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 an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to 3CX for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best 3CX alternative is Asterisk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like 3CX are YakYak, FreePBX, Paltalk and FreeSWITCH.

3CX alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Phone Systems. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 3CX.

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The 3CX Phone System is the software-based private branch exchange (PBX) Phone system based on the SIP (Session Initiation...

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Asterisk
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
30 Asterisk alternatives
Asterisk is free software that transforms a computer into a communication server. Asterisk lets you build applications like PBX, VoIP gateway, IVR and ACD.
- - Asterisk is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to 3CX.
- - Asterisk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to 3CX.
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Asterisk Features
Low level
Voice Chat
SIP
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Almost everyone thinks Asterisk is a great 3CX alternative.
YakYak
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Hangouts
98 YakYak alternatives
Desktop client for Google Hangouts.
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YakYak Features
1. PortableYakYak can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Comments about YakYak as a Alternative to 3CX
This alternative is disputed. YakYak is still a legitimate 3CX alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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YakYak is a client for Google Hangouts, while 3CX is a VoIP call center system
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FreePBX
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Free • Open Source
Linux
22 FreePBX alternatives
FreePBX is a web-based open source GUI (graphical user interface) that controls and manages Asterisk (PBX), an open source communication server. FreePBX is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), an open source license.
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FreePBX Features
1. VoiP CallsFreePBX allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
SIP
Paltalk
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Kindle Fire
63 Paltalk alternatives
Paltalk is an instant messaging service that enables users to communicate via internet chat, voice and video chat. It offers chat rooms and the ability for users to create their own public virtual chat room.
- - Paltalk is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to 3CX.
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Paltalk Features
Voice Chat
FreeSWITCH
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
24 FreeSWITCH alternatives
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.
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FreeSWITCH Features
Voice Chat
WebCall
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Free • Open Source
Video Calling App
Android
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
51 WebCall alternatives
WebCall offers free high-quality audio and video telephony based on WebRTC 1.0. All data is delivered from peer to peer. The P2P links are always end-to-end encrypted. WebCall provides web applications for caller and callee.
- - WebCall is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to 3CX.
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WebCall Features
1. VoiP CallsWebCall allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Peer-To-Peer
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Calling App
Windows
Android
iPhone
54 SessionTalk SIP Softphone alternatives
With a superbly designed and intuitive user interface, the softphone offers easy set up with lots of preconfigured VoIP providers built in and smart call management features. Enjoy high quality enterprise communication features with zero effect on battery life.
- - SessionTalk SIP Softphone is the most popular commercial alternative to 3CX.
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SessionTalk SIP Softphone Features
1. Multiple Account supportSessionTalk SIP Softphone support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
2. VoiP CallsSessionTalk SIP Softphone allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
SIP
Voice Chat
White-labeled
SIP client
Call recording
SMS Messaging
Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine
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Free • Open Source
Linux
30 Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine alternatives
Yate is a softswitch (concept of separating the network hardware from network software).
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Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine Features
Voice Chat
SIP
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Wazo
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
36 Wazo alternatives
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...
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Wazo Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsWazo can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Web-Based
SIP
miniSIPServer
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
Linux
Raspberry Pi
11 miniSIPServer alternatives
You will be able to setup your own VOIP system in ONE HOUR. miniSIPServer can run on Windows, Linux and even Raspberry Pi. We can also run it on kinds of virtual machine systems, such as Hyper-V, VMWare, KVM, Xen.
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miniSIPServer Features
IVR
SIP
Call recording
Kamailio
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Free • Open Source
Linux
19 Kamailio alternatives
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...
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Kamailio Features
1. VoiP CallsKamailio allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
SIP
Voice Chat
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Spreed
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Freemium • Proprietary
Web Conferencing Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
144 Spreed alternatives
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.
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Spreed Features
1. PDF annotationSpreed support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
2. Screen SharingYou can use Spreed to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Based on Flash Player
Integrated File Sharing
Interactive Whiteboard
Video Conferencing