For several dozen extensions, basic IVR and SIP trunks.
- CPU: 2 vCPU
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage: 60 GB SSD
- Traffic: 1 Gbit/s, 3 TB
FreePBX is an open-source, web-based platform for building, managing and customizing VoIP phone systems.
Get FreePBX pre-installed on servers in the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Turkey, Poland, the USA, the UK, Spain, Switzerland and France.
Rent a Virtual (VPS) or a Dedicated Server with pre-installed FreePBX - an open-source, web-based platform for working with VoIP phone systems. Simply select FreePBX, configure your server and start working in just 15 minutes.
FreePBX licenses are provided only for leased HOSTKEY servers. To get the FreePBX application, select it in the Software tab while ordering the server plan.
Best for small offices, test environments, remote teams and moderate call traffic. VPS plans provide scalable resources and fast deployment without dedicated hardware costs.
Server delivery ETA: ≈15 minutes.
Best for contact centers, high call volumes, large call recording storage, stricter isolation requirements and predictable CPU/network performance.
Server delivery ETA: ≈15 minutes.
Use these examples as a starting point. Final resources and pricing should be selected in the server configurator based on your expected call volume, recordings and integrations.
For several dozen extensions, basic IVR and SIP trunks.
For remote employees, SIP trunks, IVR and regular business calls.
For queues, recordings, monitoring and higher call activity.
For intensive calls, call recording storage and predictable performance.
For several offices, departments, brands or distributed teams.
For business-critical telephony with redundancy, failover and maximum uptime.
Need help choosing resources? Start with VPS for smaller deployments or choose dedicated hardware for higher call volume, recordings and stricter isolation requirements. Prices are approximate. Final server specifications, pricing, and available add-ons are determined when configuring your server.
The core FreePBX software is free and open-source available under the GNU GPL license, allowing basic setup and use at no cost, but costs arise with optional commercial modules, support or certain other paid features.
HOSTKEY provides only the free FreePBX software. We guarantee that our servers are running secure and original software.
A properly configured FreePBX server is not just a VoIP switch. It acts as a centralized communication platform.
These features allow you to design call flows that match real business processes instead of adapting your workflows to telephony limitations.
For high-traffic environments, dedicated servers eliminate resource contention typical of low-cost shared setups.
If you are evaluating FreePBX hosting, consider:
These aspects are often limited in low-cost plans. A stable environment depends on predictable resource allocation.
You can:
This level of control is important for compliance-sensitive industries.
For larger deployments:
The infrastructure adapts to your architecture.
You can also extend FreePBX with messaging capabilities alongside telephony, depending on the system configuration.
This allows businesses to combine voice and internal communication services within a single controlled environment.
FreePBX is not suitable for every situation. However, in many cases, it is one of the most adaptable and cost-effective options.
Choose a FreePBX server when:
Hosted SaaS PBX systems limit routing logic and integrations. Hosted FreePBX provides full access to configuration and system behavior.
A FreePBX VPS allows secure SIP registration from any location when employees work remotely. You can add VPN or IP restrictions to enhance security.
A single FreePBX hosting environment can serve multiple offices, departments, or brands with proper trunk configuration.
SaaS PBX pricing typically increases with the number of users. A FreePBX VPS allows you to manage dozens or hundreds of extensions with fixed infrastructure costs.
FreePBX supports structured call center setups with queues, IVR, time-based rules, recordings, and monitoring features.
If you plan to integrate telephony with CRM, ticketing systems, or automation tools, FreePBX provides the required level of access and customization.
We focus on infrastructure reliability and practical deployment efficiency.
You are not limited by proprietary telephony logic. You fully control your system.
Compared to generic low-cost FreePBX hosting, the difference is noticeable in performance consistency, support responsiveness, and overall infrastructure quality.
To install FreePBX, you simply need to select it while ordering a server on the HOSTKEY website. Our auto-deployment system will install it on your server for you. You can also read how to install FreePBX yourself.
If you have any difficulties or questions when installing and/or using this software, carefully review the documentation on the developer’s official website, read about typical problems and how to solve them, or contact FreePBX support.
HOSTKEY provides server infrastructure and pre-installed FreePBX. PBX configuration, SIP provider setup, IVR logic and call routing are usually managed by the customer unless additional assistance is agreed separately.
Yes. You can scale VPS resources or move to a dedicated server when call volume, storage requirements or isolation needs grow.
Use strong admin passwords, restrict SIP and web access by IP, configure firewall rules, enable fail2ban, keep modules updated and consider VPN access for remote phones.
Servers in the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Turkey, Poland, the USA, the UK, Spain, Switzerland and France – pick the one closest to your team or clients for lower SIP latency.