Alvaria vs. Broadvoice | GoContact

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Alvaria
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
Maintaining contact center compliance with industry regulations and protecting sensitive customer data are mission critical to outbound call center operations. Alvaria's Compliant Outreach suite of solutions, part of the larger Alvaria CX Suite, can help. The solution is based on software from the former Noble Systems, which merged with Aspect Software in 2021 to become Alvaria. Noble Systems' technology forms the basis of the Alvaria compliant outbound call center solution.N/A
Broadvoice | GoContact
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Broadvoice is a provider of hosted voice, UCaaS, CCaaS, and CX solutions for small and mid-market enterprises and BPOs. Broadvoice solutions offer enterprise-class features to simplify communications and streamline operations.
$7
per month
Pricing
AlvariaBroadvoice | GoContact
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
b-hive Standard Seat - Call Paths
$7
per month
b-hive Metered Seat Cloud PBX
$10
per month per user
b-hive Pro Seat - Call Paths
$10
per month
SIP Trunking - Metered
$11
per month per user
SIP Trunking - Unlimited
$17
per month per user
b-hive Standard Seat Cloud PBX
$18
per month per user
b-hive Pro Seat Cloud PBX
$23
per month per user
Contact Center
Contact Sales
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AlvariaBroadvoice | GoContact
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsPricing Based on 3 Year Terms
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Community Pulse
AlvariaBroadvoice | GoContact
Considered Both Products
Alvaria
Chose Alvaria
I haven't really used any other systems like this (that I can recall). Alvaria is the first, but I like it so far. I didn't choose this program it's just the one my company uses but it is pretty helpful and convenient to manage my time myself instead of depending on someone …
Chose Alvaria
I think Workday is much more user-friendly with much less clicking about for answers. It's also easier to use and I don't feel confused or doubtful when submitting for time off or time corrections. The reasons that times get rejected are also much easier to follow and the …
Chose Alvaria
Alvaria has a clunkier User Interface than Workday. It's granular to such an extent that it actually decreases usability for those less technologically literate (most managers). For scheduling, it can be used much more granularly, which is great for reporting but requires a …
Chose Alvaria
Noble far exceeds the other solutions explored for the simple reason of product suite offerings. There is very little-to-no need to stack vendors on a basic telephony platform because Noble has the proprietary suite of products. Full integration. Reporting. Recording. AI. …
Chose Alvaria
Noble offered a lot of functions for the lowest price. The QA component alone was a big selling point, along with the PCI compliance of their remote server locations. CCX was premise-based and was bulletproof. It never went down, its UI never had problems, and we never dropped …
Broadvoice | GoContact
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
I would rather not mention other companies by name, but many service providers in this field do not have the functionality that Broadvoice offers, and certainly not the tech support to back it up.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice seems to be more user friendly and intuitive than the other providers we have used in the past.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice was a much better value. We saved over 50% and the features and benefits are very similar. We did not lose anything in terms of capabilities and saved a lot of money. The team that took care of the installation was amazing and helpful and if I run into issues, …
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Customer service is better.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
We have had zero issues or complaints with Broadvoice. We have used them for 3 years.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice handled the setup and walked through each employee on how to use the phones.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice onboarding blows away 8x8. We were left on our own to figure out how to setup everything. The auto attendant at 8x8 was also left for us to figure out so we never used it. Broadvoice guides you and actually does it for you!
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
I started with ATT openhand service and their support and onboarding were so bad. I couldn't get the call groups setup and talked to a different person all the time. The project was expensive and dug on forever. We ended up getting out of the contract. We were able to use …
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
We have not used any other systems.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
There was no comparison for me. Google voice annoyed anyone calling in, was delayed in relaying missed calls and texts, and was not user friendly in my opinion. Broadvoice is leaps and bounds ahead for business purposes. It addresses each of those concerns and provides a …
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
We saw the reviews from other people and decided to go with Broadvoice. We had a lot of questions that got answered. They have a great service and provide great customer service. At this moment we only use a fraction of the services you provide but I'm sure in no time we will …
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Bria did not have the near the capabilities that Broadvoice has to offer. Broadvoice is easy to use and you are able to make quick decisive decisions at ease. The transferring of calls is top notch!
