3CX pricing in 2026
Software PBX and phone system licensed by simultaneous calls, hosted or self-managed. Every plan from 3CX's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$25a month
8SC Basic for 10 people: $25 a month
Plans
3CX plans and prices
3 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
8SC Basic
Entry paid plan$300/ year
≈ $25 a month
- 8 simultaneous calls
- Annual licence
8SC Pro
$395/ year
≈ $32.92 a month
- 8 simultaneous calls
- Pro features
8SC AI
$575/ year
≈ $47.92 a month
- 8 simultaneous calls
- AI features
Annual licences priced by simultaneous calls (e.g. 16SC Pro $795, 24SC Pro $1,095). Hosting from $295/yr extra.
Prices from 3CX's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026. Prices are per plan, not per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What 3CX costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
3CX is priced per plan, so the cost doesn't grow with the team.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8SC Basic$25/mo | $25/mo$300/yr a year | $25/mo$300/yr a year | $25/mo$300/yr a year |
| 8SC Pro$32.92/mo | $32.92/mo$395.04/yr a year | $32.92/mo$395.04/yr a year | $32.92/mo$395.04/yr a year |
| 8SC AI$47.92/mo | $47.92/mo$575.04/yr a year | $47.92/mo$575.04/yr a year | $47.92/mo$575.04/yr a year |
Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
3CX in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
8SC Basic, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦33,357 | ₦400,290 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh3,247 | KSh38,962 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵290.55 | GH₵3,487 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R414.97 | R4,980 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £18.69 | £224.33 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €22.30 | €267.64 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless 3CX bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to 3CX
Tools in Surba's catalog that cost a team of 10 less a month on their entry plan than 3CX's 8SC Basic.
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3CX compared
Plans and team costs side by side.
FAQ
3CX pricing questions
How much does 3CX cost?
3CX's paid plans run from $25 to $47.92 a month according to 3CX's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (8SC Basic $25, 8SC Pro $32.92 and 8SC AI $47.92). 3CX is priced per plan rather than per user. Annual licences priced by simultaneous calls (e.g. 16SC Pro $795, 24SC Pro $1,095). Hosting from $295/yr extra.
Does 3CX have a free plan?
Not in Surba's catalog. The cheapest listed plan is 8SC Basic at $25 a month.
How much does 3CX cost for a team of 10?
3CX is priced per plan, so a team of 10 pays the same as a smaller one: $25 a month ($300 a year) on 8SC Basic.
How much is 3CX in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), 8SC Basic at $25 is about ₦33,357 a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
What are cheaper alternatives to 3CX?
In Surba's catalog, Webex (free plan), Gorgias ($10/mo) and Smartsupp ($17/mo) cost less for a team of 10 on their entry plans. Compare features before you switch: the cheapest plan isn't always the closest match.
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