FusionPBX vs SimpleX Chat
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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FusionPBX
Multi-tenant web GUI for FreeSWITCH
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SimpleX Chat
Private messenger without any user identifiers
| Feature | FusionPBX | SimpleX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MPL-1.1 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Haskell |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,038 | ★ 19,211 |
| First released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Replaces | 3CX, RingCentral | Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram |
Why pick each one
Choose FusionPBX if…
- Released under the MPL-1.1 license
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is FusionPBX or SimpleX Chat better?
SimpleX Chat is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider FusionPBX if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FusionPBX and SimpleX Chat free and open-source?
Yes. FusionPBX is licensed under MPL-1.1 and SimpleX Chat under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FusionPBX and SimpleX Chat with Docker?
FusionPBX: check the project docs for container support. SimpleX Chat: yes.