Crowdbase (discontinued) vs Lumen Unified Communications & Collaboration (formerly CenturyLink)

Likelihood to Recommend

I wouldn't suggest Crowdbasefor smaller companies, even for bigger companies a more integrated solution would be desirable. It may suit companies that want their collaboration separate from project management and CRM, but at least for our organisation it seems to make more sense to have most of our work tools in one place

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Director in Other

Real Estate Company, 1-10 employees

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While I am happy with the service, it does leave something to be desired. The MPLS circuit connection has been very stable and I am very happy with its uptime. I am also quite happy with the calling plans. I have been able to cut back on costs with the design they have. Support is the reason for the lower score.

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Administrator in Information Technology

Higher Education Company, 51-200 employees

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Feature Rating Comparison

Crowdbase (discontinued)

Lumen Unified Communications & Collaboration (formerly CenturyLink)

Chat

Notifications

Discussions

Pros

Collaboration
Interaction with staff
Great way to engage staff and support each other

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Verified User

Director in Other

Real Estate Company, 1-10 employees

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MPLS circuits
Domestic calling plans
International calling plans

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Administrator in Information Technology

Higher Education Company, 51-200 employees

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Cons

It is very limited
Although it has an API it doesn't link to the services we use.
It isn't customisable like podio.

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Director in Other

Real Estate Company, 1-10 employees

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Cleaner invoices
Easier access to support

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Administrator in Information Technology

Higher Education Company, 51-200 employees

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Alternatives Considered

Crowdbase's strength may lie in its ability to do just one main thing well, but for us this was a massive limitation. I know that it is not trying to be Podio and it is therefore unfair to compare the two but there are features that overlap. for us Podio was better suited.

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Director in Other

Real Estate Company, 1-10 employees

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We do not use any other products.

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Administrator in Information Technology

Higher Education Company, 51-200 employees

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Return on Investment

Encourages communication
Easy to use
Before crowdbase we never though of collaborating this way

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Verified User

Director in Other

Real Estate Company, 1-10 employees

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Outstanding uptime
Good value

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Administrator in Information Technology

Higher Education Company, 51-200 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

Yes

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Rating Summary

Crowdbase (discontinued)

Lumen Unified Communications & Collaboration (formerly CenturyLink)