3CX Phone System Overview

3CX offers a versatile communication platform integrating PBX, video conferencing, and live chat into a single solution. Businesses can manage voice communications with 3CX PBX, which eliminates per-user pricing in favor of a straightforward annual license. This approach simplifies budgeting and scalability for organizations of any size. The platform supports self-hosting and management, catering to companies that prefer in-house control. Advanced contact center tools are included, enhancing customer interaction capabilities. Additionally, 3CX leads in affordable AI call analytics, providing actionable insights for improving customer service. Trusted by over 350,000 companies, 3CX is a reliable choice for businesses seeking comprehensive communication solutions without hidden costs.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Call Recording, Conference Call Management, Collaboration, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using 3CX Phone System.

Other use cases:

  • Sales Document Management
  • Helpdesk Management
  • Content Sharing
  • Call Transcription
  • Tracking & Monitoring Communications
  • Contact List Management
  • Products & Pricelist Management
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Business Priorities

Improve Internal Communications and Acquire Customers are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using 3CX Phone System.

Other priorities:

  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Increase Sales & Revenue
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3CX Phone System Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

3CX Phone System works with different mediums / channels such as Phone Calls. Offline. Events etc.

3CX Phone System's features include Recording, Dashboard, Templates, etc. and 3CX Phone System support capabilities include Phone Support, Chat Support, AI Powered, etc. also 3CX Phone System analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"3CX is forward thinking, it developed a robust software PBX with hypervisor in mind and its communication solutions are a great fit for organizations of any size." - Felipe G

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Most important are: - inter-operation with a variety of top brand hardware: snom, Yealink, Fanvil, Htek (fully supported - plug and play provisioning); Aastra, Cisco, Gigaset, Panasonic, and Polycom are supported with more limited feature sets; door phones, PA gateway, Polycom and snom conference phones; several different brands of analog-to-IP and T1/E1-to-IP gateways are also supported, with easy-to-use wizard configuration tools - inter-operation with a long list of SIP trunk providers, with provisioning templates that are guaranteed to work with these providers' systems out of the box - administration Dashboard (web-based) is comprehensive, easy to use, and provides a number of very helpful status graphics; phones can be re-provisioned, rebooted, and firmware upgraded from the Dashboard - the free 3CXPhone soft phone for Windows, OS X, Android, iOS is packed with features like BLF soft keys which show status of other extensions on the system, access to end-user customizable call routing options, conference call scheduling, call recording option, call records, company and private directory, visual voicemail, and private Chat...." Peer review by David H., Information Technology and Services
"...VoIP phone solution and the included web-interface for managing conference calls, voicemail etc...." Peer review by User
"...It is highly recommended due to many features sets as mentioned earlier: excellent reporting, easy configurations, excellent reporting, ease of web conferencing, large pool of extensions available, easy grouping...." Peer review by Muhammad S, Senior Internal Audit Manager, Financial Services

3CX Phone System, XCALLY, VICIdial, Vocalcom, CallTools, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Contact Center Software. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

3CX phone system offers VoIP services compatible with Windows and Linux. It includes inbuilt video conferencing, live chat, and can be hosted or on-premise, all for free.

Popular Business Setting

for 3CX Phone System

Top Industries

  • Information Technology and Services
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Financial Services

Popular in

  • Mid Market
  • Small Business
  • Enterprise

3CX Phone System is popular in Information Technology And Services, Marketing And Advertising, and Financial Services and is widely used by Mid Market, Small Business, and Enterprise.

3CX Phone System Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

How can 3CX Phone System optimize your Call Recording Workflow?

How does 3CX Phone System address your Conference Call Management Challenges?

How does 3CX Phone System facilitate Collaboration?

How does 3CX Phone System address your Sales Document Management Challenges?

What makes 3CX Phone System ideal for Helpdesk Management?

13 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well 3CX Phone System solved their Contact Center Software needs. Cuspera uses 968 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Contact Center Software needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
3CX Phone System testimonial

Felipe G

IT Director – Infrastructure & Services

Wilson Sporting Goods

3CX is forward thinking, it developed a robust software PBX with hypervisor in mind and its communication solutions are a great fit for organizations of any size. Testimonial By Felipe G
3CX Phone System testimonial

Samir V

Managing Partner

Baker Tilly

Previously, we were very limited on our mobility, and thus, our productivity. We also needed to bring flexibility and simplicity to day-to-day issues involving the management of our communications. 3CX is an excellent and very flexible PBX solution. Testimonial By Samir V
3CX Phone System testimonial

Matt B

Head of Enterprise Architecture & Design

NHS

Thanks to 3CX, we were able to increase our phone capability 250%+ in record time, to meet the demands of the National Health professionals responding to the Covid-19 crisis. Testimonial By Matt B
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
3CX Phone System testimonial

Felipe G

IT Director – Infrastructure & Services

Wilson Sporting Goods

3CX is forward thinking, it developed a robust software PBX with hypervisor in mind and its communication solutions are a great fit for organizations of any size. Testimonial By Felipe G
3CX Phone System testimonial

Samir V

Managing Partner

Baker Tilly

Previously, we were very limited on our mobility, and thus, our productivity. We also needed to bring flexibility and simplicity to day-to-day issues involving the management of our communications. 3CX is an excellent and very flexible PBX solution. Testimonial By Samir V
3CX Phone System testimonial

Matt B

Head of Enterprise Architecture & Design

NHS

Thanks to 3CX, we were able to increase our phone capability 250%+ in record time, to meet the demands of the National Health professionals responding to the Covid-19 crisis. Testimonial By Matt B
 

Woodstock Trading Company - Manufacturing - Small

Hertfordshire, UK

3CX helped Woodstock Trading Company move from an old PBX to a modern, cloud-based phone system. The switch enabled remote work for all staff during the COVID-19 lockdown. The new system integrated w...ith their existing SIP trunk and offered features like call recording, web meetings, and headset support. Woodstock completed the migration in just 2.5 days. The sales and customer service teams benefited from new wallboard and switchboard tools.

