Vonage Business Communications vs. Zello for Work

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Vonage Business Communications
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Vonage 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.
$19.99
per month per extension
Zello for Work
Score 10.0 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.
$6.80
per user/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
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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 DetailsZello 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
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Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
8.0
Ratings
3% below category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
High quality audio8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
5.0
Ratings
47% below category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
7.8
Ratings
5% below category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
Meeting initiation6.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
9.0
Ratings
16% above category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
User authentication9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
9.3
Ratings
10% above category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
Hosted PBX9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
8.7
Ratings
3% above category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
Answering rules8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Call recording9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Call park8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Call screening8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Message alerts8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Fax9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
7.5
Ratings
12% below category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
Mobile app for iOS8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app for Android6.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Vonage Business Communications
8.4
Ratings
5% above category average
Zello for Work
-
Ratings
Centralized communications management7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Team messaging7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Team document sharing9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Vonage Business CommunicationsZello for Work
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
5.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
5.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Vonage Business CommunicationsZello for Work
Likelihood to Recommend
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
  • 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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Cons
  • Relies on internet connectivity (no separate trunk like an on-prem system).
  • Phones can be on the expensive side if you purchase through the Vonage store, especially conference phones. Thankfully Vonage is so flexible and is compatible with phones purchased from other places.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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Usability
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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Support Rating
Sometimes there is a disconnect between support and customer success. We had an issue where the support team was automatically assigning numbers to our extensions without informing us. This was something that was not communicated to our account manager. I would just recommend to pay attention to your account when changes are made.
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Alternatives Considered
I haven't used anything else too closely related but Skype for Business has a lot of the same issues. Vonage's abilities and pros way outweigh the cons. I don't think I have heard of more viable software to fit our needs in the market right now. It has become essential to my workflow.
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Return on Investment
  • 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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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!