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Free alternatives to Bandwidth

Bandwidth has no free plan. 8 of the 77 other business phone systems in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Bandwidth is a paid product with a free trial. 1 of them has no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Bandwidth

  1. Sonetel

    Business phone numbers in any country with an app and web app

    What is free: Basic plan has no monthly fee: pay as you go for a number subscription from $1.79 a month and for calls, with SMS-to-email.

    • Sonetel has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sonetel lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sonetel also covers transcription.
    Sonetel pricing and details

  2. Zadarma

    Cloud PBX and virtual numbers in 110+ countries, free to start

    What is free: Standard plan: $0 a month for up to 5 PBX users, with calls, numbers and extra PBX features paid for separately as used.

    • Zadarma has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zadarma lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zadarma lists a browser extension.
    • Zadarma also covers transcription, AI support agent and call tracking.
    Zadarma pricing and details

  3. Google Voice

    Google's phone number service for calls and texts on any device

    What is free: Google Voice for personal Gmail accounts, US only: one number, unlimited US calls and texts, and voicemail transcripts. Needs an existing mobile number.

    • Google Voice has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Google Voice lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Google Voice also covers transcription.
    Google Voice pricing and details

  4. Anveo

    Hosted business phone service with visual call flows

    What is free: Free package with 2 users or SIP accounts, a 10-item IVR call flow and voicemail to email.

    • Anveo has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Anveo also covers online fax.
    Anveo pricing and details

  5. VitalPBX

    Asterisk-based PBX you install on your own server or VPS

    What is free: Community plan: 12 extensions, unlimited simultaneous calls, the full feature set, 2 VitXi WebRTC clients, provisioning for 20 devices and forum support.

    • VitalPBX has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VitalPBX lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • VitalPBX is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • VitalPBX can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    VitalPBX pricing and details

  6. FusionPBX

    Open-source multi-tenant PBX built on FreeSWITCH

    What is free: The FusionPBX software is free to download and install on your own server, with a free account for bug reports and public documentation.

    • FusionPBX has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • FusionPBX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • FusionPBX also covers transcription and online fax.
    • Bandwidth also covers business texting.
    FusionPBX pricing and details

  7. FreePBX

    Open-source web interface for managing an Asterisk phone system

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • FreePBX has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • FreePBX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bandwidth also covers business texting.
    FreePBX pricing and details

  8. Zoiper

    SIP softphone for desktop and mobile that connects to your provider

    What is free: Zoiper 5 is free to download for non-commercial use, with basic functionality for occasional use.

    • Zoiper has a free plan. Bandwidth does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoiper lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Bandwidth lists a web app.
    • Zoiper also covers video calls.
    Zoiper pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Bandwidth?

Yes. Sonetel, Zadarma, Google Voice, Anveo, VitalPBX, FusionPBX, FreePBX and Zoiper are free or have a free plan.

Does Bandwidth have a free plan?

Bandwidth has no free plan. Bandwidth is a paid product with a free trial.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bandwidth: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.