3CX vs Screego
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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3CX
Full-featured PABX system, with call queues, built-in web
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Screego
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| Feature | 3CX | Screego |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Unknown | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 10,478 |
| First released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose 3CX if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Unknown
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Screego if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is 3CX or Screego better?
Screego is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider 3CX if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are 3CX and Screego free and open-source?
Yes. 3CX is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Screego under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 3CX and Screego with Docker?
3CX: check the project docs for container support. Screego: check the project docs for container support.