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3CX vs Dialpad Connect
Both stand on business phone systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebWindowsLinux+3
Visit 3CX Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Dialpad Connect combines business calling with chat, meetings and AI-generated call notes across devices. Review the plan details and request pricing as needed, since no plan prices are listed.
Visit Dialpad ConnectThe facts
| 3CX | Dialpad Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $300 a year | Standard: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | 3CX | Dialpad Connect |
| Website | 3cx.com | dialpad.com |
| On business phone systems | #1 of 167 | #34 of 167 |
3CX: what it does well
Dialpad Connect: what it does well
- Works on five listed platforms, including web.
- Includes custom call routing and an auto attendant.
- AI creates transcripts and action-item checklists.
- Marketplace lists several business integrations.
- A 14-day trial is available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Plan prices are not printed.
- Enterprise uses custom pricing.
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