Selkowitz Technology provides phone systems, phone service, and internet service. We service Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Kent, Renton, Bellevue, Bremerton, Silverdale and surrounding areas

Hosted VoIP PBX vs. Allworx IP Phone System

Total Cost of Ownership Comparison

Hosted PBXs like Aptela, Packet8, and Vocalocity are gaining popularity with their lower up front cost and claims of affordable service. Our calculator shows the cost of one such service compared to the Allworx Phone System with VoIP lines.

What's in each package?
To keep things fair, all packages are configured using midrange phones. Package do not include the cost of bandwidth, which varies by location. Pricing is as of Dec 8th, 2008 MSRP pricing rounded to the nearest dollar for all equipment and services.

 

How Many Extensions?

Ratio of Extensions to lines?
Commonly businesses have a 3:1 or 2:1 ratio of extensions to lines (simultaneous calls).


Unlimited LD Packages
These packages include unlimited long distance in the Continental US and Canada. Unlimited packages are best suited to businesses with higher call loads or prefer a consistent bill.
   Hosted PBX
 Allworx PBX
 Up Front   $3000  $4635
 1 yr TCO
  $10200  $7515
 2 yr TCO
  $17400  $10395
 5 yr TCO
  $39000  $19035

Metered Packages
These packages include unlimited inbound calls plus a bundle of 3750 outbound minutes for the hosted PBX and 4000 outbound minutes for the Allworx PBX. Metered packages are best suited to businesses with lighter or highly varied calling loads.
   Hosted PBX
 Allworx PBX
 Up Front   $3300  $4635
 1 yr TCO
  $6600  $5595
 2 yr TCO
  $10200  $6555
 5 yr TCO
  $21000  $9435

Conclusion
While a phone system does have a higher up front cost, it is almost always made up within the first year of service. Allworx has more features, greater flexibility, local support, and a significantly lower total cost of ownership when compared to hosted PBXs.