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Compare Dialpad vs NICE: pricing, features, pros, cons, and which is right for your business.

Dialpad vs NICE

Updated September 2026 · Contact Center Core software comparison

Dialpad

Dialpad

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AI-first UCaaS + CCaaS with real-time transcription and Dialpad Ai.

★ 4.4 1893 reviews Free trial from $80.00/seat/mo (third-party est)
NICE

NICE

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NICE CXone — CCaaS + WEM leader with strong AI (Enlighten) and QA.

★ 4.4 1685 reviews from $90.00/seat/mo

At a Glance

Criteria Dialpad NICE
Overall Rating ★ 4.4
1893 reviews
★ 4.4
1685 reviews
Starting Price $80.00 /seat/mo (third-party est) $90.00 /seat/mo
Pricing Model Paid Paid
Free Trial ✓ Yes No
Deployment cloud, mobile cloud, hybrid
Best For Smb, Mid Market, Enterprise Mid Market, Enterprise

Strengths & Weaknesses

Dialpad
NICE
Pros
Real-time transcription and AI Recap on every call
Deepest WEM + QM bundle in the market
Modern UI and fast deployment
Enlighten AI applied across CX, WEM and analytics
Tight UCaaS + CCaaS bundle
Strong inbound omnichannel routing
Cons
Outbound dialer less mature than Five9
CXone licensing complex
Enterprise omnichannel still maturing
UI learning curve steeper than Talkdesk
PSTN footprint smaller than RingCentral/Vonage
Implementation timelines often exceed initial estimates

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Dialpad if…
  • Your team fits the smb or mid market or enterprise profile
  • You want to try before you buy — free trial available
  • Budget matters — Dialpad starts $10 cheaper per month
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud or mobile
  • Real-time transcription and AI Recap on every call
Choose NICE if…
  • Your team fits the mid market or enterprise profile
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud or hybrid
  • Deepest WEM + QM bundle in the market

Our Verdict

Dialpad targets smb/mid_market/enterprise businesses with paid pricing starting at $80.00/seat/mo (third-party est). Its strongest selling points include real-time transcription and ai recap on every call and modern ui and fast deployment.

NICE targets mid_market/enterprise businesses with paid pricing starting at $90.00/seat/mo. Its key advantages include deepest wem + qm bundle in the market and enlighten ai applied across cx, wem and analytics.

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

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