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TL;DR — Sockly vs 8x8
When comparing Sockly vs 8x8, Sockly offers a fully managed, done-for-you AI receptionist at $997/month flat with unlimited calls, sub-1-second response times, and 24/7/365 availability. 8x8 $24-$44/user/month for business, $85+/user/month for contact center. 8x8 is best for Mid-market companies needing full UCaaS and contact center suite. Sockly is best for businesses that need scalable, predictable AI call handling without volume limits or surprise fees.
8x8
$24-$44/user/month for business, $85+/user/month for contact center
Sockly
$997/month flat — unlimited calls, no surprises
Phone systems offer basic auto-attendants (press 1 for sales). Sockly provides conversational AI that understands natural language, books appointments, qualifies leads, and answers complex questions.
8x8 pricing: $24-$44/user/month for business, $85+/user/month for contact center. Sockly: $997/month flat for unlimited calls. Your cost never changes, no matter how much you scale.
We learn your business, build your AI receptionist, train it on your services and FAQs, and deploy it within 72 hours. You don't configure anything.
Your dedicated success manager reviews call logs, identifies improvements, and optimizes your AI every week. Most platforms are set-it-and-forget-it.
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what 8x8 does well and where it falls short.
All-in-one platform (phone, video, chat, contact center)
AI-powered analytics and sentiment analysis
Global presence with international numbers
AI is focused on analytics, not conversational answering
Expensive for just phone answering use case
Complex pricing with many add-on features
Best for:
Mid-market companies needing full UCaaS and contact center suite
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