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Compared to other systems, add-ons were necessary or charges for more accessible features. Our current plan with Broadvoice has never changed and we have always had the same amount of options & services, so much we cannot use half of them yet, but hope to as we grow. Service …
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice is a supported hardware from our 3rd party IT provider. In addition, the cost of equipment and reoccurring monthly costs were very reasonable. I figured if all voice over IPs run off the same internet then why pay more.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice is ideal for businesses that need a reliable, easy -to-use VoIP solution without the complexity of an all-encompassing communication suite. Its streamlined interface and simple feature set allow for faster onboarding and less training time. Broadvoice offers strong …
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
The other voip organization I looked into was very pushy. I appreciated Broadvoice's hands off approach.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
I didn't demo other systems in detail enough to give detailed answer
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
We used Comcast Business Voice Edge, but we all had desk phones. We have forced all of our employees to use virtual phones. The cost is so much less and you don't have to miss calls if you are working virtually.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
We selected Broadvoice because it was the best to switch from google voice. Broadvoice is much better as it can be accessed on any computer or phone but you can choose to turn it on or off. The landline feature is also nice.
Chose Broadvoice | GoContact
Can't compare Avaya to Broadvoice as the environment in which they were used are completely different.
Features
AlvariaBroadvoice | GoContact
Contact Center Software
Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
8.7
Ratings
5% above category average
Broadvoice | GoContact
-
Ratings
Agent dashboard7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Validate callers9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Outbound response8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Call forwarding9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Click-to-call (CTC)9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Warm transfer9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive dialing9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Interactive voice response9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
REST APIs9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Call scripts9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Call tracking9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Multichannel integration9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM software integration7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workforce Optimization (WFO)
Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
8.7
Ratings
6% above category average
Broadvoice | GoContact
-
Ratings
Inbound call routing9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Omnichannel inbound routing9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Recording9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Quality management6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Call analytics9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Historical reporting9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Live reporting9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer surveys9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer interaction analytics9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
5% above category average
High quality audio00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
8% above category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.9
Ratings
8% above category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.6
Ratings
7% above category average
Live chat00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
12% above category average
User authentication00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.5
Ratings
1% above category average
Hosted PBX00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Directory of employee names00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.5
Ratings
1% above category average
Answering rules00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Call recording00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Call park00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Call screening00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Message alerts00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Online Fax00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.5
Ratings
1% above category average
Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Mobile app for Android00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Alvaria
-
Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
8% above category average
Centralized communications management00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Team messaging00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Team document sharing00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
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AlvariaBroadvoice | GoContact
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Score 7.2 out of 10
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Score 8.3 out of 10
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Score 7.2 out of 10
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
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User Ratings
AlvariaBroadvoice | GoContact
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AlvariaBroadvoice | GoContact
Likelihood to Recommend
Noble is well suited for any size contact center doing inbound only, or fully blended environments. From appointment setting to collections, Noble has products to successfully accomplish the requirement. For organizations that are heavily focused on compliance, Noble's TCPA Lockdown product, Post and Real-Time Speech Analytics, and onboard evaluation tools are a must - all proprietary and fully integrated. For organizations interested in "doing more with less", Noble has multiple AI products that ensure success.
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I would recommend Broadvoice if a business needs a variety of options for inbound and outbound communication. Examples would be insurance agencies, car dealerships -- just about any business that makes a lot of customer contacts per day. A small retail shop or dry cleaner would not experience the same level of customer engagement. In their case, a regular landline or a designated cell number would work just fine.
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Pros
  • Local control: the Noble Maestro platform, once you learn it, enables you to control your call center right from your desk. You can add, delete, and skill users, you can build all of your IVR flows and change them as necessary (like for holiday closures, etc)
  • User interface design: I built the pop-up windows for each queue, and was able to design them to contain quick reference information for how to handle calls, and build an order number capture module from the IVR to the agent. In other words, I could prompt the customer to punch in their order number, then display it to the agent.
  • Technical support - their support group was easy to reach and easy to work with.
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  • Broadvoice is excellent for customizing/tailoring to a business's specific needs.
  • Tech Support is easy to reach, and provides consistent help.
  • Onboarding new customers is very thorough and supportive. Changing phone systems is overwhelming and time-consuming. Broadvoice makes it as easy as possible with clear expectations and fantastic training.
