Blink vs Telephone
Blink
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| Figure | Blink | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Softphone Software | 8.4 (#4) | 7.2 (#29) |
| Privacy | Blink states that it does not collect data from end-users and directs users to SIP2SIP's privacy information for its built-in SIP accounts. | The maker says its apps collect no user data or usage analytics and store application data locally on the device. |
| Purpose | Blink is a real-time communications client that uses the SIP protocol and can connect to SIP providers, Bonjour on a local network, and SIP2SIP. | Telephone is a VoIP SIP softphone for Mac that makes and receives calls over the Internet or a company network. |
Plans
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.
Telephone
Telephone has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.