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3CX Live Chat vs NICE CXone comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 30, 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
4.4
Small teams save over $200,000 yearly with NICE CXone, reducing costs and easing infrastructure management burdens compared to Genesis.
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.
Technology Specialist at Cognizant
 

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
6.9
NICE CXone customer service is praised for friendliness and efficiency, though complex issue resolutions can sometimes be slower.
On a scale of one to ten, where ten is the best, I would rate NICE CXone technical support team a ten.
Cx Product Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
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.
Operations Manager at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
We have our own technical account manager which provides us with substantial visibility.
Senior Manager, Contact Center Technology at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

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
5.6
NICE CXone is scalable and adaptable, handling large user numbers efficiently, making it ideal for growing organizations.
I have migrated approximately 500 people to the system, and it can certainly support more users beyond this number.
Technology Specialist at Cognizant
 

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
6.2
NICE CXone is reliable with rare outages, timely support, and some noted challenges, maintaining positive user relationships.
We maintain a good working relationship with NICE CXone, and their technical support is effective.
Senior Manager, Contact Center Technology at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
While the system often operates without issues, there have been instances of reports involving VM resource congestion, WFM issues, and RT problems.
Technology Specialist at Cognizant
 

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 streamlined design, better reporting, improved call quality, and cost-effective pricing with enhanced integration and usability options.
I need to log into different portals for NICE CXone, whereas my other competitor platforms offer single sign-on where I can log in once and access all partner-led programs and learning materials in one location.
Cx Product Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
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.
Operations Manager at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
The audio quality in NICE CXone has room for improvement, as I experience issues like diffused calls and crackling audio.
Technology Specialist at Cognizant
 

Setup Cost

3CX Live Chat provides cost-effective, scalable pricing with standard and pro editions, favored for transparency and competitive features.
NICE CXone pricing includes contract-based licensing with complex data extraction, necessitating evaluation of costs and features for enterprises.
 

Valuable Features

3CX Live Chat provides robust communication features, including CRM integration, VoIP, video conferencing, scalability, and cost-effective ease of use.
NICE CXone offers flexible navigation, robust omnichannel integration, real-time monitoring, AI tools, and adaptable configuration for superior experiences.
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.
Technology Specialist at Cognizant
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.
Operations Manager at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
The AI widget helps achieve faster answer resolution to customer queries instead of requiring only manual intervention with agents toggling between multiple screens.
Cx Product Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

3CX Live Chat
Ranking in Live Chat
4th
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 (3rd)
NICE CXone
Ranking in Live Chat
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Workforce Engagement Management (3rd), IVR Systems (1st), Knowledge Management Software (6th), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (4th), AI Customer Experience Personalization (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Live Chat category, the mindshare of 3CX Live Chat is 6.8%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NICE CXone is 10.8%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Live Chat Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
NICE CXone10.8%
3CX Live Chat6.8%
Other82.4%
Live Chat
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed ACHOUR - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager at Beyond IT Services
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…
AG
Technology Specialist at Cognizant
Improved efficiency with browser-based call handling and efficient scripting tools
The audio quality in NICE CXone has room for improvement, as I experience issues like diffused calls and crackling audio. Clearing cache and cookies from browsers often resolves these problems, but it's something that occurs frequently. Simplifying the studio tool could also be an improvement, along with organizing external training and better communication about new features, like agent assist or agent co-pilot.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Media Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise4
 

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

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MoneyGram, Honeywell, Radisson Hotel Group, AAA, New Balance, MattressFIRM, Teleflora, Best Buy
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