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Head-to-head · Call & Contact Center Software

8x8 Contact Center vs ServiceNow Contact Center

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score 8x8 Contact Center #3 in Call & Contact Center Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit 8x8
ServiceNow Contact Center #9 in Call & Contact Center Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ServiceNow

8x8 Contact Center leads on 0 checks, ServiceNow Contact Center on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score8x8 Contact Center · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresServiceNow Contact Center · 2 of 3

8x8 Contact Center scores higher on our rubric for call & contact center software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.

ServiceNow Contact Center offers inbound call routing; 8x8 Contact Center doesn't publish it. ServiceNow Contact Center offers contact center analytics; 8x8 Contact Center doesn't publish it.

8x8 Contact Center is the better fit for teams needing omnichannel routing and workforce tools. ServiceNow Contact Center is the better fit for enterprises linking contact channels to service cases.

  • 8x8 Contact Center fits best

    Teams needing omnichannel routing and workforce tools

  • ServiceNow Contact Center fits best

    Enterprises linking contact channels to service cases

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Side by side

Feature 8x8 Contact Center 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ServiceNow Contact Center 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #3 in Call & Contact Center Software #9 in Call & Contact Center Software
Best for Teams needing omnichannel routing and workforce tools Enterprises linking contact channels to service cases
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Live chat Docs, Community
Integrations 9 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features 8x8 Contact Center 0/3 · ServiceNow Contact Center 2/3
Inbound call routing Not published ✓ (best)
Call recording Not published Not published
Contact center analytics Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported channels Not published voice, chat, email, SMS, WhatsApp, web, web portal
Agent limit Not published Not published
Deployment Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Routes voice and digital interactions across channels.
  • Includes outbound campaign tools, IVR design and AI self-service.
  • Combines forecasting, scheduling and adherence monitoring.
  • Shared case history spans voice, chat, email, SMS, WhatsApp, and web.
  • AI self-service can hand conversations to reps with context.
  • Advanced Work Assignment supports skills-based routing.
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan.
  • Its broad feature set may be more than teams with simpler needs require.
  • Recording retention depends on the applicable storage policy or package.
  • Voice call controls depend on a separate CCaaS platform.
  • Pricing is available through sales rather than a free plan.
  • Its enterprise service focus may not suit smaller, standalone contact centers.
Our verdict

8x8 Contact Center is a cloud platform for organizations managing customer conversations across voice and digital channels. Its scope spans inbound routing, outbound campaigns, IVR self-service, AI-enabled support, analytics and…

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ServiceNow Contact Center brings customer interactions across voice, chat, email, SMS, WhatsApp, and web into a shared case context and agent workspace. It is aimed at enterprises that want customer support connected to broader service…

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  1. 8x8 Contact CenterCall & Contact Center Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. ServiceNow Contact CenterCall & Contact Center Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 8x8 Contact Center — where it wins

    • Routes voice and digital interactions across channels.
    • Includes outbound campaign tools, IVR design and AI self-service.
    • Combines forecasting, scheduling and adherence monitoring.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan.
    • Its broad feature set may be more than teams with simpler needs require.
    • Recording retention depends on the applicable storage policy or package.
  • ServiceNow Contact Center — where it wins

    • Shared case history spans voice, chat, email, SMS, WhatsApp, and web.
    • AI self-service can hand conversations to reps with context.
    • Advanced Work Assignment supports skills-based routing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Voice call controls depend on a separate CCaaS platform.
    • Pricing is available through sales rather than a free plan.
    • Its enterprise service focus may not suit smaller, standalone contact centers.
  • 8x8 Contact Center9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Omnichannel routing, outbound campaigns, AI self-service and workforce management in one cloud platform.

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  • ServiceNow Contact Center8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A shared case workspace for enterprises coordinating voice and digital customer service.

    Visit ServiceNowFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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