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, 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, Thirdlane Business Phone System, YakYak and FreeSWITCH.

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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...

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3CX alternatives page was last updated Mar 29, 2025
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  1. Thirdlane Connect icon

    Thirdlane Connect

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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.

    26 Thirdlane Connect alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    Thirdlane Connect - Private & Group Chat

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    7.  Integration with CRMs
    8. Zendesk icon  Zendesk integration
    9.  Screen Sharing
    10.  Video Conferencing
    11. Zoho icon  Zoho integration
    12.  Unified communications

    Thirdlane Connect VS 3CX

     

    • 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
  2. Asterisk icon

    Asterisk

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Oracle Solaris
    Asterisk screenshot 1

    Asterisk Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Virtual PBX
    3.  Communication Tools
    4.  SIP
    5.  Low level
    6.  Voice Chat

    Asterisk VS 3CX

     

    • 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
  4. Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX icon

    Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX

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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.

    7 Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX — Reliable, Scalable & Feature rich

    Top Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX Features

    Features

    1. Zoho icon  Zoho integration
    2.  Unified communications
    3.  Multi-Tenant
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5. Pipedrive icon  Pipedrive integration
    6. Zendesk icon  Zendesk integration
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Text to Speech
    9. Freshdesk icon  Freshdesk integration
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Spell Checking

    Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX VS 3CX

     

    • Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX is the most popular SaaS alternative to 3CX.

    • Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX is Paid and Proprietary3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Thirdlane Business Phone System icon

    Thirdlane Business Phone System

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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.

    8 Thirdlane Business Phone System alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Thirdlane Business Phone System — Fast & Easy Deployment

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1. Pipedrive icon  Pipedrive integration
    2. Zoho icon  Zoho integration
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4. Zendesk icon  Zendesk integration
    5.  Unified communications
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Video Conferencing
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  Cloud Sync

    Thirdlane Business Phone System VS 3CX

     
    Comments about Thirdlane Business Phone System as an Alternative to 3CX
    Alex E.
    Positive •Nov 9, 2023
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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
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    FreePBX

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    FreePBX screenshot 1

    FreePBX Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  SIP
    3.  Virtual PBX

    FreePBX VS 3CX

     
  7. YakYak icon

    YakYak

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    Desktop client for Google Hangouts.

    97 YakYak alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Hangouts
    YakYak screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version was released in June 2021.

    YakYak Features

    1.  Portable

    YakYak VS 3CX

     
    Comments about YakYak as an Alternative to 3CX
    Guest
    Negative •Apr 3, 2018
    13

    YakYak is a client for Google Hangouts, while 3CX is a VoIP call center system

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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
  9. FreeSWITCH icon

    FreeSWITCH

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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.

    23 FreeSWITCH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    FreeSWITCH screenshot 1

    FreeSWITCH Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Support ZRTP

    FreeSWITCH VS 3CX

     
  10. Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine icon

    Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine

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    Yate is a softswitch (concept of separating the network hardware from network software).

    30 Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Windows

    Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  SIP

    Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine VS 3CX

     
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    Wazo

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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...

    36 Wazo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Wazo screenshot 1

    Wazo Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  SIP
    3.  Web-Based

    Wazo VS 3CX

     

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

    • Wazo is Free and Open Source3CX is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. WebCall icon

    WebCall

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    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.

    49 WebCall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    WebCall screenshot 1

    WebCall Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    WebCall VS 3CX

     
  13. Paltalk icon

    Paltalk

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    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.

    59 Paltalk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
    Paltalk screenshot 1

    Paltalk Features

    1.  Voice Chat

    Paltalk VS 3CX

     
  14. SessionTalk SIP Softphone icon

    SessionTalk SIP Softphone

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    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.

    51 SessionTalk SIP Softphone alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    SessionTalk SIP Softphone screenshot 1
    SessionTalk SIP Softphone screenshot 2
    SessionTalk SIP Softphone screenshot 3

    SessionTalk SIP Softphone Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  SIP
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  White-labeled
    6.  SIP client
    7.  Call recording
    8.  SMS Messaging

    SessionTalk SIP Softphone VS 3CX

     
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