Compare Windstream and Nextiva VoIP - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 16, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Windstream or Nextiva VoIP?

Windstream is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Nextiva VoIP, and Nextiva VoIP is rated higher (93/100) than Windstream (84/100). Nextiva VoIP offers users more features (11) than Windstream (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:

Windstream Vs. Nextiva

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.

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.

Who is more expensive? Windstream or Nextiva Business VoIP?

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 Nextiva Business VoIP.

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. Nextiva Business VoIP price starts at $11.95 per user/month , When comparing Nextiva Business VoIP to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average VoIP software cost.

Bottom line: Windstream is more expensive than Nextiva Business VoIP.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

Nextiva Business VoIP: 3-Way Calling, Call Blocking, Call Forwarding, Call Hunt, Call Return (*69).

Target customer size

Windstream's typical customers include: SMBs, Nextiva is ideal for small companies and large call centers.

Windstream

ITQlick rating
(3.7/5)

starts at $39.99 per month

Windstream software is a cloud-based business communication system that offers phone service, the broadband Internet as well as Digital TV packages for businesses of various sizes.

Categories: Communications, Video Conferencing, VoIP.

Nextiva VoIP

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

starts at $11.95 per user/month

Nextiva Business VoIP is cloud-based communication, collaboration, call center and telephony services designed for small businesses in multiple industry verticals. The solution helps the user eliminate the need...

Categories: Auto Attendant, Automatic Call Distribution (ACD), Call Recording, Communications Workforce Scheduling, Computer Telephony Integration (CTI).

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Windstream: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Nextiva Business VoIP: 11 Features

3-Way Calling
Call Blocking
Call Forwarding
Call Hunt
Call Return (*69)
Call Transfer
Call Waiting
Caller ID with Name
Repeat Dialing
Simultaneous Rings
Speed-Dial
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
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Windstream
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$39.99 per month
Functionality
3
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ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
93/100
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3.2/10
License pricing
$11.95 per user/month
Functionality
27
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ShoreTel
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4.9/5
Score
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.