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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Broadvoice | GoContact

    Score9.1 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

    Zoom Phone

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ABuilt on Zoom's platform, Zoom's cloud phone consolidates business communication and collaboration into a single system. Available in 40+ countries, with expandable coverage through a bring-your-own-carrier offering, Zoom Phone supports inbound and outbound calling through the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Features: Post call summary & next steps A post-call summary from Zoom’s AI Companion keeps the focus on the conversation instead of…

    $10

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Broadvoice | GoContactZoom Phone
    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
    US & Canada Metered
    $10
    per month per user
    US & Canada Unlimited
    $15
    per month per user
    Global Select
    $20
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Broadvoice | GoContactZoom Phone
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing Based on 3 Year TermsNo fees for emergency 911 Service No fees for compliance and administrative cost recovery Fee No 10DLC SMS fees
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    Community Pulse
    Broadvoice | GoContactZoom Phone
    Considered Both Products
    Broadvoice
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice has a very strong offering compared to some of the more well known providers in the Magic Quadrant. In my opinion they offer better support during the implementation process, which is important. They also allow you to schedule ports for a specific time, unlike some …
    Incentivized
    Zoom
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    308 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    37 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    290 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    34 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    310 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    37 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    249 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    30 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    267 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
    Features
    Broadvoice | GoContactZoom Phone
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    125 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio8.7124 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video8.739 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    28 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing8.728 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.9
    29 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration8.924 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.926 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.921 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    23 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat8.723 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    46 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    -
    Ratings
    User authentication8.740 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.745 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    137 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    9.5
    32 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Hosted PBX8.685 Ratings10.014 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.462 Ratings9.619 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.5117 Ratings9.328 Ratings
    User templates00 Ratings9.316 Ratings
    Call reports00 Ratings9.420 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    166 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    9.2
    33 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Answering rules8.7144 Ratings9.830 Ratings
    Call recording8.9109 Ratings9.931 Ratings
    Call park8.7136 Ratings9.924 Ratings
    Call screening8.7117 Ratings9.923 Ratings
    Message alerts8.5132 Ratings9.728 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.065 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Fax8.178 Ratings00 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription8.794 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    117 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    9.9
    32 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Mobile app for iOS8.4106 Ratings9.928 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.665 Ratings9.922 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    63 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Zoom Phone
    -
    Ratings
    Centralized communications management8.754 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team messaging8.836 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team document sharing8.923 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics8.437 Ratings00 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Broadvoice | GoContact and Zoom Phone
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Phone
    9.6
    21 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Video conferencing00 Ratings9.520 Ratings
    Audio conferencing00 Ratings9.520 Ratings
    Video screen sharing00 Ratings9.720 Ratings
    Instant messaging00 Ratings9.717 Ratings
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    Broadvoice | GoContactZoom Phone
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    Score6.3 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Broadvoice | GoContactZoom Phone
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (313 ratings)
    9.4
    (35 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (21 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (70 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    6.6
    (4 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 | GoContactZoom Phone
    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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    Zoom
    I think it works well for offices that have multiple locations. Being able to give each person and office their own extension makes it easier for colleagues to connect with each other, plus it's a costs savings for each of the offices
    Incentivized
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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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    Zoom
    • Having our Phone system all in onc place. Call, Text, Voicemail. with live transcript
    • Zoom Meeting AI companion - taking notes, creating action items, and summarizing the meetings then email immediately afterwards
    • Scheduler - being able to send links to team members or vendors to book a time that works best for them that is linked and synced to my calendar.
    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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    Zoom
    • We needed to link each of our team members' personal emails to the Zoom account so we have to filter VM notifications out of our personal accounts.
    • It'd be nice if you could set business hours through the webpage to include a lunch break so that you don't have to manually go in to edit.
    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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    Zoom
    Integrated into our network. System wide access. Staff are comfortable with the product
    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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    Zoom
    Zoom Phone has a very sleek design which makes it very easy to operate and use both in the setting up of and interacting in a meeting space. That being said, certain features can seem a bit crowded while trying to screen share or display video which somewhat defeats the purpose of the application as compared to a standard conference call.
    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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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    I haven't had any sort of issues with Zoom as of yet to have to call Support. That right there makes me think it's a good product. Simple and easy to use. Nothing confusing or glitchy that would make me have to get in touch with them. Straightforward so I'm not trying to figure out a specific workflow.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Broadvoice
    The in-person was done by phone and was GREAT!
    Incentivized
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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    The main reason why we switched to Zoom Phone is because our VOIP system inexplicably went down for almost a month and no one could figure out what was wrong. Lumen was charging way more than Zoom Workplace, but could not get the system to work.
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Broadvoice
    Answered in previous question
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    Zoom
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    Broadvoice
    We keep adding phones to each of restaurants every month
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    Zoom
    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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    Zoom
    • Calls actually come through, resulting in our users trusting our phone system again
    • Improved internal communication
    • Users can be reached anywhere, so they do not have to stay at their desk to wait for important calls
    • Voicemail is processed faster because it is translated to text
    Incentivized
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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.

    Zoom Phone Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Zoom AI for business phone communications, available at no additional costScreenshot of Zoom's integrated workflowsScreenshot of the Call Handling Panel