Shlomi Lavi /
May 21, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ShoreTel or Windstream?
ShoreTel is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Windstream, and ShoreTel is rated higher (92/100) than Windstream (84/100).
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. Windstream
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...
Windstream: Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN), a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to businesses nationwide. We also offer broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas.
Who is more expensive? ShoreTel or Windstream?
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 Windstream.
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. Windstream price starts at $39.99 per month , When comparing Windstream to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average VoIP software cost.
Bottom line: ShoreTel cost is around the same cost of Windstream.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ShoreTel Vs. Windstream based on some of the most important and required VoIP features.
ShoreTel: We are still working to collect the list of features for ShoreTel.
Windstream: We are still working to collect the list of features for Windstream.
Target customer size
ShoreTel's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, and Windstream's target customer size include: SMBs.