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3CX Live Chat vs Microsoft Teams comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
3CX Live Chat boosts efficiency and cost savings, with ROI achieved in under 22 months for most users.
Sentiment score
6.0
Microsoft Teams enhanced communication, saved commuting costs, and boosted productivity, despite varied opinions on its investment value.
Using 3CX Live Chat allowed us earlier notification to address customer issues, helping us grow our business and avoid disruptions.
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
We have seen a positive return on investment with 3CX Live Chat, reducing customer response times and workloads while enhancing team productivity and communication efficiency.
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
I have seen a return on investment from using Microsoft Teams.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
I have seen a return on investment with Microsoft Teams, as it definitely increases productivity and saves time.
Sr. Quality Analyst at Appinventiv
When I switched to Microsoft Teams, it became faster for everyone in my organization, helping improve the quality of delivery, save time, and reduce costs, making my organization more competitive in the market.
QA Lead at Trelleborg
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
3CX Live Chat support is mostly efficient and knowledgeable, with appreciated global support and room for documentation improvement.
Sentiment score
6.3
Microsoft Teams support is reliable for large enterprises but sometimes slow for small businesses, with 24/7 and premium options available.
Customer support for 3CX Live Chat is completely helpful and responsive.
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
Microsoft Teams is one hundred percent stable.
QA Lead at Trelleborg
Microsoft support is excellent, offering instantaneous assistance through either robo support or live personnel.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
We have cases where it took more than six months to resolve very basic issues.
IT Project Manager at UkrSibbank
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
3CX Live Chat is praised for seamless scalability, effectively supporting multiple users and calls with flexible licensing and configuration.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Teams efficiently supports large user volumes, integrates well with tools, and suits companies of all sizes despite channel limitations.
The scalability of 3CX Live Chat is easy, as adding more engineers is straightforward.
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
We have around thousands of employees in my project using it simultaneously and it is working smoothly.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Teams is a scalable solution.
Master in Cyber Security at Ganpat University
Microsoft Teams can be scalable for more than 1,000 people, and I have seen video conferences with 5,000 participants, so the scale is incredible.
Senior Software Engineer at Endava
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
3CX Live Chat is reliable, stable across platforms, with minor issues often due to hardware or connectivity, ensuring robust performance.
Sentiment score
7.5
Microsoft Teams is highly rated for stability, with rare issues linked to connectivity and improvements noted in updates.
I have encountered major issues with 3CX Live Chat, especially concerning stabilizing the experience, where we experienced downtime and critical issues during regular usage.
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
There are many bugs that have been reported for a long time but remain unresolved.
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
I appreciate the ability of Microsoft Teams to control the quality of the call.
IT Project Manager at UkrSibbank
The kind of issue is that it always asks for the password, and I think for Citrix or for a shared platform, it is not really easy to manage, and it is not stable.
IT Director at ATOS
In my experience, Microsoft Teams is stable.
System Administrator at Interswitch
 

Room For Improvement

3CX Live Chat struggles with customization, integration, stability, lacking features in VoIP support, documentation, and real-time data handling.
Microsoft Teams needs better stability, memory use, AI integration, and smoother cross-platform functionality with enhanced file sharing and interface.
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.
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
The quality of calls is bad, and we often have to ask customers to move to a meeting on Zoom or Google Meet for clarity.
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
AI capabilities should be integrated into Microsoft Teams to provide better transcript services and offer multiple language support.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
The biggest issue with Microsoft Teams is switching identities, especially when communicating with external organizations.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Microsoft Teams could be improved through more synchronization with other platforms like Calendly and Gmail.
Team Lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

3CX Live Chat offers cost-effective pricing with flexible, scalable options and no hidden fees, appealing to many call centers.
Microsoft Teams' pricing is flexible and varies widely; it offers economical bundles but can be costly with advanced features.
We have an unlimited number of engineers on 3CX Live Chat, so the licensing cost is not high, and we are happy with the pricing.
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
The pricing structure is straightforward.
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
Microsoft Teams is economical when purchased as part of an Office 365 bundle.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
Microsoft Teams comes with Office 365 licenses like E3, but there are options for those who prefer not to pay for Teams by using alternative products like Slack.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Regarding the license, the Microsoft 365 license I am taking is quite expensive, and every year it goes higher.
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
 

Valuable Features

3CX Live Chat offers CRM integration, real-time chats, mobility, reporting, security, scalability, and enhances customer interaction with cost savings.
Microsoft Teams enhances productivity and collaboration with AI features, seamless integrations, and user-friendly tools for global communication.
Since implementing 3CX Live Chat, we have seen our average response time decline by around 55%, customer satisfaction increase by approximately 45%, and lead conversations on the website chat improve by about 35%.
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
We applied the feature of primary and secondary engineers on 3CX Live Chat, and many times the second engineer was able to get the call and respond to the issue, reducing the outage of the customer's websites and applications.
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Teams offers the ability to record sessions and store them in OneDrive, which provides 1 terabyte of space.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
The platform is user-friendly and has positively impacted our communication, allowing us to communicate with people from different countries and cities in real time.
Team Lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The biggest advantage of Microsoft Teams is that it is a combined package where I can do chat, video conferencing, work on spreadsheets, documents, and other things with many people sitting at my desk, which makes work easy, especially with clients who are in remote locations, so it saves a lot of time.
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
 

Categories and Ranking

3CX Live Chat
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
IP PBX (1st), Unified Communications (2nd), Live Chat (5th), Hosted and Cloud Based VoIP (5th)
Microsoft Teams
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
181
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Social Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of 3CX Live Chat is 3.4%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Teams is 3.9%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Teams3.9%
3CX Live Chat3.4%
Other92.7%
Virtual Meetings
 

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.
Ayush Saxena - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Collaboration has transformed daily work and supports seamless global voice communication
Microsoft Teams could be improved, especially regarding contact center solutions which have a growing need for omnichannel capabilities, integrating with external platforms such as social media and email for a unified experience. Minor improvements might include reintroducing features such as GPU options available in classic Microsoft Teams to address issues in modern Microsoft Teams related to video meetings and content sharing. Furthermore, essential information such as who started or ended recordings should be more accessible in the Microsoft Teams admin center. I rate it a nine because Microsoft Teams occasionally experiences glitches in the client, leading to missing chat history or other transient issues. The performance issues with the desktop client and the support service complexities contribute to my rating being less than perfect. I have not identified any other improvements needed for Microsoft Teams.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business66
Midsize Enterprise46
Large Enterprise76
 

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Teams?
From an organizational point of view, the pricing and setup costs for Microsoft Teams are right, especially since it integrates all the new technologies coming to market, including AI and various A...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Teams?
One issue is that now it requires the presenter to initiate the meeting. Previously, anyone could quickly become a presenter, but now I have to ask or request for the presentation. This can cause p...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Teams?
I have been using Microsoft Teams for more than ten years, and it is one of the key communication tools in my organization. I use it for my personal purposes as well. For any kind of communications...
 

Also Known As

3CX PBX
MS Teams
 

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Sample Customers

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Honeywll, AIRFRANCE, AccuWeather, Lilly
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