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    About GoTo Connect

    GoToConnect (formerly Jive) combines cloud VoIP phone systems with GoToMeeting's web, audio and video capabilities into one simple, flexible solution. Users can meet, talk, and collaborate via web browser, desktop application, or desk phone with features ranging from virtual voicemail, and call forwarding, to secure video conferencing and screen sharing. For as low as $19.95 a month, GoToConnect eliminates the hassle and expense of managing multiple collaboration solution providers. Learn more about GoTo Connect

    GoTo Connect Ratings

    Overall
    4.5
    Ease of Use
    4.4
    Customer Service
    4.6
    • "Its is a good option for manage calls, and have great functionalities to acelerate the process."
    • "GoToConnect has been super helpful since I have been away from my office phone for months."
    • "The ability to have staff work from home was a huge help. While the onboarding process was intense, GTC staff were there at every step to help."
    • "Pros of using Go To Connect excellent reliability."
    • "The app does not work very well for which I depend on it greatly being out of the office so I had to modify and my a second number for my phone to have it forwarded to it."
    • "Overall experience with Jive has been horrible. I wouldn't recommend this company to my worst enemies."
    • "We used them for VOIP services not only for our company but for several others. Our experience with Jive by LogMeIn was horrible across the board."
    • "I have never been so dissatisfied with a company in my life. The customer service is the worse."

    Pros

    • "Its is a good option for manage calls, and have great functionalities to acelerate the process."
    • "GoToConnect has been super helpful since I have been away from my office phone for months."
    • "The ability to have staff work from home was a huge help. While the onboarding process was intense, GTC staff were there at every step to help."
    • "Pros of using Go To Connect excellent reliability."

    Cons

    • "The app does not work very well for which I depend on it greatly being out of the office so I had to modify and my a second number for my phone to have it forwarded to it."
    • "Overall experience with Jive has been horrible. I wouldn't recommend this company to my worst enemies."
    • "We used them for VOIP services not only for our company but for several others. Our experience with Jive by LogMeIn was horrible across the board."
    • "I have never been so dissatisfied with a company in my life. The customer service is the worse."
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    Jordan B.: Hi, my name is Jordan, vice president of a home furnishings retailer, and I give GoToConnect five out of five stars. For more reviews like this, click below. We wanted to be able to have multi-site communication via the voiceover IP phone system, and also be able to work from home in everything going on with the pandemic and ice storms in our part of the world. We just want to be able to connect all of our locations via one phone system with a shared hold park line and provide the same experience across all the locations, instead of having phone systems, we're having to buy and manage on site. I really like the control. We're able to make dynamic changes and they're updated quickly. So if we have an hours change or inclement weather holiday, or I need to get something changed for the phone system quickly, I'm able to do so, and then push the information to the phone as well as dial plans, being able to have an automated attend and push. We had a scenario recently where one of my stores internet system was down. So we were able to route all the calls to my other location and still be able to take care of those clients. As with everything, It is not cheap. It can be a little spendy and some of the interactions we've had on the front end here, you're dealing with a large company. So if they bill you incorrectly, you've got to work through that a little bit and it can be a little challenging.
    GoToConnect User Review
    5.0
    Posted on February 15, 2022POSTED BY:
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    Ezra S.
    Co Owner
    Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
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    July 29, 2019
    "Jive is a great price with all features needed"
    OverallOverall, we've now been able to do tonnes of calls, outgoing and incoming since we went with jive. It helps grow our business. Access is available on the phone, computer or any other device.
    ProsI like that jive is really cost effective yet gives access to all their features. It allows me to do everything i need to do, with alot of minutes within the plan.
    ConsJive seems to be great so far, cant complain
    Alternatives ConsideredRingCentral MVP
    Reasons for Choosing GoTo ConnectCost price of jive was leading factor.
    Switched FromRingCentral MVP
    Reasons for Switching to GoTo ConnectJive was cheaper in bulk and has more features
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    Source: Capterra
    July 29, 2019
    Rich G.
