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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Freshdesk Contact Center

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/AFreshdesk Contact Center ( Formerly Freshcaller) is a call center software for startups and small teams. Fresh Contact Center aims to enable businesses / teams set-up and run a call center without spending a lot of time and money. It is suited for phone teams of size 1- 30. Users can create custom greeting texts based on specific call scenarios. The nested Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system allows the user to provide a detailed set of options to callers. The call queues…

    $0

    per agent/per month

    PanTerra Networks

    Score6.3 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    PanTerra is a provider of unified cloud-based services for communications, enterprise file sharing and mobility solutions for mid-market enterprises (MME), headquartered in Santa Clara. The Company's Streams service provides - Unified Communications and SmartBox - Communications-Enabled Content Management solutions which are delivered securely from the cloud through a browser-based client as well as mobile apps for smartphones and tablets, are designed to eliminate any on-premises deployed…

    $24.95

    per month per seat

    Pricing
    Freshdesk Contact CenterPanTerra Networks
    Editions & Modules
    FREE
    $0
    per agent/per month
    Growth
    $15
    per agent/per ,billed annually
    Pro
    $39
    per agent/per month, billed annually
    Enterprise
    $69
    per agent/per month, billed annually
    Business Plus
    $24.95
    per month per seat
    Professional
    $29.95
    per month per seat
    Call Center
    $44.95
    per month per seat
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Freshdesk Contact CenterPanTerra Networks
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    Additional DetailsPricing is determined by length of contract and size of business.
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    Community Pulse
    Freshdesk Contact CenterPanTerra Networks
    Considered Both Products
    Freshworks Inc
    No answer on this topic
    PanTerra
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    63%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    78 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    63%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    75%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    78 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    73 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    71 Answers
    Features
    Freshdesk Contact CenterPanTerra Networks
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    8.9
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    PanTerra Networks
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Hosted PBX9.06 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.28 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Call reports9.48 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names9.27 Ratings8.72 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    8.9
    8 Ratings
    6% above category average
    PanTerra Networks
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Answering rules8.58 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Call recording9.08 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Call park9.07 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Call screening8.58 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Message alerts9.47 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings3.92 Ratings
    Online Fax00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    9.6
    6 Ratings
    19% above category average
    PanTerra Networks
    -
    Ratings
    Audio conferencing9.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Freshdesk Contact Center and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    Freshdesk Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Centralized communications management00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Team messaging00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Team document sharing00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
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    Freshdesk Contact CenterPanTerra Networks
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    Zoom Phone
    Score9 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.6 out of 10
    8x8 Work
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Voice
    Score7.8 out of 10
    Webex Calling
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Freshdesk Contact CenterPanTerra Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    6.3
    (65 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (62 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.7
    (59 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Freshdesk Contact CenterPanTerra Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Freshworks Inc
    One scenario where Freshdesk Contact Center is well suited is when we have a lot of parents calling in with requests about student transcripts, and or grades, we can better interact with each caller and not have a lot of people on hold waiting for a long time. One scenario where Freshdesk might not be well suited is when callers get the chatbot more often than talking to an actual person.
    Incentivized
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    PanTerra
    One of the main draws of PanTerra Networks Streams is the unlimited calling, which was very enticing. We chose the platform over other models (per-call for example) because they simplified billing. While the video conferencing and messaging feel bare-bones or underdeveloped in comparison to other players in the market, the fact that the messaging is seamlessly integrated into the PBX makes it easy to use. The call routing systems are especially robust, which in the collections world is very important to be able to segment calls to different users.
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    Pros
    Freshworks Inc
    • From this centralized help desk, we are able to allocate tickets and communicate with staff and clients via email.
    • The ability to phone a lead or customer directly from Freshdesk is fantastic.
    • Handling of waiting lines.
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    PanTerra
    • Attended or un-attended answering of incoming calls
    • Transfer calls to appropriate person
    • Integrates with cell phones for always available
    • Keeps a log of phone calls
    • Allows me to use messaging on my phone system and desktop
    • Allows me to manage user accounts
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    Cons
    Freshworks Inc
    • Cost - the system was felt to be way overpriced for the feature-set it provided. For the cost of 10 support agents, I could engage with a full-blown VoIP UCaaS provider to support 20-30 users.
    • The system was dependent on the Amazon Web Services system, which was prone to outages, and as it was outsourced by Freshworks to Amazon, resolution time did not have clear SLAs.
