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Five9 vs VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2 comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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
7.0
Five9 enhances efficiency and revenue through features and CRM integration, boosting growth and optimizing marketing and appointments management.
Sentiment score
7.0
<p>AWS EC2 with VICIbox &amp; VICIdial boosts efficiency and ROI by automating calls, reducing costs, and eliminating hardware needs.</p>
During the student outreach campaign, the use of EC2 scaling and automation enabled handling more calls simultaneously and completing campaigns faster, providing substantial return on investment.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
Five9 support varies from satisfactory to excellent, with responsiveness and communication praised but some report delays and mixed experiences.
Sentiment score
4.6
<p>VICIbox &amp; VICIdial on AWS EC2 receive positive support feedback, though quicker response times and documentation improvements are needed.</p>
The technical support for Five9 has been exemplary.
Five9 offers multiple support options.
When I would ask a question that they were not able to answer, it would take them several days to figure out who to ask, and then more time after that.
CX Intelligence Analytics at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
More detailed, step-by-step documentation rather than generic answers would also be appreciated.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
I have also faced connection issues with Asterisk Manager on EC2 instances, which has been reported by others, requiring troubleshooting of IP configurations and socket connections.
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
The customer support for AWS EC2 and related solutions has been good.
Deputy Technical Specialist at a media company with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Five9 is praised for scalability and adaptability, though some users experience challenges with large-scale feature additions.
Sentiment score
5.7
<p>VICIbox &amp; VICIdial for AWS EC2 offers scalable, flexible resource management, optimizing call handling and cost efficiency for large teams.</p>
We face scaling issues, especially when trying to scale up bigger contact centers.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Five9 is generally stable, offering quick resolutions to issues, though updates occasionally cause challenges, with room for improvement.
Sentiment score
8.1
<p>VICIbox &amp; VICIdial for AWS EC2 is stable and reliable, with minor glitches and potential for UI improvements.</p>
During training and demos, resiliency tests failed, which was not ideal.
In my experience, I have not encountered major downtime.
Sr Specialist - Analytics Metrics and Reporting at Mercer
We use it with multiple countries set up for the clients, and it is a kind of plug-and-play.
Md CEO at Techcart
I do not recall any instances where the product stopped working abruptly.
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
 

Room For Improvement

Five9 needs enhancements in call quality, reporting, integration, UI, support, costs, international compatibility, and workflow tools.
Key improvements for VICIbox/VICIdial on AWS EC2 include UI simplification, better CRM integration, enhanced documentation, and quicker support.
The solution lacks versioning in scripting, making it crucial to manually back up scripts to prevent rollbacks from causing issues.
Five9 should provide free training resources for end users, including agents, supervisors, and admins.
I would like a feature where reports such as AHT or workforce-related reports can be generated automatically without starting from scratch.
Sr Specialist - Analytics Metrics and Reporting at Mercer
Improving reporting capabilities is also necessary, as the platform needs expanded reporting features, including PDF export versions for more detailed call metrics such as average handle time and enhanced visualization tools.
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
We use EC2 with an Elastic IP, and the storage allows us a drag-and-swap kind of storage.
Md CEO at Techcart
Improving the onboarding process and dashboard visualization, along with interactive tutorials based on AWS performance or campaign metrics, would also benefit new users.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Setup Cost

Five9's pricing, though initially high, is cost-effective and scalable, with cloud benefits offering value and flexibility for enterprises.
Enterprise users find VICIbox and VICIdial on AWS EC2 affordable and easy, with flexible pricing and quick setup.
They just rent the specific resources they need, which reduces high costs from hardware, software licenses, and operating systems.
I would say the pricing is quite fine, though there is room for improvement needed on the licensing cost.
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
 

Valuable Features

Five9 offers cloud-based CRM integration with AI features, enhancing service levels, efficiency, and user satisfaction through comprehensive tools.
<p>VICIbox &amp; VICIdial for AWS EC2 offers scalable, cost-effective solutions with easy setup, automation, and seamless AWS integration for efficiency.</p>
Five9 provides powerful CRM integration capabilities with platforms like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Oracle Service Cloud, making it highly valuable for large companies.
It pre-fills variables from a form and routes to the correct agent, reducing handling times and increasing single-call resolution.
The ability to automatically populate borrower details when the call comes in using the Loan Pop feature enhances call efficiency dramatically.
The scalability and flexibility of the EC2 infrastructure provide the ability to scale up or down based on demand.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Categories and Ranking

Five9
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Workforce Engagement Management (4th), Contact Center Infrastructure (1st), Sales Force Automation (7th), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (4th)
VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Contact Center Platforms category, the mindshare of Five9 is 6.2%, down from 15.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2 is 1.0%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Contact Center Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Five96.2%
VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC21.0%
Other92.8%
Contact Center Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2788932 - PeerSpot reviewer
CX Intelligence Analytics at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Advanced call routing has enabled complex CRM-driven workflows but reporting still needs improvement
The complex call routing capabilities were valuable. I was able to set up fairly complex call routing, capturing data via internal IVR for potential customers' geography and then conducting lookups to determine which skill to route calls to. I also set up complex rollover, so if the first person could not answer, callers would wait a specified number of seconds hoping they would become available, and if they did not, the call would roll over to the next person. I was able to set up fairly complex integrations between our CRM and leverage that data for complex call routing, and it worked well. The integration and call routing both performed well.
Naqash Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
Has improved performance through real-time reporting and streamlined campaign workflows
Some parts of the dashboard could be easier to navigate for new users, and integration with CRM and analytics tools without needing external connections would be beneficial. The setup could also be simpler, especially for smaller teams. Simpler initial integration would ease deployment for teams without IT expertise. Improvements in documentation are crucial to help new users start faster. Enhanced support with quicker response times and a built-in community for questions would be beneficial. More monitoring dashboards, alerts, and visualization forms such as tutorial videos would also improve user experience. Improving the onboarding process and dashboard visualization, along with interactive tutorials based on AWS performance or campaign metrics, would also benefit new users.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
Construction Company
27%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Five9?
The reporting suite needed improvement. I saw recently that Five9 released a new platform for reporting, as the reporting was not great previously.
What is your primary use case for Five9?
I was using Five9 in the senior living space.
What advice do you have for others considering Five9?
I was a Workforce Management Director in that role at that time. I would note that I have no experience with CXone, only IEX. As a telephony platform, Five9 served my needs. My overall review ratin...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2?
The pricing of VICIbox &amp; VICIdial for AWS EC2 was really good. It is cheap and affordable. Anyone can afford it. The setup cost was good and licensing and everything was cheaper and is affordab...
What needs improvement with VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2?
One small thing that could make VICIbox &amp; VICIdial for AWS EC2 even better is that we use EC2 with an Elastic IP, and the storage allows us a drag-and-swap kind of storage. This helps us to sto...
What is your primary use case for VICIbox & VICIdial for AWS EC2?
My main use case for VICIbox &amp; VICIdial for AWS EC2 is to install the software for my customers who have requested to install this and set up it for them. A recent project where I set up VICIbo...
 

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Sample Customers

Agilysys, BISSELL, From You Flowers, SumUp, Kyndryl, PING, Alaska Airlines, Omaha Steaks International, NextRep, AdventHealth
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