By OttoCall Team · August 1, 2026
8x8 is a well-known name in cloud communications — contact-center heavy ucaas with legacy roots. That doesn't automatically make it the right choice for your business. Below, we break down where OttoCall wins, where 8x8 may still be a fit, and how to think about the switch.
At a glance
- Starting price: OttoCall from $34.99 / user / mo vs 8x8 typically higher published pricing before add-ons.
- Unlimited international calls: OttoCall includes 40+ destinations; 8x8 varies by tier.
- Uptime SLA: OttoCall 99.99% backed by geo-redundant carriers.
- Local presence: OttoCall operates in the US, UK, UAE, India, and Canada with local billing.
- Support: OttoCall provides 24/7 human support on every paid plan.
Where OttoCall wins
- Transparent pricing. No hidden per-minute fees or usage surprises.
- Fast onboarding. Most customers go live in under 10 business days.
- Global-local coverage. Local billing in five currencies and local support teams.
- Contact center included. Voice, SMS, and basic omnichannel on the Premium plan without a separate SKU.
Where 8x8 may fit
8x8 may still be a fit for very large enterprises already locked into their ecosystem, or teams who need a specific niche integration only 8x8 supports. For everyone else, OttoCall delivers the same feature set for materially less spend.
Migration is easier than you think
Switching from 8x8 takes most teams under two weeks. OttoCall handles number porting, user provisioning, and CRM integration end-to-end at no extra cost.