Blink vs SessionTalk Softphone
Blink
icanblink.com
SessionTalk Softphone
sessiontalk.ioSide by side
| Figure | Blink | SessionTalk Softphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Softphone Software | 8.4 (#4) | 8.1 (#10) |
| Integrations | Blink's listed integrations include the system address book, LDAP directory search, Bonjour neighbours, and web pages with caller information. | The softphone supports remote phonebook synchronization through an API or LDAP. |
| Messaging | Blink supports MSRP chat sessions, OTR end-to-end encryption, SIMPLE presence, and XCAP server storage. | Depending on plan and setup, users can send direct and group messages, share files, and send SMS through their SIP provider. |
| Security | The site lists ZRTP for encrypted media, OTR for encrypted chat, TLS for file transfers, and OpenPGP messaging support. | The maker says signaling can use TLS, media SRTP, file transfers are encrypted, certificate verification is configurable, and device credentials are stored encrypted. |
Plans
SessionTalk Softphone
- Teams Phone$20 a month
- Teams Business$40 a month
- Generic$100 a month
- Whitelabel Desktop$400 a month
- Whitelabel Mobile$400 a month
In their own words
Blink
Blink is a real-time communications client that uses SIP to connect with service providers, Bonjour on a local network and SIP2SIP. A SIP account from a provider is required. Voice and video features include Opus audio, H.264, VP8 and VP9 video, acoustic echo cancellation and ZRTP media encryption. Messaging supports MSRP chat, OTR encryption, SIMPLE presence and XCAP server storage. File transfers use MSRP and TLS and include progress reports and delivery confirmation. Screen sharing can run with audio, while conferences can combine participant management, VoIP, messaging, presence, file transfers and screen sharing. Blink supports multiple SIP accounts, iCloud syncing between computers and built-in account sign-up through SIP2SIP. It also lists OpenPGP messaging support and says it does not collect end-user data. The free plan is free and lists Linux, Mac and Windows downloads. Available features may differ by operating system and version, and some conferencing functions require a conference server. Blink was founded in 2002.
SessionTalk Softphone
SessionTalk Softphone provides native softphone apps alongside SessionPBX, which combines voice and video calling, team messaging, and hosted PBX service. Apps are listed for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The softphones can connect to SIP-based PBX and hosted platforms, including Asterisk, FreePBX, FusionPBX, 3CX, FreeSWITCH, Kamailio, OpenSIPS, BroadSoft, Metaswitch, PortaOne, VitalPBX, and Yeastar. Calling supports up to six concurrent calls, transfer, recording, and HD video using H.264, VP8, or VP9. Depending on plan and setup, messaging may include direct and group messages, file sharing, and SMS through a SIP provider. Teams Phone and Teams Business include hosted phone service, but customers provide their own SIP carrier for external calls and pay that carrier directly. Setup can use a mobile QR code or a one-time desktop link. A 14-day trial includes full feature access and requires no credit card. Monthly plans include Teams Phone at $20 a month, Teams Business at $40 a month, Generic at $100 a month, and white-label mobile or desktop at $400 a month each.