Linphone vs Siperb Mobile Softphone

Linphone combines VoIP voice and video calling, instant messaging, and videoconferencing in one application. It uses SIP and SIP SIMPLE to interoperate with IP-PBXs, proxies, SBCs, and other SIP systems. Calling features include HD audio and video, call forwarding, concurrent calls, recording, DTMF, and Bluetooth headset support. Its Flexisip or SaaS conferencing option supports meetings with up to 50 participants and screen sharing. Messaging features depend on setup: Flexisip supports group chats, file sharing, read receipts, reactions, voice messages, and ephemeral messages; SIP SIMPLE provides basic one-to-one messaging with third-party accounts. Security features include SIP/TLS, SRTP, SRTP-DTLS, ZRTP, end-to-end encryption for exchanged media, and post-quantum encryption using CRYSTALS-Kyber. Flexisip can be hosted on premises and connected to an existing SIP server for group messaging and videoconferencing. Linphone is open source under GNU GPLv3, with proprietary licensing available for closed-source modifications. The app is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and web, with API and self-hosted options. Its free SIP service is for individual users and has no guaranteed support; paid support and maintenance are available by contacting the company.

Siperb Mobile Softphone puts an office phone extension on an iOS or Android device and connects it to an existing PBX or SIP system. It supports audio and video calls, attended and blind transfers, three-way conferencing, DTMF, call history, CDR, and buddy presence. Its listed end-to-end encryption uses TLS and DTLS-SRTP. When the app is backgrounded, locked, or restarted, Siperb’s proxy uses Apple APNs or Google FCM to wake it and deliver calls. Mobile devices must use Proxy Registration Mode, which is also required for push notifications. The same account works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, sharing contacts, settings, and call history. Supported PBXs include Asterisk, FreePBX, FreeSWITCH, and SIP systems that can provision an extension. Personal is free; Business costs £2.00 per month per domain user, and Business Pro costs £5.00 per month per domain user.