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MikoPBX vs Sonetel
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.
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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.
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Sonetel combines virtual numbers with routing, voicemail, and AI call summaries, while offering a free Basic plan and paid options. Check country availability and the SMS and calling limits against your needs.
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| MikoPBX | Sonetel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $9.95 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Sonetel |
| Website | mikopbx.com | sonetel.com |
| On business phone systems | #22 of 174 | #16 of 174 |
MikoPBX: what it does well
- Free PBX license with no per-user fees
- No stated limit on calls, extensions, or users
- Works with all IP providers
- Web interface for installation and management
- Deploys on computers, Docker, clouds, and virtualized environments
What to know first
- Paid modules are available separately
- Paid support starts at 100$ per request
- Call recording storage depends on the maker’s service
Sonetel: what it does well
- Free Basic plan includes voicemail and incoming app calls.
- Numbers are available in 78 countries.
- Paid plans include business caller ID.
- AI summaries can draft follow-up emails.
- Zapier can start calls from automated workflows.
What to know first
- Two-way SMS is available in only 15 countries.
- Trial numbers cannot send SMS.
- Each user can make one concurrent outbound call within the free allowance.
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