    VP
    Financial Services, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    January 1, 2023
    "Very pleased"
    OverallBeen a user for 5 or so years, as they make improvements the service only gets better
    ProsGoToConnect has been a great tool for my Financial Services agency, I can easily adjust the dial plan. The hub/user interface is great. I can text or call from any device, even do a virtual meeting from anywhere whit an internet connection.
    ConsI have no complaints, I rarely have any glitches or issues
    Reasons for Choosing GoTo ConnectTruthfully, my son looked at the websites for all the other services I mentioned above & said he liked the jive (former name) site the best. So I went with it.I have been served well by this company & plan to stay with GoTo.
    Reasons for Switching to GoTo ConnectWhen I changed office locations the service was no longer available to me. I searched around and found GoTo (it was jive previously)
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    Source: Capterra
    January 1, 2023
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    Computer Software, 1001-5000 employees
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
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    December 7, 2022
    "Decent phone system but the connection is not great"
    ProsIt's very easy to learn. You will not need much training on it.
    ConsThe connection on audio calls is not the best. I've had quite a few calls that drop.
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    Source: Capterra
    December 7, 2022
    Jaden G.
    IT Specialist
    Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
    Used the software for: 1-2 years
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    Source: Capterra
    November 9, 2022
    "Connect center is great for admins"
    OverallGreat for monitoring
    ProsI really liked the ability to check total calls as well as the monitoring in the que. It is great to be able to see who is on a call and who is next up.
    ConsOnly issue is having to switch between views to see the different ques in the way I wanted
    Switched Fromnet2phone, Star2Star and Google Voice
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    Source: Capterra
    November 9, 2022
    Jenny W.
    Office Manager
    Construction, 11-50 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: Capterra
    November 29, 2022
    "Go to Connect has set me free!"
    OverallThis phone service was recommended to us by a company we work with and has been perfect for our needs. Customer service is very good as well.
    ProsThis software has allowed me to work from home and also be responsive to customers and employees while out running errands etc.
    Cons*Occasional* difficulty with customer not hearing my initial greeting--may be dependent on where I am answering from.
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    Source: Capterra
    November 29, 2022
    Chandler W.
    Account manager
    Renewables & Environment, 1001-5000 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    December 20, 2022
    "Easy to manage."
    ProsI can manage all of my agent's phone calls and their effectiveness. I can see how many times they miss a call, and it helps track how well they are doing their jobs.
    ConsIf a call is missed, it will oftentimes get stuck in the queue. It will not allow anyone to end up taking the call at all.
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    Source: Capterra
    December 20, 2022
    Anna C.
    Director
    Hospitality, 11-50 employees
    Used the software for: 1-2 years
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    Source: Capterra
    December 30, 2022
    "easy fast remote help tool"
    Proswe used to connect with our IT department to problem solving for remote agents, worked fine
    Consno practical issues, it easy to connect for not very tech savvy agents
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    Source: Capterra
    December 30, 2022
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    Ouattara B.
    Telecom Technician
    Telecommunications, 201-500 employees
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
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    December 16, 2022
    "A great tool for voip"
    OverallA potent and efficient tool for small and medium-sized companies. For the management of a call center, or between collaborators, to be used on PC, for the control of the VOIP or group call. Good quality of operation and transmission.
    ProsGoto Connect offers a lot of services. call management, sms, fax, put on hold, group calls, even conference calls, and many other services. Not very popular, it's for business rather than personal way. It is a powerful softphone for your IP call services. On the transmission side, nothing to reproach and envy from its competitors.
    ConsThe real problem with softphone is their mobile app, bug, sms sending/receiving failure, notification problem. I recommend it more on PC
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    Source: Capterra
    December 16, 2022
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    Proposal
    Warehousing, 501-1000 employees
    Used the software for: 6-12 months
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    December 27, 2022
    "Excellent"
    OverallPerfect
    Proslike most about this software is a excellent tool to work and its easy to beginners learn
    Consleast about this software overall its good in all matters
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    Source: Capterra
    December 27, 2022
    Mehdi S.
