Head-to-head · Call Management system
3CX vs Ringover
3CX leads on 1 check, Ringover on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest score3CX · 9.0/10
- Free planonly 3CX
3CX scores higher on our rubric for call management system: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
3CX offers free plan; Ringover doesn't.
3CX is the better fit for teams wanting a flexible, full-featured PBX. Ringover is the better fit for teams needing routing, campaigns, and broad device support.
- 3CX fits best
Teams wanting a flexible, full-featured PBX
- Ringover fits best
Teams needing routing, campaigns, and broad device support
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Side by side
| Feature | 3CX 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Ringover 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Call Management system | #5 in Call Management system |
| Best for | Teams wanting a flexible, full-featured PBX | Teams needing routing, campaigns, and broad device support |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $15/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features 3CX 0/4 · Ringover 0/4 | ||
| Call queues | Not published | Not published |
| IVR | Not published | Not published |
| Call recording | Not published | Not published |
| Call analytics & reports | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Call routing | Not published | Custom |
| Supported channels | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | 3CX is a business communications platform built around an IP phone system for small businesses, mid-market organizations, enterprises and contact centers. It combines phone, video, chat and contact-center functions with auto-attendants,… Read the review → |
Ringover is a cloud business communications platform for sales, recruitment, customer support, startups, and larger organizations. It combines business calling and virtual numbers with SMS, voicemail, call recording, transcription,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
3CX — where it wins
- Free edition supports up to 10 users and 4 simultaneous calls
- Visual call-flow tools, queues, recording and transcription
- Cloud or self-hosted deployment across web, desktop and mobile
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 10 users and 4 simultaneous calls
- Basic supports up to 40 extensions and 8 simultaneous calls
- Support channels are community and documentation
Ringover — where it wins
- Routing options include IVR, queues, groups, and time-based rules
- Business plan adds a power dialer and 100+ tool integrations
- Apps and browser calling span desktop, mobile, web, and Chrome
Where it doesn't
- TALK and BUSINESS require at least 3 users
- ADVANCED pricing is customized
- No free plan; support is not listed as 24/7
- 3CX9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $300/yr
A flexible PBX with broad clients, visual call flows, integrations and self-hosted deployment.
Visit 3CXFull verdict → - Ringover7.1/10 · From $15/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
A broad cloud phone system for teams that need routing and sales or support calling tools.
Visit RingoverFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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