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Cons
  • It could show more info on the home page, not just the daily schedule
  • At times the website runs a little slow
  • The mobile app could be easier to navigate as well
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  • When changing users on the URL page there are some steps that can be a bit clunky based on the type of phone you're using.
  • Separating users devices into multiple locations inside the URL is nice but you're not able to move those users around if they do change spots in the company.
  • For some reason within the b-hive mobile app if I miss a call and then go into the app to check the call and exit the app I still show a notification icon constantly. It seems to be related to the the Chat portion of the app. If you go to that part of the app and refresh when you exit the app the notification icon is gone.
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Likelihood to Renew
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Our last phone system was very outdated and we were left not getting calls that we needed nor having a seamless way to change voicemail or to get voicemail if we were out of the office for longer periods of time. Broadvoice has erased these issues and has really made our agency more responsive.
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Usability
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Broadvoice has been a great investment so far! Its system allows you to easily handle multiple lines & provides you with many useful, easy-to-use, features. It delivers faxes right to your email inbox, how much easier can it get? Through their app, it enables you to easily determine if the call is business or personal related. And you are able to answer calls no matter where you are
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Reliability and Availability
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AWAYS available to assist when I call. I could not be happier about that!
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Performance
No answers on this topic
Any issues are usually overcome fairly quickly. We don't utilize reports offered by the system - we are a small company and the monitoring that would provide is just not something we would utilize.
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Support Rating
We utilize Noble's Enterprise Support, offering us 24/7 access. Additionally, with Enterprise Support we engage with Level II Support Technicians and no-hassle escalation. With Enterprise Support, we also have a dedicated Account Manager who conducts weekly/bi-weekly support calls to discuss open tickets and upgrade opportunities. With Enterprise Support, we have the ability to select our window for upgrades, to include weekends.
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Laura H. our Service Coordinator was exceptionally helpful when the inevitable hiccups occurred along the way. She calmly sought out solutions that kept the project moving so that we could meet our move-out/move-in deadlines. Also, their 24/7 Business Support line is staffed with knowledgeable people that answer my questions quickly and accurately.
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In-Person Training
No answers on this topic
The in-person was done by phone and was GREAT!
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Online Training
No answers on this topic
Overcame obstacles of everyone being in different places. Trainer was excellent (do not remember her name!). Open to all questions no matter how technical. The feedback from my colleagues were they were happy
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Implementation Rating
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It was straightforward to set up. The phone was delivered prior to installation. The script and routing of calls were established prior to installation as well. The on-site technician installed each phone and offered training to anyone who asked. The main setup for hours, calls, and extensions was already set up via online meeting, making the phone install on-site a seamless experience.
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Alternatives Considered
Alvaria has a clunkier User Interface than Workday. It's granular to such an extent that it actually decreases usability for those less technologically literate (most managers). For scheduling, it can be used much more granularly, which is great for reporting but requires a larger investment of time and knowledge to make the system effective.
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There was no comparison for me. Google Voice annoyed anyone calling in, was delayed in relaying missed calls and texts, and was not user friendly in my opinion. Broadvoice is leaps and bounds ahead for business purposes. It addresses each of those concerns and provides a solution that even an entry level professional could use.
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
Giving a neutral answer as this is something we do not need and therefore do not utilize.
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Return on Investment
  • I think it works fine but a lot of the employees always have to ask for help submitting times off so we have to ask for help which wastes a lot of time.
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  • Sadly I can't quite gather any hard numbers since my use of the product don't extend into the admin level where I can see everything. I can say that since installing the phone at my desk though, I've been more reachable by other staff and therefore more present with current happenings in the workplace.
  • It took a while to get a line for my desk, so I can compare the before and after very clearly. Communication is like night and day, and any questions or problems other coworkers had that in the past they may have had to deal with themselves, they can now reliably reach me and have a convenient option to. This has improved the relationships between me and others at the workplace.
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ScreenShots

Broadvoice | GoContact Screenshots

Screenshot of the call routing rules to manage holidays, and off-hours.Screenshot of inbound call routing with automated menus and announcements, like a large business.Screenshot of user accounts can be added, removed, and managed from this interface.Screenshot of a detailed view of call history with detailed call reports.Screenshot of a video conference with up to 50 users with b-hive Communicator.Screenshot of group messaging and file sharing to keep internal teams connected.