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3CX Live Chat vs ConnectWise ScreenConnect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.6
Companies report ROI in under 8 months with SIP Trunk adoption and 3CX Live Chat, reducing communication costs.
Sentiment score
7.9
ConnectWise ScreenConnect cuts travel costs by 90%, streamlines support, boosts efficiency, and quickly offsets its cost.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
3CX Live Chat support is praised for international service, but varies locally with calls for better documentation and 24/7 availability.
Sentiment score
7.4
ConnectWise ScreenConnect support is praised for responsiveness and options, but some user experiences with delayed help affect its perception.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
3CX Live Chat offers scalable, license-free solutions supporting unlimited extensions, adaptable for any organization size and industry needs.
Sentiment score
7.9
ConnectWise ScreenConnect is praised for its scalability, offering flexible license management and consistent performance even with large user bases.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
3CX Live Chat is highly stable and reliable, especially on updated systems and cloud environments, with minimal issues.
Sentiment score
7.9
ConnectWise ScreenConnect is stable and reliable, with low CPU usage and infrequent disruptions, comparable to leading remote tools.
 

Room For Improvement

3CX Live Chat needs better integration, customization, mobile performance, call features, reporting, and broader platform support, especially for Linux.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect needs better customization, documentation clarity, file transfer, dual monitor support, reporting, installation, and feature enhancements.
 

Setup Cost

3CX Live Chat provides cost-effective, scalable pricing with standard and pro editions, favored for transparency and competitive features.
Enterprise users appreciate ConnectWise ScreenConnect's value, flexible pricing, and robust features, despite slightly high initial costs.
 

Valuable Features

3CX Live Chat provides robust communication features, including CRM integration, VoIP, video conferencing, scalability, and cost-effective ease of use.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect provides secure remote access with powerful management, customizable branding, and seamless integration, enhancing global client interactions.
 

Categories and Ranking

3CX Live Chat
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
12th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
IP PBX (1st), Unified Communications (2nd), Live Chat (5th), Hosted and Cloud Based VoIP (4th)
ConnectWise ScreenConnect
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of 3CX Live Chat is 1.8%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ConnectWise ScreenConnect is 1.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed ACHOUR - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced service desk workflow which streamlines operations and offers strong integration capabilities
The customers use 3CX for IP telephony and call center activities. Additionally, they use 3CX for service desk activities, including integration with other ITSM products to collect data from customers who need technical support on their platforms 3CX has proven to be a good solution, particularly…
Todd Blake - PeerSpot reviewer
Simple to set up, reasonable pricing, and useful remote control capabilities
I'm on the latest version of the solution. I just updated it yesterday. While we have the solution on-premises at this time, we'll likely move to the cloud later this year. They have a trial version that you can try. They have a free version that you can try as well. I use it myself to support my family. I would try the free version or the trial version depending on your business. They can set you up and you can get to see all the features. I would also advocate going to the cloud version. Don't bother with the on-prem. It's just easier to jump to the cloud. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3CX Live Chat?
The pricing of 3CX is around six out of ten. For some customers, the first year may be free of charge, allowing them to try the solution before deciding to implement it.
What needs improvement with 3CX Live Chat?
The reporting and dashboards of 3CX could be improved.
What is your primary use case for 3CX Live Chat?
The customers use 3CX for IP telephony and call center activities. Additionally, they use 3CX for service desk activities, including integration with other ITSM products to collect data from custom...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ConnectWise Control?
I download the product for free with ConnectWise RMM's license.
What needs improvement with ConnectWise Control?
All the features provided by the product in terms of screen connectors have been good. There can be some complexities when running patches or when building up all the profiles, making them areas wh...
 

Also Known As

3CX PBX
ConnectWise Control, ScreenConnect
 

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Sample Customers

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Jon Rosen Systems
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