Bria Solo vs PortSIP Softphone

Bria Solo is a softphone for individual users who want voice and video calling through a service provider, call server or IP PBX they choose. It does not include voice or messaging service, so it must be paired with one of those systems. Calling accounts are configured in a web portal that stores settings for use across devices. Example integrations include Asterisk, FreePBX, sipgate and onsip; contacts can come from Google, Microsoft Outlook, iOS and Android. The paid plan includes HD voice and video, call transfer and forwarding, auto answer, recording and call history. Bria Solo Free costs nothing and supports one device and one SIP/VoIP account, with weekly call limits and personal, non-commercial use. Bria Solo costs $2.95 a year, billed $35.40 per year on an annual plan, with taxes not included. A 21-day trial is advertised without a credit card; the pricing note lists a 14-day trial. Apps are available for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

PortSIP Softphone is a free app for Windows, iOS, and Android with browser calling and SIP support. It is the legacy app for PortSIP PBX v16.x; the maker directs users of PBX v22.x to PortSIP ONE. The broader PortSIP PBX offering brings calls, messaging, and meetings together, including call routing, SMS, WhatsApp, team messaging, contact center tools, and voice and video meetings. Contact center functions include skill-based routing, queue strategies, live wallboards, analytics, real-time monitoring, and training tools. The maker also describes AI features for call and voicemail transcription, notes, summaries, and sentiment analysis. PBX deployments can run on customer infrastructure, Azure, AWS, or GCE, in a cloud, data center, or on premises using Docker. Microsoft 365 integration supports user provisioning, single sign-on in web and native apps, and directory and contact syncing. The PBX Free Edition costs nothing and supports 3 extensions and 2 simultaneous calls. Paid PBX licenses require a quote and may be perpetual or annual.