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8x8 vs Crowdstream

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8x8

Software

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Crowdstream

Software

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Crowdstream covers Audience engagement.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Crowdstream actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Crowdstream differ
Attribute8x8Crowdstream
Starting price$29.99/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19872019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 8x8

  • Voice calling
  • Video meetings
  • Team messaging
  • Call recording
  • Voicemail
  • Call routing
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

Only in Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Custom branding
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

8x8

  • Business communicationnot Crowdstream
  • Customer contactnot Crowdstream
  • Remote worknot Crowdstream
  • Continuitynot Crowdstream

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot 8x8
  • Content Creationnot 8x8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

8x8

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

Pricing, plan by plan

8x8

$29.99/month
  • Pro$29.99/month
    • Calling and meetings
    • Video conferencing
    • Team messaging
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated support

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

Which should you pick?

Choose 8x8 if

  • You need voice calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video meetings.
8x8 review

Choose Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Crowdstream better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Crowdstream at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Crowdstream?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Crowdstream at On request.
Does 8x8 or Crowdstream run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android.
What is 8x8 best used for?
8x8 is most often used for business communication, customer contact, remote work, continuity. Of those, business communication and customer contact are not what Crowdstream is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Crowdstream cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Custom branding. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Slack, Web support.
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