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Reviewed · Updated 2026-10-04

FusionPBX

Free, open-source multi-tenant PBX built on FreeSWITCH, for VoIP providers and IT teams that self-host phone systems. Paid memberships from $100/mo.

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Multi-tenant hosted PBX
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FusionPBX is free, open-source PBX software that adds a web interface and call features to the FreeSWITCH telephony engine, with multi-tenant hosting built in. It is for VoIP providers, MSPs and IT teams that can run their own Linux servers. The software costs nothing; optional memberships with training and support run $100 to $1,000 a month on a 1-year commitment.

The bottom line

Excellent value for skilled VoIP teams; not for businesses wanting a managed phone line.

6.9
Our score
6.9 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
Free; memberships from $100/mo (1-year term)
Features8/10
8 - multi-tenant PBX, call center, IVR, conferencing, provisioning, WebRTC and transcription per fusionpbx.com.
Value9/10
9 - free MPL 1.1 software with unlimited extensions; paid memberships are optional.
Ease of use4/10
4 - self-hosted install on a minimal Linux system; needs VoIP and Linux skills.
Ecosystem6/10
6 - standard SIP and phone provisioning; JSON REST API only with Purple membership.
Support5/10
5 - free docs and IRC community; official support only via paid memberships.
What it really is

Free, self-hosted PBX software: a web interface and apps that turn FreeSWITCH into a multi-tenant phone system.

Our take

FusionPBX is a good fit when you have Linux skills and want to host phone service for many tenants without per-seat fees. Budget for the hidden cost: official support only comes with a $300+ monthly membership on a 12-month term.

Why we rate it

It delivers carrier-style, multi-tenant PBX features for free and is still released regularly.

The catch

Self-hosting skills are required, and paid support needs a 12-month membership.

Best for
VoIP providers hosting many customers
MSPs reselling phone service
IT teams avoiding per-seat phone fees
Not good for
Small offices without Linux skills
Teams wanting a vendor-managed phone service
Friction report
Time to value
Hours to days: script install on Debian is quick, but trunks, dialplans and security take expertise.
Scale breakpoint
When you need official support or the REST API, memberships start at $300 to $500 a month.
Walled garden
Low: open source, standard SIP, your own servers and data.

FusionPBX software and membership prices

OptionPriceSupportIncludes
FusionPBX softwareFreeCommunity (docs, IRC)Full PBX under the Mozilla Public License 1.1; self-hosted
Green membership$100/monthNoneTraining videos, member docs, rebranding, Send Email and Domain Backup apps; 1 person; up to 5 servers
Blue membership$300/monthUp to 1.5 hours a monthGreen plus Conference CDR and Call Center Notify; up to 10 servers
Purple membership$500/monthUp to 3 hours priority a monthBlue plus call center wallboard, summary, announce and callback apps, JSON REST API; up to 15 servers
Gold membership$1,000/monthUp to 6 hours priority a monthPurple for up to 3 employees; up to 30 servers

From FusionPBX's members page, checked 4 October 2026. All memberships require a 12-month commitment. License from the source files on GitHub.

FusionPBX vs FreePBX vs Aircall

FusionPBXFreePBXAircall
Engine or modelFreeSWITCH, self-hostedAsterisk, self-hostedHosted cloud service
Software priceFreeFreeFrom $30/license/month billed annually, 3-license minimum
Paid supportMemberships from $300/month (1-year term)From $399/year per system (Sangoma)Included with plan
Who runs the serversYouYouAircall

From fusionpbx.com (checked 4 October 2026), freepbx.org and sangoma.com via our FreePBX research (checked 2 October 2026), and aircall.io/pricing (checked 4 October 2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

FusionPBX alternatives

FreePBX: The other big open-source PBX, a web interface for Asterisk with optional Sangoma support.
Aircall: A hosted cloud phone system for teams that do not want to run servers.
Comcast Business VoiceEdge: Hosted business phone service with call management from a carrier.
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Tags

#VoIP#OpenSource#PBX#FreeSWITCH

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