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Self-hosted alternatives to Dialpad

The Dialpad 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.

Dialpad is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 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 Dialpad

  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). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
    • VitalPBX has a free plan. Dialpad does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dialpad lists a macOS app.
    • Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
  2. Vodia

    Multi-tenant PBX platform for businesses and service providers

    • Only Dialpad lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
    • Vodia is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dialpad also covers transcription, team chat, video calls and business texting.
  3. FusionPBX

    Open-source multi-tenant PBX built on FreeSWITCH

    • FusionPBX starts at $100 per month (Green membership, optional). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
    • FusionPBX has a free plan. Dialpad does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dialpad lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
  4. FreePBX

    Open-source web interface for managing an Asterisk phone system

    • FreePBX is free. Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
    • FreePBX has a free plan. Dialpad does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dialpad lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Dialpad?

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

Can Dialpad be self-hosted?

The Dialpad listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 9, 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 Nov 9, 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 Dialpad: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.