 

Ariase Group - Information Technology And Services - Small

Chantepie, France

3CX unified communications replaced Ariase Group’s fragmented phone system. The deployment took just a few hours with no downtime. Ariase Group saw a 15% productivity boost for call center agents. Vi...deo conferencing and screen sharing improved collaboration. Maintenance costs dropped and telework became possible.

 

Turkish Red Crescent - Non Profit Organization Management - Very Large

Ankara, Turkey

3CX helped Turkish Red Crescent unify communications for over 12,000 employees and many volunteers. The nonprofit replaced its old PBX system with 3CX, boosting mobility and remote work. They cut tel...ecom costs by 40% and improved productivity. Staff quickly adapted to the new system, using mobile apps and advanced features like IVR and CRM integration. The solution enabled reliable, centralized communication across all locations.

 

Digital Mobility Solutions (PickMe) - Transportation/Trucking/Railroad - Medium

Colombo, Sri Lanka

PickMe, a leading Sri Lankan digital taxi service, faced rapid growth and rising PBX maintenance costs. Their old system was hard to use and expensive, costing over $12,700 USD per year. 3CX replaced... their PBX, automating tasks and connecting branches with no downtime. PickMe saved over 500,000 LKR in development costs. Service levels rose from 60-70% to above 78%. Productivity and mobility improved across the company.

 

Republican Party of Minnesota - Government Administration - Small

St. Paul, USA

3CX Phone System helped the Republican Party of Minnesota modernize its call center. The Party replaced an old TDM system and cut call center costs by 55% each month. This change saved about $21,000 ...a year. The new system handled 45 simultaneous dialer lines and improved call management. The Party used real-time queue statistics and custom interfaces to boost efficiency.

 

Seasalt Cornwall - Retail - Large

Falmouth, UK

3CX helped Seasalt Cornwall connect over 60 stores and their head office. The retailer needed a scalable phone system to support rapid growth and remote work. 3CX, deployed by CF Systems, enabled sea...mless communication across locations. Employees use desk phones, softphones, and mobile apps for flexibility. The solution improved collaboration and kept costs low. Seasalt credits 3CX for supporting their expansion and company culture.

What is 3CX?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What buyers ask before choosing 3CX Phone System

What is 3CX Phone System used for?

3CX Phone System is a Contact Center Software mainly used by its customers to Improve Internal Communications and Acquire Customers by Call Recording, Conference Call Management and Collaboration .

What are the top features of 3CX Phone System?

Recording, Dashboard and Templates are some of the top features of 3CX Phone System.

Who uses 3CX Phone System?

3CX Phone System is used by Information Technology And Services, Marketing And Advertising and Financial Services among other industries.

What are 3CX Phone System alternatives?

XCALLY, VICIdial, Vocalcom and CallTools are popular alternatives for 3CX Phone System.

Where is 3CX Phone System located?

3CX Phone System is headquartered at Nicosia, CY.
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Peers used 3CX Phone System for call recording and conference call management

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

4.67/5 ★

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Custom Reports

4.77/5 ★

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Analytics

4.03/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

4.67/5 ★

Read Reviews (8)
Custom Reports

4.77/5 ★

Read Reviews (55)
Analytics

4.03/5 ★

Read Reviews (5)

3CX Phone System Integrations

3CX Phone System integrates with a wide range of software applications through its robust data import and export capabilities.

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3CX Ltd. News

Product

3CX ENT+ wird eingestellt und zu Grok verlagert

3CX is discontinuing its ENT+ subscription, transitioning to the AI Edition with Grok for transcription services. This move aims to enhance AI capabilities and offer more cost-effective solutions compared to Google and OpenAI. Existing ENT+ users can continue using the service, while new users will adopt the AI Edition. Refunds are available for recent ENT+ purchases.

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3CX ENT+ Changes & AI Edition Update

3CX is updating its product offerings with the introduction of Update 9, which will support Grok for transcription services, offering a cost-effective alternative to existing options. The company is renaming its Enterprise Edition to AI Edition to better reflect its AI capabilities. ENT+ will be retired, and the focus will shift to supporting third-party providers. Pricing and discounts have been updated to align with these changes.

Product

20% Discount for Education Sector Licences | 3CX

3CX is offering a 20% discount on licenses for the education sector, applicable to purchases, renewals, and upgrades of a minimum 32SC+ license. This initiative aligns with their extension Fair Use policy and requires licenses to be registered under the educational establishment's domain name.

Company

FCC Removes 1200+ VoIP Providers: Impact on 3CX Users

The FCC removed over 1200 VoIP providers from its Robocall Mitigation Database due to non-compliance, potentially impacting 3CX users relying on these providers. 3CX itself remains unaffected, as it provides the communication platform, while compliance is the responsibility of SIP trunk providers. Users are advised to ensure their providers' compliance or switch to certified 3CX-supported SIP trunks.

3CX Ltd. Profile

Company Name

3CX Ltd.

Company Website

https://www.3cx.com/

HQ Location

Nicosia, CY

Employees

51-100

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Financials

PRIVATE