Enterprise calling, enterprise complexity.
Webex Calling is capable, and built for large IT teams and Cisco partners. Licence tier, PSTN model, region and add-ons all move the price. VOCPhone is one Australian service you switch on.
Our own networkAustralian ownedAI Phone Agents built in
WHAT WILL WEBEX CALLING COST?CONFIGURATOR
Licence tier
PSTN model
Region
Add-ons
= it depends
Cisco Calling PlansCloud Connected PSTNLocal Gateway
Webex: four variables, partner ledVOCPhone: one published per user price
What Webex does well
Mature enterprise calling and meetings, strong security credentials and deep Cisco hardware support.
Enterprise grade platform
Strong security
Cisco hardware support
Good meetings
Where Cisco Webex falls short
01
Three ways onto the network
Cisco Calling Plans, Cloud Connected PSTN or a Local Gateway you deploy and run.
02
Partner led setup
Licensing, routing and devices are typically configured in Control Hub by a partner.
03
Price that depends
Licence tier, PSTN model, geography and add-ons stack before you know the cost.
VOCPhone vs Cisco Webex
| Feature | Cisco Webex | VOCPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Getting on the phone network | ✕Three PSTN models to choose | ✓Included |
| Setup | ✕Usually a Cisco partner project | ✓Numbers ported, we set it up |
| Price | ~Depends on four variables | ✓Per user, published |
| AI receptionist | ~Add-on | ✓AI Phone Agents built in |
| Right size for small business | ✕Built for enterprise | ✓Built for Australian business |
Based on each provider's public information and published user reviews, 2026. Figures are indicative; confirm current pricing with the provider.
What you end up paying for
With Cisco Webex
Webex licence tiervaries
PSTN modelvaries
Partner deploymentproject
Add-onsextra
Companies to deal with2 or more
With VOCPhone
Phone system, numbers and appsper user
AI Phone Agents, unlimited, training includedfrom $49/wk
AI talk time, lower with bundlesper minute
Lock-in contractnone
Companies to deal with1
Why businesses switch to VOCPhone
1
We own the network
VOCPhone owns and operates the network your calls run on. There is no carrier behind a reseller behind a platform vendor, so there is one company responsible.
2
AI Phone Agents built in
Unlimited AI Phone Agents that answer, book and hand over to your team, from $49 a week, on the same system as your people.
3
Apps on every device
Calls, SMS, chat and HD video meetings in the VOCPhone apps for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, on your business numbers.
4
Routing without an integrator
IVR, call queues, ring groups and time conditions are part of the service, not a project with a partner.
5
Australian, start to finish
Australian owned, Australian hosted and Australian supported, with 15 years in the market and 99.99% network uptime.
6
Keep your numbers
We port your existing numbers across, so customers keep dialling the number they already know.
Questions people ask
Is Webex Calling suitable for a small business?
It can work, but it is designed for enterprise IT teams and usually needs a Cisco partner. VOCPhone is sized for Australian small and medium businesses.
How many ways are there to connect Webex to the phone network?
Three: Cisco Calling Plans, Cloud Connected PSTN, or a Local Gateway you deploy and manage.
Does VOCPhone need a partner to set up?
No. We port your numbers, set up your routing with you and the system is ready.
One network. One company. AI built in.
Book a 15 minute demo, or upload your current phone bill and we will show you what you would pay with VOCPhone.
Or talk to a person on 1300 663 222
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Competitor details come from each provider's public website, checked 28 September 2026. They can change, so confirm current pricing with the provider. Names are trademarks of their owners, used for comparison only.