Compare Windstream and 3CX - May 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Windstream or 3CX?

3CX is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Windstream, and 3CX is rated higher (90/100) than Windstream (84/100). 3CX offers users more features (3) than Windstream (0).

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:

Windstream Vs. 3CX

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.

3CX: 3CX develops a full range of VoIP telephony software products.3CX Phone System for Windows is a software-based IP PBX that replaces a proprietary hardware PBX / PABX. 3CX’s IP PBX has been developed specifically for Microsoft Windows and is based on the SIP standard, making it easier to manage and allowing you to use any SIP phone (software or hard...

Who is more expensive? Windstream or 3CX Phone System?

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 Windstream and 3CX Phone System.

Windstream price starts at $39.99 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Windstream is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of VoIP software. 3CX Phone System price starts at $135 per year , When comparing 3CX Phone System to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average VoIP software cost.

Bottom line: Windstream cost is around the same cost of 3CX Phone System.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Windstream Vs. 3CX based on some of the most important and required VoIP features.

Windstream: We are still working to collect the list of features for Windstream.

3CX Phone System: Call Recording, Call Center, VoIP.

Target customer size

Windstream's typical customers include: SMBs, Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.