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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Vonage Business Communications

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AVonage Business Cloud is a communication solution aimed at small-midsize companies. It integrates with third party applications, and includes IP-PBX capabilities, video conferencing, and collaboration tools. Pricing starts at $19.99 per month and increases with the amount of phone lines needed.

    $19

    per month per extension

    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
    Vonage Business CommunicationsWebex Calling
    Editions & Modules
    Mobile
    $19.99
    per month per extension
    Premium
    $29.99
    per month per extension
    Advanced
    $39.99
    per month per extension
    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
    Vonage Business CommunicationsWebex 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
    Community Pulse
    Vonage Business CommunicationsWebex Calling
    Considered Both Products
    Vonage
    No answer on this topic
    Cisco
    Chose Webex Calling
    I was familiar with Vonage, but if you can compare with Webex Calling, I preferred Webex Calling which is better than other apps like zoom meeting, and Vonage.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Would buy again
    166 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    148 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    174 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    111 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    127 Answers
    Features
    Vonage Business CommunicationsWebex Calling
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Webex Calling
    8.3
    17 Ratings
    1% above category average
    High quality audio8.14 Ratings8.216 Ratings
    High quality video8.01 Ratings8.516 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    47% below category average
    Webex Calling
    8.6
    16 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Desktop sharing5.01 Ratings8.616 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Webex Calling
    7.2
    16 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Meeting initiation6.62 Ratings6.815 Ratings
    Record meetings / events9.02 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Calendar integration00 Ratings6.816 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Webex Calling
    8.2
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    User authentication9.01 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.01 Ratings8.315 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Webex Calling
    7.7
    153 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Hosted PBX9.65 Ratings7.0115 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)9.26 Ratings7.8104 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.98 Ratings7.0145 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.7
    9 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Webex Calling
    7.5
    158 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Answering rules8.59 Ratings7.3142 Ratings
    Call recording9.26 Ratings7.5136 Ratings
    Call park8.67 Ratings7.1131 Ratings
    Call screening8.57 Ratings7.4123 Ratings
    Message alerts8.19 Ratings8.4124 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.44 Ratings7.810 Ratings
    Online Fax9.01 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription9.43 Ratings7.215 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.5
    9 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Webex Calling
    8.4
    151 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS8.39 Ratings8.4135 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android6.76 Ratings8.4123 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Webex Calling
    7.0
    17 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Centralized communications management7.83 Ratings7.616 Ratings
    Team messaging7.83 Ratings7.517 Ratings
    Team document sharing9.01 Ratings6.216 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics9.02 Ratings6.817 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Vonage Business Communications and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    7.5
    14 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Live chat00 Ratings7.514 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score6.3 out of 10
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    Score6.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Calling
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Vonage Business CommunicationsWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (26 ratings)
    8.3
    (174 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.8
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Vonage Business CommunicationsWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Vonage
    Vonage Business Communications excels in scenarios requiring seamless remote work, such as virtual teams and remote workers. It's also ideal for businesses needing reliable disaster recovery solutions. However, it may be less appropriate for very small businesses with minimal communication needs or those with limited budgets, as the comprehensive features might be more than necessary.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Vonage
    • Eliminates physical phone consoles that can be pricey and unnecessary for staff.
    • Has a companion app that allows you to use your personal cell phone to check messages or make calls.
    • The desktop application is easy to use and has a number of customizable settings so that the app can be minimized but alert you of incoming calls.
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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
    Vonage
    • The extension can only have three devices which is difficult if you work in multiple locations. Your cell phone is one of the three, so you really only get two. I have three office locations that I work out of and it would be nice to have my extension at each.
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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
    Vonage
    I think it will be renewed as overall it is a midrange product that mostly does what we need it to
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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
    Vonage
    I thought it had very practical and useful usability. It has a clean and simple interface with large fonts that make it easy to read. It isn't particularly difficult, although figuring out some operations may be a bit challenging. For the most part though, it isn't very difficult to use
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Vonage
    We hardly have any issues with it to where we need to call them. There was a point where our connections across the board were terrible and it held us up in production quite a bit but since then things have been pretty simple and streamlined.
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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
    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    We did it inhouse for our teams
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    Alternatives Considered
    Vonage
    We believe Vonage Business Cloud is best for our organization over the AT&T and the Verizon platforms for several reasons including price, ease of use, connectivity, and other options. Since we have implemented this solution along with newer Polycom phones, we have had very few issues with our phones or our phone platform.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Vonage
    • Cut down phone hardware expense since the soft phone is free and easier to use.
    • Text is becoming a more important and effective way to reach clients. Some will not answer a call or accept voicemail but respond quickly to text messages.
    • Allows me to work from anywhere with smart phone app saving hours at work.
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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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