# Asterisk vs Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX Comparison

| | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 59 | 15 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (87.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0.02 per minute | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Asterisk

Pros:
- Customer Service (1 reviews)
- Easy Integration (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Processes (2 reviews)
- Customer Service (1 reviews)

### Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Pricing

### Asterisk

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Metered SIP Trunking

Price: $0.02 per minute

Description: Works well for businesses that may need more flexibility in their communications week to week.

Key Features:
- No set-up fees.
- Metered inbound and outbound local and long distance.
- Allows more dynamic call volume activity.

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Collaboration & Productivity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Asterisk** | N/A | N/A |
| **Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud PBX Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Asterisk** | N/A | N/A |
| **Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Basic Communication - Cloud PBX

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Call Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Accessibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accessibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Queue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Computer Telephony Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Features - Cloud PBX

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated attendant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Extensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Disposition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Caller ID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Callback Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Call Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IVR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Mail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caller ID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SIP Trunking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Cloud Phone Systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ring Groups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### VoIP Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Asterisk** | 8.6/10 | 46 |
| **Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics - VoIP Providers

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **PBX systems, VoIP Softphone** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual PBX** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SIP trunking services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call List Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Center Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Queue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Computer Telephony Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Center Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Basic Communication

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Phone Calls** | 9.5 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Video Calls** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | 8.4 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Conference Calls** | 9.2 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Desk-to-Desk Calls** | 9.0 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Call Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Way Audio & Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SIP Trunking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - VoIP Providers

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Software Pairing** | 7.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Extension** | 7.9 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Individual Download** | 7.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Features

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hold Music** | 9.1 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Attendants** | 9.0 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **VOiP Number** | 9.0 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Call Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchasing & Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Scripting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Call Center** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auto-Dialer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Mail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caller ID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Caller ID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Callback Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IVR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Disposition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Dialer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spam Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caller Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VoIP Connection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text to Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VoIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Queues** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Screening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Voice Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voicemail Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### UCaaS Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Asterisk** | N/A | N/A |
| **Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Extensions

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tenancy Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Native VoIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CCaaS Option** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Features

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Voicemail to Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voicemail to SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conference Transcripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Faxes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IVR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Call Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Way Audio & Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Voicemail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Mail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caller ID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Backgrounds** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Center Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Group Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [VoIP Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/voip-providers)

**Unique to Asterisk (1):** [UCaaS Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/ucaas-platforms)

**Unique to Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX (1):** [Cloud PBX Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-pbx-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Asterisk | Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.8% | 87.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 12.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.2% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Asterisk

- **Telecommunications:** 28.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2%
- **Banking:** 5.8%
- **Computer Software:** 5.8%
- **Accounting:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Facilities Services:** 3.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 21.2%

#### Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX

- **Telecommunications:** 28.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 14.3%
- **Machinery:** 14.3%
- **Dairy:** 14.3%
- **Automotive:** 14.3%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 14.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Asterisk

No discussions available for this product.

### Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX

- Title: [What is Yeastar S20?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-yeastar-s20) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a cloud-based phone system for small companies.  Don't need phone service, just internet.  Office phone on the desk, different extensions, etc. but..."
- Title: [would you please make Linkus resizeable for split screen use on androids?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-you-please-make-linkus-resizeable-for-split-screen-use-on-androids) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [How to register an IP phone or softphone to S-Series VoIP PBX?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-register-an-ip-phone-or-softphone-to-s-series-voip-pbx) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "S-Series VoIP PBX have passed compatibility test with lots of IP phone brands, such as Yealink, Grandstream, Cisco, Polycom, Snom, etc. Any questions about..."

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