Intermedia Unite

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How to Replace Intermedia Unite

Overview

Intermedia Unite is a comprehensive unified communications platform that combines voice (VoIP), video conferencing, chat, SMS, contact center, and file management in a single cloud-based system. The AI-powered platform is designed for businesses of all sizes and includes advanced features like call recording, meeting transcriptions, and archiving. With month-to-month contracts and enterprise-grade reliability, Unite eliminates the need for multiple communication service providers.

Features

78 features across 17 categories

AI(5)

AI AssistantAI

Streamlines routine and complex tasks including writing content, summarizing emails, translating text, solving problems, and generating code without leaving the Unite app

AI Call RecapAI

Automatically analyzes recorded calls and delivers a complete post-call package including transcription, sentiment, topic breakdown, and summary

AI CoachingAIPremium

AI-powered coaching tool for enterprise users to improve team performance

AI Meeting RecapAI

Automatically transcribes and summarizes meetings, delivering action items, key topics, and transcripts. Saves time, boosts engagement, and ensures clear next steps for every participant.

AI Topics & TrendsAIPremium

Surfaces recurring customer issues, sentiment shifts, and conversation patterns across calls. Equips managers to coach effectively, identify blind spots, and make data-driven decisions.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(3)

Device Management

Manage and configure all connected devices from a single control panel

Single Control Panel

System configuration, reporting, and analytics are managed from a single web-based portal

User Management

Sophisticated tools to onboard, customize, and manage users and services from a single easy-to-use portal

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(4)

Analytics & Reporting

Actionable insights for administrator decisions with real-time employee and system quality performance metrics

Call History

Detailed call history and reporting for all communications

QoS Dashboard

Quality of Service dashboard providing system performance metrics and insights

Service Adoption Dashboard

Dashboard tracking user adoption and utilization of Unite services

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Applications(3)

Desktop App

Call, text, chat, meet, and share files seamlessly across desktop with smooth switching between devices

Mobile App

Stay connected on iOS and Android devices with all Unite features available on mobile platforms

Softphone

Place and receive calls using the desktop application or as a call controller for associated desk phones

Call Management(15)

Audio Transcriptions

Instant transcriptions of voicemail, video, and customer call recordings with flexible management options

Auto Attendant

Connect customers to the right person right away with automatic greetings and fast, efficient call routing based on business hours

Call Flip

Continue active calls on both Intermedia Unite Desktop and Mobile app as well as supported IP desk phones

Call Forwarding

User-controlled call forwarding to route calls to different devices or numbers

Call Park/Pickup

Park calls and allow any authorized user to pick them up from any phone

Call Recording

Record business calls for quality assurance, compliance, and training purposes

Caller ID

Display business caller information to recipients of outbound calls

Direct Inbound Dialing (DID)

Enable direct dialing on specific lines to bypass the auto attendant with 10-digit phone numbers for efficient routing

Emergency Services Notification

Automatic notification to emergency services with location information when emergency calls are placed

Hot Desking

Enable employees to log into any desk phone and receive calls as if sitting at their primary desk

Hunt Groups

Route incoming calls to specific teams who share responsibility, ensuring customers reach your people quickly and efficiently. Supports both Basic and Advanced configurations.

Intercom

Internal communication feature allowing quick internal calls between employees

Paging

Broadcast messages to multiple users or groups simultaneously through the phone system

Receptionist View

Receptionists and administrative assistants can view availability of everyone in the organization and perform blind transfers, warm transfers, and transfers to voicemail

Voicemail Transcription

Receive instant transcriptions of voicemail messages for easy management and quick response

Collaboration(4)

Conference Bridge

Configure conference bridges in Always On or Scheduled formats with customizable details like name, extension, and PIN

File Storage & Sharing

Secure file backup, sync and share with 50 GB per user in Pro plan and 200 GB per user in Enterprise plan

Presence Detection

Know the real-time working status of teammates with real-time notifications such as Available, Unavailable, Busy, and more

Unite Rooms

Keep remote and in-office workforce connected by extending powerful collaboration capabilities to conference rooms

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(7)

Archiving

Securely capture and retrieve organization's calls, meetings, SMS, and chat conversations with easy search functionality

Automated Data Capture

Archiving service seamlessly integrates with Unite and automatically captures chat, SMS, voice and meeting data

Contextual Search

Archiving feature that indexes content and metadata allowing users to search millions of files with dozens of property filters

FINRA Compliance

Support for FINRA compliance programs with optional WORM tamper-proof media storage

HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA-compliant security with Protected Health Information (PHI) protection and Business Associate Agreement (BAA) support

MiFID II Compliance

Support for MiFID II compliance programs with secure archiving and retention

SEC Rule 17a-4 Compliance

Supports SEC Rule 17a-4 compliance with WORM tamper-proof media storage options

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Contact Center(6)

Call Center Agent Log In/Out

Contact center agents can log in and out of queues via desktop and mobile apps

Call Center Features

Advanced call handling, routing, queuing, and supervisor features (monitor, whisper, barge) deliver better customer experiences

Call Queuing

Configure and manage call queues with customizable wrap-up time and agent removal settings

Greetings Management

Configure custom greetings for different call routing scenarios and business hours

Supervisor Functions

Supervisor features including monitor, whisper, and barge capabilities for quality management and coaching

Wallboards & Reports

Real-time wallboards displaying agent status and queue metrics, with scheduled and graphical reporting options

Customization(1)

Custom Hold Music & Greetings

Upload custom audio files and record personalized greetings played when callers are placed on hold or sent to voicemail

Faxing(2)

Online Faxing

Intermedia WebFax service allowing users to receive and manage faxes via the web and send faxes directly from Windows PCs

Web Fax

Send and receive faxes via web interface or email

Hardware(1)

Desk Phones & Headsets

Feature-rich desk phones and wireless headsets that easily connect to Unite service wherever plugged in

Integration(2)

Active Directory Integration

Integration with Microsoft Active Directory for user management

MS Teams Integration

Advanced calling and SMS integrated directly into Microsoft Teams without needing a separate Teams Phone license

Messaging(4)

Business Texting

Enable SMS communication on your business number, allowing customers to communicate with your business through text messages

Chat Messaging

Real-time communication with direct, private, and public channels for unlimited conversations

Company MessagingPremium

Enable SMS and MMS communication from your main business number or toll-free number

Team Chat

Instant messaging without inbox clutter for team collaboration

Security(4)

End-to-End Encryption

Secure-by-design communications with end-to-end encryption meeting industry standards

Multi-Factor Authentication

Safeguard accounts with multi-factor authentication, blocking, and geo-fencing

Spam Call Blocking

Spam Caller Protection identifies telemarketers and fraudsters, allowing admins to tag, send to voicemail, or block such calls

Triple Shield SecurityAI

Comprehensive security framework protecting user access, applications, and cloud data with 24/7 monitoring and AI-driven threat detection

Support(1)

24/7 Technical Support

J.D. Power-certified technical support available 24/7 via phone or chat with 99.999% service reliability backed by SLAs

Video Conferencing(12)

Calendar Sync

Synchronize meetings with calendar applications for seamless scheduling

Compact Mode

Alternative video meeting view option for reduced screen space usage

Dial-in Numbers

International phone numbers allowing participants to join video meetings via traditional phone

HD Audio Conferencing

High-definition audio for conference calls supporting up to 200 participants

In-Meeting Chat

Text-based communication between meeting participants during active video conferences

In-Meeting Notes

Take collaborative notes during meetings that are accessible to all participants

Meeting Security

Password protection, meeting locks, and attendee permission controls for secure video conferences

Screen Annotation

Annotate and mark up shared screens during meetings for better collaboration

Screen Sharing

Share your screen during video meetings and collaboration sessions

Unlimited Meeting Recordings

Record unlimited video meetings for future reference and training purposes

Video MeetingsAI

HD meetings with AI-powered recaps, supporting up to 100 participants in Pro plan and 200 in Enterprise plan

WebinarPremium

Host large webinars with presentation and participant management capabilities

Voice(4)

Business Phone System

100+ enterprise-grade features with crystal-clear, reliable calling including call transfer, hold, 3-way calling, and music on hold

Local Number

Ability to assign local phone numbers to users for local presence

Toll-Free NumbersPremium

Transfer existing toll-free numbers or get new ones with shared minute pools across them, billed in 6-second increments

