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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Nextiva

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ANextiva is a business communications platform that includes a VoIP solution, CRM software, BI software, cloud storage, phone and device rentals, email marketing automation software, and a contact center solution. These products can be purchased individually or together.

    $25

    per month per user

    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
    NextivaWebex Calling
    Editions & Modules
    Digital
    $25
    per month per user
    Core
    $30
    per month per user
    Engage
    $50.00
    per month per user
    Power Suite
    $75
    per month per user
    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
    NextivaWebex 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.
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    NextivaWebex Calling
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    9.2
    215 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Webex Calling
    7.7
    153 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Hosted PBX9.496 Ratings7.0115 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)9.4116 Ratings7.8104 Ratings
    User templates9.0133 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports9.3180 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names9.3176 Ratings7.0145 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    9.3
    235 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Webex Calling
    7.5
    158 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Answering rules9.4211 Ratings7.3142 Ratings
    Call recording9.2179 Ratings7.5136 Ratings
    Call park9.2167 Ratings7.1131 Ratings
    Call screening9.3171 Ratings7.4123 Ratings
    Message alerts9.3209 Ratings8.4124 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings7.810 Ratings
    Online Fax00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings7.215 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    8.8
    160 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Webex Calling
    -
    Ratings
    Video conferencing8.778 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio conferencing9.3140 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video screen sharing8.666 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant messaging8.8108 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    9.0
    201 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Webex Calling
    8.4
    151 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS9.1172 Ratings8.4135 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.9140 Ratings8.4123 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.3
    17 Ratings
    1% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings8.216 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings8.516 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.6
    16 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.616 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    7.3
    16 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings6.916 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings6.915 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    7.5
    14 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Live chat00 Ratings7.514 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.2
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.315 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Nextiva and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Nextiva
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    7.0
    17 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Centralized communications management00 Ratings7.616 Ratings
    Team messaging00 Ratings7.517 Ratings
    Team document sharing00 Ratings6.216 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings6.917 Ratings
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    NextivaWebex Calling
    Small Businesses
    Zoom Phone
    Score9 out of 10
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.6 out of 10
    PanTerra Networks
    Score6.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Voice
    Score7.8 out of 10
    Avaya Aura
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NextivaWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (251 ratings)
    8.3
    (174 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.2
    (7 ratings)
    9.8
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.3
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NextivaWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Nextiva
    We have had great service with Nextiva Business Phone Service and it is reliable and reasonably priced for the offered features. User Friendly and minimal issues. We are able to control most of the set up for new users and or new phones when needed. Only would like to see the app - Nextiva One be enhanced with more features than it currently has.
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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
    Nextiva
    • Up-time, We've never had any sort of extended downtime because of Nextiva Business Phone Service, there services just work
    • Provisioning of supported devices is very easy to do and is almost automatic, this makes new device roll out especially smooth
    • The call flow functionality is especially smooth and intuitive to setup.
    • Their customer service is very effective and I've never waited more than 2 days for a solution, that's for more complicated issues too.
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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
    Nextiva
    • The use of two apps when you're a supervisor. We have to use Unity and the Nextiva app instead of one app. It can be cumbersome.
    • Better integration with CRM's. We use Zendesk and it works ok as it does pull up customer records if we have their phone number on file. But it would be better if we could have more functionality from one place and have it write to the CRM directly.
    • Accept higher quality audio for greeting recordings. We had to trim the file size down several times losing a lot of audio quality in the process. Mono is fine since callers will only need to hear the one channel. But the Hz limit and file size limit were rough.
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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
    Nextiva
    Its user friendly, easy to use and has been very reliable. We have nothing but good things to say about our service with Nextiva Business Phone Service. When needed their support team has always resolved any and all issues one way or another. They have been helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. The features vs the cost is wonderful compared to other service providers.
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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
    Nextiva
    The whole system sucks. It’s the worst and we are stuck. They won’t price match, they won’t even consider the other quotes we have and all they tell us to buy out and move on. They’re money grabbing snakes who need to go away. How they have this many stars is insane. I don’t know how people are writing these reviews
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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
    Nextiva
    We have not yet experienced any issues the Nextiva Business Phone Service availability. It has always worked as needed.
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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.
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    Performance
    Nextiva
    Nextiva Business Phone Service performance is great. The call quality is much better than our old analog land lines at a fraction of the cost.
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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
    Nextiva
    Support is great. We usually get someone on the phone; they answer our questions and help us with our issues. They are responsive when we call, and there is also a wealth of information on their online help center, which will typically answer our question or send us in the right direction.
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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
    Nextiva
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    We did it inhouse for our teams
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    Online Training
    Nextiva
    The training we received from Nextiva Business Phone Service was thorough, and detailed. It also did not take very long.
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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Nextiva
    No was done by Agency Owner and was done with the help of Nextiva Support and Sales team. Went very well and has been working great since then. Was originally only two phones and then we continue to add to that. We did not have any reported issues and was a great experience for our Agency and Small Business.
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    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Nextiva
    We switched for better uptime, ease of use, and better tech support and got all that from Nextiva. We were constantly losing connection with our previous provider, a package service for internet and phone. The web portal is much easier to use, and the call center offers many more features.
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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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    Scalability
    Nextiva
    We have not yet needed top scale up our phone system yet, but I can tell that it will be very quick and effortless to do so when the need arises.
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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
    Nextiva
    • ROI - we are saving money, a lot of money, and we have a MUCH better phone system
    • Consolidation - we migrated 6 different phone systems in 6 different counties into one, and it's been wonderful!
    • Management - managing this system is so much better than Mitel, Panasonic, and any other system I have used. We are able to assign rights to certain staff to also make changes, and it's user friendly and almost fool proof.
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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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