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3CX Live Chat vs Webex 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
4.7
Many companies find Webex valuable for meetings and customer interactions despite challenges in calculating its ROI.
We chose Webex for its security.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

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
7.0
Webex customer service is praised for its responsiveness, though some users report occasional delays or unresolved issues.
The support was fine, but it was not a product of Webex per se; it was a product of the third-party we were working with.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Webex supports our daily communication and collaboration needs, but not extensively, as all support is via our service center.
System Egineer at Degroof-Petercam
 

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
7.1
Webex is scalable and integrates with cloud services, though some users face challenges with extremely large meetings.
Webex is very scalable, and I do not think that our organization has ever reached its limit.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

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
7.5
Webex is praised for stability, with high ratings despite occasional audio and network issues impacting some users.
We haven’t had any issues with it at all.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

3CX Live Chat needs better integration, customization, mobile performance, call features, reporting, and broader platform support, especially for Linux.
Webex needs UI, connectivity, and integration improvements due to performance, setup, and usability issues impacting user satisfaction.
Zoom has a big advantage in simplicity, especially for the other side to connect to a session.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Webex is generally stable, but there are still areas of improvement in terms of starting or launching Webex rooms.
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

3CX Live Chat provides cost-effective, scalable pricing with standard and pro editions, favored for transparency and competitive features.
Webex is costly for SMBs but economical for large firms, with complex licensing versus simpler competitors like Zoom and Teams.
The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Webex is expensive.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

3CX Live Chat provides robust communication features, including CRM integration, VoIP, video conferencing, scalability, and cost-effective ease of use.
Webex enhances productivity with secure, high-quality video calls, screen sharing, and integration with tools like Outlook for remote collaboration.
It has improved the incident resolution time by getting into a call in Webex rooms and remediating the issues together as soon as possible.
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The number one reason we chose Webex was the security features.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

3CX Live Chat
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
IP PBX (1st), Unified Communications (2nd), Live Chat (4th), Hosted and Cloud Based VoIP (3rd)
Webex
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
127
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of 3CX Live Chat is 2.3%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex is 7.6%, down from 17.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Webex7.6%
3CX Live Chat2.3%
Other90.1%
Virtual Meetings
 

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…
Akhil Viswam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Collaborating in hybrid incident calls has become faster while the meeting interface still needs fixes
The best features are the ability to schedule meetings and launch ad hoc meetings. Additionally, we can create breakout rooms within the meeting itself, which is another excellent feature. Whenever we have production issues, many teams join a single Webex call. Sometimes we need to group together as separate smaller groups and work in parallel to identify the production issues. In those cases, we create Webex breakout rooms and each member joins the corresponding breakout session to progress on their task. Webex helps significantly in the hybrid environment. When we are working from home, it is very easy for us to meet with other team members and the management to get in touch and progress. Webex improves communication because even if we are working from home, we can connect with people and talk to them on a video call. It has improved the incident resolution time by getting into a call in Webex rooms and remediating the issues together as soon as possible. Audio and video quality is excellent for Webex. It has saved considerable time in terms of incident remediation. Whenever we have issues, we jump on a call and work together in parallel. This approach saves time and improves efficiency.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Media Company
8%
Performing Arts
6%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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 Business40
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise62
 

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 do you like most about Webex?
Webex improved our overall team collaboration.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex?
From when I last implemented it, I found the price to be expensive. The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which m...
What needs improvement with Webex?
Webex is a fine, perfectly adequate product, and I don't see any room for improvement. From when I last implemented it, I found the price to be expensive. The licensing model doesn't work because i...
 

Also Known As

3CX PBX
Cisco Spark
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Seagate Technology, Kohn Pedersen Fox, World Vision International, Glen Raven, University of Notre Dame, CEV Multimedia, The Food Group, LUMEDX, California Baptist University, and Georgetown University Law Center.
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