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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    OpenPhone

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AOpenPhone, a business phone service from the company of the same name in San Francisco, adds work phone numbers to existing devices. No new hardware required; all that's required is an app. Extended services include a lightweight contact management CRM, and customer service team management (e.g. shared inbox) features.

    $15

    per month per user

    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
    OpenPhonePanTerra Networks
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $15
    per month per user
    Business
    $23
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    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
    OpenPhonePanTerra Networks
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsDiscounts available for annual pricing.Pricing is determined by length of contract and size of business.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    OpenPhonePanTerra Networks
    Considered Both Products
    OpenPhone
    No answer on this topic
    PanTerra
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    78 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    78 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    73 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    71 Answers
    Features
    OpenPhonePanTerra Networks
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    5.8
    5 Ratings
    31% below category average
    PanTerra Networks
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Hosted PBX4.54 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)4.55 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    User templates8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports4.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names7.24 Ratings8.72 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    7.6
    9 Ratings
    10% below category average
    PanTerra Networks
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Answering rules7.26 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Call recording7.28 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Call park7.25 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Call screening7.27 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Message alerts9.07 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 OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    5.8
    10 Ratings
    32% below category average
    PanTerra Networks
    -
    Ratings
    Video conferencing4.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio conferencing4.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video screen sharing5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant messaging9.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    5.9
    10 Ratings
    29% below category average
    PanTerra Networks
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS4.510 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android7.25 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    -
    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 OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    -
    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 OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    -
    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 OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of OpenPhone and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    OpenPhone
    -
    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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    OpenPhonePanTerra Networks
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    Zoom Phone
    Score9 out of 10
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Score9.1 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
    OpenPhonePanTerra Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    6.3
    (65 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (62 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.7
    (59 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    OpenPhonePanTerra Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    OpenPhone
    If you have more than 2 people in your organization, then this will save you so much time. Delegation is the key to starting a business. Even when you're a 1 person show, being able to present to your user base the differentiation of options for client communications is critical. As a founder, feeling compelled to be always on is something I strive not to be. OpenPhone gives you that flexibility. I have found it to be less appropriate in complex HIPPA compliant areas, but that is it. OpenPhone really does seem to suit an open array of use cases.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    OpenPhone
    • It's great for texting.
    • It's great for making phone calls. You get a new, unique phone number and can text/call from phone or desktop.
    • UI is great and really intuitive.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    OpenPhone
    • Web app could work better in my experience
    • Pricing could be lower
    • Somehow connect with whatsapp or / and other messaging apps that people commonly use
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    OpenPhone
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    OpenPhone
    In my experience, App features are buggy and confusing, and they often don't match the descriptions and screenshots in their documentation. In fact, many of their help links go to 404 "page not found" errors. In my experience, there are frequent outages and quality issues. My customers prefer to talk to me on a different line, because they find it difficult to understand me on OpenPhone.
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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
    OpenPhone
    For me, there have been too many outages to rate this higher than "1 worst".
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    PanTerra
    We have not experienced any outages or issues during business hours
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    OpenPhone
    I think the platform is buggy and confusing. There are numerous outages. And the call quality, according to my customers, is atrocious.
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    PanTerra
    Fantastic. Very happy!!! We love it and haven't had any issues.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    OpenPhone
    In my experience, their support feels like the opposite of support. They send you in circles, never directly answer questions, provide vague suggestions with unwanted platitudes, and they often take days between responses to provide that. For me, it's a frustrating experience that leaves you with a net loss of time and energy versus before you reached out to them. In my opinion, you definitely don't get "support".
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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
    OpenPhone
    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
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    OpenPhone
    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
    OpenPhone
    OpenPhone has an easier user interface than Grasshopper. Years ago when I was using Grasshopper, I recall that their user interface looked antiquated and full of complications. They would also update the interface just as everyone was getting used to using it. OpenPhone has many more functions. Grasshopper's app did not offer basic functions such as in-app texting between team members, and its call transfer function was incredibly complicated to use. In my opinion, Grasshopper was an inferior service/product in almost every way.
    Incentivized
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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
    OpenPhone
    In my experience, Billing lacks transparency, and they have made billing errors (overcharging me) since I started using them. I think the "trust registration" is an insane ripoff charging around $20 for every attempt. Crazy.
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    PanTerra
    Best pricing available. VERY HAPPY. Has not increased much at all.
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    Scalability
    OpenPhone
    In my experience, I can't even scale up to sending messages from a single number because of their broken and messed up "trust registration" system.
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    PanTerra
    We only have three phones and two users
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    OpenPhone
    • Provided us with a simple, yet robust phone system for our small business
    • Price can be lower for premium, and for multiple users
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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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.