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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users
No pricing available
3CX
Star Rating
(516)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansFreePBX
Star Rating
(15)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FreePBXSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that 3CX excels in its IVR capabilities, scoring 9.4, which allows for highly customizable automated responses, while FreePBX also performs well but scores slightly lower at 9.2. Reviewers mention that this feature significantly enhances customer interaction efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that 3CX's Call Routing feature, rated at 8.8, is robust, providing flexible options for directing calls, whereas FreePBX's routing capabilities are also strong but receive a lower score of 8.7. Users say this flexibility is crucial for businesses with varying call volumes.
- G2 users highlight that FreePBX shines in Automated Attendants, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, which allows for seamless call management, while 3CX scores 9.0. Users report that this feature is essential for small businesses looking to maintain a professional image.
- Users on G2 note that 3CX's Voicemail to Email feature, rated at 9.5, is particularly useful for ensuring that important messages are not missed, while FreePBX also offers this feature but does not have a specific score listed. Reviewers mention that this functionality is a game-changer for busy professionals.
- Reviewers mention that 3CX's Queue Management feature, scoring 9.3, is highly effective for managing incoming calls, while FreePBX's score is not specified but is generally considered less intuitive. Users say that effective queue management is vital for customer satisfaction in high-volume environments.
- Users report that 3CX's Mobile Access feature, rated at 8.9, provides a seamless experience for remote work, while FreePBX's mobile capabilities are noted but do not receive a specific score. Reviewers mention that this is increasingly important as more teams work remotely.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
3CX
3CX SMB
Free
10 Users
Free for up to 10 users.
- Next-gen phone system
- Bring your own SIP Trunk
- WFH: remote-enable teams
FreePBX
No pricing availableFree Trial
3CX
Free Trial is available
FreePBX
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
343
9.4
8
Ease of Use
9.0
350
8.8
8
Ease of Setup
8.8
231
8.9
6
Ease of Admin
9.0
219
8.9
6
Quality of Support
8.0
312
9.0
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
208
9.4
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
345
8.5
8
Features by Category
Channels
9.3
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
68
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
24
Not enough data
Functions
8.9
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.5
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Contact Center
6.4
14
Not enough data
6.8
14
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
Administrative
8.2
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
115
Not enough data
8.3
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
8.8
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.2
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
8.4
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
41
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
15
Not enough data
Workforce Management
9.2
49
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administrative
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Communication
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Internal Use
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
Basic Communication - Cloud PBX
9.7
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.7
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
9.6
22
Not enough data
9.8
22
Not enough data
Advanced Features - Cloud PBX
8.6
21
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.1
22
Not enough data
Platform Basics - VoIP Providers
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.6
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Basic Communication
9.4
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - VoIP Providers
6.5
10
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
Access
8.5
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
Advanced Features
8.5
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
Features
9.5
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3CX and FreePBX are categorized as Cloud PBX Platforms
Unique Categories
3CX is categorized as UCaaS Platforms, Live Chat, VoIP Providers, Contact Center, Video Conferencing, and Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)
FreePBX has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3CX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FreePBX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Telecommunications
5.2%
Education Management
5.0%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
69.7%
Telecommunications
20.0%
Wholesale
6.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.7%
Market Research
6.7%
Other
53.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Getting STUN setup for remote employees has been a challenge during this COVID-19 pandemic.
2 Comments
NA
Hello Tim,
Thank you for your question. As this is a technical issue, I would advise you to open a support ticket with our team, which is available for...Read more
How do I integrate 3CX to my CRM
2 Comments
TC
I suggest you dig into the 3cx support documents. There are a number of different CRM platforms which have easy integration with 3cx. I know I have one...Read more
Is it possible to integrate more software with this (API)?
1 Comment
NA
Thank you for your comment regarding the integration capabilities of 3CX. We are continuously adding more features & functionality to enhance our product and...Read more
FreePBX has no discussions with answers
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