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Free alternatives to Mitel

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

Mitel's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 Mitel

  1. 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. Mitel does not.
    • Only Zoiper lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Mitel lists a web app.
    • Mitel also covers team chat.
  2. 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. Mitel does not.
    • Only Google Voice lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Google Voice also covers transcription and business texting.
    • Mitel also covers team chat and video calls.
  3. 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. Mitel does not.
    • FreePBX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mitel also covers team chat and video calls.
  4. 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. Mitel does not.
    • Only Sonetel lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sonetel also covers transcription and business texting.
    • Mitel also covers team chat and video calls.
  5. 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. Mitel does not.
    • Only Zadarma lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zadarma lists a browser extension.
    • Zadarma also covers transcription, AI support agent, business texting and call tracking.
  6. 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. Mitel does not.
    • Anveo also covers business texting and online fax.
    • Mitel also covers team chat and video calls.
  7. 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. Mitel does not.
    • 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.
  8. 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. Mitel does not.
    • FusionPBX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • FusionPBX also covers transcription and online fax.
    • Mitel also covers team chat and video calls.

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Mitel?

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

Does Mitel have a free plan?

Mitel has no free plan. Mitel's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.

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