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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Broadvoice | GoContact

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ABroadvoice is a provider of hosted voice, UCaaS, CCaaS, and CX solutions for small and mid-market enterprises and BPOs. Broadvoice solutions offer enterprise-class features to simplify communications and streamline operations.

    $10

    per month per seat

    Pricing
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Editions & Modules
    b-hive Standard Seat - Call Paths
    $7
    per month
    b-hive Metered Seat Cloud PBX
    $10
    per month per user
    b-hive Pro Seat - Call Paths
    $10
    per month
    SIP Trunking - Metered
    $11
    per month per user
    SIP Trunking - Unlimited
    $17
    per month per user
    b-hive Standard Seat Cloud PBX
    $18
    per month per user
    b-hive Pro Seat Cloud PBX
    $23
    per month per user
    Contact Center
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptional
    Additional DetailsPricing Based on 3 Year Terms
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    Community Pulse
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Considered Both Products
    Broadvoice
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    I would rather not mention other companies by name, but many service providers in this field do not have the functionality that Broadvoice offers, and certainly not the tech support to back it up.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice seems to be more user friendly and intuitive than the other providers we have used in the past.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice was a much better value. We saved over 50% and the features and benefits are very similar. We did not lose anything in terms of capabilities and saved a lot of money. The team that took care of the installation was amazing and helpful and if I run into issues, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Customer service is better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    We have had zero issues or complaints with Broadvoice. We have used them for 3 years.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice handled the setup and walked through each employee on how to use the phones.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice onboarding blows away 8x8. We were left on our own to figure out how to setup everything. The auto attendant at 8x8 was also left for us to figure out so we never used it. Broadvoice guides you and actually does it for you!
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    I started with ATT openhand service and their support and onboarding were so bad. I couldn't get the call groups setup and talked to a different person all the time. The project was expensive and dug on forever. We ended up getting out of the contract. We were able to use …
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    We have not used any other systems.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    There was no comparison for me. Google Voice annoyed anyone calling in, was delayed in relaying missed calls and texts, and was not user friendly in my opinion. Broadvoice is leaps and bounds ahead for business purposes. It addresses each of those concerns and provides a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    We saw the reviews from other people and decided to go with Broadvoice. We had a lot of questions that got answered. They have a great service and provide great customer service. At this moment we only use a fraction of the services you provide but I'm sure in no time we will …
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Bria did not have the near the capabilities that Broadvoice has to offer. Broadvoice is easy to use and you are able to make quick decisive decisions at ease. The transferring of calls is top notch!
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Compared to other systems, add-ons were necessary or charges for more accessible features. Our current plan with Broadvoice has never changed and we have always had the same amount of options & services, so much we cannot use half of them yet, but hope to as we grow. Service …
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice is a supported hardware from our 3rd party IT provider. In addition, the cost of equipment and reoccurring monthly costs were very reasonable. I figured if all voice over IPs run off the same internet then why pay more.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice is ideal for businesses that need a reliable, easy -to-use VoIP solution without the complexity of an all-encompassing communication suite. Its streamlined interface and simple feature set allow for faster onboarding and less training time. Broadvoice offers strong …
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Broadvoice is a much superior product and service.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Better sales and tech support
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    The other voip organization I looked into was very pushy. I appreciated Broadvoice's hands off approach.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    I didn't demo other systems in detail enough to give detailed answer
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    We used Comcast Business Voice Edge, but we all had desk phones. We have forced all of our employees to use virtual phones. The cost is so much less and you don't have to miss calls if you are working virtually.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    We selected Broadvoice because it was the best to switch from Google Voice. Broadvoice is much better as it can be accessed on any computer or phone but you can choose to turn it on or off. The landline feature is also nice.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    Can't compare Avaya to Broadvoice as the environment in which they were used are completely different.
    Incentivized
    Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
    I have not used other products or have insight on any.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    308 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    290 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    310 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    249 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    267 Answers
    Features
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.8
    131 Ratings
    4% above category average
    High quality audio8.7130 Ratings
    High quality video8.841 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.1
    30 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Desktop sharing8.130 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.9
    30 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Calendar integration8.925 Ratings
    Meeting initiation9.027 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.922 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Live chat8.025 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.4
    50 Ratings
    6% above category average
    User authentication8.343 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.449 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.4
    144 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Hosted PBX8.589 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.366 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.4123 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.6
    175 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Answering rules8.6153 Ratings
    Call recording8.6116 Ratings
    Call park8.6145 Ratings
    Call screening8.6124 Ratings
    Message alerts8.6138 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.369 Ratings