    Team Lead
    Staffing and Recruiting, 201-500 employees
    Used the software for: I used a free trial
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    Source: Capterra
    December 28, 2022
    "One of the best meeting software around"
    ProsVery cost-efficient compared to other options in the market.
    Cons apps are not that interactive but I am sure it will improve.
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    Source: Capterra
    December 28, 2022
    Amber T.
    IT Project Specialist
    Consumer Services, 201-500 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    August 28, 2018
    "Great Software in the Making"
    OverallIt's been great. The company seems to be on top of things and they're definitely innovating and taking all the right steps to become one of the leading (well, they already are) communications services available!
    ProsVery user-friendly and easy to navigate. Calls are clear (as long as you have enough bandwidth to ensure the packets are getting to their destination properly) and it has various options for being able to log in and use your ext/line (ie. web, mobile, VOIP). Customer service is very good. That's honestly one of the reasons I rated it so high. If there's ever an issue their support staff is knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I've never had to wait more than 3-5 minutes for my call to be answered. If the issue is out of their experience, they move it up to another tier until it gets resolved. They follow up until everything is completely taken care of.
    ConsThe mobile app is still finicky at times. Quality has improved a lot over the past several months (and years) and it cuts out the call randomly, but it's not near as bad as it was. Jive also doesn't have a super comprehensive reporting system. Don't get me wrong, it has good reports that are easy to view, but we are needing some more details for our call-tracking and it's difficult to decipher and re-build what reports we have access to in order to get what we need. We have to ask for a separately-emailed list from one our contacts which I feel could get annoying for the agent to have to continue to do that each time we need one. Not very basic issues, but still some things I would like to see. They continue to improve though and take your feedback seriously so I can see them improving some of these functions in the near future.
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    Source: Capterra
    August 28, 2018
    Stephen S.
    Director of Special Projects
    Veterinary, 11-50 employees
    Used the software for: 6-12 months
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    Source: Capterra
    April 30, 2021
    "Everything we wanted from a phone system and more"
    OverallMoving to GoToConnect just before COVID lockdowns was a godsend. The ability to have staff work from home was a huge help. While the onboarding process was intense, GTC staff were there at every step to help. And the customer support ever since, at every step and for every issue, has been fantastic. My favorite fact is that I have yet to be transferred to another associate when I call in. Every representative has been able to resolve my issue every time.
    ProsFirst off, GoToConnect is simply a great product. It does what it does well and without issue. We were initially nervous about moving to VOIP out of fear of poor call quality but after a year of use, that has not been a problem. GTC offers incredible flexibility for product utilization. We can design plans where the phones in certain rooms only ring at certain times. There are options to adjust the length of time before calls are routed to voicemail. You can create messages that play according to when the call is received (before/after hours, lunch, emergency closure). Staff members can even log into the system and work from home. GTC offers cloud based call recording. We only recently began utilizing that feature (more options than we can even think about) but have found it to be incredibly helpful. If there is ever a problem with a client, we can just review the call and have proof to resolve the dispute. GTC offers unparalleled customer support. It may well be among the five best customer support experiences I have ever encountered. And these are complicated, in-depth issues that they help us with. But their staff know their business and are able to resolve the issues every time.
    ConsThe onboarding process was lengthy, complicated and intense. Switching from a standard wired phone system to a VOIP system is a big switch for any company but especially for one without a real IT department. GoToConnect offers more features and capabilities than we can even understand or utilize. At times, the sheer number of opportunities can become paralyzing. The one "feature" we still struggle with is placing a call on hold, answering another call and then switching between the two. On a "old school" system with a hold button and blinking lights for each line, that process was second nature for those of us with a few years of that process. Moving to a VOIP where you don't really have "lines" is still tripping us up.
    Reasons for Choosing GoTo ConnectGTC had better pricing.
    Reasons for Switching to GoTo ConnectWe wanted more features.
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    Source: Capterra
    April 30, 2021
    Cina M.
    office manager
    Telecommunications, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    August 22, 2018
    "Jive - highly recommended!"
