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Sprout Social for Financial Services from Sprout Social
Risk management and compliance features, message approval workflows, content calendar, social listening, competitive analysis, performance analytics, integration with archiving solutions, and CRM integration.
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Social Media Management Tools for Business Development and Marketing
Compliance-oriented platforms that facilitate advisor engagement on social media with content pre-approval workflows, archiving capabilities, and analytics to measure engagement.
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Account Integration
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-Platform Support Connect and manage multiple social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) from one interface. |
Sprout Social is a multi-platform social media management tool, supporting LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more per website and product documentation. | |
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Number of Supported Platforms The total number of different platforms the tool can integrate with. |
No information available | |
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API Integration Capability to integrate with external APIs for custom workflows or data transfer. |
API integrations for custom workflows and platform interoperability are available as described in Sprout Social developer resources. | |
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CRM Integration Integration with Customer Relationship Management systems to enhance lead nurturing and client management. |
CRM integration is mentioned explicitly for financial services, and partnerships with Salesforce and HubSpot are noted on the site. | |
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Third-Party App Integration Supports integration with marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, email marketing software, and more. |
Third-party integrations are supported with tools like Google Analytics and archiving/compliance vendors (website). | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Allows users to sign in using a single set of credentials across various platforms. |
Sprout Social offers Single Sign-On (SSO) support for enterprise clients (see product security page). | |
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Banking API Support Ability to connect with financial data sources or APIs for compliance-focused content. |
No information available | |
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Data Import/Export Tools Provide tools to import or export data in CSV, Excel, or other formats. |
Sprout Social can import/export data via CSV and Excel; features described in help documentation. | |
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Mobile App Integration Synchronize and manage accounts via dedicated mobile applications. |
Dedicated mobile apps available for iOS and Android per Sprout Social mobile resources. | |
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Two-Factor Authentication Support Supports enhanced security for account logins. |
Two-factor authentication is supported for enhanced account security (see security FAQ). |
Content Creation & Scheduling
(8 Yes /8 Known /12 Possible features)
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Post Scheduling Ability to create and schedule posts in advance. |
Content calendar and post scheduling are core Sprout Social features. | |
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Bulk Upload Enables uploading and scheduling multiple posts at once. |
Bulk upload of posts is available via CSV import for message scheduling (Sprout documentation). | |
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Content Calendar A visual calendar to plan and manage posting schedules. |
Visual content calendar is highlighted in Sprout’s product descriptions. | |
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Drafts Management Save drafts for editing and scheduling later. |
Drafts management is available as part of the editorial workflow. | |
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Suggested Posting Times Recommends optimal posting times based on engagement analytics. |
Suggests optimal post times based on engagement analytics (Sprout ViralPost feature). | |
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Media Library Stores creative assets such as images, videos, and graphics. |
Media library available for managing creative assets (website/features). | |
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Content Approval Workflows Set up structured editing, reviewing, and approval processes. |
Message approval workflows are prominent for compliance and content approval (feature highlights for finance). | |
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Branded Templates Access to pre-built, customizable templates branded for financial advisory services. |
No information available | |
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A/B Testing of Posts Ability to test different content versions for best performance. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Language Support Create and schedule content in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
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AI-Assisted Content Generation Leverages AI to suggest, improve, or auto-generate content. |
AI-assist features exist, including content suggestions and enhancement (Sprout Social product updates 2023). | |
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Video Editing Tools Built-in tools for basic video editing and publishing. |
No information available |
Compliance & Security
(7 Yes /7 Known /11 Possible features)
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Automated Compliance Checks Automatically scans posts for compliance violations (e.g., advertising rules, confidential data). |
Automated, rules-based compliance checks for regulated industries including financial services (Sprout Social finance solutions). | |
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Audit Trails Tracks and logs user actions for audit and review purposes. |
Audit trails and user action logs are available for compliance review (compliance section). | |
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Data Encryption Encrypts data at rest and in transit. |
Data encryption in transit and at rest is addressed as a security standard (Sprout security page). | |
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Role-Based Access Control Enables granular user permissions and access levels. |
Role-based user controls and permissions system are available (user management documentation). | |
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Legal Hold & Record Keeping Retains and archives posts to meet regulatory requirements. |
Posts and messages are archived to meet compliance needs; integrations with archiving. | |
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Approval Workflows for Compliance Allows compliance teams to review and approve posts before publishing. |
Approval workflows support compliance reviews pre-publication (financial services features). | |
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Incident Reporting Provides mechanisms for rapid response and documentation of security or compliance incidents. |
No information available | |
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GDPR/CCPA Compliance Supports data privacy laws relevant to clients’ regions. |
Sprout Social demonstrates GDPR and CCPA compliance in their privacy & security policies. | |
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User Authentication Levels Number of authentication levels supported (e.g., two-factor, biometric). |
No information available | |
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Data Storage Duration Length of time data is retained in archival storage. |
No information available | |
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Exportable Compliance Logs Ability to export logs for external audits. |
