FreePBX
The facts below are what the maker publishes about FreePBX, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From FreePBX's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Bundle — 1 Year License | — | Conference Pro · Extension Routing · Fax Pro · Page Pro · Park Pro · SysAdmin Pro |
| Starter Bundle — 25 Year License | — | Conference Pro · Extension Routing · Fax Pro · Page Pro · Park Pro · SysAdmin Pro |
| Advanced Bundle — 1 Year License | — | Appointment Reminder · Caller ID Management · Class of Service · Call Recording Reports · CRM Link · PINSet Pro |
| Advanced Bundle — 25 Year License | — | Appointment Reminder · Caller ID Management · Class of Service · Call Recording Reports · CRM Link · PINSet Pro |
| Call Center Bundle — 1 Year License | — | Caller ID Management · Class of Service · CRM Link · Outbound Call Limit Module · PINSet Pro · Queue Reports |
| Call Center Bundle — 25 Year License | — | Caller ID Management · Class of Service · CRM Link · Outbound Call Limit Module · PINSet Pro · Queue Reports |
| Everything Bundle — 1 Year License | — | Appointment Reminder · Caller ID Management · Class of Service · Conference Pro · Call Recording Reports · CRM Link |
| Everything Bundle — 25 Year License | — | Appointment Reminder · Caller ID Management · Class of Service · Conference Pro · Call Recording Reports · CRM Link |
The facts
Each one read from FreePBX's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Auto attendant
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Call routing
- The built-in feature list includes a calendar with third-party integration and flexible call routing features.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Commercial modules
- Sangoma sells commercial modules under one-year and 25-year licenses; the page says one-year licenses include support and must be renewed annually.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Core features
- Listed built-in features include calling queues, conference bridge, ring groups, IVR, voicemail, call transfer, call waiting, and call screening.checked 12 Oct 2026
- CRM integrations
- The CRM Link add-on lists native support for Salesforce, Zoho CRM, SugarCRM, SuiteCRM, ConnectWise, and Zapier Apps, and includes an API for other CRM software.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Hardware compatibility
- FreePBX says it is based on open standards and compatible with most commercially available telephony hardware and SIP endpoints.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Install options
- FreePBX 17 can be installed with a Debian shell script or an ISO, on-premises or on a cloud-friendly host.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Install requirements
- The Debian 12 installation instructions specify a host or virtual machine with at least 2 GB RAM and 20 GB disk.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Management
- FreePBX provides a web-based GUI for managing Asterisk.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- FreePBX is an open-source IP PBX that provides tools to build a phone system tailored to users’ needs.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- The getting-started feature list includes secure communications.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- FreePBX support options include community forums, a documentation wiki, and paid technical support from Sangoma.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Upgrade limit
- The FreePBX 17 page says upgrades from previous versions require a fresh installation and data transfer rather than a script or upgrade utility.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Voicemail transcription
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Who it serves
- The site describes FreePBX as a customizable, scalable business phone system for users on any budget.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Cost
- The site says FreePBX is completely free to download and use.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Desktop and mobile apps
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
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