Dialpad Connect vs. Sangoma Communications Platform

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dialpad Connect
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Dialpad Connect is a cloud communications UCaaS platform that provides users with integrated voice, video, and messaging capabilities from one unified interface.
$27
per month per user
Sangoma Communications Platform
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Sangoma's Communications Platform, including the former Switchvox and Business Voice+ from Star2Star, is a UCaaS system, allowing users to simplify communications down to one solution delivered on-premise, on cloud, or via hybrid deployment.N/A
Pricing
Dialpad ConnectSangoma Communications Platform
Editions & Modules
Standard
$27
per month per user
Pro
$35
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact sales team
per user/per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dialpad ConnectSangoma Communications Platform
Free Trial
NoNo
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
Dialpad ConnectSangoma Communications Platform
Considered Both Products
Dialpad Connect
Chose Dialpad Connect
Dialpad Connect was much easier to set up (Twilio's regulatory bundle approvals are inconsistent-- the documents I sent them using our account were rejected, but were approved using the same documents when I applied for a phone number from Close CRM's Twilio integration).

Chose Dialpad Connect
I can't really tell you as I haven't tried a competitor, I'm not sure what others there really are. I guess it's better than Twilio but that's not an apples to apples comparison.
Chose Dialpad Connect
Vonage Business Communications, Nextiva, 8x8 Contact Center and GoTo Connect
Chose Dialpad Connect
For the smaller center, Dialpad is a good fit
Chose Dialpad Connect
My previous provider had bad call quality, calls would drop and my phone would randomly dial other numbers. All of these issues have been alleviated with Dialpad. It has been a great and useful service since I signed up.
Chose Dialpad Connect
I'd say Dialpad was similarly priced but had more features. OpenPhone was the best in terms of usability.
Chose Dialpad Connect
It's more user friendly and private, i don't receive any unrelated messages from outside our work organization.
Chose Dialpad Connect
Panterra is dependable and has good support. Dialpad Connect has more features and an easier interface. AT&T has a lot of features, but Dialpad Connect's interface is easier. AT&T does not do call transcription that I know of. Comcast BVE and 8x8 services are lower quality and …
Chose Dialpad Connect
Been many years, as i was in previous job. Travel agency that worked like a call center. But its been 5 years on Dialpad and it functions for us as a call center. But has better options
Chose Dialpad Connect
Dialpad checked all the boxes for us, from Integration capabilities to being a single pane of glass for both the admin and end user.

