Bria Solo vs SessionTalk Softphone
Bria Solo
counterpath.com
SessionTalk Softphone
sessiontalk.ioSide by side
| Figure | Bria Solo | SessionTalk Softphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.95/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Softphone Software | 8.5 (#2) | 8.1 (#10) |
| Calling features | The paid plan includes HD voice and video calling, call transfer and forwarding, auto answer, call recording, and call history. | Softphone features include up to six concurrent calls, call transfer and recording, and HD video calling with H.264, VP8, and VP9 codecs. |
| Integrations | The product page names Asterisk, FreePBX, sipgate, and onsip as example integrations and supports contacts from Google, Microsoft Outlook, iOS, and Android. | The softphone supports remote phonebook synchronization through an API or LDAP. |
| Product | Bria Solo is a standalone softphone for individual users that provides voice and video calling through a service provider, call server, or IP PBX of the user's choice. | SessionPBX combines voice and video calling, team messaging, and hosted PBX service with native softphone apps. |
| Support | CounterPath directs technical questions to its support center, where users can create tickets and access guides and the support portal. | The pricing page directs customers to [email protected] for pricing, deployment, or account questions. |
| Trial | CounterPath advertises a 21-day free trial with no credit card required; its Solo trial includes paid subscription features for up to three devices and five calling accounts. | The maker offers a 14-day trial with full feature access and says no credit card is required to start. |
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
Bria Solo
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.
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.