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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Discord

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ADiscord is an app designed to connect users with communities over voice, video, and text chat, via Discord servers, a gaming and game industry oriented app for growing communities around video games and allowing developers to communicate with their customer base; the app may yet also be used for business communications of other kinds.

    $4.99

    per month

    Webex Calling

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AWebex Calling is Cisco’s flagship cloud calling solution with over 12 million users worldwide. It delivers an enterprise-grade calling experience that enables customers to replace PBX hardware with a cloud calling solution. Webex Calling's connectivity and collaboration experience includes calling, meetings, messaging, contact center, and integrated devices.

    $17

    per month per user

    Pricing
    DiscordWebex Calling
    Editions & Modules
    Discord Nitro
    $0
    Discord Nitro Classic
    $0
    Webex Call
    $17
    per month per user
    Webex Suite: Meet + Call
    $25
    per month per user
    Webex Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DiscordWebex Calling
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    DiscordWebex Calling
    Considered Both Products
    Discord
    No answer on this topic
    Cisco
    Chose Webex Calling
    Webex stacks up great against other services as it provides quality and clear audio and video while on calls, against other products that we use it provides a superior collaboration experience as it has greater video sharing capabilities than other products. It also shine at …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    31 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    169 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    30 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    196 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    24 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    127 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    27 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    142 Answers
    Features
    DiscordWebex Calling
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    4.4
    32 Ratings
    55% below category average
    Webex Calling
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management1.710 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts1.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling4.89 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation4.510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access8.330 Ratings00 Ratings
    Search7.727 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual planning tools1.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    7.0
    32 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Webex Calling
    -
    Ratings
    Chat9.432 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications7.331 Ratings00 Ratings
    Discussions8.732 Ratings00 Ratings
    Surveys7.422 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase5.517 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    7.0
    31 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Webex Calling
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning5.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files6.529 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files6.829 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration6.116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control8.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced security features5.713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync8.121 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.8
    51 Ratings
    4% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings8.851 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings8.749 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.9
    49 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.949 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    9.1
    49 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings9.146 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings9.147 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.146 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    9.1
    43 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings9.143 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    9.0
    46 Ratings
    13% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.946 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.243 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    7.2
    192 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Hosted PBX00 Ratings8.4146 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings5.1105 Ratings
    Directory of employee names00 Ratings8.9180 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.3
    193 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Answering rules00 Ratings8.6175 Ratings
    Call recording00 Ratings8.7168 Ratings
    Call park00 Ratings8.4163 Ratings
    Call screening00 Ratings8.5154 Ratings
    Message alerts00 Ratings7.5125 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings8.430 Ratings
    Online Fax00 Ratings8.220 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings8.243 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.3
    185 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings8.4168 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android00 Ratings8.3152 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Discord and Webex Calling
    Feature
    Discord
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Calling
    8.8
    50 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Centralized communications management00 Ratings9.047 Ratings
    Team messaging00 Ratings9.047 Ratings
    Team document sharing00 Ratings8.743 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings8.648 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DiscordWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (32 ratings)
    8.8
    (214 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (11 ratings)
    9.3
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.2
    (3 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DiscordWebex Calling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discord
    Discord works phenomenally if you want a chat platform that is free, quick to set up, and very flexible in the ways you can start using it. It doesn't require a complex set of logins for different servers and confusion about adding new members, or tough pricing right out of the gate. If you prefer to view full conversations all in one place without them "splintering" off into branches that are missed, Discord works great for this. All in all, Discord is great for startup companies or lean working companies, but it does not lend itself as well for larger, traditional "corporate" enterprises.
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    Cisco
    easy to set up, fewer failure points, and it is all in the same location as the rest of the tenant configurations. Lots of PSTN providers are available and options to choose from. easier to create routing, but at the same time, simplified all the rules needed in CUCM. Great way to see all users, devices, and licenses. Call analytics needs improvement, but otherwise it's a great product.
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    Pros
    Discord
    • One to many Communications to ensure that we can quickly get messages out when we have to.
    • Quick polling of questions and issues
    • The ability to gate channels so we can focus on folks that we know are stakeholders gives them an added feeling of belonging and that they have a say in the direction of projects.
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    Cisco
