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Communication & Collaboration
Open-source IP PBX, VoIP gateway and conference server framework
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FreePBX
Web-based open-source GUI for managing Asterisk phone systems
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About FreePBX
FreePBX is a free, open-source web-based graphical interface for configuring and managing Asterisk, the open-source telephony engine. Instead of hand-editing configuration files, administrators manage extensions, trunks, IVRs, queues, voicemail and call routing from a modular dashboard. Maintained by Sangoma with a large community, it is the most popular way to deploy Asterisk PBX systems. FreePBX suits businesses, schools and IT teams that want a full-featured business phone system without proprietary PBX licensing costs.
FreePBX website preview
Live preview of freepbx.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
FreePBX: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers pbx, voip, asterisk, telephony — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 565 tools in the Communication & Collaboration category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
FreePBX pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | freepbx.org |
FreePBX key facts
- Category: Communication & Collaboration
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: pbx, voip, asterisk, telephony
- Official site: freepbx.org
FreePBX FAQ
How much does FreePBX cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (freepbx.org).
What is FreePBX used for?
Web-based open-source GUI for managing Asterisk phone systems Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: pbx, voip, asterisk, telephony.
Where can I try FreePBX?
On its official site, freepbx.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
FreePBX vs alternatives
| FreePBX | Asterisk | Issabel | 3CX | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | pbx, voip, asterisk, telephony | voip, pbx, sip, telephony, open source | pbx, telephony, communications, asterisk | pbx, voip, business phone, video |
| Official site | freepbx.org | asterisk.org | issabel.org | 3cx.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Communication & Collaboration category
Chat, video meetings, and messaging apps that keep teams connected. The Communication & Collaboration category on Tools Hub currently lists 565 tools. Alongside FreePBX, it includes Kamailio, Yeti Switch, Artalk, Coral.
Alternatives to FreePBX
Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with FreePBX — worth comparing before you commit:
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