Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager) vs. OnSIP

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Call Manager is a unified call control center from Cisco that supports enterprise collaboration functions across the spectrum of IP telephony, video & web conferencing, and messaging. Features include call forwarding, call back, call transfer, ad hoc conferencing, and call park.N/A
OnSIP
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
OnSIP's range of hosted VoIP solutions are described by the vendor as simple to set up and easy to use, so users can get on with the business of connecting with customers. OnSIP was an Intrado solution, and then acquired by Ooma in 2022.N/A
Pricing
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)OnSIP
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)OnSIP
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsMust contact sales team for pricing
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Community Pulse
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)OnSIP
Top Pros
Top Cons

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Features
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)OnSIP
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
7.5
41 Ratings
5% below category average
OnSIP
-
Ratings
Hosted PBX10.020 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)6.129 Ratings00 Ratings
User templates8.239 Ratings00 Ratings
Call reports4.938 Ratings00 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.239 Ratings00 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
7.7
44 Ratings
7% below category average
OnSIP
9.5
1 Ratings
14% above category average
Answering rules8.642 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Call recording5.126 Ratings00 Ratings
Call park8.638 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Call screening8.135 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Message alerts8.338 Ratings10.01 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
7.2
40 Ratings
9% below category average
OnSIP
-
Ratings
Video conferencing8.830 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio conferencing8.740 Ratings00 Ratings
Video screen sharing5.515 Ratings00 Ratings
Instant messaging5.718 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
8.1
24 Ratings
2% above category average
OnSIP
-
Ratings
Mobile app for iOS8.024 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app for Android8.122 Ratings00 Ratings
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)OnSIP
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Medium-sized Companies
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Enterprises
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Score 9.0 out of 10
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
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User Ratings
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)OnSIP
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(45 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(14 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)OnSIP
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
Cisco Unified Communications Manager is suited for medium to large customers who are in search for a solid call control platform with added security in mind. Cisco Unified Communications Manager also supports receptions, small groups and also a mini contact center type of set up with its Hunt Group, Pick up Group and call queuing facilities and also with set up of music on hold function while calls queuing.
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Ooma, Inc.
I think OnSIP is well suited to be used in any organization that has a stable, reliable internet connection. The service is top notch and I haven't found a competitor that can beat the service. I've recommended the service to other manufacturing businesses and churches. The organizations that have switched have been extremely pleased with the service.
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Pros
Cisco
  • This solution is extremely stable and has been running in our environment for several years without (unscheduled) downtime.
  • The ability to have voicemails automatically sent as an email message is extremely helpful in helping us to keep in touch while away from the desk.
  • The Call Manager provides us very granular settings to route our calls as we want.
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Ooma, Inc.
  • Customer service
  • Value pricing
  • Ease of use
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Cons
Cisco
  • Administration web page is little bit hard to understand at the beginning specially if you are not familiar with naming convention and GU Interfaces.
  • Call Detail Record interface is fine but would be desirable to include more options that fit organization needs in terms of reporting purposes.
  • Self Care Portal interface could be more useful to the end user if it includes options to manage some features without administrators involving.
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Ooma, Inc.
  • Accept more phone brands/models
  • Make your website easier to use
  • Make provisioning a new phone easier
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Likelihood to Renew
Cisco
We have been using this product for 20+ years and will continue too. This is a great product and new features are always coming out.
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Ooma, Inc.
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Usability
Cisco
The usability part of Cisco Unified Communications Manager is very much simple from a usability point of view. Day-to-day Move Add Change Delete (MACD) can be performed by the administrators very easily with simple training. From the initial deployment point of view, some of the thing can be improved to simplify the process.
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Ooma, Inc.
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Support Rating
Cisco
CUCM is supported by most third-party vendors for related products, so it makes finding solutions to specific needs easy. Also Cisco TAC is very knowledgeable, and we have never run into a problem they have not been able to resolve. Usually they are resolved without the need to escalate tickers either.
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Ooma, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Cisco
This was the first phone system we implemented that could span multiple locations. We were very satisfied once fully implemented
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Ooma, Inc.
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
We have been a Cisco based shop and have looked at other cloud voice options such as MS Teams pbx, and others, but ultimately, the features, endpoints, and reliability of Cisco has been the common factor in staying with them as our voice provider. Their integrations, room systems, and hybrid design allows for us to be flexible and keep a high up time vs reliance on 100% cloud.
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Ooma, Inc.
We have found OnSIP to be just as good if not better than any of the other services we have researched or used. Once again, the value of OnSIP is unbelievable. Our rates at this organization are less than half of what the competitors were charging. I don't see us changing anytime soon.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Communication and collaboration - Our offices are able to communicate both internally and externally due to this system.
  • Down time - Struggles with CUCM has caused a lot of down time due to the instability of the system.
  • High Costs - the cost of both the license and the maintenance was much higher than other systems.
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Ooma, Inc.
  • It has reduced our telecom expenses drastically.
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