3CX vs VoIPstudio

3CX7.7Visit VoIPstudio6.8Visit

Higher score 3CX #6 in Business Phone Systems 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $300/yr Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 3CX

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VoIPstudio #9 in Business Phone Systems 6.8/10 From $6/user/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit VoIPstudio

• 3CX fits best

  Teams wanting maximum PBX breadth and flexibility

• VoIPstudio fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing many integrations

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Side by side

Feature	3CX 7.7/10 Visit ↗	VoIPstudio 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	6.8
Ranking	#6 in Business Phone Systems	#9 in Business Phone Systems
Best for	Teams wanting maximum PBX breadth and flexibility	Budget-conscious teams needing many integrations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$6/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, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	10 integrations	8,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 3CX 3/3 · VoIPstudio 3/3
Auto attendant	✓	✓
Voicemail transcription	✓	✓
Desktop and mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Included users	40 users	Not published
Business numbers	Not published	Multiple
Call routing	Advanced	Custom
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports up to 40 users Advanced call flows, IVR, queues and routing scripts Broad apps, integrations, messaging and deployment options	Starts at $6 per user monthly with a 30-day trial Supports IVR, queues, routing, recording, transcription, and business numbers Connects with CRM tools, APIs, webhooks, Zapier, and 8,000 integrations
Cons	Paid pricing is billed annually per system Free edition is limited to very small deployments Business numbers generally require a SIP trunk provider	The free trial requires a card AI and advanced CX features require the $14 CX Add-on Number availability and pricing vary by country and regulations
Our verdict	3CX is a software-based business communications platform for organizations that need PBX calling, contact center capabilities and flexible deployment. It combines SIP trunk support, auto attendants, multi-level IVR, call queues, ring… Read the review →	VoIPstudio is a cloud business phone system and call center platform for small businesses, growing teams, and larger organizations. It combines VoIP calling, virtual switchboard functions, IVR menus, custom call routing, queues, ring… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 3CX — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 40 users
  • Advanced call flows, IVR, queues and routing scripts
  • Broad apps, integrations, messaging and deployment options

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid pricing is billed annually per system
  • Free edition is limited to very small deployments
  • Business numbers generally require a SIP trunk provider

• VoIPstudio — where it wins

  • Starts at $6 per user monthly with a 30-day trial
  • Supports IVR, queues, routing, recording, transcription, and business numbers
  • Connects with CRM tools, APIs, webhooks, Zapier, and 8,000 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The free trial requires a card
  • AI and advanced CX features require the $14 CX Add-on
  • Number availability and pricing vary by country and regulations

• 3CX7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $300/yr

  A broad, capacity-priced phone system for teams that need routing flexibility.

  Visit 3CXFull verdict →
• VoIPstudio6.8/10 · From $6/user/mo · 30-day trial

  A low-cost business phone system with broad integrations and optional AI call tools.

  Visit VoIPstudioFull verdict →