8x8 Work vs. PanTerra Networks

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
8x8 Work
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
8x8 Work is a collaboration hub for phone, video, and messaging. It brings secure unified communication and collaboration experiences to every employee.N/A
PanTerra Networks
Score 6.3 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
PanTerra is a provider of unified cloud-based services for communications, enterprise file sharing and mobility solutions for mid-market enterprises (MME), headquartered in Santa Clara. The Company's Streams service provides - Unified Communications and SmartBox - Communications-Enabled Content Management solutions which are delivered securely from the cloud through a browser-based client as well as mobile apps for smartphones and tablets, are designed to eliminate any on-premises deployed…
$24.95
per month per seat
Pricing
8x8 WorkPanTerra Networks
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Business Plus
$24.95
per month per seat
Professional
$29.95
per month per seat
Call Center
$44.95
per month per seat
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
8x8 WorkPanTerra Networks
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsPricing is determined by length of contract and size of business.
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Community Pulse
8x8 WorkPanTerra Networks
Considered Both Products
8x8 Work
Chose 8x8 Work
Not sure which one we have used in the past, but we are very happy with 8x8. We have become so used to it that we do not see the need of switching. Price is comfortable and it has been effective for our needs. It's easy and comfortable to use.
Chose 8x8 Work
I have used Voip systems before and even bought and installed a PBX phone system and wired all the desks in. This is by far the cheapest option, its easy to use and easy to add new users.
Chose 8x8 Work
Vonage more expensive for the features. no integration to ERP, but compatible to a lager variety of phone equipment.
Chose 8x8 Work
fuze was good from few perspective, espectiall the click and dial option anywhere on the browser page where a number was situated.
8x8 Work says that has that but does not feel the same. also on adding notes in the CRM fuze had a better usebilty
Chose 8x8 Work
Our company chose 8x8 Work because it offers a reliable, all-in-one communication platform with voice, video, and messaging in one place. Unlike other tools like Microsoft Teams, RingCentral, or Zoom, this program has provided a better global fill for supporting both remote …
Chose 8x8 Work
“8x8 Work is easy to use and combines calls, chats, and video meetings in one app. It was quick to set up and works smoothly on both mobile and desktop. Some other tools have more advanced features, but 8x8 Work offers the right mix of reliability, affordability, and simplicity …
Chose 8x8 Work
8x8 was the first of this type i have used as a point of comparison
Chose 8x8 Work
Not really used anything else or researched anything else. When we found out 8x8 had all these other features and capabilities with an affordable price, I researched other companies and we realized we had made the right choice.
Chose 8x8 Work
Selected 8x8 due to its reasonable pricing and additional VOIP features ticked our requirements
Chose 8x8 Work
Every solution has its positivies and negatives, but the ability to make changes as a company and not have to wait for someone to make them for you is very important to us
Chose 8x8 Work
I have not used any other products like 8x8.
Chose 8x8 Work
8x8 Work offers all we need in an easy-to-use format. Zoom seemed to have too many features that are not required and can be overwhelming to Users who are not the most Tech-Savvy. The price point of 8x8 is great, too. Get everything we need at a low cost.
Chose 8x8 Work
it has been a long time since we have utilized other products.
Chose 8x8 Work
8x8 Work is easier and much more organized both from a user and an admin perspective, and more cost-effective from a business owner standpoint.
Chose 8x8 Work
8x8 is miles ahead of EvolveIP. More features, way better admin portal. Softphone is not even in the same league.
Chose 8x8 Work
I prefer 8x8 Work; it has the right number of features and modes for the communication I need. I much prefer 8x8 Work meetings to zoom meetings, as it is much, much easier to transition between devices when I am on the road. 8x8 Work is also easier to manage across multiple …
Chose 8x8 Work
8x8 Work and RingCentral EX have similar features available. 8x8 Analytics is a little better at summarizing data and creating dashboard visuals. Other than that they are both great products. I prefer the admin console confirmation for 8x8 Work over RingCentral. Things seem to …
Chose 8x8 Work
I am not aware of any other phone system we have used. We do use teams for administrative meetings and communication. While the meeting quality in teams is better than the meeting quality in 8x8, I still prefer 8x8 overall for day to day communications and use. I prefer 8x8 …
Chose 8x8 Work
I have used and evaluated similar communication and collaboration tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and RingCentral. These platforms also offer messaging, calling, and video conferencing features. Each has its own strengths, but 8x8 Work stands out for …
PanTerra Networks
Chose PanTerra Networks
I compared between the vendors and found them affordable and reliable. Their onboarding process was rather lengthier but since then, we have hardly had issues.
