8x8 Express (discontinued) vs. Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
8x8 Express (discontinued)
Score 3.9 out of 10
N/A
8x8 Express was a cloud-based phone system that included unlimited calling within the U.S and Canada, HD video conferencing, business SMS and team chat, pre-configured. As of March 2023 8x8 Express is end of sale and no longer available.N/A
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
The Cisco Webex DX80 was a technology supporting HD video conferencing and digital whiteboarding. It is discontinued, and is superseded by capabilities found in Cisco Desk Pro.N/A
Pricing
8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Considered Both Products
8x8 Express (discontinued)
Chose 8x8 Express (discontinued)
8x8 had a similar feature set but was less expensive.
Chose 8x8 Express (discontinued)
I don't get to choose who we use. We used Vonage and now we use 8x8 Express. I like 8x8 Express because it is easier to use and more user friendly. The app saves so much time when you need to get a hold of someone because the contacts are integrated in the app.
Chose 8x8 Express (discontinued)
Our team told us that rules were not easy to set up as well as the number of call drops was very high. both are resolved with 8x8 Express.
Chose 8x8 Express (discontinued)
8x8 has a much lower cost that avaya for the same features. 8x8 is a bit more user friendly than some other larger well established brands. It still uses industry standards in terminology and call flows to for anyone with voip experience its a pain free switch to make over.
Chose 8x8 Express (discontinued)
I love 8x8. Having not used Polycom phones before, the hardest part was learning how to set up and use the actual phones. 8x8 makes it a seamless transition from using other service providers. Their customer service is excellent although if you get their cheapest plan you …
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Didn't have any experience with other product lines as our company was a user and a fan of the Cisco Webex platform so didn't bother to go to any other competition. Webex provided us with all that was required to fulfill our business needs while maintaining high end.
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
We tried out different other products from other vendors, but we where not satisfied with the use of them in daily business. It has a good size
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
I selected DX80 because I use it in a variety of environments at the office, in a home office, in shared workspaces, or in shared quiet rooms. With built-in wireless connectivity, set-up is quick and easy no matter where you work. Cisco Webex DX Series is ideal for everyone who …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
still a smaller and personal solution and the only one out there suitable for home office and/or business desk. Other systems require multiple parts/accessories where you have to "build" your system (ie: monitor, camera, speaker/mic, etc.) where the DX80 is an all-in-one …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
The Cisco Webex DX80 is a convenient app that can serve as both a video communications system and an additional display. Having the capacity to communicate via Webex is another significant advantage to have. As time goes on, I am invited to participate in more and more Webex …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
If you're looking for a next-generation set of video endpoints that can manage higher load and have the compute/CPU/memory to handle feature upgrades that match Cisco's newest improvements in order to keep this product line competitive, Cisco Webex Desk Pro is for you.
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Both Webex Meetings and Cisco Webex DX80 are a tool for virtual meetings with videoconferencing. However, we like the Cisco Webex DX80 better to keep it fixed in small and medium meeting rooms. It is a piece of equipment that is used by me and everyone in the IT department for …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Desk Pros are the next-gen set of video endpoints that are built with the right set of hardware configuration, capable of handling more load, with enough compute/CPU/memory to handle feature upgrades that meet the latest advancements Cisco is making to make this product line …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
[Selected it for] cost. DX80 is much cheaper than Desk Pro.
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
[Cisco Webex] DX80 is providing an amazing experience for desk or closed booth scenario and no other product on market can provide this kind of experience in such scenarios
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
A huge upgrade from the built-in cameras/microphones/speakers on our laptops for sure. When the network/bandwidth is there to support it, the quality of the conversation is just about indistinguishable from a real-time conversation. Paired with the backend Webex Meetings …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
We didn't evaluate other products. None really existed that were compatible.
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
In the past, we had the EX60 which cost more and did not have Bluetooth or Wifi. I would recommend the DX80 over that. The other would be PC-based, such as Zoom or Teams.
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
I have not used other Cisco products like the DX80.
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
The Desk Pro is a superior product, but its high price diminishes the value.