    • Has clients for multiple platforms and devices
    • Uses existing network connections instead of hardwired phone lines
    • Client can be consolidated with other communications methods (Slack, Zoom, Chat) in one place
    • Client is simple to use
    • Client integrates with remainder of physical phone system for special cases (university main reception number, for instance)
    • Handles call routing to different locations well
    • Integrates with existing computer audio (for instance, Apple AirPods)
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    Cons
    Discord
    • Better volume balancing between members on a call.
    • More customizability of the notification sound for each server. It would be nice to set each of my important servers with a different notification sound.
    • More expansive note section when you view another user's profile. I'd like to be able to contain more information there in a more organized way.
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    Cisco
    • Webex Calling supports limited codecs that are generally accepted all over the world but it would be good to see if they add transcoding support.
    • The local gateway option is designed more for on premise PBX communication. It would be good to see if it is developed more as a local PSTN breakout where local SIP trunk or local PRI is terminated.
    • We would like to see more of the dial plan features like CLI manipulation, translation, etc.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Discord
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    The service can be intermittent and the call forwarding feature will not always work perfectly. There will be periods of time where the calling feature will not work at all and people on the other end can hear me but I am unable to hear them. It also requires a fairly strong signal which can be an issue if you work somewhere remote or a building without much service.
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    Usability
    Discord
    It just works, and works well. Very rarely does anything go wrong, and I can't remember the last outage (sure there's been some but very rare and not something I even think about or worry about). Desktop clients, web access, mobile clients - the lot. Very happy with our easy it is to use.
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    Cisco
    Cisco Webex Calling is an outstanding cloud collaboration that includes enterprise-grade cloud phone system designed for the modern hybrid workplace. Webex Calling integrates calling, messaging, and meetings into a single, intuitive platform, empowering your teams with unparalleled flexibility and productivity. Benefit from advanced features like HD audio and video, voicemail to email, call forwarding, and intelligent call routing, ensuring crystal-clear communication and efficient workflows from any device, anywhere. Webex Calling prioritizes security and reliability, offering redundant data centers and end-to-end encryption to safeguard your conversations. Its scalable architecture effortlessly adapts to your envolving business needs, providing a future-proof communication foundation. Enhance collaboration and streamline operations with a solution that's not just a phone system, but a comprehensive communication hub.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Discord
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I've not actually had it ever be unavailable when I needed to use it. As mentioned before, a network outage would take it down, but we have redundant systems for our network connections with automatic failover.
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    Performance
    Discord
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I don't really see this impacting any other system performance at all. The client is very light use on resources, even on my iPhone. I don't know what else it connects to behind the scenes other then the campus directory, but I haven't seen or heard of any impacts. It seems fairly self contained except for wherever it interfaces with the general telephone system connectivity outside the campus.
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    Support Rating
    Discord
    There is plenty of online documentation and knowledge base articles. As well as having an open API to be able to tie it into other products makes it a really viable solution for any business. I have never had to contact support, any questions which I have need answered can be found in the documentation,
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    Cisco
    I have been working for a long time with Cisco as a provider and also Cisco TAC and Cisco Support Engineers. The support starts right beforehand in the documentation of the product you are interested in. From the start you have a good, complete, and detailed and easy to read datasheet and there's always someone available to answer any questions.
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    In-Person Training
    Discord
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    We did it inhouse for our teams
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    Alternatives Considered
    Discord
    I like Slack for more professional settings, but Discord is excellent for casual groups, especially when a few people do not have iPhones. They're very similar, but I think there are a lot of Discord features I don't take advantage of, mainly because there seems to be so much in the sidebar that overwhelms me a bit.
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    Cisco
    The company uses Microsoft Teams. They do use Microsoft Teams right now and for a long time a lot of the different practices have been using on-premise, contact Call Manager and Unified Communications Express. But Cisco WebEx, the cloud-based product is one of the new ones. And some of our other site practices are also using RingCentral. So cloud calling is not new to the company. For those of us who are familiar with Cisco products, the transition to WebEx calling is not as difficult as it might be for some other products. Going from on-prem to RingCentral, there is more of a learning curve with.
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    Scalability
    Discord
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    So far it has been very reliable, with very little down time that was associated with the product itself. We have had network outages due to external factors such as construction cutting a fiber link, but other than that kind of thing not much for failures.
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    Return on Investment
    Discord
    • Discord has allowed us to connect to students when typical email & text would not work.
    • Discord has allowed easy creation and communication for small group leaders and their students.
    • Discord is free and so many students have access to it.
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    Cisco
    • Certainly when it comes to my client base, they certainly understand the benefits of the full end-to-end, Cisco stack. And when I talk about a calling platform in regards to it simply being a call from one end to another or a message from one end to another, Cisco provides so much more because it enables all that AI and I guess analytical data of which the endpoints cover. So when it comes to integrating with a meeting room experience and you're in a meeting room that can cater for up to 20 people, but say for example, only two or three people on average utilize that room, that type of safe spacing information gets transmitted into other business decisions that can benefit the business from an ROI perspective such as rearranging the interior design to create better outcomes for worker experiences. So much more than just a calling platform.
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