This is a comparison of voice over IP (VoIP) software used to conduct telephone-like voice conversations across Internet Protocol (IP) based networks. For residential markets, voice over IP phone service is often cheaper than traditional public switched telephone network (PSTN) service and can remove geographic restrictions to telephone numbers, e.g., have a PSTN phone number in a New York area code ring in Tokyo.
Comparison of VoIP software. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Classic Mac OS (8, 9), macOS, Windows, (Linux, FreeBSD version VoIP incapable) Proprietary. The following table is an overview of those VoIP clients which provide client-to-server encryption. Client name Encryption protocols; Google Hangouts.
For businesses, VoIP obviates separate voice and data pipelines, channelling both types of traffic through the IP network while giving the telephony user a range of advanced abilities.
Softphones are client devices for making and receiving voice and video calls over the IP network with the standard functions of most original telephones and usually allow integration with VoIP phones and USB phones instead of using a computer's microphone and speakers (or headset). Most softphone clients run on the open Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) supporting various codecs. Skype runs on a closed proprietary networking protocol but additional business telephone system (PBX) software can allow a SIP based telephone system to connect to the Skype network.[1]Online chat programs now also incorporate voice and video communications.
Other VoIP software applications include conferencing servers, intercom systems, virtual foreign exchange services (FXOs) and adapted telephony software which concurrently support VoIP and public switched telephone network (PSTN) like Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems, dial in dictation, on hold and call recording servers.
Some entries below are Web-based VoIP; most are standalone applications.
- 1Softphone applications
- 5Secure VoIP software
Softphone applications[edit]
Program | Operating systems | License | Costs | Protocols | Codecs | Encryption | Max conference peers | Other abilities | Latest release | ||||||||||||||||
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AudioCodes MobilityPLUS | Windows, Android, iOS | Proprietary | ? | SIP, RTP, XMPP, STUN, ICE | G.722 wideband, G.711a, G.711u, iLBC, G.729a, SILK, GSM, VP8, H.264, Opus | TLS, SRTP | Unknown | Voice, video, IM, Group chat, content sharing, SMS and MMS over IP services, native and social network contacts integration, incoming call/IM push notifications. | 2014; 5 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Avaya Application Server 5300 Soft Client | Windows | Proprietary | ? | SIP, RTP | Unknown | TLS, SRTP | Unknown | 2.0; 2010; 9 years ago | |||||||||||||||||
Blink | Linux, macOS, Windows | Mixed: free software versions under GNU GPLv3 + shareware versions under gplv3 with exception of including proprietary code | macOS version proprietary on App Store, free version limited to sponsored SIP provider; Windows version proprietary; Linux version open source | ICE, SIP, MSRP, RFB (VNC), XCAP | Opus, speex, G.722, GSM, iLBC, PCMU, PCMA | TLS, SRTP and ZRTP on all versions, OTR/SMP on Linux and macOS only[2] | No limit | IM, file transfer, desktop sharing, multi-party conference, wideband | Blink Qt | ||||||||||||||||
