Broadvoice | GoContact vs. CounterPath Bria

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
CounterPath Bria
Score 5.0 out of 10
N/A
Bria is a SIP-based VoIP phone available on desktop and mobile, supporting business communications whether at a desk, or from home. CounterPath's suite of cloud communication products include voice, video conferencing, and text messaging for businesses, residential phone service, and standalone UC softphones. On March 1, 2021, CounterPath was acquired by Alianza, Inc. Under the Alianza name, the combined companies deliver a full stack cloud communications platform.
$35.40
per year 3 devices supported
Pricing
Broadvoice | GoContactCounterPath Bria
Editions & Modules
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
Bria Solo
$35.40
per year 3 devices supported
Bria Teams
$59.40
per year 3 devices supported
Bria Enterprise
Contact Sales
per year 4 devices supported
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Broadvoice | GoContactCounterPath Bria
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPricing Based on 3 Year Terms
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Community Pulse
Broadvoice | GoContactCounterPath Bria
Considered Both Products
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.
CounterPath Bria

No answer on this topic

Features
Broadvoice | GoContactCounterPath Bria
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
5% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
High quality audio8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
8% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.9
Ratings
8% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
Calendar integration8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.6
Ratings
7% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
Live chat8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
12% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
User authentication8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.5
Ratings
1% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
Hosted PBX8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.5
Ratings
1% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
Answering rules8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Call recording8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Call park8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Call screening8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Message alerts8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Fax8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.5
Ratings
1% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
Mobile app for iOS8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app for Android8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Broadvoice | GoContact
8.7
Ratings
8% above category average
CounterPath Bria
-
Ratings
Centralized communications management8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Team messaging8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Team document sharing8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Broadvoice | GoContactCounterPath Bria
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
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-
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Likelihood to Renew
7.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
8.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
7.6
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
8.2
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
5.5
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Broadvoice | GoContactCounterPath Bria
Likelihood to Recommend
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
  • 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
  • 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
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
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
AWAYS available to assist when I call. I could not be happier about that!
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Performance
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
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
The in-person was done by phone and was GREAT!
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Online Training
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
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
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
Giving a neutral answer as this is something we do not need and therefore do not utilize.
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Return on Investment
  • 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.