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Head-to-head · Call Management system

Nextiva vs Zadarma

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Nextiva #3 in Call Management system 7.5/10 From $15/user/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Nextiva
Zadarma #8 in Call Management system 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Zadarma

Nextiva leads on 0 checks, Zadarma on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNextiva · 7.5/10
  • Free planonly Zadarma

Nextiva scores higher on our rubric for call management system: 7.5 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Zadarma offers free plan; Nextiva doesn't publish it.

Nextiva is the better fit for businesses wanting broad integrations and compliance. Zadarma is the better fit for teams seeking a free entry point and many calling apps.

  • Nextiva fits best

    Businesses wanting broad integrations and compliance

  • Zadarma fits best

    Teams seeking a free entry point and many calling apps

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Side by side

Feature Nextiva 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Zadarma 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 6.8
Ranking #3 in Call Management system #8 in Call Management system
Best for Businesses wanting broad integrations and compliance Teams seeking a free entry point and many calling apps
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/user/mo Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML ISO 27001
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Nextiva 0/4 · Zadarma 0/4
Call queues Not published Not published
IVR Not published Not published
Call recording Not published Not published
Call analytics & reports Not published Not published
Specs
Call routing Custom Custom
Supported channels Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 32 integrations spanning CRM, helpdesk, productivity, and ERP tools
  • Calling, IVR, visual call flows, queues, recording, transcription, and analytics
  • 24/7 support with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SSO/SAML
  • Free Standard plan includes cloud PBX, CRM users and four voice menus
  • Calling apps span iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web and Chrome
  • IVR, queues, routing, recording and speech-to-text cover core call workflows
Cons
  • Scale costs $75 per user per month
  • Advanced contact-center and AI features require higher tiers
  • May offer more communications breadth than a simple calling-only need
  • Standard limits recording storage to 200 MB and voice menus to four
  • Office World minutes are capped across Zone 1 and Zone 2 destinations
  • Calling allowances and prices vary by selected region and currency
Our verdict

Nextiva is a cloud-based business communications platform for small businesses, mid-market organizations, and enterprises. It combines inbound and outbound calling with business SMS and MMS, video meetings, team chat, call routing, auto…

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Zadarma is a cloud communications service for businesses, call centers and distributed teams. It combines cloud PBX, virtual phone numbers, SIP trunking, IVR menus, call queues, forwarding, recording, speech recognition and analytics.…

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  1. NextivaCall Management system 7.5From $15/user/mo
  2. ZadarmaCall Management system 6.8Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nextiva — where it wins

    • 32 integrations spanning CRM, helpdesk, productivity, and ERP tools
    • Calling, IVR, visual call flows, queues, recording, transcription, and analytics
    • 24/7 support with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SSO/SAML

    Where it doesn't

    • Scale costs $75 per user per month
    • Advanced contact-center and AI features require higher tiers
    • May offer more communications breadth than a simple calling-only need

  • Zadarma — where it wins

    • Free Standard plan includes cloud PBX, CRM users and four voice menus
    • Calling apps span iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web and Chrome
    • IVR, queues, routing, recording and speech-to-text cover core call workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard limits recording storage to 200 MB and voice menus to four
    • Office World minutes are capped across Zone 1 and Zone 2 destinations
    • Calling allowances and prices vary by selected region and currency
  • Nextiva7.5/10 · From $15/user/mo

    A broad business communications suite with strong integrations, compliance, and tiered calling features.

    Visit NextivaFull verdict →
  • Zadarma6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    A flexible cloud PBX with a free plan, broad calling apps and configurable call handling.

    Visit ZadarmaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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