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    Overview
    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

    Zello for Work

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Zello for Work is designed to turn any smartphone into a user-friendly push-to-talk (PTT) device on any network. This can be done with the user’s existing smartphones or ruggedized devices. Zello users can speak in groups or to direct contacts, decreasing nonessential noise in the work environment.

    $8

    per month

    Pricing
    Vonage Business CommunicationsZello for Work
    Editions & Modules
    Mobile
    $19.99
    per month per extension
    Premium
    $29.99
    per month per extension
    Advanced
    $39.99
    per month per extension
    Business
    $6.80
    per user/per month
    Enterprise
    Contact for quote
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Vonage Business CommunicationsZello for Work
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$6 per user, per month
    Additional Details—Zello for Work Hosted subscriptions are pre-paid but eligible for a 15% discount on all annual subscriptions. The Zello for Work Server price is a one time fee, with annual support being the only recurring payment. Support renewal is 20% of the cumulative cost of the server.
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    Features
    Vonage Business CommunicationsZello for Work
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    47% below category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Meeting initiation6.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    User authentication9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX9.65 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)9.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.7
    9 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules8.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording9.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park8.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening8.57 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts8.19 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Fax9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription9.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.5
    9 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS8.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android6.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Vonage Business Communications and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Centralized communications management7.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team messaging7.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team document sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Vonage Business CommunicationsZello for Work
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (26 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Vonage Business CommunicationsZello for Work
    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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    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zello Inc
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zello Inc
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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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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

    Zello for Work Screenshots

    Screenshot of Zello's large push-to-talk button is user friendly for everyone. Users can also send photos or text enabled Call Alerts.Screenshot of Live user presence tells you who's available or busy.Screenshot of Speak to multiple people at a time using Zello Channels. Different types of channels allow you to turn them on/off.Screenshot of Replay messages easily with Zello History. You can also read your Call Alerts and view photos.Screenshot of Zello for Work lets you create users/channels, modify client settings, listen to Cloud History, and deploy applications from a centralized management console.Screenshot of Choose who users can listen and speak to with User Roles. You can create a channel where drivers don't have to hear each other to reduce the noise while they are driving!