Broadvoice vs. Google Cloud Contact Center AI

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Broadvoice
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Broadvoice 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
monthly, 12 or 36 months per seat
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Google has launched a cloud based contact center software which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the customer experience and provide real-time insights for agents. Announced in July 2018, this product adds three core AI functionalities to the contact center software tool belt with its Dialogflow feature: virtual agents, AI assistance for human agents, and contact center analytics. Google’s product streamlines inbound and outbound communications by…N/A
Pricing
BroadvoiceGoogle Cloud Contact Center AI
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
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BroadvoiceGoogle Cloud Contact Center AI
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPricing Based on 3 Year Terms
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Community Pulse
BroadvoiceGoogle Cloud Contact Center AI
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
BroadvoiceGoogle Cloud Contact Center AI
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
8.0
78 Ratings
1% above category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
High quality audio8.077 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video8.022 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
8.1
17 Ratings
4% above category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing8.117 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
7.5
15 Ratings
5% below category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
Calendar integration7.712 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation7.313 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events7.411 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
7.3
13 Ratings
5% below category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
Live chat7.313 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
8.0
26 Ratings
6% above category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
User authentication8.123 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.026 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
8.2
83 Ratings
1% above category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
Hosted PBX8.450 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.237 Ratings00 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.268 Ratings00 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
8.1
105 Ratings
3% above category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
Answering rules8.390 Ratings00 Ratings
Call recording8.262 Ratings00 Ratings
Call park8.281 Ratings00 Ratings
Call screening8.373 Ratings00 Ratings
Message alerts8.484 Ratings00 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging7.534 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Fax8.146 Ratings00 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription7.658 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
7.8
76 Ratings
4% below category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
Mobile app for iOS7.771 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app for Android7.940 Ratings00 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
7.6
34 Ratings
3% above category average
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
-
Ratings
Centralized communications management8.429 Ratings00 Ratings
Team messaging7.417 Ratings00 Ratings
Team document sharing7.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics7.518 Ratings00 Ratings
Contact Center Software
Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
-
Ratings
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
8.4
13 Ratings
1% above category average
Agent dashboard00 Ratings8.513 Ratings
Validate callers00 Ratings7.911 Ratings
Outbound response00 Ratings8.211 Ratings
Call forwarding00 Ratings8.611 Ratings
Click-to-call (CTC)00 Ratings8.911 Ratings
Warm transfer00 Ratings8.810 Ratings
Predictive dialing00 Ratings8.39 Ratings
Interactive voice response00 Ratings8.411 Ratings
REST APIs00 Ratings7.211 Ratings
Call scripts00 Ratings8.211 Ratings
Call tracking00 Ratings8.411 Ratings
Multichannel integration00 Ratings8.712 Ratings
CRM software integration00 Ratings8.711 Ratings
Workforce Optimization (WFO)
Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice
-
Ratings
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
8.6
13 Ratings
4% above category average
Inbound call routing00 Ratings8.312 Ratings
Omnichannel inbound routing00 Ratings8.111 Ratings
Recording00 Ratings8.813 Ratings
Quality management00 Ratings8.911 Ratings
Call analytics00 Ratings9.012 Ratings
Historical reporting00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
Live reporting00 Ratings8.410 Ratings
Customer surveys00 Ratings8.18 Ratings
Customer interaction analytics00 Ratings8.410 Ratings
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BroadvoiceGoogle Cloud Contact Center AI
Small Businesses
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Score 9.2 out of 10
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Score 9.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Nextiva
Nextiva
Score 9.2 out of 10
Bright Pattern Contact Center
Bright Pattern Contact Center
Score 10.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 8.6 out of 10
Salesforce Service Cloud
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Score 8.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
BroadvoiceGoogle Cloud Contact Center AI
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(249 ratings)
8.5
(13 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.5
(15 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.5
(13 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
8.6
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
7.3
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(14 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
8.5
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.7
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
6.8
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
5.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BroadvoiceGoogle Cloud Contact Center AI
Likelihood to Recommend
Broadvoice
Broadvoice is extremely robust and well-suited for a variety of contexts, but I think it excels best in tighter-knit work environments where contacting each other is the main use as opposed to receiving many incoming calls from outside guests. There have been a few instances where I think the features would conflict with user intention -- namely, having a number linked to two different phones, but one phone was meant more for receiving outside calls and the other was an office phone in the same area. Because of this, if a guest called, it would disturb the office, but if a vendor called, the guest phone would also ring, leading to confusion. I think this is an instance of the peer ecosystem conflicting with a more customer-facing need, but if a peer line needed to contact that department, it is best to have both of them ring.
