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Compare 8x8 vs Nextiva: pricing, features, pros, cons, and which is right for your business.

8x8 vs Nextiva

Updated September 2026 · Contact Center Core software comparison

8x8

8x8

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XCaaS — combined UCaaS + CCaaS with global PSTN and X-Series tiers.

★ 4.0 523 reviews from $95.00/seat/mo
Nextiva

Nextiva

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Unified Customer Experience Management (UCXM) — UCaaS + CCaaS + CRM.

★ 4.5 3185 reviews Free trial from $60.00/seat/mo (CC tier)

At a Glance

Criteria 8x8 Nextiva
Overall Rating ★ 4.0
523 reviews
★ 4.5
3185 reviews
Starting Price $95.00 /seat/mo $60.00 /seat/mo (CC tier)
Pricing Model Paid Paid
Free Trial No ✓ Yes
Deployment cloud cloud
Best For Mid Market, Enterprise Smb, Mid Market

Strengths & Weaknesses

8x8
Nextiva
Pros
Truly bundled UCaaS + CCaaS (XCaaS) on one platform
Consistent high CSAT/NPS in reviews
Global PSTN across 55+ countries
Bundled CRM (NextOS) included
Strong native analytics and Speech Analytics
Strong support reputation
Cons
Brand visibility trails RingCentral and Genesys
CCaaS younger than UCaaS — fewer enterprise references
Contact center UI less modern than Talkdesk/Dialpad
Brand recognition weaker outside the US
Sales motion enterprise-heavy for SMBs
Vertical industry depth lags Talkdesk

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose 8x8 if…
  • Your team fits the mid market or enterprise profile
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud
  • Truly bundled UCaaS + CCaaS (XCaaS) on one platform
Choose Nextiva if…
  • Your team fits the smb or mid market profile
  • You want to try before you buy — free trial available
  • Budget matters — Nextiva starts $35 cheaper per month
  • You prioritise peer-verified quality — higher rating (4.5 vs 4.0)
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud
  • Consistent high CSAT/NPS in reviews

Our Verdict

Nextiva
Nextiva edges ahead with a higher overall rating (★ 4.5 vs ★ 4.0) and stronger review volume (3185 vs 523 verified reviews) .

8x8 targets mid_market/enterprise businesses with paid pricing starting at $95.00/seat/mo. Its strongest selling points include truly bundled ucaas + ccaas (xcaas) on one platform and global pstn across 55+ countries.

Nextiva targets smb/mid_market businesses with paid pricing starting at $60.00/seat/mo (CC tier). Its key advantages include consistent high csat/nps in reviews and bundled crm (nextos) included.

Both tools are reviewed independently — see the full reviews below to dig into integrations, implementation timelines, and user sentiment.

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