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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Zoho Assist

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AZoho Assist from Zoho Corporation is a remote administration tool for SMBs and outsourced IT.

    $12

    per technician/per month

    Pricing
    Webex CallingZoho Assist
    Editions & Modules
    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
    Remote Support - Standard
    $12
    per technician/per month
    Unattended Access - Standard
    $12
    25 unattended computers/per month
    Remote Support - Professional
    $18
    per technician/per month
    Unattended Access - Professional
    $18
    25 unattended computers/per month
    Remote Support - Enterprise
    $28
    per technician/per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Webex CallingZoho Assist
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.—
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    Webex CallingZoho Assist
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    8.9
    52 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio9.052 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video8.850 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    9.0
    50 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing9.050 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    9.1
    50 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration9.147 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation9.148 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events9.247 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    9.2
    44 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat9.244 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    9.2
    47 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    User authentication9.047 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.344 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    7.2
    193 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX8.4147 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)5.0105 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.9181 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    8.4
    194 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules8.7176 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording8.9169 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park8.4164 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening8.6154 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts7.5125 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging8.430 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Fax8.220 Ratings00 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription8.344 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    8.5
    186 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS8.5169 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.5153 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    8.9
    51 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Zoho Assist
    -
    Ratings
    Centralized communications management8.948 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team messaging9.148 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team document sharing8.844 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics8.749 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Webex Calling and Zoho Assist
    Feature
    Webex Calling
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Assist
    8.0
    24 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Screen sharing00 Ratings8.822 Ratings
    File transfer00 Ratings8.123 Ratings
    Instant message00 Ratings8.322 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings7.520 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings8.823 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings7.414 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings4.43 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings8.318 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings8.515 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings7.513 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings8.616 Ratings
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    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    8x8 Work
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Zoom Workplace
    Score8.6 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Webex CallingZoho Assist
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (215 ratings)
    8.7
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.7
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (12 ratings)
    8.6
    (14 ratings)
    Availability
    9.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Webex CallingZoho Assist
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Zoho
    If you have many remote users in challenging-to-access locations and they use multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux), Zoho Assist is the solution. If you have a limited budget, you'll like Zoho Assist pricing. If you have a large team of IT technicians, you'll appreciate Zoho Assist's concurrent usage licensing.
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    Pros
    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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    Zoho
    • One user's computer screen is black, no task bar and start button, after system crush, Unattended Access help me remote control it and use tools under quick Launch to change system settings and created new account for the user, so she can work few hours later.
    • One user computer need help vpn setup but it is not on Unattended Access list, so I create a temporarily Remote Support session, send the link to him by WhatsApp, after he download and install agent, I can connect and remote control it.
    • Sometimes user computer has randomly happening issue, I will connect it by Zoho Assist, record the remote screen, then will catch the issue and know it's triggered
    • sometimes I use video chat as a meeting tool with users
    • The file transfer by web client is useful for me, most of time is to upload files into user computer when it is not able to access our network drive
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    Cons
    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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    Zoho
    • Instructions to the tech and the person receiving support could be more clear.
    • Providing mobile support is still a bit clunky. Interacting with the user's device on the other end is not totally functional.
    • It would be nice to have a PC app to use instead of accessing via the browser.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho Assist has proven to be a highly effective and reliable tool that I use on a daily basis. While the "wake up" feature occasionally fails to respond, this seems more likely due to network connectivity issues rather than a flaw in Zoho Assist itself. On rare occasions, the unattended access installation doesn't appear on the administrator's dashboard, which could potentially be caused by firewall restrictions rather than a problem with the software. Aside from these minor and infrequent issues, the platform has consistently performed well and has become an essential part of my workflow.
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    Reliability and Availability
    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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    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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    Zoho
    Support is terrible. Quick to initially respond with the boilerplate "The information provided by you should be sufficient for my development team to analyse this further. I shall also write back to you as soon as I get an update from them on this
    regard." And then you will hear nothing more from them. Chase further and you'll get stock responses such as "Our development team are still looking into this," etc.
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    In-Person Training
    Cisco
    We did it inhouse for our teams
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    Make it easier to deploy mulitple agents for different departments.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Zoho
    The value for Zoho Assist and the functionality is superior to what is now known as LogMeIn Resolve. I knew it before as Goto Assist. My decision to try out and ultimately purchase Zoho Assist has been a great one for my business. I am glad I heard about Zoho Assist and will continue using them for years to come.
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    Scalability
    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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    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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    Zoho
    • Zoho Assist helped in managing our files and records even if ours is not an Enterprise version.
    • Connectivity is maintained despite having faced some latency issues, thus allowing us to save more time and money.
    • Low maintenance costs, since Zoho Assist is cloud-based
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