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Qlingen vs VitalPBX

Asterisk-based PBX, free core with paid add-ons · VitalPBX LLC, United States

VitalPBX is a free-to-install Asterisk PBX with a modern interface and paid add-on modules, including a multi-tenant option. Qlingen is a VitalPBX alternative you run on your own cloud: a multi-tenant phone system on FreeSWITCH with call queues, callbacks, a browser softphone, a mobile app, an AI assistant and a full REST API — deployed and managed on a server in your own cloud account from one panel.

Feature comparison between Qlingen and VitalPBX
Feature Qlingen VitalPBX
Where it runs Your own cloud account (Vultr, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, AWS, Google Cloud), deployed in one click Self-hosted
How you pay No per-user software fee: add seats without a new licence Free core, paid add-on modules
Several companies on one system Yes, built in: each tenant has its own numbers, users and settings Paid add-on
Call queues Yes, with agent login, strategies and hold music Yes
Queue callbacks (press 0, keep your place) Yes, included Paid add-on
Position and estimated wait announcements Yes, included Yes
Browser softphone Yes, WebRTC in any browser Paid add-on
Mobile app Yes, with push wake-up and colleague chat Paid add-on
AI assistant that changes the setup for you Yes: ask in plain language, approve the plan, it runs No
REST API Yes, everything in the panel, per-tenant tokens Yes
Custom call logic Yes, your own FreeSWITCH XML with a safety allowlist Yes, Asterisk dialplan
Who holds your call data You do, on your server You do, on your server

Why businesses choose Qlingen over VitalPBX

  • ✓Multi-tenancy, queue callbacks and the API are part of the product, not add-ons.
  • ✓Built on FreeSWITCH, which scales to large call volumes on one server.
  • ✓An AI assistant that configures the system for you.
  • ✓Browser softphone, mobile app and presence included.

Where VitalPBX is strong

  • •Clean interface and active development.
  • •Free base licence with reasonable add-on prices.
  • •Multi-tenant available as an add-on.

Frequently asked questions

Is Qlingen a good alternative to VitalPBX?
Yes for most businesses. Qlingen covers extensions, ring groups, call queues, IVR menus, voicemail, conferences, time conditions, inbound and outbound routing, a browser softphone and a mobile app. VitalPBX is a free-to-install Asterisk PBX with a modern interface and paid add-on modules, including a multi-tenant option.
What does VitalPBX do better than Qlingen?
Clean interface and active development. Free base licence with reasonable add-on prices. Multi-tenant available as an add-on.
Where is Qlingen stronger than VitalPBX?
Multi-tenancy, queue callbacks and the API are part of the product, not add-ons. Built on FreeSWITCH, which scales to large call volumes on one server. An AI assistant that configures the system for you. Browser softphone, mobile app and presence included.
Can I move from VitalPBX to Qlingen without losing my numbers?
Yes. Your numbers stay with your carrier, or you port them to any SIP trunk provider, and point the trunk at Qlingen. Extensions, ring groups and menus are recreated in the web interface or in bulk through the REST API.

Ready to see Qlingen on your own cloud?

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