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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FreePBX

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AThe FreePBX EcoSystem has developed over the past decade to become a widely deployed Open Source PBX platform in use across the world today. Sangoma now offers and supports the FreePBX appliance, a purpose-built, performant PBX solution designed and tested for optimal performance, and the only officially supported hardware solution for FreePBX. The appliance comes preloaded with the FreePBX Distro and includes a one-year warranty.N/A

    Onstream Meetings

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AOnstream Meetings allows users to set up and manage meetings in the cloud. The platform does not require any pre installation, training or configuration. It includes advanced security options, and unlimited monthly meetings. Pricing starts at $19/month for up to 25 participants. Onsteam Meetings has a simple interface for both moderators and participants, and is easy to use. Features include live video & audio streaming, messaging & chat, whiteboard & markup, a content library,…N/A
    Pricing
    FreePBXOnstream Meetings
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    FreePBXOnstream Meetings
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    FreePBXOnstream Meetings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of FreePBX and Onstream Meetings
    Feature
    FreePBX
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    Ratings
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of FreePBX and Onstream Meetings
    Feature
    FreePBX
    -
    Ratings
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of FreePBX and Onstream Meetings
    Feature
    FreePBX
    -
    Ratings
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of FreePBX and Onstream Meetings
    Feature
    FreePBX
    -
    Ratings
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of FreePBX and Onstream Meetings
    Feature
    FreePBX
    -
    Ratings
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    FreePBXOnstream Meetings
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    Sangoma Asterisk
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    ClickMeeting
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    3CX
    Score7.9 out of 10
    JioMeet
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Sangoma Asterisk
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Webex Meetings
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FreePBXOnstream Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    FreePBXOnstream Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Sangoma
    FreepBX is a great product if you are able and willing to manage your own PBX system. It requires some know-how to set up but once running, it works very well. There is a large community that helps answer questions, but it isn't "plug and play" so you will need to be able to research and troubleshoot your own issues (or pay for support).
    Incentivized
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    Onstream Media
    There are other services offered for free with more integration to existing infrastructure.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Sangoma
    • Standard telephony.
    • VM to email.
    • Firewall
    • Expandable extensions.
    Incentivized
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    Onstream Media
    • Easy to use
    • Easy to setup
    • Friendly UI
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Sangoma
    • Phone integration/firmware can be clunky and has a learning curve.
    • Relies on crowd sourcing information as expected for open-source.
    • Requires some moderate expertise for setup.
    Incentivized
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    Onstream Media
    • Integration with existing services
    • With company moving toward VoIP solution this becomes obsolete as we get the same service already included in the price of VoIP and we also do get this ability for free through Office 365 (online version, no dial-in)
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Sangoma
    It works well, there isn't much more to say. You can get a free ($0) phone system packed with features, then if you need even more features then the cost is extremely cheap, and it works well. On top of this, you have complete freedom in the PBX to do as you wish, and debug and see everything
    Incentivized
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    Onstream Media
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    Alternatives Considered
    Sangoma
    3CX may be slightly easier for a novice to use, but FreePBX completely beats it when you remove that factor. You can do anything you want, and debug and see everything. Now with AI its even easier to debug and learn how the PBX works if you hit an issue
    Incentivized
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    Onstream Media
    I have selected because at the time Skype for Business was horrible and we did not have 3CX at the time. We have acquired 3CX which is great and Skype for Business improved tremendously.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Sangoma
    • Drastically reduced our direct telephony cost as we don't need to have the hardware and support.
    • Very functional and added new functionality that we did not have previously.
    Incentivized
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    Onstream Media
    • There is no need to purchase new service where you may already have existing service that includes the very same thing
    • It is great for small businesses that need this for presentations, support, etc.
    Incentivized
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