Alternatives · Business Phones
Yeastar alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Yeastar alternative for most people is RingCentral (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of business phone systems. The best free one is FreePBX (2.0 GPA).
Yeastar compared with 4 alternatives: FreePBX, Sangoma, Zultys and RingCentral.
Yeastar's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| YeastarThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| FreePBX | Free | Free | Web |
| Sangoma | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zultys | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| RingCentral | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Yeastar
FreePBX
Open-source web interface for managing an Asterisk phone system
- FreePBX is free.
- FreePBX has a free plan, which Yeastar lacks.
- FreePBX lists no macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Yeastar has.
- FreePBX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FreePBX does not cover transcription, video calls, business texting and whatsApp messaging, which Yeastar does.
Suits: Technical teams that want to run and control their own PBX
Sangoma
Business phone system in cloud, hybrid and on-premises forms
- Sangoma lists no browser extension, which Yeastar has.
- Sangoma also covers team chat.
- Sangoma does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Yeastar does.
Suits: Organizations that want the choice of cloud, hybrid or on-premises
Zultys
Business phone system and contact center, cloud or on-site
- Zultys lists no browser extension, which Yeastar has.
- Zultys also covers team chat.
- Zultys does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Yeastar does.
Suits: Mid-size organizations that want cloud, on-site or hybrid from one vendor
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 lists no browser extension, which Yeastar has.
- RingCentral also covers team chat.
- RingCentral does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Yeastar does.
Suits: Businesses that want calls, texts, meetings and chat in one app
Limits worth knowing in Yeastar
- No prices are published on the pages read; the site shows a feature comparison and a free trial instead.
- The Standard plan is appliance-only; the software and cloud editions need the Enterprise or Ultimate plan.
- Hot standby needs an extra redundancy server and does not apply to the cloud edition.
- Part of the platform, such as NovoOne, is aimed at service providers rather than single businesses.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Yeastar?
The alternatives to Yeastar in this directory are FreePBX, Sangoma, Zultys and RingCentral. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yeastar.
Is there a free alternative to Yeastar?
Yes. FreePBX is free to use.
Is there an open-source alternative to Yeastar?
FreePBX is described as open source on its own site.
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.