Head-to-head · IP PBX Software
3CX vs Vodia PBX
3CX leads on 0 checks, Vodia PBX on 0, and 1 is 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 · 9.2/10
- Free planonly 3CX
- Free trialonly Vodia PBX
3CX scores higher on our rubric for ip pbx software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
3CX is the better fit for teams seeking a flexible PBX with a free tier. Vodia PBX is the better fit for businesses seeking a capable PBX and long trial.
- 3CX fits best
Teams seeking a flexible PBX with a free tier
- Vodia PBX fits best
Businesses seeking a capable PBX and long trial
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Side by side
| Feature | 3CX 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Vodia PBX 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in IP PBX Software | #5 in IP PBX Software |
| Best for | Teams seeking a flexible PBX with a free tier | Businesses seeking a capable PBX and long trial |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $300/yr | Pricing on request · 60-day trial |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | 60 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Docs, Community |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 75+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features 3CX 0/3 · Vodia PBX 0/3 | ||
| Web management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Call recording | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| High availability | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Concurrent call limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment options | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 3CX centers business communications on an IP phone system for small businesses, mid-market teams, enterprises, and contact centers. It combines calling with call routing, queues, recording, voicemail transcription, messaging, video… Read the review → |
Vodia PBX is a business phone system and multi-tenant IP-PBX platform for enterprises, contact centers, MSPs, and service providers. It connects SIP trunks, VoIP phones, browser clients, desktop applications, and mobile apps. Its feature… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
3CX — where it wins
- Free plan includes core telephony for up to 10 users and 4 simultaneous calls
- Visual call flows, multi-level auto-attendants, queues, and voicemail transcription
- Cloud or self-hosted deployment with web, desktop, and mobile clients
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 10 users and 4 simultaneous calls
- Basic costs $300 per system per year and supports 8 simultaneous calls
- Support channels listed are community and documentation
Vodia PBX — where it wins
- Advanced IVR, skill-based queues, and agent controls support complex call flows.
- Cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile options offer deployment flexibility.
- Integrates with Microsoft Teams, CRM tools, and a broad range of services.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through Vodia or partners, limiting upfront cost comparison.
- Broad configuration options may be more than a simple phone system requires.
- Compliance depends on customer configuration and responsibility.
- 3CX9.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible IP PBX with a free entry tier and advanced call-flow tools.
Visit 3CXFull verdict → - Vodia PBX8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 60-day trial
A feature-rich IP PBX with advanced routing, multiple deployment options, and a 60-day trial.
Visit VodiaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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