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Free alternatives to Telnyx

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

Telnyx is a paid product, starting at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage. 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 Telnyx

  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 starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($13.95 billed monthly). Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • Sonetel has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • Only Sonetel lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sonetel also covers transcription.
    Sonetel vs TelnyxSonetel 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 starts at $39 per month for up to 10 users, billed annually ($44 monthly). Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • Zadarma has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • Only Zadarma lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zadarma lists a browser extension.
    Zadarma vs TelnyxZadarma pricing and details

  3. 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 starts at $6.55 per month, billed annually ($7.85 billed monthly). Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • Anveo has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • Telnyx also covers AI support agent and whatsApp messaging.
    Anveo pricing and details

  4. 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 starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace. Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • Google Voice has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • Only Google Voice lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Google Voice also covers transcription.
    Google Voice pricing and details

  5. 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 starts at $100 per month (Green membership, optional). Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • FusionPBX has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • FusionPBX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • FusionPBX also covers transcription.
    FusionPBX pricing and details

  6. 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 starts at $225 per year and up (VitalPBX One, priced by extensions). Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • VitalPBX has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • Only VitalPBX lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • VitalPBX is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    VitalPBX 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 is free. Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • FreePBX has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • FreePBX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Telnyx also covers AI support agent, business texting, online fax and whatsApp messaging.
    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 starts at €59.95 one-time (Zoiper 5 PRO), before VAT. Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
    • Zoiper has a free plan. Telnyx does not.
    • Only Zoiper lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Telnyx lists a web app.
    Zoiper pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Telnyx?

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

Does Telnyx have a free plan?

Telnyx has no free plan. Telnyx is a paid product, starting at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.

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