Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 13, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ShoreTel or ActivePBX?
ShoreTel is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ActivePBX, and ShoreTel is rated higher (92/100) than ActivePBX (62/100).
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:
ShoreTel, Inc. Vs. ActivePBX
ShoreTel, Inc.: ShoreTel Sky is a service of ShoreTel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOR), a leading provider of IP PBX, unified communications and business phone system solutions.
Founded in 1996, ShoreTel believes that technology should enhance communications, making them transparent and natural. ShoreTel’s innovative approach to UC system delivery platforms includes both o...
ActivePBX: ActivePBX® is a global provider of cloud-based business phone systems that increases productivity and mobility while reducing telecom expenses. The solution works leverages your existing Internet connection, which eliminates the need for costly telecom hardware and traditional analog phone services.
ActivePBX is a division of ActiveServe, Inc. F...
Who is more expensive? ShoreTel or ActivePBX?
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 ShoreTel and ActivePBX.
ShoreTel price starts at $19.99 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ShoreTel is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of VoIP software. ActivePBX accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ShoreTel is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of VoIP software.
Bottom line: ShoreTel cost is around the same cost of ActivePBX.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ShoreTel Vs. ActivePBX based on some of the most important and required VoIP features.
ShoreTel: We are still working to collect the list of features for ShoreTel.
ActivePBX: We are still working to collect the list of features for ActivePBX.
Target customer size
ShoreTel's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, and ActivePBX's target customer size include: SMBs.