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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    iContact

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/AiContact is an email marketing solution that was acquired by Vocus in 2012. The product is integrated with Facebook and Twitter and is aimed at SMBs with unlimited sending as a key feature.

    $14

    per month

    Zoom Contact Center

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AZoom Contact Center helps businesses deliver prompt, accurate, and highly personalized customer experiences that drive loyalty. It includes intelligent self-service and routing, a unified communications and contact center, and video optimized high-touch engagements.

    $828

    per year per user

    Pricing
    iContactZoom Contact Center
    Editions & Modules
    1500 Users
    $15.00
    per month
    2500 Users
    $25.00
    per month
    5000 Users
    $45.00
    per month
    Essentials
    $69
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Premium
    $99
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Elite
    $149
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    iContactZoom Contact Center
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    iContactZoom Contact Center
    Considered Both Products
    iContact
    No answer on this topic
    Zoom
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Would buy again
    44 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    42 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    42 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    38 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    40 Answers
    Features
    iContactZoom Contact Center
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of iContact and Zoom Contact Center
    Feature
    iContact
    6.6
    26 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Zoom Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    WYSIWYG email editor7.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic content7.021 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content5.021 Ratings00 Ratings
    Landing pages7.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing5.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile optimization7.021 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting7.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    List management8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences6.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of iContact and Zoom Contact Center
    Feature
    iContact
    8.0
    26 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoom Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards8.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of iContact and Zoom Contact Center
    Feature
    iContact
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Zoom Contact Center
    -
    Ratings
    URL Validation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Link Tracking7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Image Validation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inbox Display7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spam Testing7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Previews7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of iContact and Zoom Contact Center
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Contact Center
    8.2
    31 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Agent dashboard00 Ratings8.331 Ratings
    Validate callers00 Ratings7.928 Ratings
    Outbound response00 Ratings7.827 Ratings
    Call forwarding00 Ratings8.326 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)00 Ratings8.424 Ratings
    Warm transfer00 Ratings8.531 Ratings
    Predictive dialing00 Ratings8.021 Ratings
    Interactive voice response00 Ratings8.527 Ratings
    REST APIs00 Ratings8.523 Ratings
    Call scripts00 Ratings7.726 Ratings
    Call tracking00 Ratings8.131 Ratings
    Multichannel integration00 Ratings8.529 Ratings
    CRM software integration00 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of iContact and Zoom Contact Center
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Contact Center
    8.3
    30 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Inbound call routing00 Ratings8.429 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing00 Ratings8.427 Ratings
    Recording00 Ratings8.528 Ratings
    Quality management00 Ratings8.428 Ratings
    Call analytics00 Ratings8.328 Ratings
    Historical reporting00 Ratings8.428 Ratings
    Live reporting00 Ratings8.128 Ratings
    Customer surveys00 Ratings8.424 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics00 Ratings7.825 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    iContactZoom Contact Center
    Small Businesses
    Mad Mimi
    Score10 out of 10
    Zendesk Talk
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Emma by Marigold
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    iContactZoom Contact Center
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (45 ratings)
    8.7
    (46 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    3.4
    (19 ratings)
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.3
    (23 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (9 ratings)
    7.9
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    iContactZoom Contact Center
    Likelihood to Recommend
    iContact
    I would only recommend it if someone was a small business. I think they are the best suited for companies who will send out a coupon or offer here and there. The most recent updates made it more complicated to use for more complicated processes. It is easy to train someone on the program, and so quick to learn. But I would also only stick to the simpler things. I also think the colorful templates are great, and show great creativity. But again, it is hard to justify recommending the program when it isn't WYSIWYG.
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    Zoom
    At our company, we launch a new property project and receive many customer inquiries in a single day. Zoom contact center helped our team manage all calls and follow-ups properly without missing leads. It is very useful for handling customer communication. During peak hours, some agents face call delays, making it a bit difficult to track reports quickly.
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    Pros
    iContact
    • Contact management. iContact is really great for entering all your contact. You are able to put them onto different lists, and let them choose which lists they would like to be a part of as well. There are many data fields provided to fill in information.
    • Emailing. We use the email feature at least once a month. They are always improving and adding new features, which is very helpful in presenting content in a new and exciting way to our readers. There are many options with remade templates and themes, or you can add your own.
    • Insights. It is really helpful being able to have the data to see what is working and what isn't. It is nice to be able to go back and see how things went in the past compared to now. Opens, clicks, shares, etc.
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    Zoom
    • AI-powered self-service - customers can interact with our virtual agents and get answers to common inquiries, which ensures fast resolutions.
    • Better omnichannel support ensures our agents have an easy time managing customer interactions across chat, voice, and SMS.
    • With Zoom Contact Center in place, we have realized increased agent productivity thanks to its AI features and its ability to integrate with our CRM tool.
    • The advanced routing and insights ensure that customer issues head to the right customer agent depending on skills.
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    Cons
    iContact
    • We also would like to send transactional messages which don't require an opt-out, this is a challenge with iContact. (May be a feature with pro?)
    • The regular version of iContact doesn't support event management or logic flows for automated messaging.
    • Custom form fields have limited field type options (can't build a drop-down).
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    Zoom
    • The integration with Zoom Phone is still ongoing, so it initially required some tricky configuration and additional phone numbers, but that's no longer a requirement now.