Unlimited International Calling

Free unlimited calling to 33 countries included in all plans

Pricing

Unite Pro

$27.99/user/month
  • 100+ enterprise-grade calling features
  • Unlimited domestic and international calling for 33 countries
  • Business Texting (500)
  • 30-days rolling Archiving retention
  • One-on-one and group chat
  • AI Assistant
  • AI Call Recap
  • Unlimited AI-enabled video meetings up to 100 participants
  • 50 GB file storage per user
  • Free Desk Phone or Headset
  • Mix and match licenses
  • 5 concurrent endpoints
  • Auto Attendant
  • Caller ID
  • Call Forwarding
  • Call Pickup
  • Basic Hunt Groups
  • Advanced Hunt Groups
  • Call Transfer, Hold, 3-Way Calling, Music on Hold
  • Hot Desking
  • Paging
  • Call Park/Pickup
  • Intercom
  • Spam Call Blocking
  • Emergency Services Notification
  • Voicemail
  • Voicemail Transcription
  • Call Recording
  • Web Fax
  • Direct Inbound Dialing
  • Call Flip
  • Conference Bridge
  • Softphone
  • Receptionist View
  • Presence Detection/2-Way Sync
  • HD Video Conferencing 100 Participants
  • HD Audio Conferencing 200 Participants
  • AI Meeting Recap
  • International Dial-in Numbers
  • Unite Rooms
  • Screen Sharing
  • Compact Mode
  • Unlimited Recordings
  • Screen Annotation
  • Calendar Sync
  • In Meeting Chat
  • In Meeting Notes
  • End to End Encryption
  • Meeting Security
  • QoS Dashboard
  • Call History
  • Service Adoption Dashboard
  • Active Directory
  • Chrome click to call
  • G Suite integration
  • Outlook integration
  • Slack Meeting integration
  • Office 365 Meetings integration
  • Generic CRM screen pop
  • Sugar CRM integration
  • Zoho CRM integration
  • Zendesk integration
  • HubSpot integration
  • Salesforce integration
  • Service Now integration
  • NetSuite integration
  • MS Dynamics integration
  • Agent Log In and Log Out
  • Call Queuing
  • Greetings Management
  • Wallboards and Reports
  • Supervisor Functions

Unite Enterprise

Popular
$32.99/user/month
  • Everything in Pro plus:
  • Business Texting (1000)
  • 200 video meeting participants
  • 200 GB file storage per user
  • AI Coaching
  • AI Topics and Trends
  • Free Desk Phone or Headset
  • Mix and match licenses
  • 5 concurrent endpoints
  • Auto Attendant
  • Caller ID
  • Call Forwarding
  • Call Pickup
  • Basic Hunt Groups
  • Advanced Hunt Groups
  • Call Transfer, Hold, 3-Way Calling, Music on Hold
  • Hot Desking
  • Paging
  • Call Park/Pickup
  • Intercom
  • Spam Call Blocking
  • Emergency Services Notification
  • Voicemail
  • Voicemail Transcription
  • Call Recording
  • Web Fax
  • Direct Inbound Dialing
  • Call Flip
  • Conference Bridge
  • Softphone
  • Receptionist View
  • Presence Detection/2-Way Sync
  • HD Video Conferencing 200 Participants
  • HD Audio Conferencing 200 Participants
  • AI Meeting Recap
  • International Dial-in Numbers
  • Unite Rooms
  • Screen Sharing
  • Compact Mode
  • Unlimited Recordings
  • Screen Annotation
  • Calendar Sync
  • In Meeting Chat
  • In Meeting Notes
  • End to End Encryption
  • Meeting Security
  • QoS Dashboard
  • Call History
  • Service Adoption Dashboard
  • Active Directory
  • Chrome click to call
  • G Suite integration
  • Outlook integration
  • Slack Meeting integration
  • Office 365 Meetings integration
  • Generic CRM screen pop
  • Sugar CRM integration
  • Zoho CRM integration
  • Zendesk integration
  • HubSpot integration
  • Salesforce integration
  • Service Now integration
  • NetSuite integration
  • MS Dynamics integration
  • Agent Log In and Log Out
  • Call Queuing
  • Greetings Management
  • Wallboards and Reports
  • Supervisor Functions

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Intermedia Unite

Monthly$27.99/mo
Yearly$336/yr
5-Year Total$1.7k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $96
SaaS
$336
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $288
SaaS
$1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $479
SaaS
$1.7k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 78 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Intermedia Unite alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 78 features.

Buy Intermedia Unite

Better Value
Monthly cost$279.9/mo
3-year total$10,076.4
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Intermedia Unite saves ~$82,323.6 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 78 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

16 known integrations

Active DirectoryChromeG SuiteGoogle WorkspaceHubSpotMicrosoft TeamsMS DynamicsNetSuiteOffice 365OutlookSalesforceService NowSlackSugar CRMZendeskZoho CRM