CSipSimple | Android | GPL | Free | SIP, ICE, STUN, TURN | Opus, AMR, G.711 (u-law/a-law), speex, G.722, GSM, iLBC, G.729 (need to buy a licensed plugin), iSAC, SILK (narrow-band/wide-band/ultra wide-band) | SRTP, SIP over TLS 1.0 and ZRTP | Unknown | SIP SIMPLE messaging, Support for IPv6, Integration with Android operating system with filters and rewriting rules | 1.0.2; November 2014; 4 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Cisco IP Communicator[3] | Windows | Proprietary | Free (for Cisco SMB Partners only) | SCCP (Skinny), SIP, TFTP, HTTP (for XML Services) | G.722 wideband, G.711a, G.711u, iLBC, iSAC, G.729a, G.729ab | SRTP | Unlimited (with bridge), 2 otherwise[4] | Call Recording, Silent Monitoring, Multiple lines and directory numbers, Configurable speed dial, Calling name and number display, Call Waiting, Call Forward, Call Transfer, Three-Way Calling (conference), Call Park, Call Pickup, Redial, Hold, Barge, Callback, Extension Mobility, Message waiting indicator, iDivert, Meet Me conferencing, Group Pickup, Do Not Disturb, XML Services | 8.6.6; April 27, 2016; 3 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
CounterPath Corporation Bria | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Proprietary | SIP, RTP, XMPP, STUN, ICE | G.722 wideband, G.711a, G.711u, iLBC, G.729a, SILK, GSM, VP8, H.264, Opus | TLS, SRTP | 6 party voice, 3 party video | Voice and video calling, SIP and XMPP messaging support, group chat, file, image and document sharing, contact integration, incoming call/IM push notifications | 5.3.4 July 23, 2018; 13 months ago | |||||||||||||||||
Discord | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows, Linux | Proprietary | Free, Premium 'Nitro' Subscription for Additional Features. | RTP, UDP, WS, HTTPS | Opus | TLS | 5,000 soft limit[5] | IM, file sharing, in-game overlay | 02.01.2018; February 1, 2018; 19 months ago | ||||||||||||||||
Ekiga | Linux, Windows, OpenSolaris | GPL | Free | SIP, H.323, STUN, Zeroconf, XMPP, RTP | H.263, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Theora, iLBC, Speex, SILK, GSM, .. | No | Unknown | Video, IM, LDAP, Call Forwarding, Call Transfer, Auto-answering, PC to phone, phone to PC, Multiple accounts, USP support, Message waiting indicator, SIMPLE-based presence etc. | 4.0.1 (February 21, 2013; 6 years ago)[±][6] | ||||||||||||||||
Empathy | Linux | GPL | Free | SIP, XMPP (Jingle), ICE (STUN-TURN), Zeroconf | Unknown | No | Unknown | IM, multi-user A/V,[7] collaborative applications | 3.12.12[8](May 13, 2016; 3 years ago)[±] | ||||||||||||||||
Eyeball Chat | Windows | Proprietary | Free | SIP, STUN, ICE, XMPP | Unknown | Yes | 5[9] | IM, Conferencing, Voice, Video and SIMPLE based presence | Windows 3.2; 2009; 10 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
eyeBeam | Windows | Proprietary | ? | SIP-SIMPLE | Unknown | TLS, SRTP | 6 party audio; 3 party video | Voice and Video calling; IM; Import Microsoft Outlook Contacts; USB Support; Call Recording and Conferencing | 1.5.20.1; March 2010; 9 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Google+ Hangouts | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Proprietary (using libjingle) | Free | XMPP | H.264/SVC, H.264/AVC, H.263 and VP8 | SRTP | 10 | Video, chat, screen sharing, with additional tools available as 'Hangout Apps'. | Google Chrome Web Store extension 2013.626.1614.1 (July 9, 2013; 6 years ago)[±][10] | ||||||||||||||||
IBM Sametime | Linux, macOS, Windows, mobile | Proprietary | ? | SIP-SIMPLE, T.120 | H.323 | TLS | Unknown | IM, File transfer, Voice, Presence, Server stored contact list, HTTP tunneling, plugins, embedable in Lotus Notes[11] | 8.5.2; May 8, 2011; 8 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
iCall | Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Proprietary | Free | SIP, AIM, ICQ, XMPP | Speex, CELT, WebM | TLS, ZRTP | No limit | Video, file transfer, PC to phone, phone to PC, IM (MSN, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo!, XMPP, Google Talk), Voicemail | 7.1.522 | ||||||||||||||||
Jami by Savoir-faire Linux | Android, FreeBSD, iOS, iPhone, Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X[12] | GPL3 | Free | SIP, RTP, STUN per account, SRV, DHT, P2P | Audio: Opus, Speex, G.722, G.711, GSM, VP8, G.729, iLBC. Video: H.264, H.263, VP8, MPEG-4 | Voice encryption (SRTP with SDES or ZRTP) and signaling encryption (TLS), multiple realms authentication mechanism | No limit | Blockchain ID-management, Gnome-KDE client, address book, multiple accounts, unlimited call number, call transfer, call hold-unhold, call recording, multi-way conferencing |
