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Balto vs Re:amaze

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Balto

Customer Support

Real-time guidance that prompts contact centre agents mid-call rather than scoring them afterwards

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Re:amaze

Customer Support

Customer messaging for online businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Re:amaze has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Balto the prompts only work if agents read them, and on floors with fast handle-time targets agents learn to ignore the panel, which turns an expensive live system into an ordinary after-the-fact scorer.; Re:amaze aI resolutions are metered per plan at 5, 10 and 20 a month, with each additional resolution at $0.85
  • They diverge on capability: Balto covers Real-time prompts, Re:amaze covers Multi-channel inbox.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Balto and Re:amaze actually diverge.

Attributes where Balto and Re:amaze differ
AttributeBaltoRe:amaze
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOSWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Customer Support).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Balto

  • Real-time prompts
  • Real-Time Coaching
  • Playbook builder
  • Automated scoring
  • Balto AI Suite
  • Compliance checklists
  • Dialler and CCaaS integrations

Only in Re:amaze

  • Multi-channel inbox
  • Live chat
  • FAQ center
  • Chatbots
  • Automation
  • Push campaigns
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Balto

  • A debt collection floor that must read a required disclosure on every call and wants the prompt to fire rather than a scorecard to record the failure afterwardsnot Re:amaze
  • An insurance enrolment team where a missed eligibility question means the application is rejected and the call has to be made againnot Re:amaze
  • A high-turnover outbound floor where new starters need on-screen scaffolding for the first eight weeks instead of a supervisor sitting beside themnot Re:amaze
  • A healthcare intake centre that needs auditable evidence that specific consent language was spoken on every recorded callnot Re:amaze

Re:amaze

  • Customer service and support for small to mid-size teamsnot Balto
  • Multi-channel communication management across email, chat, SMS, and voicenot Balto

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Balto

  • The prompts only work if agents read them, and on floors with fast handle-time targets agents learn to ignore the panel, which turns an expensive live system into an ordinary after-the-fact scorer.
  • Playbooks are trigger-phrase driven and need continuous maintenance as products, scripts and objections change, so the tool quietly degrades unless someone owns it as a standing job.
  • Real-time transcription on noisy lines and strong accents misfires, producing prompts that fire on the wrong cue and train agents to distrust the panel entirely.
  • It is voice-first, so a contact centre where most volume has moved to chat and messaging gets far less from it than the per-agent price implies.
  • No pricing is published and there is no self-serve tier, so evaluating it means a sales cycle plus a technical integration into your telephony before you can judge whether agents will actually use it.

Re:amaze

  • AI resolutions are metered per plan at 5, 10 and 20 a month, with each additional resolution at $0.85
  • The flat rate Starter plan at $59 a month caps responded conversations at 500
  • SMS, voice, multiple brands and a custom domain all require the Pro plan at $49 per team member
  • Departments, custom roles, shift management and satisfaction ratings are Plus only at $69 per team member
  • The 10% saving requires annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Balto

On request
  • Balto$undefined/year
    • Real-time agent guidance
    • Real-Time Coaching for supervisors
    • Automated call scoring

Re:amaze

Free
  • Basic$29/month
    • Unlimited email inboxes, live chat, social media channels
    • Public/internal FAQ, workflow automation, chatbots
    • Basic reporting and Re:amaze AI Agent
  • Pro$49/month
    • All Basic features plus multiple brand management
    • Live visitor tracking, advanced reporting
    • SMS and voice channels, custom domain, AI Intents
  • Plus$69/month
    • All Pro features plus live screensharing (Peek)
    • Department management, staff performance reporting
    • Shifts/vacation tracking, custom roles, video calls
  • Starter$59/month
    • All Basic plan features for unlimited team members
    • Limited to 500 responded conversations monthly
    • Flat rate billing regardless of team size

Which should you pick?

Choose Balto if

  • You need real-time prompts.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want real-time coaching.
Balto review

Choose Re:amaze if

  • You need multi-channel inbox.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live chat.
Re:amaze review

Questions people ask

Is Balto or Re:amaze better?
Neither clearly leads. Balto starts at On request and Re:amaze at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Balto or Re:amaze?
Re:amaze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Balto and Free for Re:amaze.
Does Balto or Re:amaze run on more platforms?
Balto runs on Web, Windows, macOS. Re:amaze runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Re:amaze for free?
Yes. Re:amaze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Balto starts at On request.
What is Balto best used for?
Balto is most often used for a debt collection floor that must read a required disclosure on every call and wants the prompt to fire rather than a scorecard to record the failure afterwards, an insurance enrolment team where a missed eligibility question means the application is rejected and the call has to be made again, a high-turnover outbound floor where new starters need on-screen scaffolding for the first eight weeks instead of a supervisor sitting beside them, a healthcare intake centre that needs auditable evidence that specific consent language was spoken on every recorded call. Of those, a debt collection floor that must read a required disclosure on every call and wants the prompt to fire rather than a scorecard to record the failure afterwards and an insurance enrolment team where a missed eligibility question means the application is rejected and the call has to be made again are not what Re:amaze is typically brought in for.
What can Balto do that Re:amaze cannot?
Balto covers Real-time prompts, Real-Time Coaching, Playbook builder, Automated scoring. Re:amaze covers Multi-channel inbox, Live chat, FAQ center, Chatbots.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Balto: How is this different from Gong or Chorus?

Those analyse calls after they end. Balto changes the call while it is happening by prompting the agent live, which matters for compliance and much less for post-hoc coaching.

Re:amaze: Is there a free trial for Re:amaze?

Yes, Re:amaze offers a 14-day free trial that includes all Plus plan features. No credit card is required and there are no cancellation fees.

Source
Balto: Does it need my telephony vendor to cooperate?

Yes. It needs a live audio stream, so it integrates at the CCaaS or dialler layer with Five9, Genesys, Amazon Connect and similar. An unsupported platform is a blocker, not a config change.

Re:amaze: How much does Re:amaze cost per team member?

Basic costs $29 per team member monthly, Pro costs $49, and Plus costs $69. An annual billing option provides 10 percent savings across all tiers.

Source
Balto: What does it cost?

Balto does not publish pricing. Expect a quoted per-agent annual contract, with the rate depending on seat count and which modules you licence.

Balto: Will it work for chat teams?

Not well. The product is built around live voice, and text channels are not where its strength is.

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