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Microsoft 365 Business vs NICE CXone 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
7.8
Microsoft 365 Business enhances productivity and efficiency by reducing costs, improving communication, and offering scalable, secure cloud solutions.
Sentiment score
4.9
Small teams saved over $200,000 in the first year with NICE CXone, benefiting from its cloud-based AWS infrastructure.
It also provides good security and the ability for normal users to create simple applications without needing developers.
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
4.5
Microsoft 365 Business support is generally reliable, with users praising knowledgeability and responsiveness despite some improvement needs in response times.
Sentiment score
6.4
NICE CXone customer service is polite and effective, though complex issues may have delayed resolutions due to request nature.
It would be beneficial if Microsoft had more expert customer support staff.
We have had good support from Microsoft, with responsive and well-trained staff who are very polite.
I haven't needed any support from Microsoft with Microsoft 365 Business; in my three years, I haven't encountered any instances.
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
7.6
Microsoft 365 Business is scalable with easy deployment and adaptability, though growth may increase costs and present capacity issues.
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
7.9
Microsoft 365 Business is praised for stability and reliability, with occasional minor issues in Teams and Excel.
Sentiment score
6.1
NICE CXone is generally stable, with brief outages well-managed, earning high praise for technical support and communication.
The file-sharing feature in Microsoft 365, specifically using OneDrive, is unreliable.
The stability of Microsoft 365 Business is rated nine out of ten.
It works properly, and I have never needed to contact support.
We maintain a good working relationship with NICE CXone, and their technical support is effective.
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

Microsoft 365 Business needs enhancements in security, pricing, integration, user interface, scalability, support, updates, and training resources.
NICE CXone needs an improved user interface, better audio, streamlined reporting, enhanced AWS control, and competitive pricing.
Once you start using this product, it becomes difficult to switch to alternatives.
The comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.
Microsoft has very poor security, and Defender is ineffective.
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

Microsoft 365 Business offers flexible licensing and valuable features, starting at $6, though pricing complexity and expense are concerns.
NICE CXone requires careful evaluation of tiered licensing costs and features, especially considering data transition challenges.
Microsoft 365 is cost-intensive, and alternate options like OpenOffice, LibreOffice, or Google Workspace are not as expensive.
The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost.
It could be more affordable.
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft 365 Business enhances productivity with seamless tools, real-time collaboration, and efficient global file sharing through a subscription model.
NICE CXone enhances business efficiency with customizable features, seamless integration, and real-time management tools, offering flexibility and control.
Using Teams helps our team's productivity because rather than having to make a proper chart again, if I am reviewing someone else's work and I find a mistake, I'll just do it in Excel and it automatically gets updated in the PPT.
Whether users are in the office, outside, or at home, they remain connected which makes the work proceed efficiently.
Microsoft 365 Business integrates well and improves communication, cooperation, and security.
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

Microsoft 365 Business
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
246
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd), Content Collaboration Platforms (11th)
NICE CXone
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Workforce Engagement Management (3rd), IVR Systems (1st), Live Chat (2nd), Knowledge Management Software (6th), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Microsoft 365 Business and NICE CXone aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Microsoft 365 Business is designed for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and holds a mindshare of 7.1%, down 7.9% compared to last year.
NICE CXone, on the other hand, focuses on Workforce Engagement Management, holds 13.5% mindshare, up 10.9% since last year.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft 365 Business7.1%
Jamf Pro21.6%
NinjaOne8.1%
Other63.199999999999996%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Workforce Engagement Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
NICE CXone13.5%
Genesys Cloud CX20.7%
Verint Open CCaaS8.6%
Other57.199999999999996%
Workforce Engagement Management
 

Featured Reviews

CharlesBrewer - PeerSpot reviewer
Price and reliability need improvement while general tasks are streamlined
The pricing for Microsoft 365 is too high, and quality-wise, it does not meet high standards. The operating system is outdated and inadequate. Microsoft has very poor security, and Defender is ineffective. In terms of collaboration and file sharing, OneDrive is very clunky and has frequent sync issues. It also crashes a lot and is unreliable.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Performing Arts
15%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business110
Midsize Enterprise44
Large Enterprise101
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
I have no idea about the pricing of Microsoft 365 Business, since I'm not the party concerned.
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
I don't have knowledge about the benefits of Advanced Threat Protection within Microsoft 365 Business, such as the Defender, because I think we don't have that. Currently, I can't think of anything...
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

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
NICE inContact, NICE CXone Workforce Optimization Pro, NICE CXOne WFO Pro, CXone Workforce Optimization, inContact Workforce Optimization, CallCopy, Discover, VPI Empower, Brand Embassy, goMoxie
 

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Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
MoneyGram, Honeywell, Radisson Hotel Group, AAA, New Balance, MattressFIRM, Teleflora, Best Buy
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