

86

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

83

Breadth of Features

83

Ease of IT Administration

82

Ease of Customization

81

Vendor Support

78

Front Reviews

Maria B.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2022

Excellent tool, easy to implement.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Front from other similar products?

Front improves team communication both internally and internationally. We utilize Front to refer to emails from customers, and we use the comment system to add any pertinent data to those emails. In addition, my process must be easily controlled, and every action and reaction done via my platform must be tracked. Overall productivity has increased, and I have a lot of work to do.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It allows me to arrange all of my visual aids in one location and provide the finest information to my staff. It's simple for me and my team members to collaborate, and this software has affected our extensive marketing efforts. My favorite aspect of Front is the support team's dedication to ensuring client satisfaction. They provide an excellent service, and my firm could not run without them. The comment system is by far one of the nicest features. This enables my staff to effortlessly collaborate with other departments and with one another.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I still believe there is space for interpretation, since the windshield dash appears bulky and I frequently missed a message due to the large instruments, but thanks to my cluster operating well.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Please contact Customer Service. They will work one-on-one with your staff. In addition, make advantage of the Front website and classes to get the most out of Front. You may contact your consumers using a fantastic tool. I am confident that I will suggest that you use it to deliver the most accurate information to consumers. Online business is extremely beneficial regardless of the form of the product, but it is not required for B2B-type firms.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Tammie W.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2022

Convenient tool for customer communication.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Front from other similar products?

Front has helped me fix inbox difficulties and remain current with emails like no other tool or service I've used previously. We are now handling the interaction of our company's clients and contractors using Front, as well as Zapier connectors. It is an efficient answer to the user's problem; it is similar to a message system but much more functional software. By replying, the tools achieve their goal, and I can conclude that the tools are well established with the challenge of offering adequate assistance.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

In addition to enabling us to manage any type of file or document to cut down on time and improve work, the Front system has allowed us to connect them directly with users and internal sales. I like the system because it keeps users and technical support in constant communication so that they can respond. The sophisticated search engine, discussions feature, intuitive yet sophisticated user interface, SLA automation tools and rules, teams, sequences, etc. are all features I enjoy. Managers and HR staff may organize and develop customer contact tactics with the use of analytical tools and reports, which will increase customer satisfaction.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I have no difficulties using the system; it works very well, and I like it since it is demanding and achieves the goal; nevertheless, we feel that more tools to handle various sorts of files may be added to increase capacity. Other than that, I'm pleased with the system, but these are suggestions.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I highly suggest it since it worked extremely well and it still works fantastically well, I don't have any difficulties, and it optimizes the most difficult area of customer care, which is excellent.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Efficient Service

Helen M.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2022

Unmatched application with effective programs.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Front from other similar products?

We can avoid sending superfluous emails and communicate quickly and easily, which is especially crucial now that we work remotely. We have seen the advantages of greater efficiency and effectiveness. The ability to designate emails as tasks, for example, guarantees that we don't forget to respond to an email or that the email reaches the appropriate team member. Their quick customer service allows me to save replies and swiftly make changes. It is essential for managing a big number of emails in shared mailboxes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It's crucial to be able to cooperate internally across emails. I also like the internal conversation structure, which is comparable to social media in that you can use emojis and other emoticons, but also more robust because there are other elements that assist make communication obvious. It also saves us time from having to forward emails one by one. It has a plethora of excellent features such as the ability to share, discuss, assign, snooze, and resurface several concerns to generate zero inbox chances. The ease of use of this instrument is attracting an increasing number of users.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I had some issues at first, but after some time, I learned that it is an easy to use and simple application; I have no issues with its features, and they continue to improve and add new simple features. I don't utilize all of the functions, but knowing they're there in case I need them is comforting.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I believe Front is a must if you only use Outlook and have a team of more than three people because it is a very well developed program, I am satisfied with its high-quality support, and I am happy to recommend this tool to other businesses that are looking for a productive way to forge lasting relationships with clients.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

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