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3CX Inc.

3CX

Composite Score

8.8 /10

CX Score

9.1 /10

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What is 3CX?

3CX is a 100% channel company and is the developer of a the 3CX communications software; the open standards IP PBX which innovates communications and replaces proprietary PBXs. 3CX cuts telco costs, boosts company productivity and mobility, and enhances the customer experience. With integrated WebRTC video conferencing, softphones for Mac and Windows, smartphone apps for Android and iOS, website live chat and more, 3CX offers companies a complete Unified Communications package out of the box.

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Awards & Recognition

3CX won the following awards in the Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket category

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2025 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2025

10 Top Rated Capabilities

9 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

8 Top Rated Capabilities

8 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2023

6 Top Rated Capabilities

7 Top Rated Features

2023

3CX Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love 3CX?

2% Negative

5% Neutral

93% Positive

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Respectful
Acts with Integrity
Includes Product Enhancements

Feature Ratings

Average 89

Video Conferencing

Instant Messaging

Audio Controls

Audio Conferencing VoIP

Audio Conferencing Call in Bridge

Screen Share

Keyboard Mouse Control

File Transfer

Facilitator Functions

Virtual Whiteboard

Application Share

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

3CX Reviews

Jesse V.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Jul 2023

Administrating 3CX systems has been a breeze.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?

Very easy to setup and demo, can run on something as low powered as a Raspberry Pi 4

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The desktop application is super easy to use.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Only certain types of physical desk phones are supported.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Phone systems are an easy sell as an MSP. We've hit Gold level partner in roughly a year of getting into it.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Client Friendly Policies
Fair

Derek D.

Role: Operations
Industry: Healthcare
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Jul 2023

Excellent product that's easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?

3CX is very user friendly and streamlines communications amongst staff members

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I enjoy how easy it is for instant messaging along with bridging phone calls

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not applicable

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are looking for an easy to use phone system for voice, video and live chat, 3CX should be highly considered.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Ankush V.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Jul 2023

3CX is a feature-rich, cost-effective IPPBX system

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates 3CX from other similar products?

3CX can be a popular choice for businesses seeking a feature-rich, flexible, and cost-effective unified communications solution. Its software-based approach, user-friendly interface, extensive features, integration capabilities, advanced mobility, and active community contribute to its appeal among organizations of various sizes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Learning curve: While 3CX is relatively easy to manage, users with limited technical expertise may require some time to familiarize themselves with the system's administration console and configuration settings.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Hardware requirements for on-premises deployment: While 3CX is primarily a software-based solution, businesses considering an on-premises deployment need to ensure that their hardware meets the recommended specifications. This can involve additional costs if the existing infrastructure is not sufficient or needs upgrades.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Start by assessing your organization's communication requirements. Consider factors such as the number of employees, expected call volumes, desired features, integration needs with existing systems (such as CRM), and scalability requirements. This evaluation will help you determine if 3CX aligns well with your specific needs.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

3CX Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love 3CX?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Video Conferencing Interactive video conferencing using a webcam

Instant Messaging Real-time, text-based communication between two or more people

Audio Controls Ability to control the participation of attendees' audio, including muting functions

Audio Conferencing VoIP Voice conferencing through a web conference bridge

Audio Conferencing Call in Bridge Voice conferencing through a PSTN conference bridge

Screen Share Ability to share a computer screen for viewing by web conference participants

Keyboard Mouse Control Host can grant or remove control

File Transfer File transfer services

Facilitator Functions Features that assist with meeting facilitation, including raising hand or voting buttons

Virtual Whiteboard Whiteboard application that enables drawing and diagramming

Application Share Ability to share a single application only for viewing by web conference participants

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

3CX Reviews

Jesse V.

Administrating 3CX systems has been a breeze.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Derek D.

Excellent product that's easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ankush V.

3CX is a feature-rich, cost-effective IPPBX system

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Video Conferencing

Instant Messaging

Audio Controls

Audio Conferencing VoIP

Audio Conferencing Call in Bridge

Screen Share

Keyboard Mouse Control

File Transfer

Facilitator Functions

Virtual Whiteboard

Application Share

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support