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3CX Live Chat vs Cisco VoIP PBX comparison

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

3CX Live Chat
Ranking in IP PBX
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (7th), Unified Communications (2nd), Live Chat (4th), Hosted and Cloud Based VoIP (4th)
Cisco VoIP PBX
Ranking in IP PBX
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the IP PBX category, the mindshare of 3CX Live Chat is 24.4%, up from 24.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco VoIP PBX is 17.5%, up from 13.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IP PBX Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
3CX Live Chat24.4%
Cisco VoIP PBX17.5%
Other58.1%
IP PBX
 

Featured Reviews

Ram Maruboina - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
Real-time chat has boosted customer satisfaction and improves team efficiency and lead conversion
We could improve with better advanced chatbot customization, stronger AI-powered conversations, automatic deep CRM and third-party integration, more detailed analytics and reporting, additional customization options for chats, and improvements to mobile app performance and workflow automation. Regarding security, it is essential for customer-facing interactions. I would point out the real-time data lag, which is a significant gap, and enhancements in system reporting and live data update metrics are necessary. We also miss deep customer journey insights, along with user interface improvements, mobile widgets, and agent experience enhancements, especially with security and privacy configurations. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate 3CX Live Chat as an 8 because it has excellent control over the PBX license while enabling instant transitions from chat to voice and video calls. The reasons for losing those two points include basic analytics, widget customization options, and limited standalone chat tools compared to its competitors, which have higher market shares. With the right developers, they could excel in this area. The reason I chose the number eight is not only about analytics or customization but due to reliability bugs and agent workflow frictions, which affect the overall reporting coherence. Reliability and security glitches are significant drawbacks.
Adriano-Simao - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Technology Officer at Triana Business Solutions Lda
Provides support for help/service desk to be knowledgeable about all eGov infrastructure
Reduces costs throughout country inside a private network. Provides support for help/service desk to be knowledgeable about all eGov infrastructure and their users and technicians Regarding the extension of the country and most of the sites out of the capital city, we need to have support in…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Our company has saved a lot of money from using 3CX Live Chat."
"3CX Live Chat works amazing and having a good connection will allow the best experience while using the solution."
"I can safely say that there is nothing that beats the ease of deployment, functionality and stability of 3CX."
"The ease of deployment and web interface to manage the phone system is without parallel, the phone system can be deployed within hours, and the cost saving to the client can be up to 80% compared to other systems with the same features."
"We've had good experiences with 3CX support."
"3CX Phone System has made the way we handle our calls much more efficient."
"Excellent Windows based PBX constantly updated with new features and great support."
"It’s straightforward to set up."
"Reduces costs throughout country inside a private network."
"Provides support for help/service desk to be knowledgeable about all eGov infrastructure and their users and technicians."
 

Cons

"The support team can appear to be condescending."
"It actually has some stability problems. It actually lags and sometimes doesn't load."
"3CX Live Chat could improve by being more customizable. There should be more skinning options for the appearance of the solution when we embed it onto a website. This would allow us to make it look more like part of our solution, rather than a third-party application."
"The solution was simple to install, but the configuration was not as simple. The full installation process took a few days."
"Bluetooth audio support for 3CX IOS app is needed."
"It would be nice if the Chat feature also allowed us to transfer files."
"The reason I chose the number eight is not only about analytics or customization but due to reliability bugs and agent workflow frictions, which affect the overall reporting coherence."
"Support could be better, especially when you have an emergency and need assistance."
"Regarding to the older version we use, we need some improvements on chat, smartphones, video conference, call recording capabilities, etc."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There aren't any additional costs. With the license I purchased, I have all features that I need. I don't have to buy an add-on or another license."
"The price of the solution has been reasonable. We have not had any problems or complaints with the licensing model. We have not reached a point where we need to upgrade. We have all the correct channels."
"We have purchased an annual license to use 3CX Live Chat. There are different options available, you can pay monthly or yearly. I am completely satisfied with the pricing of 3CX Live Chat, it is cheaper than competitors and it is a better solution."
"3CX sells an annual subscription, but we usually split it out monthly for clients, so they don't see an annual bill for the 3CX licensing, it's just part of their monthly phone bill. As they're paying us for carrier service anyway, we just roll it all together. Your standard phone service would be an additional cost, you either need to maintain a local carrier with POTS lines or PRI or a SIP, or you have to go with a cloud-based SIP."
"The price of the solution is in the middle range compared to other solutions. There are different license options available. For example, there is a professional version and an enterprise version, and with the enterprise version, you have the ability to modify the dashboards. You can purchase a license at many different time frame increments, such as monthly, yearly, or two years."
"There is no add-on costing on the standard fees."
"We used a yearly license depending on the customer's requirements, and the customers did not complain about the pricing."
"Switching from POTS or PRI to SIP Trunk save the customer real costs. ROI is seen in less than a year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
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Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise3
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3CX Live Chat?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for 3CX Live Chat is generally positive. The pricing structure is straightforward, and the licensing models are user-friendly, leading to a smo...
What needs improvement with 3CX Live Chat?
We could improve with better advanced chatbot customization, stronger AI-powered conversations, automatic deep CRM and third-party integration, more detailed analytics and reporting, additional cus...
What is your primary use case for 3CX Live Chat?
My main use case for 3CX Live Chat is customer support, website live chat, and lead generation. For my customer support and lead generation use, I worked with 3CX Live Chat for customer inquiries i...
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Sample Customers

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Energisa, Top Right Group