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Self-hosted alternatives to Telnyx

The Telnyx 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.

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

  1. FusionPBX

    Open-source multi-tenant PBX built on FreeSWITCH

    • 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

  2. Vodia

    Multi-tenant PBX platform for businesses and service providers

    • Only Vodia lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Vodia is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Telnyx also covers AI support agent, business texting, online fax and whatsApp messaging.
    Vodia pricing and details

  3. 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). 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

  4. FreePBX

    Open-source web interface for managing an Asterisk phone system

    • 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

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Telnyx?

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

Can Telnyx be self-hosted?

The Telnyx listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these business phone systems are free?

FusionPBX, VitalPBX 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 12, 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.