{"id":10639,"date":"2026-04-27T09:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yellowgrid.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10639"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:13:42","slug":"3cx-enterprise-edition-discontinued-what-it-means-for-transcription-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yellowgrid.co.uk\/blog\/3cx-enterprise-edition-discontinued-what-it-means-for-transcription-services\/","title":{"rendered":"3CX Enterprise+ Edition Discontinued: What It Means for Transcription Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">3CX has confirmed that it has <strong>stopped selling the Enterprise+ edition<\/strong> of the platform. Alongside this change, 3CX is also <strong>no longer providing its own built\u2011in transcription services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Instead, customers who require call or voicemail transcription are advised to integrate <strong>third\u2011party AI transcription providers<\/strong>, with <strong>OpenAI<\/strong> and <strong>Google Speech<\/strong> now being the supported options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This blog outlines what\u2019s changed, what your options are, and where to find the correct configuration guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Has Changed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Previously, transcription features were bundled within the <strong>Enterprise+ edition<\/strong> of 3CX. With this edition now discontinued:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2022Enterprise+ licences are no longer available for purchase<br>\u20223CX no longer offers its own transcription service<br>\u2022Transcription must now be configured using supported external AI providers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This approach provides greater flexibility but does move transcription costs and configuration outside of 3CX itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Recommended Transcription Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">3CX currently supports two third\u2011party transcription providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u2705 OpenAI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">OpenAI can be used for call and voicemail transcription within 3CX.<br>To ensure correct setup, <strong>both guides below should be followed<\/strong>, as the OpenAI models and configuration options have evolved since the original documentation was published:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2022OpenAI transcription configuration guide:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3cx.com\/docs\/openai-transcription\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.3cx.com\/docs\/openai-transcription\/\">Configuring OpenAI for Transcription<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2022Updated OpenAI models and configuration guidance (important):<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3cx.com\/docs\/open-ai-models\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.3cx.com\/docs\/open-ai-models\/\">OpenAI Model Changes &#8211; Cost &amp; Usage Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The updated guide explains how AI model selection has changed and is essential for anyone deploying OpenAI transcription today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u2705 Google Speech<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Google Speech is also fully supported for transcription within 3CX and may be preferred by organisations already using Google Cloud services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Relevant guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br>\u2022Google Speech API integration guide:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3cx.com\/docs\/manual\/google-speech-api-v2\/\">Google Cloud Storage &amp; Speech API<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2022Google voicemail transcription guide:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3cx.com\/docs\/voicemail-transcription\/\">Voicemail and Recording Transcription via Google<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Important Pricing Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It\u2019s important to note that <strong>transcription pricing is no longer controlled by 3CX<\/strong>.<br><br>\u2022Costs are usage\u2011based<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2022Pricing depends on <strong>volume and AI model selection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2022Charges are billed <strong>directly by OpenAI or Google<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u20223CX partners and resellers <strong>cannot provide fixed pricing<\/strong> for transcription<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For accurate cost estimates, customers should refer directly to the relevant provider\u2019s pricing and usage dashboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Should Customers Do Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you currently use transcription or plan to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decide whether OpenAI or Google Speech best suits your environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the official 3CX configuration documentation carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor usage once enabled to manage ongoing costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek advice if you need help selecting or configuring the right option<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"block-f2eccee5-56d7-402b-ae93-14ffff6684b8\">Want a feel for our products? 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