Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

3CX Live Chat vs NICE CXone comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 24, 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
4.9
Small teams saved over $200,000 in the first year with NICE CXone, benefiting from its cloud-based AWS infrastructure.
NICE CXone saves time and resources due to its cloud-based nature, where infrastructure management is handled by AWS, reducing the need for me to manage it.
 

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
6.4
NICE CXone customer service is polite and effective, though complex issues may have delayed resolutions due to request nature.
We have our own technical account manager which provides us with substantial visibility.
When I faced an issue with reaching a Poland DID that was ported to NICE CXone, their support team resolved the problem immediately.
If the issue is network-related or involves configuration, or maybe implementing a new tool, it might take north of 24 hours to identify the right resource to assist you.
 

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
6.2
NICE CXone is highly scalable and adaptable, efficiently managing extensive loads and supporting broad use cases without difficulty.
I have migrated approximately 500 people to the system, and it can certainly support more users beyond this number.
 

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
6.1
NICE CXone is generally stable, with brief outages well-managed, earning high praise for technical support and communication.
In general, the stability is good.
While the system often operates without issues, there have been instances of reports involving VM resource congestion, WFM issues, and RT problems.
 

Room For Improvement

3CX Live Chat needs better integration, customization, mobile performance, call features, reporting, and broader platform support, especially for Linux.
NICE CXone needs an improved user interface, better audio, streamlined reporting, enhanced AWS control, and competitive pricing.
Compared to challengers such as Zoom, which seem more cost-effective, NICE CXone's suite of products is very modular, so as they provide new services, you have to add to your existing package and this balloons your costs since there's an additional license needed to use the new tools, leading to potentially higher out-of-pocket expenses.
The audio quality in NICE CXone has room for improvement, as I experience issues like diffused calls and crackling audio.
 

Setup Cost

3CX Live Chat provides cost-effective, scalable pricing with standard and pro editions, favored for transparency and competitive features.
NICE CXone requires careful evaluation of tiered licensing costs and features, especially considering data transition challenges.
 

Valuable Features

3CX Live Chat provides robust communication features, including CRM integration, VoIP, video conferencing, scalability, and cost-effective ease of use.
NICE CXone enhances business efficiency with customizable features, seamless integration, and real-time management tools, offering flexibility and control.
The switch from using Avaya, which required connecting to a hard or soft phone, to using WebRTC via a web browser has significantly improved customer service efficiency.
Some of the best features with NICE CXone are the real-time visibility that you have, which empowers you to make adjustments on the fly, such as turning on and off your queues and adjusting how we route calls to our agents.
 

Categories and Ranking

3CX Live Chat
Ranking in Live Chat
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (10th), IP PBX (1st), Unified Communications (2nd), Hosted and Cloud Based VoIP (5th)
NICE CXone
Ranking in Live Chat
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Workforce Engagement Management (3rd), IVR Systems (1st), Knowledge Management Software (6th), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Live Chat category, the mindshare of 3CX Live Chat is 7.1%, up from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NICE CXone is 8.6%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Live Chat Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
NICE CXone8.6%
3CX Live Chat7.1%
Other84.3%
Live Chat
 

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…
Antoneil Phillips - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time adjustments enhance call management, though pricing needs improvement
The reporting isn't bad, but there are opportunities for improvement; we get real-time dashboards for monitoring, though for performance management, we have to procure certain reports manually by pulling down raw data from the system, which could be better. Regarding the pricing, this would be an area of opportunity as well; this feedback is based on where we're positioned in the Caribbean. Compared to challengers such as Zoom, which seem more cost-effective, NICE CXone's suite of products is very modular, so as they provide new services, you have to add to your existing package and this balloons your costs since there's an additional license needed to use the new tools, leading to potentially higher out-of-pocket expenses.
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Live Chat solutions are best for your needs.
869,566 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Media Company
7%
Legal Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise3
 

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 needs improvement with NICE CXone?
The reporting isn't bad, but there are opportunities for improvement; we get real-time dashboards for monitoring, though for performance management, we have to procure certain reports manually by p...
What is your primary use case for NICE CXone?
We're working in the finance space, banking, and our customers that we support are primarily banks and remittance services. We are a contact center providing services to other businesses, primarily...
What advice do you have for others considering NICE CXone?
I really can't add any value about how it's influenced our customer journey just yet because we're just in the process of implementing that and have no data at this stage. Overall, NICE CXone is no...
 

Also Known As

3CX PBX
NICE inContact, NICE CXone Workforce Optimization Pro, NICE CXOne WFO Pro, CXone Workforce Optimization, inContact Workforce Optimization, CallCopy, Discover, VPI Empower, Brand Embassy, goMoxie
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
MoneyGram, Honeywell, Radisson Hotel Group, AAA, New Balance, MattressFIRM, Teleflora, Best Buy
Find out what your peers are saying about 3CX Live Chat vs. NICE CXone and other solutions. Updated: September 2025.
869,566 professionals have used our research since 2012.