Dialpad Connect vs. Webex Calling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dialpad Connect
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Dialpad Connect is a cloud communications UCaaS platform that provides users with integrated voice, video, and messaging capabilities from one unified interface.
$27
per month per user
Webex Calling
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Webex Calling is Cisco’s flagship cloud calling solution with over 12 million users worldwide. It delivers an enterprise-grade calling experience that enables customers to replace PBX hardware with a cloud calling solution. Webex Calling's connectivity and collaboration experience includes calling, meetings, messaging, contact center, and integrated devices.
$17
per month per user
Pricing
Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
Editions & Modules
Standard
$27
per month per user
Pro
$35
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact sales team
per user/per month
Webex Call
$17
per month per user
Webex Suite: Meet + Call
$25
per month per user
Webex Enterprise
Contact Sales
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Contact Sales
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
Features
Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.3
Ratings
1% above category average
Webex Calling
8.3
Ratings
1% above category average
High quality audio8.40 Ratings8.20 Ratings
High quality video8.20 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.0
Ratings
1% below category average
Webex Calling
8.6
Ratings
7% above category average
Desktop sharing8.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.3
Ratings
1% above category average
Webex Calling
7.4
Ratings
10% below category average
Calendar integration8.40 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Meeting initiation7.90 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Record meetings / events8.70 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.2
Ratings
2% above category average
Webex Calling
7.7
Ratings
4% below category average
Live chat8.20 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.0
Ratings
4% above category average
Webex Calling
8.2
Ratings
6% above category average
User authentication7.80 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.20 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.2
Ratings
2% below category average
Webex Calling
7.8
Ratings
7% below category average
Hosted PBX8.20 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)7.80 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.70 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.3
Ratings
2% below category average
Webex Calling
7.5
Ratings
12% below category average
Answering rules8.90 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Call recording7.60 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Call park8.40 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Call screening8.60 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Message alerts8.70 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging8.70 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Online Fax7.40 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription8.30 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
7.7
Ratings
9% below category average
Webex Calling
8.4
Ratings
1% below category average
Mobile app for iOS7.70 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Mobile app for Android7.70 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.0
Ratings
0% below category average
Webex Calling
7.2
Ratings
11% below category average
Centralized communications management8.20 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Team messaging8.10 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Team document sharing7.70 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics7.90 Ratings7.10 Ratings
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Score 9.2 out of 10
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Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Score 8.7 out of 10
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Score 8.7 out of 10
Enterprises
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Score 8.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
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8.3
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.8
(0 ratings)
9.8
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Availability
8.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.9
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
8.5
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.5
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
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Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well-suited for basic calling functionality, but has been a poor experience for us when used for texting, as it lacks some of the features of other platforms, such as Haymarket. It is also challenging to capture good analytics, as this is neither easy nor clear for users to find.
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Webex calling has efficient call monitoring systems and advanced call logging tools. Unlike other call management service providers, Webex calling has a flexible pricing plan and personalised customer care services. The product allows for customization to meet the unique needs of individual users. It has global coverage capabilities and unlimited implementation. Software user friendliness and availability of unlimited integration options.
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Pros
  • I can make calls through the app & the caller ID shows my office line - I can toggle between the main business line and my direct line.
  • It keeps all of my voicemails & transcriptions in one place.
  • The desktop login allows me to access everything as well.
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  • For example, with WebEx calling, it's an offer which include many features of each on-prem server and every features are included in WebEx calling. So that's something which is very appreciated by customer because they don't have to buy each server like it was the case. They just buy WebEx calling and they have many features. Even if they don't need it, they have it and we can give them the notice to use them and they can use it and they are very happy with this software.
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Cons
  • The previous call window was way better to see full screen.
  • Having the call options down below makes it uncomfortable and users need to take more steps to do thing that used to take just a click or 2.
  • I would like to adjust the left side menu a little more
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  • I think that there are less emojis, there could be more since other free providers also provide the same
  • International calling is a bit more expensive, could be taken down a bit
  • Virtual backgrounds aren't that much appealing as well, there is room for improvement there
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Likelihood to Renew
As of now, the way this system allows us to call each other, text each other (inner office) as well as communicate with customers while being fully integrated with our CRM (Service Titan) has made everything so much easier for everyone. Thus far, I am super thrilled with the ease of use, integration and all the reasons we chose Dialpad Talk are working great
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The service can be intermittent and the call forwarding feature will not always work perfectly. There will be periods of time where the calling feature will not work at all and people on the other end can hear me but I am unable to hear them. It also requires a fairly strong signal which can be an issue if you work somewhere remote or a building without much service.
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Usability
Dialpad Connect is good and recommended for any organization. It is a good value. It can accomplish everything that your organization is looking for, and no one will say it is outside the budget for any 50+ person organization. The AI feature is very useful. The dashboard could be a bit easier to manage, and the integration with Salesforce could be a bit smoother.
