Alternatives · Business Phones
FreePBX alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best FreePBX alternative for most people is RingCentral (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of business phone systems.
FreePBX compared with 4 alternatives: Yeastar, Sangoma, RingCentral and Net2Phone.
FreePBX is free to use. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreePBXThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Yeastar | Free trial | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sangoma | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| RingCentral | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Net2Phone | Free trial · from $27.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
FreePBX has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
RingCentral and Net2Phone score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from FreePBX
Yeastar
P-Series PBX in cloud, software or appliance editions
- Yeastar has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FreePBX.
- Yeastar also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Yeastar also covers transcription, video calls, business texting and whatsApp messaging.
Suits: IT teams that want to run a PBX on-premises or in their own cloud
Sangoma
Business phone system in cloud, hybrid and on-premises forms
- Sangoma has no free plan, unlike FreePBX.
- Sangoma also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Sangoma also covers transcription, team chat, video calls and business texting.
Suits: Organizations that want the choice of cloud, hybrid or on-premises
RingCentral
Cloud phone system with texting, fax, video meetings and team chat
- RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- RingCentral has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FreePBX.
- RingCentral also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- RingCentral also covers transcription, team chat, video calls and business texting.
Suits: Businesses that want calls, texts, meetings and chat in one app
Net2Phone
Per-user cloud phone system with video, SMS and AI call tools
- Net2Phone starts at $27.99 per user / month on a 36-month term ($28.99 billed monthly), 1-9 users.
- Net2Phone has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FreePBX.
- Net2Phone also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Net2Phone also covers transcription, workflow automation, video calls and business texting.
Suits: Offices of 10 or more users that can commit to a long term
Limits worth knowing in FreePBX
- You install, host and update it yourself; the pages read describe no hosted service.
- Phones, carrier lines and any paid support are separate from the free software.
- The freepbx.org site answered with a bot check, so pricing and download details were read from GitHub and Sangoma's open-source page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FreePBX?
The alternatives to FreePBX in this directory are Yeastar, Sangoma, RingCentral and Net2Phone. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FreePBX.
Is there a free alternative to FreePBX?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Yeastar, RingCentral and Net2Phone offer a free trial.
Which FreePBX alternatives work on Windows?
The FreePBX listing does not include a Windows app. Yeastar, Sangoma, RingCentral and Net2Phone list one.
Which FreePBX alternatives work on macOS?
The FreePBX listing does not include a macOS app. Yeastar, Sangoma, RingCentral and Net2Phone list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.