3CX is a software-based IP phone system that works with SIP standard based IP Phones, SIP trunks and VoIP gateways to provide a full PBX solution. Offering a complete set of Unified Communications features, 3CX makes the installation, management and maintenance of phone systems easy.
3CX licences are charged by number of simultaneous calls required, Unlike other software-based PBX's, rather than a number of users. Supporting 4 to 1024 simultaneous calls and a range of versions available, you can create a scalable, low cost solution to meet your needs. Systems can also be expanded with the addition of the 3CX "SBC" which allows your phone system to be linked with remote offices as if they were in the same building. Perfect for remote offices or working from home.
Here we list some of the defining features between the different 3CX versions (features listed are correct as per 3CX version 16 and above).
For a more complete list of features, visit the 3CX Edition Comparision.
Features | Standard | Pro | Enterprise |
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Licencing model | Perpetual or Annual | Perpetual or Annual | Perpetual or Annual |
Number of Simultaneous calls | 4 to 1024 | 4 to 1024 | 4 to 1024 |
Extensions | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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IP phone management | ![]() |
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Voicemail | ![]() |
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Call logging | ![]() |
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Call recording | ![]() |
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Call queuing | ![]() |
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Hotel module | ![]() |
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Hot desking | ![]() |
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Barge in / Listen in / Whisper | ![]() |
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CRM integration | ![]() |
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Skill based routing | ![]() |
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Inbuilt failover | ![]() |
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Web conferencing | 25 participants | 100 participants | 250 participants |
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You can download a fully functional 3CX installer and receive more info by clicking here