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# Compare Asterisk vs 3CX

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> Detailed comparison between Asterisk and 3CX. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Asterisk | 3CX |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 44 | 465 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 595.00 | $350.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Asterisk

Telephony solution that enables businesses to manage activities across public switched telephone network (PSTN), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks, and more.

### 3CX

3CX is an open standards IP PBX that offers complete unified communications solution suitable for any business size or industry.

## Key features

### Asterisk

- API
- Auto-Dialer
- Automatic Call Distribution
- Call Logging
- Call Monitoring
- Call Recording
- Call Routing
- Call Transfer
- Caller ID
- Communication Management
- Computer Telephony Integration
- Employee Directory
- Mobile Access
- Predictive Dialer
- Reporting/Analytics
- SMS Messaging
- Text to Speech
- Video Conferencing
- Virtual Call Center
- VoIP Connection

### 3CX

- API
- Auto-Dialer
- Automatic Call Distribution
- Call Logging
- Call Monitoring
- Call Recording
- Call Routing
- Call Transfer
- Caller ID
- Communication Management
- Computer Telephony Integration
- Employee Directory
- Mobile Access
- Predictive Dialer
- Reporting/Analytics
- SMS Messaging
- Text to Speech
- Video Conferencing
- Virtual Call Center
- VoIP Connection

## Links

- [View Asterisk Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/60249/asterisk)
- [View 3CX Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/158704/3cx)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/60249/158704/asterisk/vs/3cx)

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