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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    WhatsApp Business

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AWhatsApp Business is a free to download app that was built FOR small business, allowing users to connect with customers easily by using tools to automate, sort and quickly respond to messages. For medium and large businesses, the WhatsApp Business API powers communication with customers all over the world, allowing them to connect with them on WhatsApp in a simple, secure, and reliable way.N/A
    Pricing
    PanTerra NetworksWhatsApp Business
    Editions & Modules
    Business Plus
    $24.95
    per month per seat
    Professional
    $29.95
    per month per seat
    Call Center
    $44.95
    per month per seat
    WhatsApp Business
    Free
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PanTerra NetworksWhatsApp Business
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing is determined by length of contract and size of business.—
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    Community Pulse
    PanTerra NetworksWhatsApp Business
    Considered Both Products
    PanTerra
    No answer on this topic
    Meta Platforms Inc
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
    78 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    24 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    23 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    78 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    24 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    73 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    21 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    71 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    20 Answers
    Features
    PanTerra NetworksWhatsApp Business
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    User authentication9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    7% below category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules8.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park8.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening7.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging3.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Fax9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of PanTerra Networks and WhatsApp Business
    Feature
    PanTerra Networks
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    WhatsApp Business
    -
    Ratings
    Centralized communications management8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team messaging7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team document sharing9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
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    PanTerra NetworksWhatsApp Business
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    User Ratings
    PanTerra NetworksWhatsApp Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.3
    (65 ratings)
    9.6
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    9.9
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (62 ratings)
    8.3
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.7
    (59 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PanTerra NetworksWhatsApp Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    By using WhatsApp Business, I can now respond to customers faster, keep them updated about new deals, and even send out surveys to understand their needs. The ability to send stickers and photos makes the app more interactive and engaging. It easily beats other social networks in terms of the quality and quantity of messages sent, which is a good thing for businesses.
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    Pros
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    • Ease of communication with clients which helped us in improving our customer satisfaction and quick response time.
    • We can customise messages for different clients such as for vendors, business clients.
    • Excellent support in share images, videos, documents. It saves a whole lot of time and effort by email it to various clients and stakeholders.
    • Various options to create catalogue & showcase accordingly
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    • UI/UX of WhatsApp has room for improvement. The goal should be to add more features for business interactions outside of the everyday messenger. (interface wise, not feature wise)
    • Multi-device use is added but it's still not as flexible and fast as other messengers like Telegram
    • File transfer is time consuming and troublesome. It also has limits.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    It's ease and pocket friendly use makes it best in the market when you are required to connect with client directly and showcase your products. One needs to understand how powerful WhatsApp Business as a tool is if he/she knows it's use at it's potential. There are many customisations one can do and interact with multiple clients at one time which saves time and efforts.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    Most reliable app for business and personal use. I rely on it with any hesitation. Its encrypted chatting system impresses me a lot. Easy file transfer is also appreciated. Maximum people use this app, so I can communicate with most people through this. It makes my life more comfortable.
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    Reliability and Availability
    PanTerra
    We have not experienced any outages or issues during business hours
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    Meta Platforms Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    PanTerra
    Fantastic. Very happy!!! We love it and haven't had any issues.
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    Meta Platforms Inc
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    Support Rating
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    There were some issues in the beginning when the app used to get hanged. We had emailed customer support, and we received a response promptly. There was an issue with the phone where some updates had to be downloaded. You can also complete a form online to contact customer support. The staff can speak many languages
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    Online Training
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
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    Implementation Rating
    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
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    In a business organisation communication is the main factor for the development. And WhatsApp Business is the most perfect software for it. The software is designed with full of perfect features for the better communication. It performs very effectively than other software. I am fully satisfied with the features of the software. A superb software to me.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    PanTerra
    Best pricing available. VERY HAPPY. Has not increased much at all.
    Incentivized
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    Meta Platforms Inc
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    Scalability
    PanTerra
    We only have three phones and two users
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    • With WhatsApp Business help, productivity has risen while email and text messages continue to be used.
    • It’s helpful to adapt, have a positive business return, and use WhatsApp Business groups to manage communication with specific people.
    • Integrating the company and the improvement of its visibility allowed for better optimization of customer engagement.
    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.