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Cisco Webex Room Series
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
We are traditionally a Cisco consulting shop and while we played with Zoom Phone we found that we cannot sustain the diversity of the endpoint devices especially for executives, VPs, and some senior managers and we didn't want to compromise on voice/video qualities and …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Cisco Webex DX80 can be registered in the Webex cloud and can be used as a personal device. For each Webex Meeting that you host or you have been invited to, you can join with one button or by Webex Teams (future release). You can share your screen on it without cable with …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
We use the complete Cisco Webex portfolio of products to complement each other to ensure a very productive and efficient collaborative offering. All systems work very well together and in tandem with the Cisco infrastructure that we have within our company including …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Cisco Webex DX80 is better if:
1. You use video conferencing a lot
2. A dedicated hardware is required or needed
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Because we already decided on Webex, this was like a no brainer move. Once we got our hands on a unit and tested it out we were sold. They don't really have a competitor in the market when it comes to a desktop enabled conference device. So this unit stands alone and does a …
Chose Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
We have tried and still use some other solutions to help allow for different use cases and scalability as well as to experience what some of our other options are. We have standard monitors with Webcams, standard desk phones with and without cameras. We also use standard-issue …
Features
8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
8.0
Ratings
3% below category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
High quality audio8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
8.5
Ratings
5% above category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
8.7
Ratings
6% above category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Calendar integration9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
8.5
Ratings
6% above category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Live chat8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
9.3
Ratings
19% above category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
User authentication9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
8.0
Ratings
5% below category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Hosted PBX7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
8.9
Ratings
5% above category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Answering rules9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Call recording9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Call park9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Call screening9.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Message alerts9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Fax8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
9.6
Ratings
13% above category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Mobile app for iOS9.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app for Android9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Express (discontinued)
7.1
Ratings
12% below category average
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Centralized communications management8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Team messaging8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Team document sharing6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Small Businesses
Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice | GoContact
Score 9.2 out of 10
Lifesize Video Conferencing
Lifesize Video Conferencing
Score 10.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 8.6 out of 10
Cisco Desk Series
Cisco Desk Series
Score 8.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 8.6 out of 10
Cisco Desk Series
Cisco Desk Series
Score 8.5 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
5.3
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
8x8 Express (discontinued)Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
The 8x8 app is great and very user friendly and straightforward. Team Members can adjust their own setting as needed.
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Cisco Webex DX80 is best for office conferences or training rooms. Also a good choice for educational purposes like classrooms, training rooms, and healthcare facilities. Not a good choice for auditoriums I say. There are other and better options available in the market for that.
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Pros
  • Being able to forward calls to my cell phone when I am out of office.
  • So much functionality. So many options.
  • One set price instead of a bunch of add-on fees.
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  • Successful image/video quality.
  • By adjusting the camera angle, transmitting the document image to both you and the other party in a readable way.
  • Can be used as a touch screen and also as a PC monitor.
  • Can be managed by Call Manager, TMS, VCS.
  • Easy and user-friendly.
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Cons
  • We are just starting to use the platform and using limited features at the moment and 8x8 is doing everything we need it to do.
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  • Lacking fancy features like background blurrying and MS Teams integration ( available on the desk pro device)
  • During setup the difference between registering the device as either s perdonal or room device wasn't clear untill I wasn't able to perform certain actions such as teansferring a meeting from mobile to dx80. I had to reset and re-register the device in room mode to get it to work as I expected.
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Usability
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In the workplace, Cisco Webex DX80 is ideal for group meetings. It's as simple as entering the room, dialing the destination number, and joining the video. It's simple and convenient. It offers an easy-to-use menu and user interface. My own opinion is that Cisco's usability is fantastic and I like it greatly. I encountered no issues.
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Support Rating
If you get less than 4 phones you fall into the online only customer service. There were a couple of times that I could have used more assistance but figuring it out online was a bit of a hassle.
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I give top marks for Cisco Webex DX80 support. We have Cisco Smartnet and I can confirm that they are exceptional in answering and resolving doubts and problems with the device. On the phone, you are quickly answered and one of the Cisco experts solves your problem in your language.
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Alternatives Considered
8x8 has a much lower cost that avaya for the same features. 8x8 is a bit more user friendly than some other larger well established brands. It still uses industry standards in terminology and call flows to for anyone with voip experience its a pain free switch to make over.
Read full review
The Cisco Webex DX80 is a convenient app that can serve as both a video communications system and an additional display. Having the capacity to communicate via Webex is another significant advantage to have. As time goes on, I am invited to participate in more and more Webex meetings, which is a platform for cooperation that is rather effective.
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Return on Investment
  • Positive impact - pricing is right, service is easy to use.
  • Especially during the pandemic, clients who would normally just pop by the office had to call in. 8x8 Express made that so easy as we could transfer calls to our cell phones, but also received emails when a voicemail was left with an audio recording of the message. We didn't miss a beat!
  • We use some contractors that are not even in the same state as us, but our clients wouldn't know it as autoforwarding calls is super simple and seamless
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  • Ability to install in minutes so you can save time installing and configuring your DX80
  • Content sharing Feaure helps us to saving money and time
  • Whiteboard and annotation help us to use it more than an endpoint device for calls and video
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