3CX Alternatives

3CX is described as 'The 3CX Phone System is the software-based private branch exchange (PBX) Phone system based on the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) standard and enables extensions to make calls via the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services' and is a web conferencing tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to 3CX for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best 3CX alternative is Thirdlane Connect. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Asterisk or FreePBX. Other great apps like 3CX are Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX, FreeSWITCH, YakYak and Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine.

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    Thirdlane Connect is a versatile collaboration tool that combines messaging, voice, video, and app integration into a cohesive and efficient experience on any platform.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Thirdlane Connect is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to 3CX.

    • Thirdlane Connect is the most popular commercial alternative to 3CX.

    • Thirdlane Connect is Paid and Proprietary3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Asterisk is an open source framework for building communications applications. Asterisk turns an ordinary computer into a communications server. Asterisk powers IP PBX systems, VoIP gateways, conference servers and other custom solutions.

    31 Asterisk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Oracle Solaris
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Asterisk is a great 3CX alternative.

    • Asterisk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to 3CX.

    • Asterisk is Free and Open Source3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Thirdlane® Multi Tenant PBX Platform is a reliable, cost-effective Unified Communications software widely used by MSPs, UCaaS providers, resellers and enterprises around the World.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX is the most popular SaaS alternative to 3CX.

    • Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX is Paid and Proprietary3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
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    FreePBX is a web-based open source GUI (graphical user interface) that controls and manages Asterisk (PBX), an open source communication server.

    23 FreePBX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. FreeSWITCH icon
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    FreeSWITCH is a scalable open source cross-platform telephony platform designed to route and interconnect popular communication protocols using audio, video, text or any other form of media. It was created in 2006 to fill the void left by proprietary commercial solutions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. YakYak icon
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    Desktop client for Google Hangouts.

    94 YakYak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Hangouts
     
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    Comments about YakYak as an Alternative to 3CX
    Guest
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    YakYak is a client for Google Hangouts, while 3CX is a VoIP call center system

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. YakYak is a legitimate 3CX alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • YakYak is Free and Open Source3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Yate is a softswitch (concept of separating the network hardware from network software).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Windows
     
  8. Wazo icon
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    Wazo is mainly an IPBX that provides communication services such audio, video, and instant messaging based on the use of standard network technologies such as the TCP/IP protocol. It is interoperable with most market telephony systems and gives users access to flexible and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Wazo is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to 3CX.

    • Wazo is Free and Open Source3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Thirdlane® Business Phone System stands as an advanced IP PBX and Unified Communications solution, designed for both on-premises and cloud deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Thirdlane Business Phone System as an Alternative to 3CX
    Alex E.
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    Feature rich application and great support

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    • Thirdlane Business Phone System is Paid and Proprietary3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Paltalk icon
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    Instant messaging with voice and video options, live group video chat for up to 10 participants, public and private rooms, interest communities, mobile and desktop access, user-created rooms, moderation tools, and options for anonymous participation.

    55 Paltalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
     
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    Kamailio® (successor of former OpenSER and SER) is an open source SIP server released under GPL, able to handle thousands of call setups per second. Among features: asynchronous TCP, UDP and SCTP, secure communication via TLS for VoIP (voice, video); WebSocket support for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. Spreed icon
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    Spreed is the worldwide unified web conferencing service offering integrated web and telephone conferencing. It is based on Flash Player. Free service includes 3 attendees and max 1.5h meetings. Single events or monthly service can be purchased.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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