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Cisco Jabber vs Cisco Unified Communications comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Jabber
Ranking in Unified Communications
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Unified Communications
Ranking in Unified Communications
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
IP Telephony & Unified Communications (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Unified Communications category, the mindshare of Cisco Jabber is 9.4%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Unified Communications is 13.9%, down from 14.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Communications
 

Featured Reviews

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Shows other's availability and status, offers powerful chat features, and integration across platforms is strong
The most valuable feature for me is that it shows who is available and who is not, as well as what their current status is. When I want to check in with someone, I first have a look to see what they're up to and then I can throw in a question or engage in chat with them. The UI is okay and I am quite pleased with it. The options that I have for moving things around the screen during calls are good. It is also modern looking and not clunky at all. The power of the chat function is good in terms of sharing, pasting, and the like, as it is very full-featured. The integration across platforms is really strong. The speed and availability are very good. There is also room for lots of customization built-in, which is a big plus.
Kani Kumar J - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable customer communication and good third-party integrations with minor server update issues
Cisco supports third-party gadgets, including workforce management systems. These can be directly integrated with Cisco, a feature not widely supported by other contact centers. Additionally, redundancy is set up, meaning if one side of the server goes down, the other side will take over to prevent the contact center from completely failing.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It works fine feature-wise. The Cisco Jabber features that we use work okay."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to talk with people in real-time, instead of sending texts."
"The most valuable feature for me is that it shows who is available and who is not, as well as what their current status is."
"Cisco supports third-party gadgets, including workforce management systems."
"We use Extension Mobility and Jabber a lot with mobile remote access. In addition to video calls with Jabber, this greatly enriched communications between coworkers."
"The Click to dial feature was one of the most important features for the customer."
 

Cons

"I presume that very small businesses would have a tough time justifying the investment."
"Cisco Jabber is not a collaborative tool."
"There are issues in switching from one type of communication system to another. When I connect my wired earphone or Bluetooth earphone, Cisco Jabber doesn't switch automatically. There are some user experience issues that need to be fixed."
"An improvement option could be to incorporate the Voicea solution with Communication Manager, allowing it to make a translation between different languages automatically in a conversation."
"Some features take a lot of steps to configure, so having areas where a few clicks can configure a feature for a user would be nice."
"Sometimes, minor temporary issues can arise while updating the servers."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
9%
University
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
 

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What needs improvement with Cisco Unified Communications?
Sometimes, minor temporary issues can arise while updating the servers. These updates can cause bugs that lead to temporary issues. Although they do not have a major impact, these issues still need...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Unified Communications?
It is basically a contact center solution. In contact centers, it acts as a bridge connecting the customer and the product company and the end customer. For example, if we are running a bank, the c...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Unified Communications?
The pricing varies based on the setup. ECCX has lower pricing for up to 400 users, whereas PCC is more expensive. Pricing increases based on requirements and features.
 

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Sample Customers

Odeabank, Eagle Investment Systems, Pella Corporation, The Republican National Convention, avodaqAG
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