Avaya IP Office vs. RingEX

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Avaya IP Office
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Avaya IP Office is a communications solution for small and medium-size businesses. It is available in the cloud, on premise or hybrid deployments are all supported with IP Office along with the ability to migrate from one to the other. The included Avaya Equinox experience provides a single app for voice, video, messaging, conferencing and calendar and keeps employees productive on any device, from any location.
$82
per user/per month
RingEX
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
RingEx is a cloud-based VoIP solution available via computer mobile application. It features video and audio conferencing, desktop phone rentals, collaboration tools, and integrations with other business applications. Plans are available on a monthly, per user subscription basis.
$19.99
per month
Pricing
Avaya IP OfficeRingEX
Editions & Modules
Voice
$82
per user/per month
Digital
$129
per user/per month
Essentials (up to 20 users)
$19.99
per user/per month
Standard
$27.99
per user/per month
Premium
$34.99
per user/per month
Ultimate
$49.99
per user/per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Avaya IP OfficeRingEX
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details—Pricing above is per/month paid annually. Pricing increases when paid monthly. Essentials - $29.99/month (paid monthly) Standard - $37.99/month (paid monthly) Premium - $44.99/month (paid monthly) Ultimate - $59.99/month (paid monthly)
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Community Pulse
Avaya IP OfficeRingEX
Considered Both Products
Avaya IP Office

