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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Broadvoice | GoContact

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ABroadvoice is a provider of hosted voice, UCaaS, CCaaS, and CX solutions for small and mid-market enterprises and BPOs. Broadvoice solutions offer enterprise-class features to simplify communications and streamline operations.

    $10

    per month per seat

    Vonage Business Communications

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AVonage Business Cloud is a communication solution aimed at small-midsize companies. It integrates with third party applications, and includes IP-PBX capabilities, video conferencing, and collaboration tools. Pricing starts at $19.99 per month and increases with the amount of phone lines needed.

    $19

    per month per extension

    Pricing
    Broadvoice | GoContactVonage Business Communications
    Editions & Modules
    b-hive Standard Seat - Call Paths
    $7
    per month
    b-hive Metered Seat Cloud PBX
    $10
    per month per user
    b-hive Pro Seat - Call Paths
    $10
    per month
    SIP Trunking - Metered
    $11
    per month per user
    SIP Trunking - Unlimited
    $17
    per month per user
    b-hive Standard Seat Cloud PBX
    $18
    per month per user
    b-hive Pro Seat Cloud PBX
    $23
    per month per user
    Contact Center
    Contact Sales
    Mobile
    $19.99
    per month per extension
    Premium
    $29.99
    per month per extension
    Advanced
    $39.99
    per month per extension
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Broadvoice | GoContactVonage Business Communications
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing Based on 3 Year Terms
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Broadvoice | GoContactVonage Business Communications
    Considered Both Products
    Broadvoice
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    I had Vonage for several years. In the office, their service was reliable. When out of the office using their app, I had repeated issues intermittently. Their price point was more than Broadvoice. I changed at the advice of my telephone consultant and am glad I did. I …
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    I didn't demo other systems in detail enough to give detailed answer
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Smaller and better service.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice is much more cost effective and customer service is far superior.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Yes the capabilities are very similar but we felt Broadvoice sales and support was more responsive.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice has been a major improvement over our old phone provider.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    The call quality and cost are unbeatable. I have never once been "accused" of using a broadband-based telecom provider. With the others, it was always apparent and somewhat mocked. That never happens with Broadvoice.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    It is the cost per service. I get more options and services for the amount I pay Broadvoive. In addtion, the mobile flexibility adds an extra feature that is truly valued. It's like having a desk and mobile phone system. I also value the layers of fallback integration to make …
    Incentivized
    Vonage
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    308 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    290 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    310 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    249 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    267 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Broadvoice | GoContactVonage Business Communications
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    125 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    High quality audio8.7124 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    High quality video8.739 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    28 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    47% below category average
    Desktop sharing8.728 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.9
    29 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Calendar integration8.924 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.926 Ratings6.62 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.921 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    23 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat8.723 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    46 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    User authentication8.740 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.745 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    137 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Hosted PBX8.685 Ratings9.65 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.462 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.5117 Ratings8.98 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    166 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.7
    9 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Answering rules8.7144 Ratings8.59 Ratings
    Call recording8.9109 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Call park8.7136 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Call screening8.7117 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Message alerts8.5132 Ratings8.19 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.065 Ratings8.44 Ratings
    Online Fax8.178 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription8.794 Ratings9.43 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    117 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.5
    9 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS8.4106 Ratings8.39 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.665 Ratings6.66 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    63 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Centralized communications management8.754 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Team messaging8.836 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Team document sharing8.923 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics8.437 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Broadvoice | GoContactVonage Business Communications
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    Vonage Business Communications
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score6.3 out of 10
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    Score6.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score8.7 out of 10
    Webex Calling
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Broadvoice | GoContactVonage Business Communications
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (313 ratings)
    8.8
    (26 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.1
    (21 ratings)
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (70 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.1
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Broadvoice | GoContactVonage Business Communications
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Broadvoice
    I think it depends on the services you enroll in. Broadvoice could be used for basic business perfectly, but allowing for tracking calls and recordings makes it great for businesses where legalities come into play. Were I to leave the firm I am with, I would hope to either utilize a service that offers everything Broadvoice does, or just continue with Broadvoice itself.
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    Vonage
    Vonage Business Communications excels in scenarios requiring seamless remote work, such as virtual teams and remote workers. It's also ideal for businesses needing reliable disaster recovery solutions. However, it may be less appropriate for very small businesses with minimal communication needs or those with limited budgets, as the comprehensive features might be more than necessary.
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    Pros
    Broadvoice
    • Broadvoice is quick to furnish the phone numbers before we even have the store built.
    • Broadvoice gives us temporary numbers until the port occurs.
    • Broadvoice monitors our accounts so we Dont have to.