Chose PanTerra Networks
We've used Net2Phone and Segra prior to using PanTerra Networks. PanTerra Networks has been our best overall system. For Net2Phone, call quality was an issue at times and it was not easy to update the system for holidays at the time of use as well as limited data analytics. …
Chose PanTerra Networks
I only used grasshopper with a smaller team so I’m not sure if it would scale. I did not select PanTerra Networks but have been using it for 4+ years. It does work, but I think it could be better.
Chose PanTerra Networks
Teams was a nightmare to use. Did it once and will not go back.
Chose PanTerra Networks
It is a simpler solution and a more cost-effective option but best suited for small teams who are comfortable with on-premise solutions. Call centers with large teams require a more elaborate set up in my opinion.
Chose PanTerra Networks
The capabilities of Streams far exceeded either of the other products we have used in recent years.
Chose PanTerra Networks
First thing would be cost, Ring Central has a lot of bells and whistles which is nice, but we didn't use many of them so we were paying for things that were not needed for our business. Second would be the customer service and account management. I think they got too big too …
Chose PanTerra Networks
We previously used Verizon for our business phones. we then had to seek additional services for additional features we were looking for. The need to use multiple companies made billing and customer support exhausting and cumbersome. Since switching to PanTerra Networks our …
Chose PanTerra Networks
PanTerra Networks is much less expensive than other solutions. Our small business does not need all the features that other products offer.
Chose PanTerra Networks
Far superior did a lot of research and talking to everyone at the companies above and price and product so much better with PanTerra Networks
Chose PanTerra Networks
Had several outages and price point per VOIP phone line was not competitive. Restricted use of proprietary phones was too limiting.
Chose PanTerra Networks
Everybody has phones. They all work. PanTerra Networks makes it easier to evaluate, implement and SUPPORT.
Chose PanTerra Networks
Streams is very easy to use , the interface with windows is taskless and the mobile app works just fine as well. Texting is easy, just type message and send, you can also share files via text through web or the app itself . Monitor the trainees calls to make sure they are doing …
Chose PanTerra Networks
Customers like the local Support
Chose PanTerra Networks
PanTerra Networks is viewed as more competitive, and close enough to win. Those other companies do offer more integrations off the shelve, and do have a more user friendly portal. Panterra does give the client a more personalized experience when it comes to the presentation, …
Chose PanTerra Networks
PanTerra Networks is much more seamless and integrated than Adtran products. The vonage products are very similiar to the Panterra telephony products. Panterra has a much better call & contact center application and better unified communications. The pricing for Panterra is …
Chose PanTerra Networks
We really had a lack of support from the sales department and the support system to the point that we felt the need to leave
Chose PanTerra Networks
The customer support on PanTerra Streams is significantly better than Vonage. Also, the overall cost of PanTerra Streams was better, in our experience, than Vonage.
Chose PanTerra Networks
I was not part of the decision making process to select PanTerra Streams, but since I have been brought on board we have found others that are easier to use and more cost effective than Panterra, so we are making a change.