No information available |
Analytics & Reporting
(10 Yes /10 Known /11 Possible features)
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Real-Time Analytics Dashboard Up-to-the-minute data visualization for engagement and performance metrics. |
Real-time analytics dashboard for engagement and performance metrics is a highlighted feature. | |
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Customizable Reports Generate reports tailored to business needs, KPIs, or stakeholders. |
Reports and dashboards can be customized to business needs. | |
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Engagement Metrics Tracks likes, shares, comments, click-through rates, and more. |
Tracks standard engagement metrics: likes, shares, comments, clicks (analytics section). | |
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Followers Growth Analytics Reports on the growth trends of followers/audience. |
Tracks audience growth and follower trends (analytics and reports). | |
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Sentiment Analysis Analyzes audience sentiment toward social content/brands. |
AI-driven sentiment analysis is provided for brand health (Sprout Listening product area). | |
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Campaign Performance Benchmarking Compare performance with previous campaigns or industry standards. |
Benchmarking campaign performance against historical and industry metrics (analytics). | |
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Referral Tracking Measures website or lead conversions from social media. |
Referral/conversion tracking available through analytics and integrations. | |
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Custom Metrics Ability to define, monitor, and report user-defined metrics. |
User-defined custom metrics allowed in reporting. | |
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Data Export Export data for further analysis in external tools. |
Data export supported for analytics and reporting (CSV, PDF, etc.). | |
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Report Delivery Frequency Frequency at which automated reports can be sent. |
No information available | |
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Competitor Analysis Tools Compare performance with competitors or industry benchmarks. |
Competitor analysis tools are offered as part of Sprout Listening and competitive intelligence modules. |
Lead Generation & CRM
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Social Listening Monitors keywords, brand mentions, and conversations around relevant topics. |
Social listening is a core feature for monitoring brand mentions and keywords. | |
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Lead Capture Forms Enables creation and sharing of forms to capture client details. |
Lead capture with integrated forms and Facebook/LinkedIn lead gen integrations. | |
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Integration with CRM Directly syncs leads and activities to CRM systems. |
Sprout Social syncs directly with major CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot). | |
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Automated Lead Assignment Automatically assigns leads to relevant team members. |
No information available | |
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Contact Import/Export Seamlessly import and export contacts between systems. |
Support for contact import/export through CSV and CRM connectivity. | |
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Activity Tracking Monitors lead engagement and records activities. |
Activity tracking for all inbound and outbound communications, leads, and interactions (detailed in analytics). | |
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Chatbot Integration Supports automated chatbots on social platforms for lead engagement. |
No information available | |
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Lead Scoring Ranks leads by engagement, suitability, or value. |
No information available | |
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Follow-Up Reminders Automated notifications for timely outreach. |
No information available | |
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Custom Lead Segmentation Segment leads into different lists based on criteria. |
Segmentation and dynamic lists are available based on lead criteria and activity. |
Collaboration & User Management
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Team Collaboration Tools Shared workspaces, comments, mentions, and real-time editing capabilities. |
Features for collaboration: shared calendar, approval workflow, comments, mentions, etc. | |
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User Roles and Permissions Set distinct roles and access rights per user. |
User roles and permissions detailed in user admin settings. | |
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Approval Workflow Customization Customize and automate multi-step approval processes. |
Approval workflows are customizable for different processes and stakeholder needs. | |
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Task Assignment Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members. |
Task assignment available within user collaboration module. | |
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Activity Logs Track all user actions for transparency and accountability. |
Activity logs for user actions and team management. | |
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Number of Supported Users Maximum users/accounts who can access the system simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Notification and Alerts Configurable notifications for events, tasks, and approvals. |
Notifications/alerts for task assignments and workflow approvals. | |
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Internal Messaging Messaging system for communication between platform users. |
Internal messaging and comments for team communication. | |
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Client Access Portal Ability to grant view or comment access to clients or advisors. |
No information available | |
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Training & Onboarding Modules Guided learning and onboarding resources for users. |
Training and onboarding resources (academy, webinars, documentation). |
Customer Engagement
(9 Yes /9 Known /9 Possible features)
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Centralized Inbox Manage all messages, comments, and replies in one location. |
Centralized inbox for message management listed as core capability. | |
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Automated Responses Set up auto-replies to common queries. |
Automated responses possible with chat features and rule configuration. | |
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Customizable Response Templates Flexible message templates for quick engagement. |
Custom response templates for customer engagement available. | |
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Tagging and Categorization Organize conversations with tags or categories. |
Tags and categories can be assigned to messages and tasks. | |
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Conversation Assignment Assign mentions or messages to specific team members. |
Inbox assignment available to specific team members. | |
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Unify Paid and Organic Interactions Monitor and reply to engagement from both paid ads and organic posts. |
Can monitor and respond to paid and organic engagement in unified dashboards. | |
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Response Analytics Metrics on average response time and engagement quality. |
Response analytics included in engagement reports. | |
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Snooze/Follow-up Option to snooze interactions for later follow-up. |
Interactions can be snoozed and reminders set for follow-up. | |
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Language Translation Translate incoming or outgoing messages within the platform. |
