Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 16, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Nextiva VoIP or Sametime?
Sametime is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Nextiva VoIP, and Nextiva VoIP is rated higher (93/100) than Sametime (60/100). Nextiva VoIP offers users more features (11) than Sametime (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Nextiva VoIP!
Looking for the right VoIP solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Nextiva Vs. IBM
Nextiva : People are our most valuable asset and the key to our success. We seek people that lead by hard work, commitment, integrity, ambition, and who are driven to be the best.
Continuously strive to be the best. Be humble, because there is always someone better than us. Learn from others who have done it before us.
IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.
Who is more expensive? Nextiva VoIP or Sametime?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of VoIP software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Nextiva VoIP and Sametime.
Nextiva VoIP price starts at $11.95 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Nextiva Business VoIP is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of VoIP software. Sametime price starts at $60 per user/month , When comparing Sametime to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average VoIP software cost.
Bottom line: Sametime is more expensive than Nextiva VoIP.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Nextiva VoIP Vs. Sametime based on some of the most important and required VoIP features.
Nextiva VoIP: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: 3-Way Calling, Call Blocking, Call Forwarding, Call Hunt, Call Return (*69), Call Transfer, Call Waiting, Caller ID with Name.
Sametime: We are still working to collect the list of features for Sametime.
Target customer size
Nextiva is ideal for small companies and large call centers. Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.