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3CX Inc.

3CX

Composite Score

9.0 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

49 Reviews Write a Review

What is 3CX?

3CX is a 100% channel company and is the developer of a the 3CX communications software; the open standards IP PBX which innovates communications and replaces proprietary PBXs. 3CX cuts telco costs, boosts company productivity and mobility, and enhances the customer experience. With integrated WebRTC video conferencing, softphones for Mac and Windows, smartphone apps for Android and iOS, website live chat and more, 3CX offers companies a complete Unified Communications package out of the box.

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Awards & Recognition

3CX won the following awards in the Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket category

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3CX Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

95 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+92 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love 3CX?

2% Negative

6% Neutral

92% Positive

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Respectful
Includes Product Enhancements
Reliable

Feature Ratings

Average 89

Video Conferencing

Audio Conferencing VoIP

Keyboard Mouse Control

File Transfer

Instant Messaging

Screen Share

Audio Conferencing Call in Bridge

Audio Controls

Facilitator Functions

Virtual Whiteboard

Application Share

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 88

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

3CX Reviews

Sarah S.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Easy to use however lacking in features

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?

3CX is a great VoIP alternative to standard phones. It allowed our firm flexibility in working out of office, particularly with the phone app.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Being able to take calls on the go and out of office using the phone and desktop app is extremely useful.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The handsets lack some basic functionality such as being able to see if a user is set to 'do not disturb'.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I think this product and software is best suited to larger firms/teams so it may not be suitable for a smaller company.

Pros

Enables Productivity
Respectful
Security Protects
Reliable

Hedge s.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Gaming and Hospitality
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

All Possibilities by Rea-time Communication

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?

Ease of scheduling meetings and conferences.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Ability to record all live proceedings for those who were not able to attend can have reference.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Low internet buffer .

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Much reliable for any kind of meetings.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Ashley C.

Role: Operations
Industry: Healthcare
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Fantastic Tool for All Communication

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?

Ability to have many more per session.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy to manage accessibility and high quality of information security

What do you dislike most about this product?

I have zero dislike on this tool

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For real-time communication, this is right tool.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

3CX Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

95 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+92 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love 3CX?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Video Conferencing Interactive video conferencing using a webcam

Audio Conferencing VoIP Voice conferencing through a web conference bridge

Keyboard Mouse Control Host can grant or remove control

File Transfer File transfer services

Instant Messaging Real-time, text-based communication between two or more people

Screen Share Ability to share a computer screen for viewing by web conference participants

Audio Conferencing Call in Bridge Voice conferencing through a PSTN conference bridge

Audio Controls Ability to control the participation of attendees' audio, including muting functions

Facilitator Functions Features that assist with meeting facilitation, including raising hand or voting buttons

Virtual Whiteboard Whiteboard application that enables drawing and diagramming

Application Share Ability to share a single application only for viewing by web conference participants

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

3CX Reviews

Sarah S.

Easy to use however lacking in features

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Hedge s.

All Possibilities by Rea-time Communication

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ashley C.

Fantastic Tool for All Communication

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

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Audio Conferencing VoIP

Keyboard Mouse Control

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Instant Messaging

Screen Share

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Audio Controls

Facilitator Functions

Virtual Whiteboard

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Vendor Capability Ratings

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