8x8 Work vs NextivaONE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8x8 Work
This app consolidates business communication tools into a single, user-friendly mobile interface. It offers secure voice calls, high-definition video meetings, and team chat functionalities to keep professionals connected and productive from any location.
- All-in-one business communications
- Professional calls with privacy
- Effortless HD video meetings
- Smarter team messaging
- Screen sharing and recording
- Business texting
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Work smarter. Wherever you are. The 8x8 Work app for iPhone puts your business communications in your pocket—secure voice calls, HD video meetings, and team chat, all in one beautifully streamlined app. Whether in back-to-back meetings or between coffee breaks, 8x8 Work keeps you seamlessly connected. From the first call to the final sign-off of the day, stay productive and professional, no matter where work takes you. Why iPhone users love 8x8 Work: +All-in-one business comms Make and receive business calls, start video meetings, and chat with teammates—all from one intuitive interface. +Professional calls, personal privacy Use your business number to call or text—without revealing your personal phone number. +Effortless video meetings Launch HD video meetings with a tap, record sessions, or go live on YouTube to reach a wider audience. +Smarter messaging Create public or private chat rooms, share files, @mention teammates, and see who’s available in real time. +Admin-approved IT teams get consistent control across locations—from corner offices to kitchen tables. Top features +HD audio and video calling from your iPhone +Instant meeting hosting with screen sharing and recording +Business texting and team chat with file sharing and presence +Customizable business hours and call handling +Reliable performance on Wi-Fi or cellular Ready to go? Requires an 8x8 X Series subscription. Need help? Visit 8x8 iOS Support: https://support.8x8.com/cloud-phone-service/voice/work-mobile
NextivaONE
Establish a professional presence with a dedicated business phone number for calls and texts. Manage contacts, send SMS/MMS, and enjoy unlimited voice calling within the US and Canada. Offers free number porting and local/toll-free numbers.
- Dedicated business phone number
- Unlimited US/Canada calling
- Mobile texting (SMS/MMS)
- Contact management
- Business voicemail
- Free number porting
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Keep your work life separate from your personal life by getting a dedicated business phone number for calls, texts, and contact management. With NextivaONE, you can connect with your customers and team using unlimited voice calling within the US and Canada. Additionally, you can send texts using your business phone number. Key features include: * Unlimited calling (US and Canada) * Mobile texting (SMS/MMS) * Mobile contact management * Contacts integration * Business voicemail * Free number porting * Free local and toll-free numbers * 24/7 customer support Join over 100,000 Nextiva customers who rely on the most dependable network in the industry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: NextivaONE at free against 8x8 Work's subscription. NextivaONE also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8). 8x8 Work's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 13%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NextivaONE holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of 8x8 Work's written reviews are positive against 13% of NextivaONE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
8x8 Work ships an update monthly, NextivaONE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8x8 Work | NextivaONE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (8.6K ratings) | 4.2 (7.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 13.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K — better | 7.1K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8x8, Inc. | Nextiva |
Customer experience
8x8 Work
NextivaONE
Bugs and requests
8x8 Work
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NextivaONE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Calls not ringing on mobile device
- Inability to view voicemails and call history
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop apps
Requested features
4 requests- Improved call handling and management
- Enhanced text messaging capabilities
- Streamlined login and logout process
- Customizable app settings and defaults
In-app purchases
8x8 Work
No in-app purchases
NextivaONE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 8x8 Work free?
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