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 a IP PBX system 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, FreePBX, Wazo and Yate - Yet Another Telephony Engine.

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  1. 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.

    36 3CX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Exchange
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Microsoft 365 (Office)
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  2. 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
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  3. FreePBX icon
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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.

    27 FreePBX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. 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
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  5. Yate is a softswitch (concept of separating the network hardware from network software).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Windows
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  6. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Thirdlane® Business Phone System stands as an advanced IP PBX and Unified Communications solution, designed for both on-premises and cloud deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. MiRTA PBX icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. XiVO icon
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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.

    32 XiVO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. FusionPBX icon
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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
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  11. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Acefone icon
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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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