Microsoft Windows vs. VirtualPBX

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Windows
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Windows is an operating system with editions to support business workstations.N/A
VirtualPBX
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
VirtualPBX is a VoIP solution that in addition to VoIP offers analog, smartphone, WebRTC, SIP Trunking & native calling options. It can also be used as a virtual contact center or virtual office solution.
$12
per month
Pricing
Microsoft WindowsVirtualPBX
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Starter
$12.00
per month per user
Flex
$19.00
per month per user
Pro
$29.00
per month per user
Premier
$39.00
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft WindowsVirtualPBX
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Microsoft WindowsVirtualPBX
Considered Both Products
Microsoft Windows

No answer on this topic

VirtualPBX
Chose VirtualPBX
We did our search over a decade ago - probably 15 years. I no longer recall the competitors we evaluated. Sorry.

I can say that the "would you recommend to a collogue" is not a theoretical question for me in this case. I have recommended VirtualPBX multiple times - and know …
Features
Microsoft WindowsVirtualPBX
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Windows
-
Ratings
VirtualPBX
9.4
3 Ratings
16% above category average
Hosted PBX00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings9.53 Ratings
User templates00 Ratings9.53 Ratings
Call reports00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Directory of employee names00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Windows
-
Ratings
VirtualPBX
9.7
3 Ratings
15% above category average
Answering rules00 Ratings9.53 Ratings
Call recording00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Call park00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Call screening00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Message alerts00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Windows
-
Ratings
VirtualPBX
9.8
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Video conferencing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Audio conferencing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video screen sharing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Instant messaging00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Windows
-
Ratings
VirtualPBX
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Mobile app for Android00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Microsoft WindowsVirtualPBX
Small Businesses
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.8 out of 10
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 8.4 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprises
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Microsoft WindowsVirtualPBX
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(9 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(6 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft WindowsVirtualPBX
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
I think for every business in the world Microsoft Windows is a good use as standard OS system. It’s easy to use and a lot of other company's use it which make it very appealing for user to learn more about Microsoft Windows. The Office 365 suite is really good as a free feature and used a lot by every user of Microsoft Windows. If you got a designer business I would recommend other brands that are specialized in that kind of work. I feel Windows will come short on that end.
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VirtualPBX
We consider that it is a very complete internet call software that is worth having in all companies that want to increase their sales through customer service agents because, with all its tools, agents improve their workday by day.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • It is very easy to use, can be picked up by a novice in minutes.
  • It is aesthetically pleasing, and appears clean and modern.
  • Most programs that people use in their day to day run on windows natively.
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VirtualPBX
  • Easy to set up your menu and record greetings and Prompts
  • Forwards to our cell phones or landlines -- and voicemail to email
  • Allows outbound calls on the rare occasion we require hiding
  • Simple website for end users - but they almost never need to use it.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Forced updates occasionally have bad timing when ignored for too long
  • Microsoft Edge Web Browser is a bit clunky
  • The 3D desktop still needs some improvement
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VirtualPBX
  • Possibly a better way of covering the one zillion features and functions in classes
  • Possibly a better way of covering the one zillion features and functions in classes
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
VirtualPBX
Once it works and has retain ROI.....keep it going
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Usability
Microsoft
It's easy to use, very straightforward, and user-friendly. It has improved over the years, but you still need to be careful not to shut it down improperly because that may lead to corruption and Windows being unable to boot. There is plenty of software available that covers most needs.
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VirtualPBX
So much easier than our old PBX or any on-prem PBX I have ever used. We were up and running in an hour. Tweaking the caller menus is so easy.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
support remains spotty, researching online articles are a pain
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VirtualPBX
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Microsoft
MDT helped deploy OS to users machines via PXE boot.
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VirtualPBX
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Microsoft Windows and macOS are both useful operating systems. There are businesses who much prefer macOS and some that prefer Windows. Businesses that revolve around industries such as game design, art design, graphic design may opt to use macOS due to its optimization with programs that revolve around these topics. Other businesses that are more focused towards Data or text processing may opt to use Windows due to its familiarity across the world and ease of access.
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VirtualPBX
Auto attendant and voice conference capabilities are a good value for SOHO users that need to make a positive impression upon their customers.
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Positively effects our easy of use of other programs
  • Take it for granted because it is so transparent in use
  • Definitely worth the price.
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VirtualPBX
  • We have been able to improve greatly with this software, our communications and interactions with customers improved, and agent performance and productivity improved, which translates into higher profits for the company. It is easy to use this program, so it did not take us long to adapt to it and its functions.
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