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iPBeX Cloud PBX vs SmartConnect Hosted PBX

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.

iPBeX Cloud PBX

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iPBeX combines hosted voice, SMS, fax, routing, and portal controls with plans sized by extensions. Businesses should review the plan allowances and the limits on unlimited-call usage.

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SmartConnect Hosted PBX combines hosted calling, routing, reporting and unified communications across major platforms. Costs vary by plan, usage and setup, while hardware and support conditions require attention.

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The facts

	iPBeX Cloud PBX	SmartConnect Hosted PBX
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Business Unlimited+: $10 a month	See the plans
Plans published	4	7
Maker	iPBeX Cloud PBX	SmartConnect Hosted PBX
Website	ipbex.com	hostedpbx.com.au
On business phone systems	#131 of 167	#135 of 167

iPBeX Cloud PBX: what it does well

Cloud PBX, VoIP, SMS, and fax
Custom routing and auto attendant
Cross-platform Cloud Portal
Call recording downloads or email
No contracts or commitments

What to know first

No free plan
Unlimited plans prohibit automated dialers
SMS charges listed at 2¢ per message
Plans require prepaid automatic payments

SmartConnect Hosted PBX: what it does well

Supports web, desktop and mobile platforms
Includes auto attendant and advanced call routing
Portal provides real-time usage reports
UC combines voice, video and messaging
Existing 1300 and 1800 numbers can transfer

What to know first

Only one user included per account
Additional numbers cost extra
Vendor hardware from other suppliers is unsupported
Unrelated issue reports may incur a $90 minimum

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