    OverallWe have been Jive customers for more than 3 years now. I am not always accepting of changes, so I was not very happy when I had to learn how to use the new phone--but boy am I glad now that my boss made the decision to switch to Jive's VoIP phone system solution. We have different phones, but the one I like the most is the one that works just like my cell--it has a touch screen and it is so easy to use.
    ProsJive is very customizable! You can make changes on the fly; you can access the system on your desk phone, your cell phone or even your computer. I like how you can go into the portal and change the dial plan, close the office and temporarily forward phone calls to another line or office, then revert it back to normal--all with relative ease. I also like how you get so many features that are included -- they don't nickel and dime for each thing! One more thing I like is the presence monitoring on the phones, I can see on my phone screen if one of my coworkers is on a call so I know if I should transfer the caller or just send them to voice mail.
    ConsFaxing is limited to 5 pages or less. However, now that I think about that, I hardly get any faxes anymore because people simply send me PDFs instead.
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    Source: Capterra
    August 22, 2018
    Matthewq H.
    Chief Clerk
    Government Administration, 201-500 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: Capterra
    August 21, 2018
    "Chief Clerk"
    OverallWe are managing individual productivity better with the monitoring capabilities Jive offers and the reassurance and reliability of record keeping and management of incoming and outgoing calls has been a terrific safety net with customers. Customer service/tech support is perhaps the absolute best feature of the service. The technicians are outstanding, knowledgeable, friendly and professional and always aware of the pressure on our end to resolve issues quickly and effectively. And the follow up is truly exceptional, I have never, ever experienced this level of support from any company. In this regard the company is truly outstanding. I recommend Jive to my business colleagues and wholeheartedly endorse the service and software. To say it makes my job responsibilities more effective and more pleasant would be a gross understatement. I would give Jive my highest recommendation of any vendor we deal with.
    ProsIt has features which are very useful. 1. Monitoring individual user time and calls 2. Complete lists of incoming and outgoing calls to particular numbers 3. The easy ability to change the ring group from the receptionist to all users 4. Regular service updates on service issues
    ConsNothing. It is exactly what we need and want
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    Source: Capterra
    August 21, 2018
    Jay H.
    Project Manager
    Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
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    Source: Capterra
    August 25, 2021
    "Superior Customer Service and a Service to Match"
    OverallGoToConnect has replaced our previous service provider with superior customer service, an incredible amount of features (particularly for a small business), and excellent phone service for a very reasonable price.
    ProsDisclaimer: we have only just started using GoToConnect. I will set a reminder for six months from now to reevaluate this review, but unless something drastic happens, I have nothing but praise. Starting out with the most impressive first, GoToConnect offers a dedicated onboarding team to assist with everything from receiving your hardware order, configuring the system to suit your business' needs, discovering features that you didn't even know you needed, all the way through porting your number from your previous provider and verifying that everything works as expected. I placed my order for service and hardware on Tuesday 8/10 and received the hardware on 8/11. I had the system mostly configured by Friday 8/13 and completely configured by the following Tuesday using a temporary number with the help of the onboarding team. The only problem was that there was a minimum 14 day wait period to port the number over that we needed to wait for in order to have the full service active! The service itself has been dependable and top quality with very clear audio and excellent usability.
    ConsThe only downside that we have experienced so far is the intra-company messaging. It is only available on the desktop app and is not very dependable, requiring the use of a secondary messaging software such as Skype for messaging.
    Reasons for Choosing GoTo ConnectFeedback from a current service user as well as a very good deal on the deskphone hardware.
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    Source: Capterra
    August 25, 2021
    Logan W.