Features
8x8 WorkPanTerra Networks
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
8.8
Ratings
5% above category average
PanTerra Networks
8.8
Ratings
5% above category average
Hosted PBX9.80 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.80 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.40 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
8.7
Ratings
3% above category average
PanTerra Networks
7.9
Ratings
7% below category average
Answering rules9.10 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Call recording8.80 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Call park8.40 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Call screening9.10 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Message alerts8.10 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings3.90 Ratings
Online Fax00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
8.9
Ratings
5% above category average
PanTerra Networks
7.7
Ratings
9% below category average
Mobile app for iOS9.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Mobile app for Android8.80 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
9.1
Ratings
10% above category average
High quality audio00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
7.7
Ratings
5% below category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
8.2
Ratings
0% above category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
9.1
Ratings
17% above category average
User authentication00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
8x8 Work
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
8.5
Ratings
6% above category average
Centralized communications management00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Team messaging00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Team document sharing00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
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User Ratings
8x8 WorkPanTerra Networks
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
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6.3
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Likelihood to Renew
9.9
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7.4
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Usability
8.7
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8.2
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Availability
8.5
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Performance
9.1
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Support Rating
9.9
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10.0
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In-Person Training
9.1
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Online Training
9.0
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Implementation Rating
9.1
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9.7
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Configurability
8.8
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Ease of integration
9.1
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Product Scalability
9.0
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Vendor post-sale
8.9
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Vendor pre-sale
8.9
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User Testimonials
8x8 WorkPanTerra Networks
Likelihood to Recommend
8x8 Work is an ideal communication platform for intra-organization communication; it is very easy to find any employee at my firm and quickly ascertain their availability. I don't like for outside clients to know my direct line, so I would like to be able to mask my number in outgoing texts/display our general reception number so that those clients are not confused on how best to call in to me.
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One of the main draws of PanTerra Networks Streams is the unlimited calling, which was very enticing. We chose the platform over other models (per-call for example) because they simplified billing. While the video conferencing and messaging feel bare-bones or underdeveloped in comparison to other players in the market, the fact that the messaging is seamlessly integrated into the PBX makes it easy to use. The call routing systems are especially robust, which in the collections world is very important to be able to segment calls to different users.
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Pros
  • Direct calls to the extensions.
  • Callers were able to either talk to our individual staff members or leave a message.
  • We loved having a record of every single call that came in for CRM purposes.
  • We loved being able to collect our messages from the console.
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  • Attended or un-attended answering of incoming calls
  • Transfer calls to appropriate person
  • Integrates with cell phones for always available
  • Keeps a log of phone calls
  • Allows me to use messaging on my phone system and desktop
  • Allows me to manage user accounts
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Cons
  • The auto attendant has built in text-to-speech, but this same engine should be put to use for individual and ring group voicemail messages.
  • Call forwarding in the mobile app should be relocated for easier access. Instead it's buried somewhere under the generic "account settings"
  • The default user template disables voicemail text transcription. Why???
  • One fax number should be accessible by app for more than 1 user. Responsibility for faxes is usually distributed among a few people in a typical small office setting.
  • Ability to receive and send SMS messages from a shared "main company number" would be awesome. Ability to assign this to certain users would rock!
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  • Billing support is not easy to reach.
  • Being online and on app is a bit confusing. You have to set each to ring or not.
  • We would love if you could change the outbound caller ID faster than in settings. Like when you dial out.
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Likelihood to Renew
Everyone at the company now have the experiance needed to make phone calls, meetings, video conferencing. It's easy to use is unmatched in the industry. It's been a solid product throughout. The phone tree was easy to setup with the implementation team and they guided us throughout the process
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In all likelihood, we will remain Panterra customers for many years. VoIP phone and messaging is a rapidly expanding and evolving market, however, and its possible a better solution will come along, but for now, Panterra Streams offers a compelling solution combining leading features, great customer service, and affordable pricing.
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Usability
I'm not using it to its full capacity like a Zoom or teams Workspace. I use the service for phone calls, hate application on my cellphone and the voicemail apparatus. This we like because it gives us the feel of a large firm when we aren't.
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PanTerra Networks needs to make the interface more user friendly and make it easier for the users. Like saving message templates or saving phone numbers for the fax directory.
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Reliability and Availability
In the time I have used 8x8 Virtual Office, the core system has been up and running almost flawlessly though we do have a slight performance degradation from time to time as is expected of cloud software. The one recurring issue for us is that the fax connection is not always functional for outbound messages. We usually have to retry three or four times to get the fax to connect reliably to the destination machine. Once connected, it's smooth sailing.