The other products were varied in what they offered vs what we were looking for. Some had features we liked, but didn't like the overall look or …
Chose Dialpad Connect
Dialpad Connect more than holds its own against its competitors. It's pricing and support are very good. Additionally it's free trial offer is instrumental in demonstratingto a customer it's ability to pay for itself without concerning potential new clients with immediate and …
Chose Dialpad Connect
Zoom is a popular option, but not that easy to set up - not even close compared to Dialpad Ai Meetings!
Chose Dialpad Connect
Company decided on a service that was more inclusive then just using Zoom or something similar. Also we have had some bad experiences with Ring Central
Chose Dialpad Connect
More expensive, but way more functional
Chose Dialpad Connect
We canceled Slack for our internal communication and meetings
Chose Dialpad Connect
Dialpad Connect is very helpful for everyone. After switching to Orum, I feel that Orum better fits our business needs as it can serve as both a power and parallel dialer. The best part is the live coaching feature, where I can listen in on any calls in real-time to coach my …
Chose Dialpad Connect
Other products we looked at did not work with our customized Salesforce environment.
Chose Dialpad Connect
As mentioned before, features are inituitive on DialPad and easy to use. Sound quality, scheduling and other features available are as expected.
Chose Dialpad Connect
Neither Zoom nor Teams automatically send your conference recordings to the chair or organizer; you have to go in and download them. Zoom/Teams will notify when the meeting is about to start; however I have never been contacted by the system or auto-connected to the meeting by …
Chose Dialpad Connect
Dialpad is designed with a mobile-first approach, making it a strong choice for teams that need to manage calls, messages, and meetings on the go. Dialpad may be better than Zoom for businesses that need a comprehensive communication platform with a strong emphasis on voice …
Sangoma Communications Platform
Chose Sangoma Communications Platform
I've installed, and maintained a number of different phone systems over the last few years, including nationwide level Voip service providers relying entirely on custom built Asterisk systems, to SOHO systems connected to cloud level services. So far Digium Switchvox has been …
Features
Dialpad ConnectSangoma Communications Platform
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.3
Ratings
1% above category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
High quality audio8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.0
Ratings
1% below category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.3
Ratings
1% above category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
Calendar integration8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.2
Ratings
2% above category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
Live chat8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.0
Ratings
4% above category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
User authentication7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.2
Ratings
2% below category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
Hosted PBX8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Directory of employee names8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.3
Ratings
2% below category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
Answering rules8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Call recording7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Call park8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Call screening8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Message alerts8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Fax7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
7.7
Ratings
9% below category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
Mobile app for iOS7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app for Android7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Dialpad Connect
8.0
Ratings
0% below category average
Sangoma Communications Platform
-
Ratings
Centralized communications management8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Team messaging8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Team document sharing7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Dialpad ConnectSangoma Communications Platform
Small Businesses
Broadvoice | GoContact
Broadvoice | GoContact
Score 9.2 out of 10
Sangoma Asterisk
Sangoma Asterisk
Score 8.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 8.7 out of 10
Sangoma Asterisk
Sangoma Asterisk
Score 8.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 8.7 out of 10
Sangoma Asterisk
Sangoma Asterisk
Score 8.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Dialpad ConnectSangoma Communications Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
8.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.5
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
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Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Dialpad ConnectSangoma Communications Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well-suited for basic calling functionality, but has been a poor experience for us when used for texting, as it lacks some of the features of other platforms, such as Haymarket. It is also challenging to capture good analytics, as this is neither easy nor clear for users to find.
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We can even use the switchboard option if we are completely online and not using the phone. We can transfer calls by using the online switchboard as well as see who is on the phone or not at that time.
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Pros
  • I can make calls through the app & the caller ID shows my office line - I can toggle between the main business line and my direct line.
  • It keeps all of my voicemails & transcriptions in one place.
  • The desktop login allows me to access everything as well.
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  • Allows us to forward phones internally or externally.
  • Allows us to set up our favorite contacts to sync up on telephone screen for quick calls.
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Cons
  • The previous call window was way better to see full screen.
  • Having the call options down below makes it uncomfortable and users need to take more steps to do thing that used to take just a click or 2.
  • I would like to adjust the left side menu a little more
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  • I've installed quite a few of these systems for a number of customers, and I've found a number of times having access to the second Ethernet port on some of the larger systems, and the ability to do some sort of static routing, and firewall functionality. I would love to have the ability to connect one port to the carrier's cpe router, and the other port to the customer's network.
  • I've worked with Voip products for a number of years, and various asterisk iterations. I'd like to see more access to the asterisk cli for troubleshooting, and/or potentially some sort of shell access.
  • I'd like to see the Digum Switchvox phones have vpn functionality. It would be great to deploy a field office with a pre-provisioned phone that automatically connects back to the corporate network via a secure vpn tunnel from most internet connections. Currently we either use a softphone, manually program a Cisco phone that does have the capability, or deploy an semi expensive router that support a secure tunnel. It would be much easier to sell a customer on a remote office and a fancy Digium phone, if they didn't need the extra hardware.
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Likelihood to Renew
As of now, the way this system allows us to call each other, text each other (inner office) as well as communicate with customers while being fully integrated with our CRM (Service Titan) has made everything so much easier for everyone. Thus far, I am super thrilled with the ease of use, integration and all the reasons we chose Dialpad Talk are working great
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Usability
Dialpad Connect is good and recommended for any organization. It is a good value. It can accomplish everything that your organization is looking for, and no one will say it is outside the budget for any 50+ person organization. The AI feature is very useful. The dashboard could be a bit easier to manage, and the integration with Salesforce could be a bit smoother.
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Reliability and Availability
There have not been any outages that I am aware of and we have had consistently good coverage since the start. There can be a slight lag from the office to the mobile app, but it is not terribly noticeable and it has not resulted in any calls being prematurely hung up
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Performance
The emails of voice transcription come very quickly after a call has been completed and except for a few fairly difficult names are pretty accurate. The ability to quickly listen to the voicemail from email without having to open the app is also a bonus. I have not noticed or heard of any slowdowns
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Support Rating
  1. Dialpad Onboarding support was okay. I think this was because we used a 3rd party vendor. We had a lot of issues with provisioning the phones.
  2. The Dialpad sales rep forgot to mention that Dialpad is only compatible with Polycom desk phones so we bad to purchase new phones last minute.
  3. We were supposed to get 3 months free when we signed up with Dialpad as a courtesy but the charged us for the 3rd month. They have resolved this error but I think there was no designated point of contact on Dialpad's end to help things move more smoothly.
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I have not had to use Support yet, so I did not rate this. I have not had to reach out for anything.
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In-Person Training
Welcoming and easy to follow the instruction
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Online Training
Simple and easy to follow, we had our branches around the country to be trained and the feedback was great. Only take if there was a desk phone training that would be great. The team provided us with video for the desk phone training
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Implementation Rating
I didn't participate in the implementation. But obviously it went flawlessly, as all users are set up in-house, and on the app.
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Alternatives Considered
Panterra is dependable and has good support. Dialpad Connect has more features and an easier interface. AT&T has a lot of features, but Dialpad Connect's interface is easier. AT&T does not do call transcription that I know of. Comcast BVE and 8x8 services are lower quality and service is not great.
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I've installed, and maintained a number of different phone systems over the last few years, including nationwide level Voip service providers relying entirely on custom built Asterisk systems, to SOHO systems connected to cloud level services. So far Digium Switchvox has been one of my favorites when it comes to ease of use, customer service, and over all reliability. While there are a few things I'd like to see done a little differently, updates are released frequently with fixes, and new features.
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Scalability
So far, Dialpad has been a great improvement for our organization. It allows everyone to be on the same service and the integration with the mobile app means everyone is still using the "office" numbers even when on the go which makes it easier not having to balance multiple phone numbers from people
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Return on Investment
  • Allows us to reach the maximum amount of callers, at least 100
  • Worth the annual price of $180 to hold conferences with members
  • Access to the Dialpad system 24/7 to hold meetings
  • Abillity to share conference recordings to members/callers for follow-up
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  • Our in house system has allowed us to grow as our needs have grown. It takes no time to turn up a new phone and get a fresh employee taking calls, and saves us a call to an outside consultant every time we want to make a change to the phone system.
  • Previously a receptionist's time would be utilized for directing incoming calls to their destinations, demanding the need for multiple staff member to handle call volumes. With Digium Switchvox we were able to implement a few Interactive Voice Response menus so callers could reach their intended destination without the need for human intervention, allowing us to better utilize the time of our employees.
  • Thanks to installing our own system, and enjoying it so much, we were able to take that knowledge and return it back to the company selling, installing, and maintaining Digium Switchvox systems.
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