Language translation included in enterprise and advanced plans. |
Advertising & Campaign Management
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Ad Publishing Create and publish ads directly to supported platforms from within the tool. |
Ad publishing tools for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram integrated into platform. | |
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Budget Tracking Monitor spending and pacing across multiple campaigns. |
Campaign spend tracking and pacing available for paid ads. | |
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A/B Testing for Ads Test variations of ad creative and messaging. |
A/B testing is available for ad creative and posts. | |
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Automated Bidding Utilize automated bid strategies to optimize ad spend. |
No information available | |
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Audience Targeting Enables granular targeting based on demographics, interests, and behaviors. |
Audience targeting for paid campaigns included in ad management section. | |
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Retargeting Tools Create audiences for remarketing campaigns. |
Retargeting audiences supported for ad campaigns. | |
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Ad Creative Library Store and manage creative assets for advertising. |
Ad creative/media library for asset management. | |
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Ad Performance Analytics In-depth reporting on impressions, clicks, conversions, and ROI. |
Ad performance reporting with metrics for impressions, clicks, conversions, ROI. | |
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Scheduling and Automation Automate ad start/stop times and optimization triggers. |
Ad scheduling and automation are supported. | |
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Ad Spend Limit Controls Ability to set and enforce maximum spend limits per campaign. |
No information available |
Usability & Accessibility
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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User Interface Quality Intuitive, user-friendly dashboard and navigation. |
User interface designed and cited as a leading strength in reviews and in Sprout's messaging. | |
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Help Center/Documentation Comprehensive support guides, documentation, and FAQ resources. |
Extensive help center, documentation, and FAQ resources. | |
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Live Chat/Support Availability Access to real-time support or live chat assistance. |
Live chat and email support available with premium and enterprise accounts. | |
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Mobile Access Full-featured mobile app or responsive design for access on any device. |
Mobile apps and responsive web design offer full-featured mobile access. | |
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Accessibility Features Support for accessibility standards (e.g., screen readers). |
Accessibility features and standards listed in documentation, with ongoing improvements. | |
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Customizable Dashboard Personalize the layout and widgets on the homepage. |
Customizable dashboard/user homepage detailed in account setup tutorials. | |
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Multi-Language Interface User interface available in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
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Onboarding Tutorials Step-by-step onboarding for new users. |
Interactive onboarding tutorials are available for new users. | |
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Knowledge Base Search Searchable help resource for problem-solving. |
Searchable knowledge base is part of support and help center. | |
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Client/Partner Training Webinars Regular live or recorded training webinars. |
Training webinars and partner/client sessions are offered routinely. |
Customization & Scalability
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Custom Branding Apply white-label branding or custom interface designs. |
No information available | |
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Custom Workflows Design and implement unique workflows to match business processes. |
Custom workflows can be configured, especially for approval and compliance scenarios. | |
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API Access for Extensions Open APIs for additional customization and feature extensions. |
API access available for select plans; developer documentation supports custom integrations. | |
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Add-On Marketplace Support for third-party add-ons or plugins. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Account Management Manage multiple business accounts or brands from a single admin dashboard. |
Multiple business accounts/brands can be managed from the admin dashboard (multi-account management). | |
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Plan Upgrade Flexibility Easily scale subscription or service levels as the business grows. |
Subscription plans are easily upgraded as per documentation. | |
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Custom Fields and Tagging Allows configuration of custom fields and tags. |
Custom labels, fields, and tagging available for workflow and contact management. | |
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Maximum Account Capacity Total number of managed social media accounts supported. |
No information available | |
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Resource Allocation Controls Set limits for users, storage, bandwidth, or campaign capacity. |
No information available | |
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Notifications Customization Configure notification triggers and frequency. |
No information available |
Pricing & Support
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Free Trial Availability Option to test the tool before committing to a paid plan. |
Free trial is available for new users (marketing and sign-up flows). | |
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Transparent Pricing Clear, publicly posted pricing with no hidden fees. |
Transparent tier-based pricing is published on Sprout Social's website. | |
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Subscription Flexibility Supports monthly, annual, or bespoke plans. |
Monthly and annual plans are available; custom plans for enterprises. | |
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Nonprofit/Advisor Discount Discounted rates for financial advisors or nonprofits. |
No information available | |
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SLAs & Uptime Guarantees Service Level Agreements ensuring specific system uptime. |
SLA and uptime guarantee are available to enterprise clients (see Trust Center). | |
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24/7 Support Availability Round-the-clock technical and customer support. |
24/7 support available for enterprise plans. | |
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Dedicated Account Management Dedicated customer success/contact for enterprise accounts. |
Dedicated account management for enterprise customers (see enterprise plan details). | |
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Incident Resolution Time Speed of resolving critical incidents. |
No information available | |
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In-Product Support Chat Built-in live chat support from within the application. |
In-product support chat included in premium and enterprise plans. | |
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Knowledge Base Depth Comprehensive support database and troubleshooting documentation. |
Comprehensive knowledge base and troubleshooting section are available online. |
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