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Jitsi | Linux, macOS, Windows (all java supported). ExperimentalAndroid builds are also available.[17] | Apache | Free | SIP-SIMPLE, XMPP-JingleSTUNICE, TURN | SILK, G.722, Speex, Opus, G.711 (PCMU/PCMA), iLBC, GSM, G.729, H.264, H.263, VP8 | ZRTP, SRTP, OTR, TLS | Unknown | Text messaging, audio-video telephony, IPv6 (often broken,[18] P2P not supported[19]), call recording, 64-bit | 2.10 (build.5550) (February 5, 2017; 2 years ago)[±] | ||||||||||||||||
KPhone | Linux (KDE) | GPL | Free | SIP, STUN, NAPTR-SRV | Unknown | SRTP | Unknown | Video, voice, IM, external Sessions, IPv6 support for UDP | 1.2 (November 2008) | ||||||||||||||||
Librestream Onsight Connect | Windows, Android, iOS | Proprietary | ? | SIP, RTP, STUN | G.711, H.264, MPEG, and others | TLS, SRTP | Unknown | Voice, video, conferencing, image sharing, incoming call/IM push notifications. | February 27, 2018; 18 months ago | ||||||||||||||||
Linphone | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, BlackBerry | GPL | Free | SIP | Speex, Opus, G711, GSM, G.722, VP8 (WebM), H263, MPEG4, Theora and H264 (plugin) | TLS, SRTP, ZRTP | Unknown | Video, IM, STUN, IPv6 (disables IPv4 support when enabled, P2P supported only by version 3.5.1-2) | 3.11.1; March 10, 2017; 2 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Messages | macOS | Proprietary | Free, only MacOS and iOS | H263, H264 | Unknown | Unknown | Integrated, PBX independent | 7.0; July 25, 2012; 7 years ago | |||||||||||||||||
MicroSIP | Windows | GPL | Free | SIP, STUN, ICE, SIMPLE | Speex, iLBC, GSM, G.711, G.722, G.729, SILK, Linear PCM | TLS, SRTP | Unknown | Video, voice, IM and Presence | 3.19.15 May 2019; 4 months ago | ||||||||||||||||
Mirial Softphone (Mirial s.u.r.l.) | Windows 2000-XP-2003-Vista-7 (including 64-bit versions), macOS (x86) | Proprietary | not free | SIP, RTSP | H.323 | DTLS-SRTP | Unknown | H.264 Full-HD 1080p video rx/tx, Two independent lines supporting Call Control and 3-Party videoconference in Continuous Presence, G.722.1/C wideband audio, Call recording/export, DV/HDMI/Component capture, Presentation (H.239, RFC-4796), Encryption, Far End Camera Control, GPU accel (D3D and OpenGL) | 7.0.24; May 26, 2010; 9 years ago, discontinued | ||||||||||||||||
Mumble | Linux, macOS, iOS, Windows, Android | New BSD license | Free | ICE | CELT, Speex, Opus | TLS and OCB-AES128 | No max (limited only by server bandwidth and memory) | Chat with (limited) embedded HTML, Automatic Gain Control, very low latency, Access Control Lists for user management, Customizable In-Game Overlay for OpenGL and DirectX, Directional Audio, Plugin Support, Nested Channels, Echo cancellation for headset free use, Global Public Server List, Logitech G15 support, Push-To-Talk and Voice-Activation | 1.2.19; January 27, 2017; 2 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Nymgo | Windows, Android, iOS | Proprietary | Free | SIP, RTP and RTCP | Unknown | Yes | No | Address Book integration, Call recording/export, Mute, On Hold, Caller ID definition | 4.2.9; March 2013; 6 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
oovoo | macOS, iOS, Windows, Android | Proprietary | Free | SIP, RTP and RTCP | Unknown | Yes | 12 | Address Book integration, Call recording/export, Mute, On Hold, Caller ID definition | 4.2.9; March 2013; 6 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Phoner | Windows | Proprietary | Free | SIP, TAPI, CAPI | G.711a, G.711u, G.722, G.726, G.729, GSM, iLBC, speex, Opus | TLS, SRTP, ZRTP | 8 | Conferencing, call redirection, call recording | 3.21 (18 January 2019; 7 months ago)[±][20] | ||||||||||||||||
PhonerLite | Windows | Proprietary | Free | SIP | G.711a, G.711u, G.722, G.726, G.729, GSM, iLBC, speex, Opus | TLS, SRTP, ZRTP | 8 | Conferencing, call redirection, call recording | 2.72 (23 May 2019; 3 months ago)[±][21] | ||||||||||||||||
