Asterisk Alternatives

Asterisk is described as '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' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Asterisk for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Web-based, Mac and SaaS apps. The best Asterisk alternative is 3CX, which is free. Other great apps like Asterisk are FreeSWITCH, Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX, FreePBX and Wazo.

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  1. 3CX icon

    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 Protocol) standard and enables extensions to make calls via the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services...

    32 3CX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Exchange Server
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Microsoft Office Suite
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    Comments about 3CX as an Alternative to Asterisk
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    Positive
    7

    Easy to use, easy to install, feature rich

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -21

    It's a soft phone, not a VoIP server / exchange

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think 3CX is a great Asterisk alternative, some don't.

    • 3CX is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Asterisk.

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

    • 3CX is Freemium and ProprietaryAsterisk is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • FreeSWITCH is the most popular Open Source alternative to Asterisk.

    • FreeSWITCH is Free and Open SourceAsterisk is also Free and Open Source
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX is the most popular commercial alternative to Asterisk.

    • Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX is Paid and ProprietaryAsterisk is Free and Open Source
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about FreePBX as an Alternative to Asterisk
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    Its a very user friendly Interface which is very easy for beginners to understand

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    FreePBX operates in tandem with Asterisk, not independent of it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • FreePBX is Free and Open SourceAsterisk is also Free and Open Source
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. 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).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine as an Alternative to Asterisk
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    Carrier type services - not targeted as a PBX

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine is Free and Open SourceAsterisk is also Free and Open Source
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Thirdlane Business Phone System — Fast & Easy Deployment
     
  10. MiRTA PBX icon

    MiRTA PBX

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    The MiRTA PBX is an interface written in PHP using Mysql as backend to manage a multitenant PBX built over the Asterisk Open Source PBX. An easy to use interface allows you to manage one or more Asterisk PBX in a multi tenant, load sharing and high availability configuration.

    13 MiRTA PBX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    XiVO

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    XiVO is an IP-PBX, a unified communications platform that connects phones on a local or private network with other networks such as public landlines and mobile telephones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    FusionPBX

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    FusionPBX is an open source FreeSWITCH GUI. FusionPBX can be used as a high available single or domain based multi-tenant PBX, carrier grade switch, call center server, fax server, voip server, voicemail server, conference server, voice application server, appliance framework...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  13. pascom Phone System icon

    pascom Phone System

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    Future proof your business communications with the pascom cloud phone system - the easy-to-use, all-in-one cloud phone system for your business.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Instantly see who's online, available or on a call with inbuilt presence information
    Make & Receive Calls on your office number from anywhere with the pascom mobile softphone app
    One place to keep track of all your chats, calls and file shares with specific colleagues
     
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    Acefone

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    Acefone is a UK-based hosted phone system and cloud communication provider that can help you to streamline your business communication & customer service operations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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