    • I would love a way to use physical handsets with the Contact Centre. Currently, it's all softphone integration on a PC or Mac. But it's a great experience and very similar to using Zoom Meetings, so there's minimal training for staff needed.
    • The Admin Settings on the backend can be tricky to navigate. Still, you have much more customization and constant feature upgrades than I've ever seen with any other Contact Centre service.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    iContact
    iContact has been a quick and easy way to send any announcements and news directly to email and social media subscribers. Its tracking and reporting capabilities turn a simple email into a marketing campaign that can be used as a tool to efficiently gauge reader response and customer satisfaction, and ultimately to reach potential customers. The consistency and excellent customer service is what makes this program a pleasant experience.
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    Zoom
    We are very likely to renew Zoom Contact Center because it has been a stable and reliable solution for our organization. It fits well within the broader Zoom ecosystem that we already use, including Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone, and Zoom Chat, which creates a more seamless experience for users and reduces complexity.
    The product quality has been strong overall, and we have also had positive experiences with Zoom’s customer service. While there are still areas where reporting and certain features could improve, the platform has delivered enough value in usability, stability, and integration to make renewal likely.
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    Usability
    iContact
    I rate iContact as an easy to use program due to its user friendly dashboard and user interface. Most companies of small to medium size do not have a dedicated marketer, therefore it is someone multitasking who may or may not have this kind of experience. iContact makes it relatively simple and can actually expand one's knowledge in the area of business promotion.
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    Zoom
    Usability is one of Zoom Contact Center's strongest selling points. It feels like a natural extension of the Zoom platform rather than a bolted-on contact center tool, which made adoption across our team noticeably smoother than previous system rollouts. Zoom Contact Center is clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate for both agents and administrators. For organizations already using Zoom, the learning curve is minimal.
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    Reliability and Availability
    iContact
    iContact is regularly up and running. Only once has it been unavailable for maintenance, which is to be expected and even desired for optimal performance when needed.
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    Zoom
    unless the network or internet is down - it has been there for us
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    Performance
    iContact
    No answers on this topic
    Zoom
    does not seem to slow down even on our busy days
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    Support Rating
    iContact
    They have always been responsive to any issues or concerns that have arisen with our account. Our customer account manager participates in our monthly county-wide communicators meetings via telephone to ensure that we are getting the most from the service. He also analyzes our lists to help us weed out inactive contacts.
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    Zoom
    We have had a positive experience with Zoom Contact Center support overall. Support has generally been responsive and helpful, and our interactions have given us confidence in the product and platform.
    In addition to the support experience itself, the product has been stable and reliable in day-to-day use, which helps reduce the need for frequent support involvement. When support has been needed, the experience has been solid enough to reinforce our overall positive view of the platform.
    For those reasons, we would rate the overall support highly, while still recognizing there is always room for improvement.
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    Online Training
    iContact
    The templates are difficult to customize, and they don't render well in email platforms
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    Zoom
    it was mostly self service articles and looking up information on the zoom site and public forums
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    Implementation Rating
    iContact
    i wouldn't be using it if i wasn't satisfied. time is money
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    Zoom
    I implemented Zoom Contact Center myself, and overall the process was straightforward. The platform was relatively easy to configure, and it did not require an unusually large amount of internal support or complexity to get up and running.
    One of the advantages during implementation was how well it fit within the broader Zoom environment, which helped reduce friction and made the setup feel more familiar. In our experience, the implementation process was manageable and efficient overall.
    There is always some room for improvement, but the implementation was smooth enough that I would rate the experience highly.
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    Alternatives Considered
    iContact
    I didn't have a say in the decision because I wasn't with the company at the time. I listed HubSpot here because I know we used it in conjunction with iContact for email automation, but HubSpot Email was only recently built-out to the point where it is today. Now, iContact and HubSpot are no longer integrated.
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    Zoom
    This tool has enabled us to identify each user's needs across our various communication channels. It has also facilitated a direct point of contact with Zoom’s technical support team, allowing us to document and escalate any situation requiring specialized assistance, which is the primary reason we chose Zoom. I would recommend it to any colleague or company, as it offers a wide variety of tools, and—now, with the integration of AI—the level of service has improved significantly.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    iContact
    No answers on this topic
    Zoom
    pricing and billing is always a concern to us but have not had anything to complain about even after they introduced a change to there models
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    Scalability
    iContact
    iContact stays the same with the number of users added or taken away. It certainly remains reliable despite increased usage, and so, can be considered scaleable in that aspect.
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    Zoom
    we have not even scratch the surface of how big we can make this
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    Professional Services
    iContact
    No answers on this topic
    Zoom
    some of teh pro services that we used was helpful and great to have as a resource
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    Return on Investment
    iContact
    • We have a template for webinars that we send every month. We just edit it and send. This couldn't be easier (once you know where to find it).
    • We like the breakdown of statistics in the dashboard. They're easy to read.
    • iContact isn't a comprehensive solution, so it is only one of a few products we use for marketing.
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    Zoom
    • Intuitive, Easier and almost effortless to maintain.
    • Lesser Operational Expenses that the alternative we also have
    • We wish it has a better integration with Zoom Phone, in terms of channels integration (Voice and Chat) to quick identify callers.
    • It is missing "modular" programming to "reuse" Existing Flows and call them from other flows then return to the main flow.
    • It is missing the capability to compartmentalizing different teams/groups related to reporting, admin, and global parameters.
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    ScreenShots

    Zoom Contact Center Screenshots

    Screenshot of the video-optimized CCaaSScreenshot of the Zoom Workspace video room experienceScreenshot of the analytics used to optimize contact center performance