Asterisk vs FonaBot IVR Builder
Asterisk
asterisk.org
FonaBot IVR Builder
fonabot.comSide by side
| Figure | Asterisk | FonaBot IVR Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Interactive Voice Response Software | 8.1 (#5) | 7.5 (#11) |
| Purpose | Asterisk is an open source framework for building communications applications and turns an ordinary computer into a communications server. | FonaBot’s visual IVR builder creates call flows with drag-and-drop nodes and no coding required. |
| Support | Sangoma offers five support levels for core components of current open source Asterisk versions, with Level 5 reserved for customers requiring an SLA and engineering support. | The Starter plan includes email support, Professional includes priority support, and Agency includes premium onboarding and support. |
Plans
FonaBot IVR Builder
- Starter$49 a month
- Professional$149 a month
- AgencyPriced on request
In their own words
Asterisk
Asterisk is a free, open-source framework for building communications applications and turning an ordinary computer into a communications server. It powers IP PBX systems, VoIP gateways, conference servers, call centers, voicemail servers, and IVR systems. Listed functions include call routing, recording, queuing, conferencing, voicemail, automated attendants, and call transfers. Computer-telephony interfaces include AGI, AMI, and the Asterisk REST Interface (ARI); listed VoIP protocols include SIP, H.323, IAX, Jingle/XMPP, MGCP, and SCCP. Asterisk can connect communications to applications, including CRM systems through AMI. The source code can be downloaded, and the project points users to installation on a modern cloud Linux instance. Building applications requires working knowledge of Linux, scripting, networking, and telephony. Asterisk is distributed under GPLv2; Sangoma offers commercial licensing for uses incompatible with that license. The Asterisk forum provides community help with installation, upgrades, and operation.
FonaBot IVR Builder
FonaBot IVR Builder has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.