Side by side
3CX vs IdleVoip
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 Paid Self-hostedWeb
IdleVoip combines a self-hosted Asterisk PBX, browser calling, AI reception, reporting, billing controls, and local speech processing. Its language and default capacity limits are important considerations for organizations with broader or heavier call requirements.
Visit IdleVoipThe facts
| 3CX | IdleVoip | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, Mac | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $300 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | 3CX | IdleVoip |
| Website | 3cx.com | openidle.com |
| On business phone systems | #1 of 171 | #165 of 171 |
3CX: what it does well
IdleVoip: what it does well
- Deploys on a customer server or VPS
- Works with SIP trunks and phones
- AI receptionist handles caller requests
- Browser softphone includes call controls
- Speech processing stays on the customer server
What to know first
- Assistant currently supports South African English
- Multilingual recognition is only on the roadmap
- Default setup handles around ten concurrent calls
- Pricing is available on request