    • Non-US support - any issues encountered with the system would go through international channels which decreased resolution time depending on when the development team was available.
    • Call reliability was questionable - sometimes agents would have ringing devices that would have no one on the other end - other times calls would be dropped without explanation.
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    PanTerra
    • Integration with Gorgias software
    • Accounting had asked me to mention the way the bills are shown in the invoices can be confusing as to how it is broken out and what each charge is for. She mentioned wishing it was a little more detailed.
    • Virtual test environment would be nice. When testing if there is an outage or testing updates, it would be cool to either be able to hear what a customer would hear and make sure things are working in the system without interrupting customer service. This is small, but a feature that would be cool to utilize.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Freshworks Inc
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    In all likelihood, we will remain Panterra customers for many years. VoIP phone and messaging is a rapidly expanding and evolving market, however, and its possible a better solution will come along, but for now, Panterra Streams offers a compelling solution combining leading features, great customer service, and affordable pricing.
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    Usability
    Freshworks Inc
    It's a really simple and affordable software solution if you're looking to upgrade your system or processes to a softphone. The service has been fantastic for both our outbound sales team and our inbound customer service team. As a manager, I'm really grateful I found FreshCaller early on in the process of evaluating companies to go to for a softphone.
    Incentivized
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    PanTerra
    PanTerra Networks needs to make the interface more user friendly and make it easier for the users. Like saving message templates or saving phone numbers for the fax directory.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Freshworks Inc
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    We have not experienced any outages or issues during business hours
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    Performance
    Freshworks Inc
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    Fantastic. Very happy!!! We love it and haven't had any issues.
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    Support Rating
    Freshworks Inc
    Freshcaller support is great. They will respond very quickly once I submit a ticket. On occasion, they are unable to answer a question and require a deep dive on some research for random questions but that's completely understandable. Overall, great service, great quality, and very accommodating. This is one of the better support groups, in my opinion.
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    PanTerra
    Always available and quick to respond. The team is also very knowledgeable so no waiting for a fix or an answer. At times they just go in and fix the setting vs telling you how to do it and sending you on your way. It's also done via text so you don't need to drop your call or be on hold
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    Online Training
    Freshworks Inc
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    Everything was fantastic. Training was sufficient and everything was easy to use. It was provided on our schedule and was very clear. I did the training myself. Training person was very knowledgeable. We are very happy. Only two users. very happy very happy very happy very happy very happy very happy
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    Implementation Rating
    Freshworks Inc
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    The implementation was very smooth. They assisted in getting phones tied to the various lines and getting everything set up in the admin portal. It's been a few years since our implementation, but there were no issues at the time.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Freshworks Inc
    After multiple checks and constant research we found Freshdesk is one of the leading product service providers and the best at it too. We used to have PSTIN hard phones which caused a lot of drops and customer discontent. After Freshdesk, it has been a cakewalk. Really happy with it.
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    PanTerra
    PanTerra Networks is viewed as more competitive, and close enough to win. Those other companies do offer more integrations off the shelve, and do have a more user friendly portal. Panterra does give the client a more personalized experience when it comes to the presentation, so the customer feels like they're getting a more personalized experience.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Freshworks Inc
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    Best pricing available. VERY HAPPY. Has not increased much at all.
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    Scalability
    Freshworks Inc
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    We only have three phones and two users
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    Return on Investment
    Freshworks Inc
    • Call logs helps analyse the interactions which each lead - helps space out if need be.
    • Follow ups are simplified due to viewing of past activity.
    • Easy integration helps in saving costs of phone calls.
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    PanTerra
    • Very reliable. We make hundreds of calls outbound and there has never been a connectivity issue or otherwise
    • We decreased our monthly expense for reliable service by several hundred dollars
    • The onboarding support was the best we've ever experienced. They were on the phone while we hooked up every phone, tested, and got it all set up with ease.
    • Any changes needed after onboarding were difficult to accomplish without a call to customer service. Some of those calls to customer service made things more confusing
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    ScreenShots

    PanTerra Networks Screenshots

    Screenshot of some of the advanced collaboration features. Streams is an end-to-end cloud communications, collaborations, and file sharing suite.Screenshot of the AppDesigner. PanTerra can set up the platform before deployment, but turn-key tools are offered to do more with its open API.Screenshot of analytics and reporting dashboards. These offer access to analytic performance data that is customizable and available for the life of an open account.Screenshot of some device safeguards. PanTerra IP Phones utilize TLS, HTTPS certificate management, call server redundancy, and SRTP for voice. Additionally, PanTerra's built-in mobile security features allow lockout of stolen devices and admin tools support immediate reassignment of user content.