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Avaya Cloud Office

Provides cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for businesses and teams.

Our take: Avaya Cloud Office is a mature, enterprise-grade UCaaS solution built on the RingCentral platform, offering voice, video, messaging, and AI-powered features under a single cloud subscription.

Best forBusiness communicators
ReviewedPricing: Paid
7.4 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try AvayaFrom $20/user/mo (Core plan)
The bottom line

A solid, compliance-ready UCaaS stack for businesses retiring on-premises phone systems — no free trial, but Core at $20/seat is reasonably priced.

Our score

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G2
4.2 out of 5
40+ reviews
Capterra
4.2 out of 5
40+ reviews

4.2 / 5 aggregate · across 2 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAvaya Cloud Office — UCaaS platform unifying calling, video meetings, messaging, and AI collaboration for business teams.
Our takeAvaya Cloud Office is a mature, enterprise-grade UCaaS solution built on the RingCentral platform, offering voice, video, messaging, and AI-powered features under a single cloud subscription.
The entry price is $20/user/mo (Core plan), and Avaya does not offer a public free trial. The platform's 99.999% uptime SLA, HIPAA/SOC2 compliance, and 300+ integrations position it squarely at mid-market and enterprise buyers replacing legacy PBX systems.
Why we rate itAvaya Cloud Office covers the full UCaaS stack with genuine AI features baked in at the Core tier, enterprise security certifications (HIPAA, SOC2/3, HITRUST), and global availability across 40+ countries — rare for this price point.
The catchNo free trial means teams must commit before testing at scale; Core plan caps SMS at 25/user/month, and advanced analytics require the pricier Ultra tier.
Single-user pricing and small-team setups are comparatively expensive.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Mid-market and enterprise teams replacing legacy on-premises PBX systems
  • Organizations requiring HIPAA or SOC2 compliance for communications
  • Global businesses needing unified management across 40+ countries on one bill
Not good for
  • Startups or solo users — no free tier and entry price is per seat
  • Teams needing a free trial before purchase to validate fit
  • Businesses that only need basic VoIP without video or AI collaboration features
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Moderate: cloud provisioning is fast but porting existing numbers and configuring IVR/call flows typically takes days to weeks for established businesses.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Per-seat model scales linearly; advanced analytics and unlimited storage only at Ultra ($35/seat), so costs spike for large analytics-heavy deployments.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: proprietary admin console and AI features are platform-native; 300+ integrations exist but deep workflow automations encourage staying within the Avaya ecosystem.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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A look inside

Avaya Cloud Office product screenshot

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I analyze customer service calls for sentiment and compliance?

Customer service calls can be analyzed for sentiment and compliance to improve quality.

Does this cloud phone system provide business calling with collaboration features?

Yes, cloud phone systems provide business calling, conferencing, and collaboration features for team communication and productivity.

How can Avaya Cloud Office deliver a unified communications solution including phone, video, and messaging for businesses?

Avaya Cloud Office delivers a unified communications solution with voice, video, messaging, and collaboration tools for businesses.

How does this cloud communication platform provide VoIP, messaging, and collaboration tools for businesses?

Cloud communication platforms provide VoIP, messaging, and collaboration tools by integrating calls, chat, and file sharing into a single environment.

How can businesses use this cloud communications platform to manage calls, messaging, and meetings?

Businesses can manage calls, messaging, video meetings, and collaboration seamlessly across cloud communication channels.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Avaya Experience Platform (CCaaS) for full contact-centre capabilities with omnichannel routing and workforce management.

  • Lighter alternative

    RingCentral MVP Essentials for smaller teams wanting a leaner UCaaS entry point with a free trial option.

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