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Self-hosted alternatives to CallHippo

The CallHippo listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 77 other business phone systems in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

CallHippo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per user / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly). 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from CallHippo

  1. VitalPBX

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

    • VitalPBX starts at $225 per year and up (VitalPBX One, priced by extensions). CallHippo starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly).
    • VitalPBX has a free plan. CallHippo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CallHippo lists a macOS app.
    • Only CallHippo lists a browser extension.
    VitalPBX pricing and details

  2. Vodia

    Multi-tenant PBX platform for businesses and service providers

    • Only CallHippo lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only CallHippo lists a browser extension.
    • Vodia is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CallHippo also covers transcription and business texting.
    Vodia pricing and details

  3. FusionPBX

    Open-source multi-tenant PBX built on FreeSWITCH

    • FusionPBX starts at $100 per month (Green membership, optional). CallHippo starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly).
    • FusionPBX has a free plan. CallHippo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CallHippo lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only CallHippo lists a browser extension.
    FusionPBX pricing and details

  4. FreePBX

    Open-source web interface for managing an Asterisk phone system

    • FreePBX is free. CallHippo starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly).
    • FreePBX has a free plan. CallHippo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CallHippo lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only CallHippo lists a browser extension.
    FreePBX pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to CallHippo?

Yes. VitalPBX, Vodia, FusionPBX and FreePBX can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can CallHippo be self-hosted?

The CallHippo listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these business phone systems are free?

VitalPBX, FusionPBX and FreePBX are free or have a free plan.

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 CallHippo: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.