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Onebox vs PortaSwitch
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 trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Onebox brings phone, voicemail, fax, conferencing, and routing into one business service. Compare its three paid plans by whether you need individual numbers, automated answering, or live call transfers.
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PortaSwitch brings telecom billing, switching, and service management into one platform, with self-hosted and cloud deployment options. Pricing is on request, and the stated entry-level first-year investment is substantial.
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| Onebox | PortaSwitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Executive: $16.95 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | PortaSwitch |
| Website | onebox.com | portaone.com |
| On business phone systems | #106 of 167 | #110 of 167 |
Onebox: what it does well
- Multiple business numbers and custom call routing
- Auto attendant and voicemail transcription
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Online faxing and conferencing
- 30-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Emergency 911 voice calls are unavailable
- Receptionist trial caps use at 1,000 minutes
- No desktop and mobile apps listed
PortaSwitch: what it does well
- Combines billing with Class 4 and Class 5 softswitch
- Supports self-hosted or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure deployment
- APIs can support CRM and call-control tools
- Advertised 24/7 technical support
What to know first
- No free plan
- No free trial
- Pricing is on request
- First-year entry-level investment normally starts around US$150,000
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