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CallHippo vs MikoPBX
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.
Choose CallHippo for a business phone system with multiple numbers, routing, voicemail transcription and CRM connections. Starter is aimed at small businesses, while Professional and Ultimate add higher-tier calling and operational features. Look elsewhere if your calling needs fall outside the stated US and Canada limits or you need to keep using the service beyond Basic’s six-month free period without upgrading.
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MikoPBX combines a free Asterisk-based PBX with extensive deployment, routing, integration, and API options. Its no-stated-capacity limit and local processing modules may appeal to organizations managing their own telephony.
Visit MikoPBXThe facts
| CallHippo | MikoPBX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $18 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | callhippo.com | mikopbx.com |
| On business phone systems | #9 of 174 | #22 of 174 |
CallHippo: what it does well
- Works across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web and extension.
- Includes an auto attendant, advanced call routing and voicemail transcription.
- CRM integrations can sync contacts and log calls in both systems.
- Starter includes 1,000 calling minutes in the US and Canada.
- HIPAA Compliant setting can automatically erase data to limit retention.
What to know first
- Basic is free only for the first six months after signup.
- Starter includes 1,000 US/Canada calling minutes and 100 SMS.
- Unlimited calling is limited to domestic US and Canada calls.
- Unlimited calling excludes premium and toll-free numbers and may have fair-use limits.
MikoPBX: what it does well
- Free PBX license with no per-user fees
- No stated limit on calls, extensions, or users
- Works with all IP providers
- Web interface for installation and management
- Deploys on computers, Docker, clouds, and virtualized environments
What to know first
- Paid modules are available separately
- Paid support starts at 100$ per request
- Call recording storage depends on the maker’s service
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