    Online Fax8.484 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription8.799 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    123 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS8.6111 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.568 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    70 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Centralized communications management8.561 Ratings
    Team messaging8.841 Ratings
    Team document sharing9.027 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics8.741 Ratings
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    Broadvoice | GoContact
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    Zoom Workplace
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Webex Calling
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (322 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.1
    (21 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (79 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.1
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Broadvoice
    I think it depends on the services you enroll in. Broadvoice could be used for basic business perfectly, but allowing for tracking calls and recordings makes it great for businesses where legalities come into play. Were I to leave the firm I am with, I would hope to either utilize a service that offers everything Broadvoice does, or just continue with Broadvoice itself.
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    Pros
    Broadvoice
    • Broadvoice is quick to furnish the phone numbers before we even have the store built.
    • Broadvoice gives us temporary numbers until the port occurs.
    • Broadvoice monitors our accounts so we Dont have to.
    • Most times we get the replacement phones within 1-2 work days.
    • Broadvoice is very easy to work with.
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    Cons
    Broadvoice
    • The terminology used in the self-service drop-down options for outbound greetings is akin to reading a foreign language; it's hard to tell which drop-down option will yield the appropriate results for the appropriate time periods (during or after hours). I'm also still not sure whether I should set all outbound messages using my b-hive account, or if it will work if I do that from my phone handset.
    • The TCR brand registration process is difficult. I followed the instructions to register my brand, and after months of checking to see if it was verified, I was told I needed to provide a 147C letter, which certifies my EIN number. I am a sole proprietor, with no employees, so I am not required to have an EIN. If I file taxes using my SSN, I would think a W9 would suffice. This has held up my ability to use the texting platform. It would have been good to know upfront that an EIN would be needed in order for the registration verification to process -- like maybe getting an error message of some sort instead of just a "status."
    • Overall, there seems to be way too many sub-sections within the b-hive screens. To go back from the call log to what I view as the main dashboard, you have to click on "portal," which is okay once you know that it takes you back to the page that has all the tabs for "reports, voicemails, communicator," etc.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Broadvoice
    Our last phone system was very outdated and we were left not getting calls that we needed nor having a seamless way to change voicemail or to get voicemail if we were out of the office for longer periods of time. Broadvoice has erased these issues and has really made our agency more responsive.
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    Usability
    Broadvoice
    Broadvoice has been a great investment so far! Its system allows you to easily handle multiple lines & provides you with many useful, easy-to-use, features. It delivers faxes right to your email inbox, how much easier can it get? Through their app, it enables you to easily determine if the call is business or personal related. And you are able to answer calls no matter where you are
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Broadvoice
    AWAYS available to assist when I call. I could not be happier about that!
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Broadvoice
    Any issues are usually overcome fairly quickly. We don't utilize reports offered by the system - we are a small company and the monitoring that would provide is just not something we would utilize.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Broadvoice
    Laura H. our Service Coordinator was exceptionally helpful when the inevitable hiccups occurred along the way. She calmly sought out solutions that kept the project moving so that we could meet our move-out/move-in deadlines. Also, their 24/7 Business Support line is staffed with knowledgeable people that answer my questions quickly and accurately.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Broadvoice
    The in-person was done by phone and was GREAT!
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Broadvoice
    Overcame obstacles of everyone being in different places. Trainer was excellent (do not remember her name!). Open to all questions no matter how technical. The feedback from my colleagues were they were happy
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    Implementation Rating
    Broadvoice
    It was straightforward to set up. The phone was delivered prior to installation. The script and routing of calls were established prior to installation as well. The on-site technician installed each phone and offered training to anyone who asked. The main setup for hours, calls, and extensions was already set up via online meeting, making the phone install on-site a seamless experience.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Broadvoice
    We've had a few phone vendors over the years and their main item, the phone, usually worked. Now past that, all other features or needs were hardly ever met. With Broadvoice, our experience has been amazing. The call quality, the ease of use on the admin portal and b-hive app, the flexibility of implementing new users. And if something ever seems to stump us, we can quickly reach out to support via email or phone and they are amazingly fast to respond and resolve the issue.
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Broadvoice
    Answered in previous question
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    Scalability
    Broadvoice
    We keep adding phones to each of restaurants every month
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    Return on Investment
    Broadvoice
    • Sadly I can't quite gather any hard numbers since my use of the product don't extend into the admin level where I can see everything. I can say that since installing the phone at my desk though, I've been more reachable by other staff and therefore more present with current happenings in the workplace.
    • It took a while to get a line for my desk, so I can compare the before and after very clearly. Communication is like night and day, and any questions or problems other coworkers had that in the past they may have had to deal with themselves, they can now reliably reach me and have a convenient option to. This has improved the relationships between me and others at the workplace.
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    ScreenShots

    Broadvoice | GoContact Screenshots

    Screenshot of the call routing rules to manage holidays, and off-hours.Screenshot of inbound call routing with automated menus and announcements, like a large business.Screenshot of user accounts can be added, removed, and managed from this interface.Screenshot of a detailed view of call history with detailed call reports.Screenshot of a video conference with up to 50 users with b-hive Communicator.Screenshot of group messaging and file sharing to keep internal teams connected.