QuteCom | Linux, macOS, Windows XP-2000 | GPL | Free | SIP | G.711, G.729, iLBC, AMR-NB, G.722, Speex, AMR-WB (G.722.2), H.263, H.263+, H.264, Dirac[22] | SRTP, but key exchange via Everbee key Exchange which is not a Standard | Unknown | Video, IM (MSN, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo!, XMPP, Google Talk), voicemail, wengo to phone, conferencing. | 2.2.1 (22 June 2011; 8 years ago[23])[±] | ||||||||||||||||
Roger Wilco GameSpy | Windows | Proprietary | ? | Proprietary | ? | ? | ? | ? | 2001; 18 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Skype | Linux(with limited functionality),[24]macOS, Windows 2000-XP-Vista-7-Mobile (unsupported), BREW, Windows Phone , Android, iPhone, PSP | Proprietary | Free | Proprietary P2P protocol [a] | SILK | TLS | 25 starting with version 3.6.0.216. 10 with 2.x | Conferencing, video, file transfer, voicemail, Skype to phone, phone to Skype, additional P2P extensions (games, whiteboard, etc..); depending on platform. |
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TeamSpeak | Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, Android, iOS | Proprietary | Free | Unknown | CELT, Speex, Opus[29] | Yes | 32 unlicensed, 512 with non-profit license, 2000 | Simultaneous server conferencing with tabs, 3D sound effects, scalable permissions system, firewall friendly file transfers, in-game overlay for DirectX & OpenGL games, global public server list, plugin system | 3.3 | ||||||||||||||||
TeamTalk | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Raspbian | Proprietary | Free | Proprietary | Opus, Speex, WebM | No | 1000 | Video, file sharing, desktop sharing, stream media files (MP3, AVI) | 5.3.3; November 2018; 10 months ago | ||||||||||||||||
TeamViewer | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android[30] | Proprietary | Free (personal use only) | Unknown | Unknown | AES256 | Unknown | Unknown |
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Telephone | macOS 10.10.2 | BSD | Free | SIP, STUN, ICE | Unknown | No | Unknown | Address Book integration | 1.1.4; March 6, 2012; 7 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Toktumi Unlimited, Line2 Pro | Windows XP-Vista-7, macOS, iOS, Android | Proprietary | Free | Proprietary with SIP core | Unknown | Unknown | 20 | Conferencing, voicemail, caller ID, call-waiting, address book integration; auto-attendant, call-forwarding | Windows; August 2010; 9 years ago; macOS; October 2010; 8 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Tox | Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, FreeBSD | GPL | Free | Tox, VP8 | Opus, | NaCl | Unknown | Voice, video, instant messaging, file transfers | Unknown | ||||||||||||||||
Tru App | Windows 2000-XP-Vista-7, macOS, Linux iOS, Android, Symbian, BlackBerry OS, | Proprietary | Free | SIP, XMPP | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Chat, file transfer, voicemail, inbound numbers, integration with GTalk, Microsoft Live, Skype | |||||||||||||||||
Tuenti | Android, iPhone, Windows Phone | Proprietary | Free | WebRTC, SIP, XMPP | iLBC, Opus | Yes | ? | Voice, video, Instant messaging, group chat, photo and video sharing, SMS and MMS, native and social network contacts integration, incoming call/IM push notifications. | |||||||||||||||||
Twinkle | Linux | GPL | Free | SIP | G.711 A-law μ-law, G.726, GSM, iLBC, Speex narrow wide ultrawide | SRTP, ZRTP | 3 | Conferencing, chat, file transfer, Firefox integration, call redirection, voicemail, support of VoIP-to-Phone services | 1.10.2 (February 14, 2019; 6 months ago)[±] | ||||||||||||||||
Ventrilo | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Proprietary | Free | Unknown | Unknown | No | 8 | Conferencing, chat, text-to-speech | 3.0.8 | ||||||||||||||||
Viber | Linux,[b]macOS,[b]Windows,[b]Android, Bada, BlackBerry OS, iOS, Series 40, Symbian, Windows Phone | Proprietary | ? | Unknown | Unknown | Yes[41] | Unknown | Varies by platform: Text, picture and video messaging on all, voice calling only on iPhone, Android and Microsoft's Windows Phone |