    IT/Training Manager
    Real Estate, 11-50 employees
    Used the software for: 6-12 months
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    Source: Capterra
    July 20, 2018
    "Jive"
    OverallI really like them. Being on the IT side they are always very helpful and have assisted me in solving issues (or just done it themselves). The reliability was shaky at first but we have had the service go down in months and months vs Ringcentral where it would go down a few times a month even if only for a few minutes. The admin side PBX takes some getting use to, but once you do its a breeze to set up new users and change features, but when you are learning something new, make sure you take note of all the steps needed to set things up, because you might forget the next time. Though this might be more my fault as this is my first time working with phones in depth. Though they need some improvement on the web/app side vs RC. They are far superior in ease of use and reliability.
    ProsThe customer service is great and I always get help when I call in which is a lot. Everything is very easy to setup for new users.
    ConsJive Web isnt great. There are (or were) a lot of bugs with it. We have some users who show they have messages or vms when they dont. I have contacted support about it and they have been very helpful but havent really found a fix. The texting option was in beta but isnt anymore? (not sure) so it works fine for the most part but acts strange sometimes and will stop working. I guess reporting is in beta as well and that is difficult to understand though this is in the PBX admin side vs Jive Web.
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    Source: Capterra
    July 20, 2018
    Paula D.
    Operations Manager
    Museums and Institutions, 11-50 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: Capterra
    April 2, 2019
    "Great service at a great price"
    OverallOur old system did not allow for direct calls to each person and so calls were answered by a receptionist. It is nice to have a personal number to give out and to know people can call you directly. it presented a more professional business setting. The old system also sounded horrible, with crackling noises all through the calls, Jive voice is like a smooth cup of Joe!
    ProsI can control the system from my computer. It is easy to change messages and dial plans. When I get stuck, the service reps are the best. Very knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to talk with. They understand your problems no matter how you explain it and they treat you like a VIP. There are so many features and I know we don't use them all!
    ConsIt is hard to find something, but if I have to I guess I would say the color of the phones. They are black, maybe a range of colors would be great!
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    Source: Capterra
    April 2, 2019
    Russ B.
    Managing Director
    Financial Services, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: 1-2 years
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    Source: SoftwareAdvice
    February 21, 2017
    "Excellent Service with Great Support"
    OverallWe have been using Jive for a year now. We wanted a solution that would integrate with our CRM. Our previous VOIP solution was unable to do so. On top of this capability, Jive costs us about $/line less. Voice quality is excellent, if I am out of the office the line rings through to my cell, and as far as the caller is concerned, I am in my office. I was able to port my lines from the previous company without a hassle. Set up was easy, and support has been excellent. If there is one drawback it is the fax system. It is a bit clunky to use. However, as we do not send many faxes it has not been a big issue.
    ProsExcellent sound quality Easy to port existing numbers Excellent support Integrates with Redtail CRM Graphic oriented call routing Click to dial Unified communications
    ConsFax system is not very user friendly Jive desktop still in Beta
    Recommendations to other buyersYou owe it to yourself to try out this VOIP provider It is very business friendly. While it may not be as polished as some of the more.... seasoned offerings, it has a wonderful call routing set up interface. Voice quality is excellent, and their support center is very responsive.
    Source: SoftwareAdvice
    February 21, 2017
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    Telecommunications, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: Capterra
    January 29, 2019
    "Jive Support"
    OverallWe are a resell Jive Communications. We have done some complex installations and some very simple jobs. From 4 or 5 phones to 65 phones. Jive has done a great job on all.
    ProsWhen I have a question, i can call, get through to a tech and get my question answered. They will log on and look at issues with me rather than just wanting to fix it and move on. They take time to make sure I understand what is going on and how to fix an issue. Jive engineers are the most responsive I have ever worked with.
    ConsIt seems to be limited to specific programs written by Jive for Jive. Some features that are standard on some are not available on the Jive software. Their engineers are willing to work on solutions or work arounds.
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    Source: Capterra
    January 29, 2019
    Michael S.
    Analyst
    Utilities, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: Capterra
    June 17, 2018
    "The ease of the auto-attendant setup makes this the best telecom service around"
    OverallEasy voip setup
    ProsThe auto-attendant service has a graphic interface that is easier to use than any company we have dealt with. The free additional features is a big plus, where a lot of companies nickel and dime you. 24/7 customer support is helpful and allows you to configure off hours.
