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Dialpad vs FusionPBX: catalog facts
Dialpad	FusionPBX
Paid Paid business plans with a free trial.	Free Free to download and run on your own server.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Web, Self-hosted
Calling, messaging and meetings in one app Apps for desktop, mobile and Chrome	Multi-tenant PBX managed from a web interface Covers call center, fax, voicemail and conferencing
Paid subscription after the trial Aimed at businesses rather than personal use	Requires running and maintaining your own FreeSWITCH server Aimed at administrators with telephony knowledge
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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