SIP.IO vs Telnyx SIP Trunking
SIP.IO
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| Figure | SIP.IO | Telnyx SIP Trunking |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $500/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Voice APIs | 7.4 (#15) | 8.6 (#4) |
| What it does | SIP.IO describes itself as an edge-native programmable voice and cloud contact center platform for UCaaS, CCaaS, and Voice AI. | Telnyx provides carrier-operated SIP trunking for inbound and outbound PSTN calling over the internet. |
Plans
Telnyx SIP Trunking
- Pay as you goFree
- Committed$500 a month
- Growth$2,000 a month
- Enterprise$5,000 a month
In their own words
SIP.IO
SIP.IO is a programmable voice and cloud contact center platform for UCaaS, CCaaS, and Voice AI. Its listed services include business phone service and SIP trunking, alongside skills-based queues, agents, a wallboard, and reporting. Developers can embed a softphone in an app for browser-based WebRTC calls. Messaging includes SMS-to-email and inbound SMS webhooks, with webhook requests signed using HMAC. Call recording supports policy-based rules, pausing and resuming during a call, and playback through an audited API. Voice AI agents can escalate to a person; the platform also offers searchable call transcripts and AI summaries, with the option to use a customer's AI provider. SIP.IO lists managed, white-label Microsoft Teams Direct Routing with tenant setup by API. Its free tier includes trial credit, a test phone number, and access to call flows, queues, and contact center features without a credit card. Usage-based voice and number pricing is available by contacting SIP.IO; published rates are examples, not the final rate card. SIP.IO says it is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and that HIPAA and a Business Associate Agreement program are not offered.
Telnyx SIP Trunking
Telnyx SIP Trunking connects business phone systems to phone networks over the internet, rather than a traditional phone line. Telnyx says its service runs on a private global network it owns. The product is available in 230+ countries and Telnyx reports processing 500M+ SIP calls monthly. Features include HD voice using wideband codecs such as AMR-WB, branded calling, STIR/SHAKEN A-level attestation, CNAM, spam protection and Voice Integrity reputation monitoring. To place or receive calls, customers create a SIP connection, link it to an outbound voice profile, assign a Telnyx number and use a softphone. Listed PBX compatibility includes 3CX, FreePBX and Asterisk; integrations include Microsoft Teams, Zoom Phone, Talkdesk, UJET and Genesys. The free plan has a $0 platform fee, with usage billed per minute. US local outbound rates start at $0.005 per minute and inbound at $0.0032 per minute; rates vary by destination and volume. Committed starts at $500 a month, and Enterprise at $5,000 a month.