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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dialpad Connect

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ADialpad Connect is a cloud communications UCaaS platform that provides users with integrated voice, video, and messaging capabilities from one unified interface.

    $27

    per month

    Webex Calling

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AWebex 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
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
    Considered Both Products
    Dialpad
    Chose Dialpad Connect
    With Dialpad there is no need for external apps or VPN to make ir work properly, it connects in one click. It has All in one features to organize your Workflow. Communication is beyond one area but multiple. The audio and video quality stand up and the costumer service is …
    Incentivized
    Cisco
    Chose Webex Calling
    In our market, Dialpad Meetings is a higher cost option due to call bundling. The app itself is great in that it comes with live transcription for all calls as standard. This is something we find lawyers and recruiting agents like a lot. Teams is more like something that is …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    298 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    166 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    255 Answers
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    148 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    310 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    174 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    209 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    111 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    230 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    127 Answers
    Features
    Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    8.3
    62 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Webex Calling
    8.3
    17 Ratings
    1% above category average
    High quality audio8.461 Ratings8.216 Ratings
    High quality video8.236 Ratings8.516 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    7.9
    26 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Webex Calling
    8.6
    16 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Desktop sharing7.926 Ratings8.616 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    8.3
    37 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Webex Calling
    7.3
    16 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Calendar integration8.431 Ratings6.816 Ratings
    Meeting initiation7.927 Ratings6.815 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.731 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    8.2
    20 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Webex Calling
    7.5
    14 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Live chat8.220 Ratings7.514 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    8.0
    35 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Webex Calling
    8.2
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    User authentication7.828 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.233 Ratings8.315 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    8.2
    56 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Webex Calling
    7.7
    153 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Hosted PBX8.227 Ratings7.0115 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)7.833 Ratings7.8104 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.752 Ratings7.0145 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    8.3
    68 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Webex Calling
    7.5
    158 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Answering rules8.956 Ratings7.3142 Ratings
    Call recording7.562 Ratings7.5136 Ratings
    Call park8.445 Ratings7.1131 Ratings
    Call screening8.651 Ratings7.4123 Ratings
    Message alerts8.763 Ratings8.4124 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.755 Ratings7.810 Ratings
    Online Fax7.416 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription8.364 Ratings7.215 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    7.7
    57 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Webex Calling
    8.4
    151 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS7.737 Ratings8.4135 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android7.733 Ratings8.4123 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Dialpad Connect and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Dialpad Connect
    7.9
    49 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Webex Calling
    7.0
    17 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Centralized communications management8.239 Ratings7.616 Ratings
    Team messaging8.135 Ratings7.517 Ratings
    Team document sharing7.721 Ratings6.216 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics7.839 Ratings6.817 Ratings
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    PanTerra Networks
    Score6.3 out of 10
    PanTerra Networks
    Score6.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Calling
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (291 ratings)
    8.3
    (174 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (10 ratings)
    9.8
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (46 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    8.3
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (57 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.4
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    5.7
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dialpad ConnectWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dialpad
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    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
    Dialpad
    • Ease of signing on and calling in
    • Clear audio/sound, no static or poor connections
    • Can choose to be on video or not
    • The organizer and participants can see all who are on the call
    • Meetings can be auto-recorded and sent to organizer at end of call
    • Hold music can be played for initial caller
    • Meeting is auto-transcribed
    • Action items are automatically listed for the organizer
    • Summary list shows all who were in attendance
    • Summary shows duration of callers on the meeting
    • Can load images of attendees when setting of the meeting
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    Cisco
    • Has clients for multiple platforms and devices
    • Uses existing network connections instead of hardwired phone lines
    • Client can be consolidated with other communications methods (Slack, Zoom, Chat) in one place
    • Client is simple to use
    • Client integrates with remainder of physical phone system for special cases (university main reception number, for instance)
    • Handles call routing to different locations well
    • Integrates with existing computer audio (for instance, Apple AirPods)
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    Cons
    Dialpad
    • The only example I can list for improvement is that occasionally the message has some mistranslation(s). But I can usually figure out the missing words. The 'southern USA' dialect may be partly to blame....
    • The functionality is really great. It is the best app I have used for messages in all of my customer service jobs.
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    • Webex Calling supports limited codecs that are generally accepted all over the world but it would be good to see if they add transcoding support.
    • The local gateway option is designed more for on premise PBX communication. It would be good to see if it is developed more as a local PSTN breakout where local SIP trunk or local PRI is terminated.
    • We would like to see more of the dial plan features like CLI manipulation, translation, etc.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Dialpad
    Dialpad Talk is easy to use and no one has had a problem using it. Even when we have had questions/problems we have been able to fix it ourselves without having to go to Dialpad to ask for help, which saves everyone time. We don't have any reason to cancel our use of this product and we are very happy with how it performs for our team.
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    Cisco
    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
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    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
    Dialpad
    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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    Cisco
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Dialpad
    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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    Cisco
    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
    Dialpad
    The original date for roll-out, was unable to happen because there was an issue finding our existing phone lines to port them... The only reason I gave a 9 is [that] the original person we have been working with, Rolled out phones. Pro without telling anyone and then went on vacation, I only say this to explain that there is a gentleman that took over to help us named Brett and he was FANTASTIC! He allowed a ton of calls and answered all of them, walked us [through] settings, profile set up, and even emailed screen shares so we could help other members of our team! Thanks so much, Brett you ROCK~
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    Cisco
    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
    Dialpad
    Welcoming and easy to follow the instruction
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    Cisco
    We did it inhouse for our teams
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    Online Training
    Dialpad
    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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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Dialpad
    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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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Dialpad
    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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    Cisco
    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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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Dialpad
    Overall program is of average cost. SInce I use it simply for its phone/text capabilities. I would hazard that company that needed more options, might see it differently
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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    Dialpad
    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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    Cisco
    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
    Dialpad
    • Saves me time with a downloadable transcript for call documentation.
    • All calls are automatically recorded, which provides proof of what was said.
    • Translation availability using IVR and AI language allows us to communicate with all families without needing to find a translator.
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    Cisco
    • 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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