    ConsSo far we have little to complain about. There is no cost effective way to run multiple phones for one individual, without paying multiple device fees. So if you have a phone in the office, and at home, you are paying double. A visual mapping of where calls are directed for an individually selected phone would be useful, but we haven't had any issues to complain about.
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    Source: Capterra
    June 17, 2018
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    Rex S.
    President
    Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees
    Used the software for: 1-2 years
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    Source: Capterra
    October 12, 2019
    "Best VoIP!"
    OverallGreat! Best VoIP solution on the market! integration with their video conferencing solution is currently free. They are always upgrading and imporving. Full of features to meet the growing small business.
    ProsFull of features of a full PBX system. call parking, and auto answer are great features. Also the call routing. wide range of options. Large selection of harware and phone options. Great for any size business. We are not a very big company but as we grow so does our phone usage and Jive can expand easily to more extensions, etc. Jive mobile app is included free, and you can have calls forwarded to your cell phone.
    ConsNo real cons. Could have more walk through setup wizards that could setup things for you. It can get confusing when you have a large system and need to make changes.
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    Source: Capterra
    October 12, 2019
    Verified Reviewer
    Construction, 1-10 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: Capterra
    November 9, 2018
    "Jive is Consumer Oriented"
    OverallIn general, Jive has been super responsive. Call forwarding has been a problem, but we have found an ulterior method.
    ProsThe software functions as expected, but the important thing for any business owner is the support of the Jive staff. When function is lost, it is important to find out why and who is responsible.The Jive technicians try to quickly zero in on the source of the problem with full knowledge that communications are the life line of any business.
    ConsBecause Jive is dependent on AT&T lines, there are problems that have to be reconciled with AT&T first, an issue that can take hours on the phone.
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    Source: Capterra
    November 9, 2018
    Kris S.
    Owner
    Primary/Secondary Education, 51-200 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: SoftwareAdvice
    October 11, 2018
    "Jive Communications positive experience"
    ProsJive did a great job of incentivizing making the change to VoIP with a great deal on the equipment needed to get started. They managed the set up process well and the customer support was excellent. Love the Management panel for building out answering queues, ring groups and auto attendants.
    ConsThe Fax interface is not robust and is prone to crashing and needing to power cycle. We have had some marginal problems with quality from time to time and we did need to change our Router to a more expensive router to handle the phones. That was not clear from the beginning.
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    Source: SoftwareAdvice
    October 11, 2018
    Verified Reviewer
    Retail, 11-50 employees
    Used the software for: 2+ years
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    Source: Capterra
    June 12, 2018
    "Take your business wherever you go!"
    OverallOur staff can work from home in many different states.
    ProsSoftware phones, which allow access for your computer, no hard phone needed. Dial Plans Ability to change messages and turn phone on and off easily Competitive Available technical support
    ConsReport features are not practical, too much analysis needed to use the information Hold times are factored into an employee's extension (giving false information on how long they are on a call. Also, if calls are made internally, only minutes are recorded to the initiator. Again, an employee is not getting credit for taking a call.
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    Source: Capterra
    June 12, 2018
    Megan F.
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    Unspecified
    Used the software for: 6-12 months
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    Source: Capterra
    June 14, 2018
    "Extremely user-friendly, excellent customer service"
    ProsThe administration portal is extremely intuitive and user-friendly. I like the transparency and ability to control the interface remotely. Since our company transitioned to Jive eight months ago, it's been nothing but smooth sailing. The voice quality is superb, especially for our hard-of-hearing staff. Additionally, our small team of ten all report ease of use and preference over our previous voice provider.
    ConsWhen we initially signed our control, there was some issue with service interruption and our phone lines not working. It was short-lived because the customer service and our account rep worked immediately to remediate the issue, which ended up being an issue on our end (so nothing to do with Jive itself). Additionally, setting up an admin for the Jive Voice portal was a little challenging although everything ultimately worked out.
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    Source: Capterra
    June 14, 2018
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