    • Most times we get the replacement phones within 1-2 work days.
    • Broadvoice is very easy to work with.
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    Vonage
    • Eliminates physical phone consoles that can be pricey and unnecessary for staff.
    • Has a companion app that allows you to use your personal cell phone to check messages or make calls.
    • The desktop application is easy to use and has a number of customizable settings so that the app can be minimized but alert you of incoming calls.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Broadvoice
    • The terminology used in the self-service drop-down options for outbound greetings is akin to reading a foreign language; it's hard to tell which drop-down option will yield the appropriate results for the appropriate time periods (during or after hours). I'm also still not sure whether I should set all outbound messages using my b-hive account, or if it will work if I do that from my phone handset.
    • The TCR brand registration process is difficult. I followed the instructions to register my brand, and after months of checking to see if it was verified, I was told I needed to provide a 147C letter, which certifies my EIN number. I am a sole proprietor, with no employees, so I am not required to have an EIN. If I file taxes using my SSN, I would think a W9 would suffice. This has held up my ability to use the texting platform. It would have been good to know upfront that an EIN would be needed in order for the registration verification to process -- like maybe getting an error message of some sort instead of just a "status."
    • Overall, there seems to be way too many sub-sections within the b-hive screens. To go back from the call log to what I view as the main dashboard, you have to click on "portal," which is okay once you know that it takes you back to the page that has all the tabs for "reports, voicemails, communicator," etc.
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    • The extension can only have three devices which is difficult if you work in multiple locations. Your cell phone is one of the three, so you really only get two. I have three office locations that I work out of and it would be nice to have my extension at each.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Broadvoice
    Our last phone system was very outdated and we were left not getting calls that we needed nor having a seamless way to change voicemail or to get voicemail if we were out of the office for longer periods of time. Broadvoice has erased these issues and has really made our agency more responsive.
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    Vonage
    I think it will be renewed as overall it is a midrange product that mostly does what we need it to
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Broadvoice
    Broadvoice has been a great investment so far! Its system allows you to easily handle multiple lines & provides you with many useful, easy-to-use, features. It delivers faxes right to your email inbox, how much easier can it get? Through their app, it enables you to easily determine if the call is business or personal related. And you are able to answer calls no matter where you are
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    I thought it had very practical and useful usability. It has a clean and simple interface with large fonts that make it easy to read. It isn't particularly difficult, although figuring out some operations may be a bit challenging. For the most part though, it isn't very difficult to use
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Broadvoice
    AWAYS available to assist when I call. I could not be happier about that!
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Broadvoice
    Any issues are usually overcome fairly quickly. We don't utilize reports offered by the system - we are a small company and the monitoring that would provide is just not something we would utilize.
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Broadvoice
    Laura H. our Service Coordinator was exceptionally helpful when the inevitable hiccups occurred along the way. She calmly sought out solutions that kept the project moving so that we could meet our move-out/move-in deadlines. Also, their 24/7 Business Support line is staffed with knowledgeable people that answer my questions quickly and accurately.
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    We hardly have any issues with it to where we need to call them. There was a point where our connections across the board were terrible and it held us up in production quite a bit but since then things have been pretty simple and streamlined.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Broadvoice
    The in-person was done by phone and was GREAT!
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Broadvoice
    Overcame obstacles of everyone being in different places. Trainer was excellent (do not remember her name!). Open to all questions no matter how technical. The feedback from my colleagues were they were happy
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Broadvoice
    It was straightforward to set up. The phone was delivered prior to installation. The script and routing of calls were established prior to installation as well. The on-site technician installed each phone and offered training to anyone who asked. The main setup for hours, calls, and extensions was already set up via online meeting, making the phone install on-site a seamless experience.
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Broadvoice
    We've had a few phone vendors over the years and their main item, the phone, usually worked. Now past that, all other features or needs were hardly ever met. With Broadvoice, our experience has been amazing. The call quality, the ease of use on the admin portal and b-hive app, the flexibility of implementing new users. And if something ever seems to stump us, we can quickly reach out to support via email or phone and they are amazingly fast to respond and resolve the issue.
    Incentivized
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    Vonage
    We believe Vonage Business Cloud is best for our organization over the AT&T and the Verizon platforms for several reasons including price, ease of use, connectivity, and other options. Since we have implemented this solution along with newer Polycom phones, we have had very few issues with our phones or our phone platform.
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Broadvoice
    Answered in previous question
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    Broadvoice
    We keep adding phones to each of restaurants every month
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Broadvoice
    • Sadly I can't quite gather any hard numbers since my use of the product don't extend into the admin level where I can see everything. I can say that since installing the phone at my desk though, I've been more reachable by other staff and therefore more present with current happenings in the workplace.
    • It took a while to get a line for my desk, so I can compare the before and after very clearly. Communication is like night and day, and any questions or problems other coworkers had that in the past they may have had to deal with themselves, they can now reliably reach me and have a convenient option to. This has improved the relationships between me and others at the workplace.
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    Vonage
    • Cut down phone hardware expense since the soft phone is free and easier to use.
    • Text is becoming a more important and effective way to reach clients. Some will not answer a call or accept voicemail but respond quickly to text messages.
    • Allows me to work from anywhere with smart phone app saving hours at work.
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    ScreenShots

    Broadvoice | GoContact Screenshots

    Screenshot of the call routing rules to manage holidays, and off-hours.Screenshot of inbound call routing with automated menus and announcements, like a large business.Screenshot of user accounts can be added, removed, and managed from this interface.Screenshot of a detailed view of call history with detailed call reports.Screenshot of a video conference with up to 50 users with b-hive Communicator.Screenshot of group messaging and file sharing to keep internal teams connected.