Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 05, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - OBi or Skype for Business?
OBi is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Skype for Business, and Skype for Business is rated higher (97/100) than OBi (81/100). Skype for Business offers users more features (3) than OBi (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Skype for Business!
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:
Obihai Technology Vs. Microsoft
Obihai Technology: Obihai is a Silicon Valley-based, California corporation rooted in the following technologies: Voice over IP, consumer and business-grade electronics and communication systems, semiconductor and integrated circuit design, audio and video DSP algorithm design, high-yield + low-cost manufacturing, global telecommunications compliance and mass-scale n...
Microsoft: At Microsoft, we aim to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more — and we empower our employees the same way.
Who is more expensive? OBi or Skype for Business (formerly Lync) Software?
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 OBi and Skype for Business (formerly Lync) Software.
OBi price starts at $55,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 OBi is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of VoIP software. Skype for Business (formerly Lync) Software price starts at $2 per user/month , When comparing Skype for Business (formerly Lync) Software to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average VoIP software cost.
Bottom line: OBi cost is around the same cost of Skype for Business (formerly Lync) Software.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared OBi Vs. Skype for Business based on some of the most important and required VoIP features.
OBi: We are still working to collect the list of features for OBi.
Skype for Business (formerly Lync) Software: Chat, Conference Calling, VoIP.
Target customer size
OBi's typical customers include: Small businesses and start ups, and Skype for Business (formerly Lync) Software's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.