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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco IP Phones

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ACisco began developing voice over IP (VoIP) communications and collaboration solutions in 1997. Currently, Cisco states they have more than 100,000 unified communications customers worldwide. The modern Cisco IP Phone portfolio includes VoIP and HD video phones designed to meet the needs of organizations.N/A

    CloudTalk

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ACloudTalk is cloud-based call center software for sales and support teams of all sizes, looking to improve customer experiences through more personalized, data-driven customer interactions. The vendor aims to help teams communicate clearly and efficiently. With CloudTalk users can get local, mobile or toll-free numbers from more than 140+ countries across the world. The vendor says they offer integration with important tools (such a CRM, Helpdesk, or…

    $27

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Cisco IP PhonesCloudTalk
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    CloudTalk Lite
    $27
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Essential
    $39
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Expert
    $69
    per month per user
    CloudTalk Custom
    Custom Pricing
    per user or company/month (invoiced annually)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco IP PhonesCloudTalk
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—A discount is offered for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco IP PhonesCloudTalk
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    No answer on this topic
    CloudTalk.io
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    70 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    40 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    58 Answers
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    39 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    69 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    40 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56 Answers
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    34 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    58 Answers
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    38 Answers
    Features
    Cisco IP PhonesCloudTalk
    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Cisco IP Phones and CloudTalk
    Feature
    Cisco IP Phones
    -
    Ratings
    CloudTalk
    9.8
    44 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Agent dashboard00 Ratings10.044 Ratings
    Validate callers00 Ratings9.839 Ratings
    Outbound response00 Ratings10.040 Ratings
    Call forwarding00 Ratings10.039 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)00 Ratings9.838 Ratings
    Warm transfer00 Ratings9.630 Ratings
    Predictive dialing00 Ratings10.025 Ratings
    Interactive voice response00 Ratings10.028 Ratings
    REST APIs00 Ratings9.629 Ratings
    Call scripts00 Ratings9.125 Ratings
    Call tracking00 Ratings9.535 Ratings
    Multichannel integration00 Ratings10.029 Ratings
    CRM software integration00 Ratings10.035 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Cisco IP Phones and CloudTalk
    Feature
    Cisco IP Phones
    -
    Ratings
    CloudTalk
    10.0
    41 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Inbound call routing00 Ratings10.035 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing00 Ratings10.028 Ratings
    Recording00 Ratings10.037 Ratings
    Quality management00 Ratings10.033 Ratings
    Call analytics00 Ratings10.039 Ratings
    Historical reporting00 Ratings10.036 Ratings
    Live reporting00 Ratings10.034 Ratings
    Customer surveys00 Ratings10.026 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics00 Ratings10.025 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Cisco IP PhonesCloudTalk
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    Zendesk Talk
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Polycom Trio
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco IP PhonesCloudTalk
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (70 ratings)
    10.0
    (44 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (14 ratings)
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (57 ratings)
    3.6
    (11 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco IP PhonesCloudTalk
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    We have found so many use cases for Cisco IP Phones and have not come across too many situations where they were not well suited, other than being mobile. We have moved to another Cisco Solution for Mobile communications. We have phones all over the place, in offices, in clinical areas, in lobby or public areas, and even in all of our conferencing and meeting spaces.
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    CloudTalk.io
    Cloudtalk is by far the best value-for-price software out there for call center solutions. Packed with features, very accessible, kind and accessible customer support, and cheap, especially when compared with their competitors for the same range of features. Easy entry-level software, especially if you're a startup that doesn't want to make big initial commitments but needs a solution that scales with the business.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Vibrant display
    • Retains mute functionality between headset and speakerphone
    • Consistent and incredibly clear audio
    • Energy saving mode, during nighttime hours
    • Mute light is physically linked with the button and the feature, if that light is on, you KNOW you're muted!
    • Variety of customizable ringtones
    • Supports up to 10 lines, if needed
    • Built-in camera provides quick and easy access to join any meeting or call in 720p HD
    Incentivized
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    CloudTalk.io
    • It's extremely simple to install and integrate
    • Their smart dialer option reduces time spent typing in number and helps make more calls
    • It makes life super easy to keep track of calls being made and how long calls are but also to listen back on calls made
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • So while the 6800 range may not offer slick features, it still provides all the core functionality that businesses have come to expect from their VoIP handsets.
    • Most of the handsets that make up the 6800 series do come with a greyscale display, which may be disappointing if employees are used to working with color VoIP solutions.
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    CloudTalk.io
    • A lot of features are still missing, some of which are pretty basic like being able to select multiple filters instead of one.
    • Desktop app has had some instability issue.
    • IVR needs to be self-recorded which can lead to a lower quality.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    i think it's profitable and a good return on investment as a person who make an architecture based on VOIP with IP phones i really enjoyed the process of configuration of the router , the switch and everything and then when i had to test the communication between two phones I've configured it was a joy. Also it's a good phone to receive and give calls to our clients.
    Incentivized
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    CloudTalk.io
    It is working and affordable
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Cisco
    Easy to use Functions are self-explanatory Light Efficient I generally have no complaints about them as they get the job done. Just a few employments on maybe graphics or so otherwise they are really great 👍 no complaints... Maybe it is just because is just a user and doesn't implement them or something.
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    CloudTalk.io
    CloudTalk is super easy to use and has a great quality. It helps to communicate with the clients easily and we can feel that the sound quality is high, while speaking to the client and while listening to the recordings. This is for our department essential in our day to day work.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    Support has always been friendly and quick. most reps are able to assist you on their own but if not they will escalate you to another engineer spending on the complexity or severity of your call. Over all I have always had fairly pleasant and respectful conversations with all the Cisco support representatives
    Incentivized
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    CloudTalk.io
    They are skilled, experienced, and anytime I need something and contact the support time, I get the right person who understands my needs and reacts to them accordingly. So far I was only pleasantly surprised by the level of support these guys provide and coming from a customer service oriented background myself, I can only say keep it up guys, you are doing a fantastic job!
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    It's complex to set up but with the help of New Era we were able to do it quickly and efficiently
    Incentivized
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    CloudTalk.io
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    The 8800 series phone is lighter and has a better build quality with all except the flagship phones from Yealink, Mitel, and Avaya. The Yealink S59 and Avaya Vantage have a touch screen interface the make them more akin to the old DX650 which is more high-end than the 8800 currently.
    Incentivized
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    CloudTalk.io
    It was a gamble if I'm being honest, plus this is a very nuanced and intricate topic. We didn't necessarily substitute one for the other, it was a much needed state of affairs where we needed the call monitoring and agent tracking pros of CloudTalk more so than ever before.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • I set up the desk for new hires in our group - it is super easy to plug in this phone and have them up and running.
    • Having the ability to pre-program speed dial numbers ensures that new hires are able to reach help without having to search for a number.
    • The ability to program ring tones is great, so if we are in the shared space meeting and we hear a phone ring, we know who's phone is ringing - the meeting can go on without everyone leaving to check.
    Incentivized
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    CloudTalk.io
    • For a similar price it is not necessary to manage so many cell phone accounts
    • Unlike basic telephony. It is possible to have more control of the interactions with our clients.
    • For administrators it allows better control of commercial actions or the corresponding area for communication issues
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    ScreenShots

