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8x8 vs Goldcast

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8x8

Software

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Goldcast covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 8x8 and Goldcast differ
Attribute8x8Goldcast
Starting price$29.99/month$1000/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19872020

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 Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • 6sense
  • Demandbase

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

8x8

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

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot 8x8
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot 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

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

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

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated 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 Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Goldcast better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Goldcast at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Goldcast?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Goldcast at $1000/month.
Does 8x8 or Goldcast run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Goldcast 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 Goldcast is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Goldcast cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Web support, Ios support.
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