What is 3CX?
3CX is a 100% channel company and is the developer of a the 3CX communications software; the open standards IP PBX which innovates communications and replaces proprietary PBXs. 3CX cuts telco costs, boosts company productivity and mobility, and enhances the customer experience. With integrated WebRTC video conferencing, softphones for Mac and Windows, smartphone apps for Android and iOS, website live chat and more, 3CX offers companies a complete Unified Communications package out of the box.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+94 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love 3CX?
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
- Includes Product Enhancements
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Video Conferencing
Instant Messaging
Audio Controls
Audio Conferencing VoIP
Audio Conferencing Call in Bridge
Screen Share
Keyboard Mouse Control
File Transfer
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Virtual Whiteboard
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Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of IT Administration
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Breadth of Features
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Data Integration
Vendor Support
3CX Reviews
Carol M.
- Role: Finance
- Industry: Not for Profit
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2023
Double Size Effectiveness
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?
Similar experience to all end-users
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to access.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Perfect as it is.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Use it for perfect communication.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Jesse V.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jul 2023
Administrating 3CX systems has been a breeze.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?
Very easy to setup and demo, can run on something as low powered as a Raspberry Pi 4
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The desktop application is super easy to use.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Only certain types of physical desk phones are supported.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Phone systems are an easy sell as an MSP. We've hit Gold level partner in roughly a year of getting into it.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Client Friendly Policies
- Fair
Ankush V.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jul 2023
3CX is a feature-rich, cost-effective IPPBX system
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?
3CX can be a popular choice for businesses seeking a feature-rich, flexible, and cost-effective unified communications solution. Its software-based approach, user-friendly interface, extensive features, integration capabilities, advanced mobility, and active community contribute to its appeal among organizations of various sizes.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Learning curve: While 3CX is relatively easy to manage, users with limited technical expertise may require some time to familiarize themselves with the system's administration console and configuration settings.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Hardware requirements for on-premises deployment: While 3CX is primarily a software-based solution, businesses considering an on-premises deployment need to ensure that their hardware meets the recommended specifications. This can involve additional costs if the existing infrastructure is not sufficient or needs upgrades.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Start by assessing your organization's communication requirements. Consider factors such as the number of employees, expected call volumes, desired features, integration needs with existing systems (such as CRM), and scalability requirements. This evaluation will help you determine if 3CX aligns well with your specific needs.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