No answer on this topic

RingEX
Chose RingEX
The difference between RingEX and the Mitel products is night and day. Mitel was very clumsy to use, administer, and support. The interfaces are light years better than Mitel's, and the reliability is second to none. We used to have all kinds of issues with Mitel, but since …
Chose RingEX
RingEX is far more versatile for a small business than Grasshopper or our previous Nortel/Avaya VoIP system. I wouldn't trade the fatures of the RingEX system for any other VoIP system on the market. When it comes to capabilities at a low cost, you can't beat RingEX.
Chose RingEX
RingEX was the most feature rich and fully realized option that we evaluated. It required the least amount of special setup to our network, as well as had the easiest to use softphone and mobile app. It was not the cheapest, but was in line with ShoreTel's cost. The biggest …
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Avaya IP OfficeRingEX
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.5
9 Ratings
22% below category average
RingEX
-
Ratings
High quality audio6.59 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video6.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
7.1
5 Ratings
12% below category average
RingEX
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing7.15 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.7
6 Ratings
17% below category average
RingEX
-
Ratings
Calendar integration5.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation6.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events7.63 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
5.8
3 Ratings
28% below category average
RingEX
-
Ratings
Live chat5.83 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.1
6 Ratings
21% below category average
RingEX
-
Ratings
User authentication5.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions6.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.6
8 Ratings
21% below category average
RingEX
7.9
133 Ratings
4% below category average
Hosted PBX6.25 Ratings7.474 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)6.58 Ratings8.1101 Ratings
Directory of employee names7.08 Ratings8.7118 Ratings
User templates00 Ratings7.491 Ratings
Call reports00 Ratings7.8119 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.4
9 Ratings
25% below category average
RingEX
8.2
142 Ratings
3% below category average
Answering rules7.99 Ratings8.0129 Ratings
Call recording7.07 Ratings8.5121 Ratings
Call park8.19 Ratings8.1103 Ratings
Call screening6.58 Ratings8.4112 Ratings
Message alerts6.48 Ratings8.1133 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging5.94 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Fax4.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription5.24 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.8
7 Ratings
23% below category average
RingEX
8.7
122 Ratings
5% above category average
Mobile app for iOS6.87 Ratings8.5107 Ratings
Mobile app for Android6.86 Ratings8.889 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.5
6 Ratings
14% below category average
RingEX
-
Ratings
Centralized communications management7.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Team messaging6.64 Ratings00 Ratings
Team document sharing5.74 Ratings00 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
-
Ratings
RingEX
7.8
124 Ratings
6% below category average
Video conferencing00 Ratings7.394 Ratings
Audio conferencing00 Ratings8.3108 Ratings
Video screen sharing00 Ratings7.665 Ratings
Instant messaging00 Ratings8.177 Ratings
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User Ratings
Avaya IP OfficeRingEX
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(12 ratings)
7.8
(151 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.9
(15 ratings)
Usability
7.3
(1 ratings)
8.3
(11 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(81 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
4.7
(27 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
7.8
(5 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
4.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Avaya IP OfficeRingEX
Likelihood to Recommend
Avaya
So I haven't had one where it's not appropriate at all unless somebody was going pure cloud. Obviously, this is not a cloud product, but from an on-premise solution like the IP office is, we've sold it to companies that have five users and we've sold it to customers that have thousands of users. So it's very expandable, adjustable to be it's hybrid, so it's IP and digital mix capabilities. So that's a strong suit.
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RingCentral
The reporting part is essential in our line of business, we must measure everything and report it, which is why it is one of its main strengths. They are fast and adapt to the needs, also the ease of being very easy to use, which entails relatively short training for new agents who would use this platform.
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Pros
Avaya
  • Centralization is key. If you want to have all of your facilities on one phone system, to help mitigate telecom costs this is the system for you. You purchase the necessary licensing (one time purchase) and the licenses stay with you as long as you stay on that platform!
  • Flexibility is fantastic. Whether you want to use the IP Office as a key system, or replace your existing partner system, or run as a PBX. This system will do it all, I was very impressed with the compatibility of the IP Office with legacy equipment. Have a Partner system? Not a problem. Have a Definity system? Not a problem!
  • Broad based technology. You can utilize CO trunks (POTS lines), ISDN/PRI, T1, SIP, etc.... What ever your carrier hands off to you the IP Office can integrate with. No need to work with a third party vendor to get your interface up and running. AVAYA is a one stop shop, and if you have an existing warranty, just upgrade your IPOSS information on the system and your new hardware is covered.
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RingCentral
  • VOIP calling - call quality is excellent and has replaced our traditional landline phones
  • Video meetings - video quality is great(provided you have a good webcam) and the video features(multiple hosts, screen sharing, multiple room management) is 2nd to none.
  • Screen sharing - As an unexpected benefit, the ability to do a screen share has helped our IT crew in being able to remotely diagnose and fix problems with faculty or staff machines.
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Cons
Avaya
  • Rush for updates. At times an updated will fix one problem, and inadvertently create another. However with due diligence from your business partner (Tektivity) patches are tested before being rolled out in production environments.
  • Part itemization. If you purchase a new system, the power cord does not come with the unit, that is a separate part. Very minor in the grand scheme of things but as a reseller and a customer still somewhat annoying.
  • Large convoluted organization. As a user trying to navigate the AVAYA website, and track down information can be daunting. Even calling support can be challenging, you never know if your call will be routed to India, Brazil, or Denver. That is why the relationship with Tektivity is so important. You can leverage your business partner to get the answers you need so you can spend your time tackling issues that need your attention.
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RingCentral
  • Pricing for SMB space is high compared to other solutions
  • Still lagging behind 8x8 with desk phone support and integrations
  • UI for managing Limited Extensions is significantly more cumbersome than user extensions
  • Video meeting software still lags behind industry leaders (such as Zoom and MS Teams)
  • No licensing option for Common Area Phones with routing features
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Likelihood to Renew
Avaya
Oddly enough I have been impressed with the IP Office platform so much that I have integrated one into my home. My wife was not happy with it initially but once she started using it she was very happy with the results. It helped that I programmed it to work just like a home phone but with features and options that I can utilize remotely. I would be more than happy to put an AVAYA IP Office against any other phone system on the market, and let you be the judge.
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RingCentral
We are grandfathered into our unlimited toll-free minutes plan. We are very unlikely to switch because of that. It has been the major factor saving us a lot of money compared to switching to other solutions. I don't know any other company that still offers these unlimited plans.
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Usability
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
They were working on updating a few of the modules while we were going live, so this made usability difficult to train on once they did go live with those changes. Now that the changes are in place, we have really enjoyed the usability of the platform
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Reliability and Availability
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
The self-service ticketing system and SR creation is extremely simple and intuitive to use. The online University resource is invaluable - we often find a resolution to our query through existing KBs, thus negating the need to even raise a new support request. On the occasions we have raised a new SR, the support staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. The response times are some of the best I've ever experienced.
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Performance
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
Occasional bandwith issues. In addition to this, I have one individual whose calls are blocked. We were not able to determine whether this was a RingEX or a carrier issue.
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Support Rating
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
I have called RingEX a few times for assistance in setting up call handling or implementing changes in our call handling structure. The wait time to speak with an agent is usually minimal and the ones I have spoken to are excellent at walking me thru what changes I am trying to make as well as ensuring I understand what is being done so I can handle it myself next time if the need arises.
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In-Person Training
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
I really didn't know all the capabilities
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Implementation Rating
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
If someone has an existing system I tell them to keep that running initially and keep RingEX separate initially until the system is configured and tested to one's satisfaction. After testing and configuration is completed, then roll over the main phone numbers to the new RingEX system. I've seen one person who immediately flipped over to RingEX without properly configuring/testing the software and had many issues with missed customer calls until I helped him sort out his configuration.
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Alternatives Considered
Avaya
Much better feature set with Avaya IP Office, and I really feel you're getting feature-rich telephony for a well priced switch. The system is very adaptable and a much better fit than legacy key systems and cloud-based UCaaS solutions competing in the same market.
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RingCentral
RingEX provided a more cost effective and complete solution than the competitors we evaluated. Reliability and call quality was of paramount concern for us. RingEX provided a higher level of reliability than many of the
competitors we evaluated.

The completeness of their product offering was also unrivaled. Other competitors offered similar features but they nickel and dimed their customers and licensing became very difficult. The MVP licensing plan was simple to understand and implement.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
not to sign up for it or give them any money for a product that does not work
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Scalability
Avaya
No answers on this topic
RingCentral
There is a browser version which allows the product to be used by almost anyone.
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Return on Investment
Avaya
  • When selling to a prospective customer, I always do a 10 yr ROI to show the benefits of Avaya IP Office or ACO and which scenario would fit best.
  • CAPEX vs OPEX
  • Number of phones needed as well as other features need to be considered to determine if Avaya IP Office fits best.
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RingCentral
  • Better connectivity and communication with team messaging.
  • Enhanced customer experience with call routing, after-hours messaging, and emergency routing.
  • Better privacy for my team by not having to share their mobile numbers as users within RingEX.
  • Easier onboarding of new teammates as new users in RingEX.
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