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Cisco Webex Calling is an outstanding cloud collaboration that includes enterprise-grade cloud phone system designed for the modern hybrid workplace. Webex Calling integrates calling, messaging, and meetings into a single, intuitive platform, empowering your teams with unparalleled flexibility and productivity. Benefit from advanced features like HD audio and video, voicemail to email, call forwarding, and intelligent call routing, ensuring crystal-clear communication and efficient workflows from any device, anywhere. Webex Calling prioritizes security and reliability, offering redundant data centers and end-to-end encryption to safeguard your conversations. Its scalable architecture effortlessly adapts to your envolving business needs, providing a future-proof communication foundation. Enhance collaboration and streamline operations with a solution that's not just a phone system, but a comprehensive communication hub.
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Reliability and Availability
There have not been any outages that I am aware of and we have had consistently good coverage since the start. There can be a slight lag from the office to the mobile app, but it is not terribly noticeable and it has not resulted in any calls being prematurely hung up
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I've not actually had it ever be unavailable when I needed to use it. As mentioned before, a network outage would take it down, but we have redundant systems for our network connections with automatic failover.
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Performance
The emails of voice transcription come very quickly after a call has been completed and except for a few fairly difficult names are pretty accurate. The ability to quickly listen to the voicemail from email without having to open the app is also a bonus. I have not noticed or heard of any slowdowns
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I don't really see this impacting any other system performance at all. The client is very light use on resources, even on my iPhone. I don't know what else it connects to behind the scenes other then the campus directory, but I haven't seen or heard of any impacts. It seems fairly self contained except for wherever it interfaces with the general telephone system connectivity outside the campus.
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Support Rating
  1. Dialpad Onboarding support was okay. I think this was because we used a 3rd party vendor. We had a lot of issues with provisioning the phones.
  2. The Dialpad sales rep forgot to mention that Dialpad is only compatible with Polycom desk phones so we bad to purchase new phones last minute.
  3. We were supposed to get 3 months free when we signed up with Dialpad as a courtesy but the charged us for the 3rd month. They have resolved this error but I think there was no designated point of contact on Dialpad's end to help things move more smoothly.
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I have been working for a long time with Cisco as a provider and also Cisco TAC and Cisco Support Engineers. The support starts right beforehand in the documentation of the product you are interested in. From the start you have a good, complete, and detailed and easy to read datasheet and there's always someone available to answer any questions.
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In-Person Training
Welcoming and easy to follow the instruction
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We did it inhouse for our teams
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Online Training
Simple and easy to follow, we had our branches around the country to be trained and the feedback was great. Only take if there was a desk phone training that would be great. The team provided us with video for the desk phone training
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No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
I didn't participate in the implementation. But obviously it went flawlessly, as all users are set up in-house, and on the app.
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Alternatives Considered
Panterra is dependable and has good support. Dialpad Connect has more features and an easier interface. AT&T has a lot of features, but Dialpad Connect's interface is easier. AT&T does not do call transcription that I know of. Comcast BVE and 8x8 services are lower quality and service is not great.
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The company uses Microsoft Teams. They do use Microsoft Teams right now and for a long time a lot of the different practices have been using on-premise, contact Call Manager and Unified Communications Express. But Cisco WebEx, the cloud-based product is one of the new ones. And some of our other site practices are also using RingCentral. So cloud calling is not new to the company. For those of us who are familiar with Cisco products, the transition to WebEx calling is not as difficult as it might be for some other products. Going from on-prem to RingCentral, there is more of a learning curve with.
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Scalability
So far, Dialpad has been a great improvement for our organization. It allows everyone to be on the same service and the integration with the mobile app means everyone is still using the "office" numbers even when on the go which makes it easier not having to balance multiple phone numbers from people
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So far it has been very reliable, with very little down time that was associated with the product itself. We have had network outages due to external factors such as construction cutting a fiber link, but other than that kind of thing not much for failures.
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Return on Investment
  • Allows us to reach the maximum amount of callers, at least 100
  • Worth the annual price of $180 to hold conferences with members
  • Access to the Dialpad system 24/7 to hold meetings
  • Abillity to share conference recordings to members/callers for follow-up
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  • Certainly when it comes to my client base, they certainly understand the benefits of the full end-to-end, Cisco stack. And when I talk about a calling platform in regards to it simply being a call from one end to another or a message from one end to another, Cisco provides so much more because it enables all that AI and I guess analytical data of which the endpoints cover. So when it comes to integrating with a meeting room experience and you're in a meeting room that can cater for up to 20 people, but say for example, only two or three people on average utilize that room, that type of safe spacing information gets transmitted into other business decisions that can benefit the business from an ROI perspective such as rearranging the interior design to create better outcomes for worker experiences. So much more than just a calling platform.
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