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We have not experienced any outages or issues during business hours
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Performance
No problems with performance, Pages load as they should. I can't answer on the reports side as only a handful of our Admins ( call center ) currently use that side of the software. It does intergrate very well with Office for meetings and conferences. Sometimes there is a slight lag or static when users are talking, but we found this to be a cause of a users computer had not restarted in a while, Once the user restarts thier computer the problem is resolved, So this is not an issue with 8x8
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Fantastic. Very happy!!! We love it and haven't had any issues.
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Support Rating
We are a USA based organization. Support was refreshingly quick (callback via phone or email, online live agents). Agents are knowledgeable, thorough in their explanations, and extremely patient when dealing with end-users at various levels of the ICT knowledge spectrum.
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The support team is fantastic, probably the best I have experienced with any company. If I have a question, I can quickly chat with support and they resolve the problem nearly immediately. I don't have to call a phone number and wait on the line for hours for a response. Overall, the support team is one of the main reasons we continue to utilize PanTerra Streams.
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In-Person Training
The person giving the training was very engaged, He also listened and answered all the questions. He created a video for our company while he was training in case we needed to reference it again in the future. The questions he could not answer were answered within 24 hours via an email to the IT support staff here so we could share the answers with the rest of the group
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Online Training
Good and Simple Training Module, also Certification is available.
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Everything was fantastic. Training was sufficient and everything was easy to use. It was provided on our schedule and was very clear. I did the training myself. Training person was very knowledgeable. We are very happy. Only two users. very happy very happy very happy very happy very happy very happy
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Implementation Rating
We had a third party implement and set up the system the way we wanted it - after that I do all changes or additions. The vendor was very knowledgeable and had it up and running in less than an hour.
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The implementation was fast. Things were explained quite well on the onboarding call. All that was left to do was to map the extensions(they did this for us) and port over the numbers. The porting process went pretty smoothly! No complaints at all.
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Alternatives Considered
8x8 Work offers all we need in an easy-to-use format. Zoom seemed to have too many features that are not required and can be overwhelming to Users who are not the most Tech-Savvy. The price point of 8x8 is great, too. Get everything we need at a low cost.
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We've used Net2Phone and Segra prior to using PanTerra Networks. PanTerra Networks has been our best overall system. For Net2Phone, call quality was an issue at times and it was not easy to update the system for holidays at the time of use as well as limited data analytics. Segra had good call quality and ease of system but did not have good data analytics at the time of use. PanTerra Networks had all: Call quality, ease of customization and good data analytics.
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Scalability
8x8 100% suits Business needs to connect with from anywhere and everywhere. The Softphone features is very light and very easy to use also very reliable with Zero Downtime. Can also be set personal Voicemail over softphone at anytime and logs everything is very easy to find.
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We only have three phones and two users
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Return on Investment
  • Moving to 8x8 Work helped us consolidate our soft phone and IVR needs with our contact center platform and save thousands in the first year alone.
  • All of the 8x8 Work products I've worked with have great integration options from CRMs like Zoho/Salesforce to Google and Microsoft Office.
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  • Very reliable. We make hundreds of calls outbound and there has never been a connectivity issue or otherwise
  • We decreased our monthly expense for reliable service by several hundred dollars
  • The onboarding support was the best we've ever experienced. They were on the phone while we hooked up every phone, tested, and got it all set up with ease.
  • Any changes needed after onboarding were difficult to accomplish without a call to customer service. Some of those calls to customer service made things more confusing
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ScreenShots

PanTerra Networks Screenshots

Screenshot of some of the advanced collaboration features. Streams is an end-to-end cloud communications, collaborations, and file sharing suite.Screenshot of the AppDesigner. PanTerra can set up the platform before deployment, but turn-key tools are offered to do more with its open API.Screenshot of analytics and reporting dashboards. These offer access to analytic performance data that is customizable and available for the life of an open account.Screenshot of some device safeguards. PanTerra IP Phones utilize TLS, HTTPS certificate management, call server redundancy, and SRTP for voice. Additionally, PanTerra's built-in mobile security features allow lockout of stolen devices and admin tools support immediate reassignment of user content.