Nextiva

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Unified Customer Experience Management Platform

How to Replace Nextiva

Overview

Nextiva is an AI-powered Unified Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform that brings all customer interactions into one unified system for orchestrated customer journeys. It enables businesses to acquire, retain, and grow customers through omnichannel engagement, intelligent automation, and real-time customer insights across voice, video, messaging, chat, and social channels.

Features

94 features across 8 categories

AI Capabilities(9)

AI Answering ServiceAI

AI-powered service that answers customer inquiries automatically

AI ClassificationAI

Automatically classify customer interactions and issues

AI Transcription & SummarizationAI

Automatically capture voice conversation content in real time and create post-call summaries

Data Loss PreventionAI

Protect sensitive customer data from being shared or exposed

Language Detection & TranslationAI

Detect customer language and provide translation capabilities

Sentiment AnalysisAI

Analyze customer sentiment and emotions from interactions

Speech to TextAI

Convert spoken words to text automatically

Text-to-SpeechAI

Convert text to natural-sounding speech

XBert AI ReceptionistAIPremium

24/7 AI receptionist that answers calls, texts, and chats to capture leads and ensure no customer interactions are missed

Agent Tooling(5)

Automated DispositioningAI

Automatically assign disposition codes to interactions

Generative AI Knowledge BaseAI

AI-powered knowledge base for agent assistance and self-service

Language DetectionAI

Detect language spoken by customer automatically

Redaction in Digital WorkitemsAI

Automatically redact sensitive information from digital workitems

Secure Payment Agent AssistAI

AI-assisted secure payment processing for agents

Analytics(6)

Advanced Reporting

Comprehensive reporting with data insights from voice analytics

Conversational AnalyticsAI

Analyze conversations across all channels for insights and sentiment

Real-Time Dashboards

Customizable real-time dashboards for agents and supervisors to track key metrics

Reports with Generic Queries

Create reports with flexible query options

Voice Analytics

Analyze voice interactions for insights and optimization

Widgets & Customization

Customize dashboard widgets for personalized views

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Architecture(8)

99.999% Uptime

Extremely high platform reliability with military-grade security

CRM Note API

API for syncing notes and data with CRM systems

Disaster Recovery

Geo-redundant disaster recovery to ensure system availability during outages

Hybrid Cloud Deployment

Cloud-native platform deployable in hybrid and private environments

Nextiva Integration Universe

Integrations with 73+ platform capabilities and applications

No Maintenance Windows

Platform operates without scheduled maintenance downtime

REST APIs

RESTful APIs for seamless integration and customization

Security Certifications

Compliant with TCPA, DNC, STIR/SHAKEN, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regulations

Automation & Productivity(16)

Bot-to-Agent-to-Bot JourneysAI

Seamless handoff between bots and agents with context preservation

Internal Team Collaboration

Enable team collaboration with chat and messaging within the platform

Mobile App

Mobile application for business phone, SMS, and contacts management

Monitoring and Coaching

Monitor agent performance and provide coaching

Nextiva App

Unified app for business voice, texts, video meetings, and contacts

Process Automation

Automate workflows by connecting tools and building smart, seamless processes across systems

Quality Monitoring Surveys

Conduct surveys to monitor service quality

Real-Time Presence

See who is available to receive calls and chat messages

Team Chat & Collaboration

Team collaboration features for internal communication

Team Collaboration

Chat with team on one system with video and screen sharing

Team Productivity

Tools to increase team productivity and reduce idle time

Unified Agent Experience

Single unified interface for all agent communication and customer interaction tools

Workflow Automation

Automate business workflows across systems and processes

Workflow Engine

Drag-and-drop workflow builder for automating business processes

Workforce Engagement & Management

Tools for managing agent schedules, performance, and engagement

Workforce Scheduling

Automated workforce scheduling powered by API

Customer Experience(24)

ACD Call Back

Offer callers ability to keep place in line without waiting on hold with automatic callback

Auto Attendant

Greet callers instantly and direct them to right person

Call Queues

Handle calls when team is busy with callers waiting in line for next agent

Call Routing

Professional call routing with virtual receptionist

Contact Management

Maintain complete view of each customer with sync to CRM or built-in contact database

Conversational CommerceAI

Enable customers to purchase through conversational channels

Customer Journey OrchestrationAI

Orchestrate and automate customer journeys across multiple channels with real-time actionable insights

In-Queue Sidebar

Display customer information and context while they wait in queue

Inbound Sales and Service Call CenterPremium

Manage high-volume inbound calls with touch tone prompts and intelligent routing

Intelligent RoutingAI

Route customer interactions based on skills, language, expertise, demographics, and other attributes

Intelligent Virtual AssistantAI

AI-powered virtual assistant for customer self-service

Journey Orchestration

Design and optimize customer journey workflows

Omnichannel Conversation History

Keep every interaction connected with stitched conversations that follow customers across channels

