FreePBX

FreePBX is an open-source PBX (Phone system) that is based on Asterisk. FreePBX is fully customizable, but for your phone system newcomer, it may take some more effort to become a pro. Download the FreePBX here: https://www.freepbx.org/downloads/ View the Voxtelesys FreePBX guides here: https://voxtelesys.com/tutorials/freepbx

FreePBX can be hosted in the cloud, or on a local computer or server!

FreePBX runs on the Linux Distro CentOS.

FreePBX is built on Asterisk, which is an open-source PBX.

Yes! It can installed on a server or computer, either at your office or at home.

Yes! FreePBX has a built-in firewall that can manage your IP blacklist.

Just like its name, FreePBX is free to download and install. There are add-on packages if you need some specific services, like a CRM or API.

If you do need support, there are paid for packages and IT consultants online that can help. You can also find some guides to cover basic features on our website: https://voxtelesys.com/tutorials/freepbx

Yes, FreePBX has a forum where users can ask and answer questions: https://community.freepbx.org/

Yes, FreePBX has a wiki page, which can be accessed at: https://wiki.freepbx.org/

Nope! FreePBX has no extension limit.

Yes, FreePBX has a REST API, but you do have to pay for the API module. Check out the FreePBX wiki to learn more: https://wiki.freepbx.org/

Yes, FreePBX has an add-on for their CRM link. Check out the FreePBX wiki page to learn more: https://wiki.freepbx.org/

Yes! FreePBX has call queuing built right into the PBX. You can configure your queues, assign your agents, and customize the settings for the queue directly from the FreePBX GUI!

Yes! You can create multiple conference bridges in FreePBX. They include extra features like custom music, pins, and much more.

Yes! You can create ring groups in FreePBX. Ring groups allow users to dial a single extension number to ring multiple.

Yes! Paging and intercom is a built-in feature that allows you to intercom or page multiple users with a single extension. More commonly it can be connected to a PA speaker.

Yes! You can create an IVR to play a company message and direct users to correct locations with DTMF key presses.

Yes! Voicemails can be retrieved via calling your extension's voicemail or by having them emailed directly to you. Voicemails can also be disabled on certain extensions if needed.

Yes! Under the extension settings you can configure your voicemail to go directly to your email.

Yes! You can transfer calls with your desk phone or soft phone. You can also create extensions rules to forward unanswered calls to an external number, like a personal cell phone.

Yes! Put calls on hold or call waiting with BLF keys on your desk phone or with a customer code set in your PBX.

Yes! You can set up call recording options under your extensions and call queues.

Yes! You can view and export call records (CDRs) directly from the FreePBX GUI.

Yes! You can debug directly from the GUI with Asterisk log files.

Yes! There are many soft phones that can be used with FreePBX, some are free and others require a purchase or subscription. Our favorite soft phone to use with FreePBX is Microsoft Teams. Check out our SBC to make this a simple integration!

Yes! You can upload your own on hold music that fits your business.