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Alternatives to SEW

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10 alternatives

  1. 1Unify customer operations, billing, and workforce management for utilities with AI-driven processes

    Both SEW.AI and Open Intelligence (Smartflex) target unified customer operations platforms for utilities with embedded AI. SEW.AI emphasizes vertical AI and agentic capabilities across CX, WX, BX, and iX, while Open Intelligence focuses on flexible deployment (on-premise or cloud) with unified CX, metering, billing, and workforce. Both compete in the core utility operations space but with different architectural approaches.

    Utility BillingRegulatory Compliance

    Vendor sources: smartenergywater.com [1]openinternational.com [2]

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  2. 2Modernize utility operating systems with AI-driven customer, workforce, and grid management

    Kraken Technologies

    Utility Billing

    Both SEW.AI and Kraken Technologies position themselves as modern operating systems for utilities with AI capabilities. SEW.AI emphasizes vertical AI and agentic capabilities across multiple experience platforms (CX, WX, BX, iX, PX), while Kraken focuses on a flexible operating system with Utility-Grade AI™ for customer management, asset optimization, and field management. Both serve as comprehensive utility platforms but with different architectural philosophies.

    Billing AutomationRenewable Energy Software

    Vendor sources: smartenergywater.com [1]kraken.tech [2]

    Last verified
  3. 3Customer Experience Platforms, Utilities CIS

    VertexOne

    Utilities CIS

    Utility customer information and engagement platform for water and energy utilities with billing, CIS, and workforce management.

    Customer Experience PlatformsUtility Billing
  4. 4Customer Experience Platforms

    Tacit Corporation

    Customer Experience Platforms

    Unified commerce platform for restaurants and retailers offering digital ordering, loyalty, and customer engagement for enterprise chains.

    Loyalty Program PlatformsCustomer Engagement Automation
  5. 5Customer Experience Platforms

    Como

    Customer Experience Platforms

    Customer engagement and loyalty platform for restaurants and retail with mobile app, marketing, and analytics tools.

    Customer AnalyticsLoyalty Program Software
  6. 6Customer Experience Platforms

    Uplight

    Customer Experience Platforms

    Customer energy experience platform for utilities helping drive demand flexibility and decarbonization.

    Personalized customer energy portalsTime of use rate optimization and enrollmentDemand response and virtual power plant management
  7. 7Customer Experience Platforms

    Khoros

    Customer Community Platforms

    Digital-first customer engagement platform spanning online communities, social media, and contact center messaging.

    Customer Experience PlatformsSocial Media Management
  8. 8Customer Experience Platforms

    Sobot

    Contact Center Software

    AI customer experience platform from APAC with omnichannel engagement and chatbots.

    Multi user access and permissions
  9. 9Customer Experience Platforms, Utility Billing

    KUBRA iMobile

    Utility Billing

    Customer communications and billing experience platform specialized for utilities. Supports outage notifications, billing, and mobile payments.

    Document print and mail servicesRemittance data aggregation and processingUnified customer data and context
  10. 10Customer Experience Platforms

    BotSpace

    Conversational Commerce

    WhatsApp-based customer engagement platform for commerce and support automation.

    Free planFree trialTiered plansCustomer Experience PlatformsLive Chat

    Price$49+ / month

    Starting price: below the category median.