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3CX Live Chat vs Yeastar P-Series Phone System comparison

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Categories and Ranking

3CX Live Chat
Ranking in IP PBX
1st
Ranking in Hosted and Cloud Based VoIP
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (6th), Unified Communications (2nd), Live Chat (6th)
Yeastar P-Series Phone System
Ranking in IP PBX
3rd
Ranking in Hosted and Cloud Based VoIP
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
1.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
IP Telephony & Unified Communications (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the IP PBX category, the mindshare of 3CX Live Chat is 26.4%, up from 26.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Yeastar P-Series Phone System is 9.3%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IP PBX Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
3CX Live Chat26.4%
Yeastar P-Series Phone System9.3%
Other64.3%
IP PBX
 

Featured Reviews

Ram Maruboina - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer – Rust Systems & AI Evaluation at Turing
Real-time chat has boosted customer satisfaction and improves team efficiency and lead conversion
We could improve with better advanced chatbot customization, stronger AI-powered conversations, automatic deep CRM and third-party integration, more detailed analytics and reporting, additional customization options for chats, and improvements to mobile app performance and workflow automation. Regarding security, it is essential for customer-facing interactions. I would point out the real-time data lag, which is a significant gap, and enhancements in system reporting and live data update metrics are necessary. We also miss deep customer journey insights, along with user interface improvements, mobile widgets, and agent experience enhancements, especially with security and privacy configurations. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate 3CX Live Chat as an 8 because it has excellent control over the PBX license while enabling instant transitions from chat to voice and video calls. The reasons for losing those two points include basic analytics, widget customization options, and limited standalone chat tools compared to its competitors, which have higher market shares. With the right developers, they could excel in this area. The reason I chose the number eight is not only about analytics or customization but due to reliability bugs and agent workflow frictions, which affect the overall reporting coherence. Reliability and security glitches are significant drawbacks.
reviewer2753976 - PeerSpot reviewer
ICT Administrator at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Friendly interface supports different hold messages but call flow design and reporting need improvements
The call flow design is extremely basic compared to 3CX and needs variable and loop capabilities to begin with. Calls using 'control' extensions do not move the call to the next point, and require manual 'follow_me' adjustments in Asterisk. Reporting is very basic. Live view and control of actual calls in the dashboard is missing and it only shows the call count.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Fully equipped soft PABX without hidden extras."
"It makes the decision a no-brainer, you get so much more for your money with this solution."
"3CX has a graphical user interface, and this is awesome because I don't have to have an IT person from my company in my customer's environment to set up and configure 3CX for my client. I just train the customer."
"3CX Live Chat is easy to manage and is a very customizable platform."
"The most valuable features of 3CX Live Chat are the ability to go straight to a call or screen-sharing and creating multiple channels from the same chat widget effectively. The ability to raise a call straight out to the cloud is fantastic, it is really useful. Additionally, it integrates very well with WordPress."
"3CX Phone System is fantastic and easy to setup."
"Mobility features and remote extensions work well."
"Because it’s quite easy to deploy and operate, it has allowed us better disaster recovery options for our clients."
"The most valuable features are the friendly user interface, the ability to support different hold messages per department, and the good desktop and mobile clients."
 

Cons

"The solution was simple to install, but the configuration was not as simple. The full installation process took a few days."
"The current solution requires different ports for each instance and is not allowing for SIP trunk sharing between them."
"Would be great to see the ability to break office hours down beyond single days. For example, we have clients that have standing meetings on Monday from 11:00a to 12:00p."
"No issues with the solution, except its services require a business model change."
"The call logs/reporting functions need some improvement and are still very basic."
"It needs the option for the CS rep to stop recording when a credit card number is recited by the customer."
"Message management in 3CX Live Chat is a little tricky."
"iPhone users found it difficult to use the mobile application when working offsite."
"The call flow design is extremely basic compared to 3CX and needs variable and loop capabilities to begin with."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We used a yearly license depending on the customer's requirements, and the customers did not complain about the pricing."
"There aren't any additional costs. With the license I purchased, I have all features that I need. I don't have to buy an add-on or another license."
"We have purchased an annual license to use 3CX Live Chat. There are different options available, you can pay monthly or yearly. I am completely satisfied with the pricing of 3CX Live Chat, it is cheaper than competitors and it is a better solution."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. There are a few license options and we are using an enterprise license."
"Switching from POTS or PRI to SIP Trunk save the customer real costs. ROI is seen in less than a year."
"3CX sells an annual subscription, but we usually split it out monthly for clients, so they don't see an annual bill for the 3CX licensing, it's just part of their monthly phone bill. As they're paying us for carrier service anyway, we just roll it all together. Your standard phone service would be an additional cost, you either need to maintain a local carrier with POTS lines or PRI or a SIP, or you have to go with a cloud-based SIP."
"The price of the solution has been reasonable. We have not had any problems or complaints with the licensing model. We have not reached a point where we need to upgrade. We have all the correct channels."
"There is no add-on costing on the standard fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
28%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise3
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3CX Live Chat?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for 3CX Live Chat is good, as they are not very expensive. We have an unlimited number of engineers on 3CX Live Chat, so the licensing cost is ...
What needs improvement with 3CX Live Chat?
3CX Live Chat can be improved, as it is very frustrating that we do not receive the call on the application. Thanks to the offline feature, if the application is offline and we miss a call, after a...
What is your primary use case for 3CX Live Chat?
My main use case for 3CX Live Chat is using it for the company support line. A quick specific example of how I use 3CX Live Chat for my company support line is that we have a support number in our ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Yeastar P-Series Phone System?
The pricing is good, but I recommend making sure it has the correct features for your needs.
What needs improvement with Yeastar P-Series Phone System?
The call flow design is extremely basic compared to 3CX and needs variable and loop capabilities to begin with. Calls using 'control' extensions do not move the call to the next point, and require ...
 

Also Known As

3CX PBX
Yeastar Cloud PBX
 

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Sample Customers

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Red Bull Ireland