3CX vs 8x8
Pricing and features checked October 15, 2026 · how we source data
In short: 3CX publishes entry pricing at $25/user/mo; 8x8 is quote-based. Only 3CX offers a free plan. If you want to start without paying, only 3CX has a free plan; if you want the widest capability coverage we track, 8x8 lists more; 3CX has the stronger public review score. The right pick depends on which of these fits your team — compare both against your exact needs.
| 3CX | 8x8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4(1,000) | 4.2(1,100) |
| Entry price | From $25/mo (free plan) | Custom pricing |
| AI features | ✓ | ✓ |
| API & webhooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics & reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business SMS/MMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Call queues | ✓ | ✓ |
| Call recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIPAA compliant (signs BAA) | — | ✓ |
| IVR / auto-attendant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations marketplace | — | ✓ |
| International calling | — | ✓ |
| Mobile & desktop apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-site support | ✓ | — |
| Number porting | — | ✓ |
| Team messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited US/Canada calling | — | ✓ |
| Video meetings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voicemail transcription | ✓ | ✓ |
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Comparison based on our catalogue data, and independent of any partner payout. Capability rows reflect what we track; a blank cell means we don’t track it for that provider, not that it’s missing.