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MikoPBX vs Nextiva

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.

MikoPBX

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

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.

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Nextiva

Paid AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Nextiva combines business calling with messaging, meetings, and collaboration features across its plans. The listed monthly options begin at $15 a month, and there is no free plan or trial.

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The facts

	MikoPBX	Nextiva
Free plan	Yes	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web	Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Core: $15 a month
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Nextiva
Website	mikopbx.com	nextiva.com
On business phone systems	#22 of 174	#54 of 174

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

Nextiva: what it does well

Core includes voice, business SMS, video meetings, and team chat.
Call handling includes voicemail transcription and call recording.
Apps are listed for desktop and mobile operating systems.
All cloud phone system plans include 24/7 support.
Integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Teams.

What to know first

Requires at least 100 kbps upload speed per phone line.
No free plan is offered.
No free trial is offered.

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