The complete KPI system for customer experience

From KPI definitions to action playbooks, KPI.cx brings operational rigor to CX measurement. Stop managing metrics in spreadsheets. Start driving customer outcomes.

KPI Library: Start with proven metrics

Don't reinvent the wheel. Our KPI library provides battle-tested customer experience metrics with definitions, formulas, and implementation guidance. Choose the KPIs that matter for your business and customize them to your needs.

50+ Prebuilt KPIs

Comprehensive library covering satisfaction, effort, speed, quality, retention, revenue, digital, and voice of customer metrics.

Organized by Category & Use Case

Find KPIs by team (support, success, product) or by category (satisfaction, effort, revenue impact).

Complete Definitions

Every KPI includes formula, typical targets, common segments, data sources, and when to use it.

Benchmark Guidance

Understand typical performance ranges and industry benchmarks for context.

KPI Library

50+ metrics
Satisfaction KPIs8 KPIs
Response Time KPIs10 KPIs
Quality KPIs12 KPIs
Retention KPIs14 KPIs
Revenue Impact KPIs16 KPIs

CSAT (Customer Satisfaction Score)

Formula: (Satisfied responses / Total responses) × 100

Target: ≥ 4.5 / 5.0 or 90%+

Complete KPI Definitions: No ambiguity

Every KPI in your system gets a complete definition. No more confusion about what a metric means, how it's calculated, who owns it, or what "good" looks like.

Formula & Calculation

Exact calculation method, including numerator, denominator, and any filters or exclusions.

Owner & Accountability

The person responsible for monitoring, understanding, and acting on this KPI.

Target & Thresholds

Specific targets, warning thresholds, and critical alert levels.

Review Frequency

How often this KPI should be reviewed (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly).

Data Source

Where the data comes from, including system name, table/field, and calculation logic.

Segmentation

Common ways to slice this KPI (by channel, product, customer segment, region).

Example: First Response Time (FRT)

Formula

Median time from ticket creation to first agent response

Target

≤ 2 hours (business hours only)

Owner

Director of Customer Support

Review Cadence

Daily operational review, Weekly team review

Data Source

Zendesk → Tickets table → first_reply_time field

Segments

Channel (email, chat, phone), Priority, Product line

Operational Cadence: Turn data into discipline

KPIs only drive improvement when they're reviewed regularly. KPI.cx builds operational discipline with structured review cadences and pre-built review packs.

Weekly Business Reviews

Operational teams review tactical KPIs: response times, satisfaction scores, resolution rates, and emerging trends. Identify issues early and coordinate responses.

FrequencyEvery Monday morning
AttendeesSupport, Success, Product teams

Monthly Executive Reviews

Leadership reviews strategic KPIs: NPS trends, churn signals, revenue impact, and program ROI. Make investment decisions and set quarterly priorities.

FrequencyFirst week of every month
AttendeesVP CX, VP Success, VP Product, CEO

Pre-Built Review Packs

Automated review decks with current performance, trends, segment breakdowns, and action items. No manual prep work required.

FrequencyGenerated automatically
AttendeesCustom by role and team

Smart Alerts & Thresholds

Don't wait for monthly reports to discover problems. Set warning and critical thresholds for every KPI. Get notified when metrics need attention—before small issues become customer-facing failures.

First Response Time

Warning: > 3 hours for 2 consecutive hours
Critical: > 6 hours or queue backlog > 50 tickets

CSAT Score

Warning: < 4.0 for 3 consecutive days
Critical: < 3.5 for any rolling 7-day period

Customer Health Score

Warning: Drops > 15 points in single week
Critical: Falls below 50 for enterprise accounts

Action Playbooks

When a KPI moves, teams need to know what to do. Action playbooks document the response for every KPI change. Turn alerts into coordinated action instead of panic.

Example: CSAT drops below 4.0

1

Review recent responses: QA team samples last 20 interactions to identify quality issues

2

Check for system issues: Review error logs and response times for technical problems

3

Analyze by segment: Identify if drop is isolated to specific channel, product, or team

4

Team huddle: Support leadership meets to review findings and decide response

5

Execute fix: Implement corrective action (training, process change, staffing)

KPI Governance: Maintain measurement integrity

As your CX program matures, governance becomes critical. KPI.cx provides the controls and audit trails needed for enterprise-grade KPI management.

Clear Ownership

Every KPI has an owner accountable for performance. No ambiguity about who's responsible when metrics move.

Change Management

All KPI definition changes are logged with reasons and approval. Maintain measurement consistency over time.

Access Controls

Role-based permissions control who can view, edit, or approve KPI definitions and targets.

Audit Trail

Complete history of KPI changes, target adjustments, and ownership transfers. Full transparency and accountability.

Example: KPI Change Request

Requested by
Jane Smith, Director of Support
Change
Update First Response Time target from "≤ 2 hours" to "≤ 90 minutes" for chat channel only
Reason
Customer expectations for chat are higher than email. Current target doesn't reflect competitive standard.
Approved by
Michael Chen, VP Customer Experience
Effective date
Q2 2025 (allows time for staffing adjustment)

Spreadsheet vs BI Dashboard vs KPI.cx

Visualization is only part of the solution. KPI.cx provides the complete system.

FeatureSpreadsheetBI DashboardKPI.cx
KPI definitions
Formula documentation
Clear ownership
Target management
Data visualization
Automated alerts
Action playbooks
Review pack automation
Change management
Audit trail

Security & Privacy

Enterprise-grade security and privacy controls. Your customer data stays secure.

Enterprise Security

SOC 2 Type II certified. Enterprise-grade security controls and regular third-party audits.

Data Encryption

All data encrypted at rest and in transit. TLS 1.3 for all connections.

SSO & Access Control

SAML 2.0 SSO integration. Role-based access controls with granular permissions.

Compliance Ready

GDPR compliant. HIPAA and SOC 2 frameworks supported for regulated industries.

Data Handling

What we collect

KPI.cx connects to your existing data sources and aggregates metrics. We store aggregated KPI values and metadata—not raw customer data or personally identifiable information.

Data residency

Data is hosted in secure, SOC 2-compliant data centers. Enterprise customers can choose data residency region (US, EU, or custom).

Data retention

Historical KPI data retained according to your plan. Typically 24 months for trend analysis. Custom retention available for enterprise.

Data deletion

Complete data deletion available on request. All data removed within 30 days of account closure or deletion request.

See the complete KPI system in action

Book a demo to explore KPI definitions, dashboards, alerts, playbooks, and governance features.