The 3CX Softphone notifies users in real-time of incoming calls and enables easy call management from their desktop. Users can set their status, view CRM & phonebook entries as well as access their BLF panel for fast calling.
Publisher’s description
What is 3CX?
3CX by 3CX Software DMCC is proprietary Windows software in the video calls & voip category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 155.8 MB. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20.0.1284.0, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to January 25, 2022: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .3cxconfig. Similar programs include MicroSIP (Lite), Zoom Workplace and Microsoft Teams classic.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: 3CX is a video calls & voip tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is 3CX safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads-global.3cx.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D2756F8449201C218378DA2B502E681817F1D8E6C28006478B64C239B0309930· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 5 years · about 0.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0.1284.0Latest | October 21, 2026 | 155.8 MB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 18.13.959 | February 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 18.12.425 | May 1, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 16.3.0.264 | January 25, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 3CX.Softphone -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path 3CX.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name 3CXDMCC.3CX | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- 3CX Software DMCC
- Category
- Video calls & VoIP
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 20.0.1284.0
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 25, 2022
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 0.8
- winget ID
- 3CX.Softphone
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is 3CX free?
3CX is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is 3CX safe to download?
The download comes from downloads-global.3cx.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install 3CX with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can 3CX be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does 3CX support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does 3CX run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of 3CX?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 25, 2022.
What are alternatives to 3CX?
MicroSIP (Lite), Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic, Linphone and Jitsi Meet. The alternatives page compares them.