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Google
Well suited for sites where the product is hardware because with those if there are any questions then the site could help eliminate having to contact the company directly and waiting for answers days later. This would be suited for products as the answer could be given and the more complex questions would be directed to the company.
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Pros
Broadvoice
  • Broadvoice is excellent for customizing/tailoring to a business's specific needs.
  • Tech Support is easy to reach, and provides consistent help.
  • Onboarding new customers is very thorough and supportive. Changing phone systems is overwhelming and time-consuming. Broadvoice makes it as easy as possible with clear expectations and fantastic training.
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Google
  • Google Cloud Contact Center AI is based on the same foundation infrastructure and services as Google Assistant, therefore, it is robust and flexible. The APIs are very well built and documented as well. Any newbie can start using the service with a very little learning curve.
  • Seamless integrations are also a great add-on. Google makes sure that Contact Center AI service integrates well with leading customer service platforms which helps any user to use only the required functionalities from Contact Center AI and meanwhile use any other primary platform.
  • Robust documentation which is always alive and is updated within no time is of great help! Google makes sure its end customers know what to do where and when in clear plain text and any issues/ bugs are also documented.
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Cons
Broadvoice
  • When changing users on the URL page there are some steps that can be a bit clunky based on the type of phone you're using.
  • Separating users devices into multiple locations inside the URL is nice but you're not able to move those users around if they do change spots in the company.
  • For some reason within the b-hive mobile app if I miss a call and then go into the app to check the call and exit the app I still show a notification icon constantly. It seems to be related to the the Chat portion of the app. If you go to that part of the app and refresh when you exit the app the notification icon is gone.
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Google
  • It's still in the beginning phase of sentimental Analysis and more data sets can really help during tough conversations.
  • Automation can be made a little simpler and basic for anyone to be able to work on it.
  • Each instance of the software can have its own AI learning for a wider range of real time issues.
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Likelihood to Renew
Broadvoice
Broadvoice is an ideal value. It's not the best possible IP based phone system but it's easily one of the best options if cost is a factor. We got a capable and easy to use product while lowering our costs, a total win-win.
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Google
We are happy with the implementation and functionality of the software and associated systems. In general, unless something better can replace this system we intend on continuing. We think the ease of systems implementation and integration adds value and substantiates the use and excellent functionality of the product and associated services.
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Usability
Broadvoice
Once the phones are operational it just works. Broadvoice will customize the phones the way you want not they way they want you to have. There are several different ringtones to choose from. Also, Broadvoice can make the volume of phone calls to stay at whatever level you set them at
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Google
Generally intuitive and easy to learn. I would like more guides but the learning curve is rather quick and makes the software rather an easy study for the average user. Generally, the support and functionality of the software make for a generally good outcome and easy implementation of the software and user experience.
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Reliability and Availability
Broadvoice
AWAYS available to assist when I call. I could not be happier about that!
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Google
No answers on this topic
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.
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Google
No answers on this topic
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.
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Google
No answers on this topic
In-Person Training
Broadvoice
The in-person was done by phone and was GREAT!
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Google
No answers on this topic
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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Google
No answers on this topic
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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Google
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Broadvoice
We used Comcast mobility lines for years, but compared to Broadvoice, they have a long way to go. I would sometimes have to call Comcast because their website wouldn't let me connect, while their side was showing no issues.
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Google
Only IBM Watson Assistant has been the one we have used in the company, in fact, it was the first to use it because currently in the market there are not many options to use, and if there are they are not receiving enough publicity, so we have limited ourselves to google cloud contact center AI.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Broadvoice
Did not assist in the purchase of this system.
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Google
No answers on this topic
Scalability
Broadvoice
Giving a neutral answer as this is something we do not need and therefore do not utilize.
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Google
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Broadvoice
  • We have pretty much cut our phone service bill in half compared to our previous provider.
  • The reliability of the system has reduced downtime to null.
  • Communication, communication, communication is a must for any organization. Broadvoice has met all our expectations plus. Well worth the investment.
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Google
  • Reduced the number of minutes spent by live agents on trivial queries.
  • Our client saved thousands of dollars by using the AI contact center as now the agents spend most of their time solving real issues.
  • Customer satisfaction got increased exponentially.
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ScreenShots

Broadvoice Screenshots

Screenshot of 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 Video conference with up to 50 users with b-hive Communicator.Screenshot of Group messaging and file sharing to keep internal teams connected.