    Cisco IP Phones Screenshots

    Screenshot of Cisco IP Phone 8865 with One KEM, CharcoalProduct screenshotScreenshot of Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Desk Family, charcoalScreenshot of Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Desk Family, whiteScreenshot of Cisco IP Phone 8865 with IP 8800 Key Expansion Module, whiteScreenshot of Cisco IP Phone 8865 with IP 8800 Key Expansion Module, white

    CloudTalk Screenshots

    Screenshot of CloudTalk for Freshdesk - All customer-related data from both systems can be automatically synchronized and always up-to-date. No matter whether one is working in Freshdesk or CloudTalk, the software can provide comprehensive customer data.Screenshot of CloudTalk for Intercom - By integrating Intercom with CloudTalk, essential customer contact details become visible, as well as history of calls and conversations. No matter whether one is working in Intercom or CloudTalk, comprehensive customer data will be presented in both systems. In addition, data synchronization is automatic and regular, so information is always up-to-date.Screenshot of Complete customer interaction history is always within reach. CloudTalk will automatically display previous calls, orders, chats or notes, so agents don’t have to look them up in multiple systems.Screenshot of CloudTalk apps allows agents to make and receive phone calls from anywhere.Screenshot of CloudTalk for Help ScoutScreenshot of Agents can see all caller information in one place. During the phone call, they can look at the client’s history of interactions, orders, chat or notes.