Priority and Skills-Based RoutingAI

Route callers to best-fit agents based on demographics, language, affinity, and hard skills

Robust ACD Algorithms

Advanced automatic call distribution algorithms for optimal call handling

Situation & Skill-Based RoutingAI

Route based on customer situation and agent skill set combination

Skills-Based RoutingAI

Direct customers to agents with specific skills and expertise

Smart Call Routing (Simple IVR)

Ensure all calls are professionally answered and properly routed using virtual receptionist

Supervisory Outreach to Visitors

Supervisors can proactively reach out to website visitors

Unified History and Native Contact Management

Maintain complete unified conversation history with native contact database

Voice Recording

Keep encrypted record of voice conversations

Voicemail with AI TranscriptionAI

Listen to voicemails or read AI transcriptions within the Nextiva app

Voicemail-to-Email

Get voicemail messages delivered to inbox and respond through email

Web Call Back

Allow customers to request a call from agent directly in chat window

Engagement Channels(19)

Business SMS

Send and receive SMS text messages from business phone number using desktop and mobile app

Business VoIP

Reliable voice conversations within the U.S. and Canada with inbound and outbound calling capabilities

Conference Lines

Dedicated conference line for meetings with up to nine participants with recording in HD

Customer-to-Team SMS Messaging

Enable customers to reach team via shared SMS inbox allowing multiple team member access

Digital FaxPremium

Send and receive faxes using Nextiva vFAX Portal, email, or traditional fax machine with Fax Bridge device

Email Management

Route incoming emails to single group inbox with automatic ticketing and prioritization

HD Voice Quality

Superior sounding phone calls engineered to eliminate static

Live ChatPremium

Real-time chat interaction with website visitors with automated prompts and live agent transfer

Messaging Apps IntegrationPremium

Support for social messaging platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more

Omnichannel Engagement

Connect with customers across voice, chat, SMS, email, social, messaging, and webforms

Online Faxing

Send and receive unlimited faxes like email without hardware or wires

Screenshare & File Share

Share screen during video call or exchange key files

Smartphone App

Answer business calls on the go from smartphone

Social and Review ManagementPremium

Grow and protect brand on key review sites and social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Google Business profile

Toll-Free NumberPremium

Universal non-local toll-free number for business

Toll-Free Number & MinutesPremium

Offer universal non-local toll-free number with included minutes

Unlimited Calling

Call any phone in United States and Canada as much as wanted without tracking minutes

Video Meetings

Face-to-face video collaboration with screen sharing, sidebar chat, and recording capabilities

Web Chat: Live & BotAIPremium

Offer 24/7 support with web chatbot automation and option for live agent transfer

Outbound Dialing(7)

Blended Inbound & Outbound Calling

Allow agents to handle both incoming and outgoing calls in a single interface

DID Number Management

Manage Direct Inward Dial numbers for your organization

Lead Filtering

Filter and prioritize leads for outbound campaigns

List and Campaign Management

Manage outbound calling lists and campaigns

Outbound Dialing

Enable agents to place outbound calls for sales and follow-ups

Progressive, Predictive Outbound DialingAI

Advanced outbound dialing with predictive capabilities to maximize agent productivity

TCPA Guardrails

Ensure compliance with Telephone Consumer Protection Act regulations

Pricing

Core

$15/user/mo (monthly) or $23/user/mo (annual)
  • Inbound & Outbound Voice
  • Business SMS
  • Video meetings
  • Screenshare & file share
  • Call routing with virtual receptionist
  • Team chat & collaboration
  • Mobile app

Engage

$25/user/mo (monthly) or $50/user/mo (annual)
  • All Core features
  • Customer-to-team SMS messaging
  • Toll-free number & minutes
  • Advanced reporting from voice analytics
  • Inbound sales and service call center
  • Web chat: Live & bot

Power Suite CX

Popular
$75/user/mo
  • Voice & web chat
  • Blended inbound & outbound calling
  • AI transcription & summarization
  • Customizable intelligent and skills-based routing
  • Omnichannel engagement
  • Process automation
  • Real-time dashboards and reporting
  • Team collaboration
  • Workflow builder
  • Smart call routing
  • Voice recording (up to 5)
  • Omnichannel conversation history
  • Contact management
  • Web call back
  • ACD call back
  • Geographic disaster recovery

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Nextiva

Monthly$15/mo
Yearly$180/yr
5-Year Total$900

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~11 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$180
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$900
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 94 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Nextiva alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 94 features.

Buy Nextiva

Better Value
Monthly cost$150/mo
3-year total$5,400
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$72,000
Maintenance$1,080/mo
3-year total$110,880
Dev time~6 months

Buying Nextiva saves ~$105,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 94 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

BullhornHubSpotMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft OutlookNetSuiteOracle Sales CloudSalesforceServiceNowSugarCRMWorkbooksZendeskZoho CRM