Free FreePBX AlternativesIP PBX Systems and other similar apps like FreePBX

The best free alternative to FreePBX is Asterisk, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to FreePBX and 12 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to FreePBX are 3CX, FreeSWITCH, Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine and Wazo.

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  1. Asterisk icon
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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.

    33 Asterisk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Oracle Solaris
     
  2. 3CX icon
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    3CX is a software-based, open standards IP PBX that offers complete Unified Communications, out of the box.

    Offers a free trial period, after with you need to upgrade to paid subscription.

    34 3CX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Exchange
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Microsoft 365 (Office)
     
  3. FreeSWITCH icon
     15 likes

    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.

    22 FreeSWITCH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    FreePBX is a full turn key PBX with GUI. Freeswitch is just the switch and is more similar to Asterisk (what FreePBX runs on under the GUI).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FreeSWITCH is Free and Open SourceFreePBX is also Free and Open Source
  4. Yate is a softswitch (concept of separating the network hardware from network software).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Windows
     
  5. Wazo icon
     9 likes

    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
     
  6. FusionPBX icon
     5 likes

    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
     
  7. VitalPBX icon
     6 likes

    VitalPBX is a full-feature PBX (phone system) based on Linux and Asterisk. VitalPBX is extremely easy to use, fast and secure. VitalPBX is free to use, including for commercial use, with no limitations of the amount of users.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Asterisk
     
  8. Kamailio icon
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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
     
  9. sipXcom icon
     9 likes

    sipXcom provides complete enterprise-grade telephony, unified messaging, Instant messaging, audio conferencing, and many other features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Vodia Phone app is a free add-on for your Vodia PBX that lets you connect to your account on your Vodia PBX. Starting with Android 5.0 Lollipop, based on the WebRTC technology.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  11. IvozProvider supports multiple management levels, from Global platform administrator to final user, each of them having its own web interface with visibility to perform configuration tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. opensips icon
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    OpenSIPS (Open SIP Server) is a mature Open Source implementation of a SIP server. OpenSIPS is more than a SIP proxy/router as it includes application-level functionalities. OpenSIPS, as a SIP server, is the core component of any SIP-based VoIP solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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