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Vonage | Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS | Proprietary | not free | SIP, STUN, ICE, TURN | Audio: Opus, G.711 Video: VP8 | SRTP | 50 | VoIP , video, instant messaging, presence (SIP SIMPLE), PSTN (inbound and outbound), call waiting, call hold, call forwarding, voicemail, message-waiting indication, 3-way conferencing, contacts integration, receptionist console, video, group chat, content sharing, SMS over IP services, native and social network contacts integration, incoming call/IM push notifications, fax, file sharing, screen sharing (desktop only), number programmability. | |||||||||||||||||
Wire | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web | GPLv3 | not free | ? | Template:Opus (audio), VP8 (video) | DTLS, SRTP[46] | 10[47] | End-to-end encryption by default for everything, instant messaging, video call, video group call, file sharing, GIF sharing, push to talk, edit message, delete message (on both side), timed messages, doodling, identity verification, screen sharing (desktop only) | ? | ||||||||||||||||
X-Lite | macOS, Windows | Proprietary | Free | SIP, STUN, ICE, TURN | H.263, H.263+, G.711, iLBC, Speex | No | 3 | VoIP over WiFi, 3G, 4G, video, instant messaging, presence (SIP SIMPLE), call waiting, call hold, call forwarding, voice mail, message waiting indication, 3 way conferencing, contacts integration, background noise reduction (BNR), automatic gain control (AGC) | 5.3.3 July 10, 2018; 13 months ago | ||||||||||||||||
Yahoo! Messenger | Classic Mac OS (8, 9), macOS, Windows, (Linux, FreeBSD version VoIP incapable) | Proprietary | Free | SIP (using TLS) and RTP (media) | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Video, file transfer, PC to phone, phone to PC | Windows: 11.5.0.228; May 31, 2012; 7 years ago Mac: 3.0.1; July 20, 2011; 8 years ago Linux: 1.0.6; September 2003; 16 years ago SunOS 5.7: 0.99.17-1; September 2003; 16 years ago Solaris 8: 1.0.4; September 2003; 16 years ago FreeBSD 4-5: 1.0.4; September 2003; 16 years ago iOS: 2.2.6; July 12, 2012; 7 years ago | ||||||||||||||||
Yate Client | Linux, macOS, Windows | GPL | Free | SIP, IAX, XMPP, H.323 | G.711a, G.711u, GSM 06.10, iLBC, Speex, G.723, G.726, G.728, G.729 | SRTP, maybe ZRTP? | Unknown | 6.0.0; September 2017; 2 years ago | |||||||||||||||||
Zfone | Linux, macOS, Windows | Viewable source | Includes time bomb provision | SIP, RTP | Unknown | SRTP, ZRTP | Unknown | Beta 2008-09-04 (Linux 0.9.224), (macOS 0.9.246), (Windows 0.9.206) |
- ^It is possible to connect by SIP to the Skype network via additional 'Skype Connect' PBX software and alternative (SIP) client software/hardware. Neither the Skype software nor the Skype network supports SIP directly[1]
- ^ abcViber must be first installed on a mobile phone to function on a desktop operating system[39][40]
Discontinued softphone service[edit]
Mobile phones[edit]
For mobile VoIP clients:
Program | Operating systems | License | Open source | Protocols | Codecs | Encryption | Other abilities | Latest release | ||||||
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Acrobits Softphone | Android v2.2+, iOS v7.0+ | Proprietary | No | SIP | G.711, G.722, iLBC, GSM, G.729 | TLS, SRTP, ZRTP | VOIP over Wi-Fi or 3G iOS only: push notifications, video, number rewriting, address book matching, sms for betamax providers and pennytel | Acrobits Softphone: 3.20 (Android), 5.2 (iOS) | ||||||
CounterPath Corporation Bria | Android v4.4+, iOS v10+ | Proprietary | No | SIP | G.722 wideband, G.711a, G.711u, iLBC, G.729a, SILK, GSM, VP8, H.264, Opus | TLS, SRTP, ZRTP | Voice and video calling, SIP and XMPP messaging support, group chat, file, image and document sharing, contact integration, incoming call/IM push notifications. | 5.3.4 July 23, 2018; 13 months ago | ||||||
CSipSimple | Android | GPL | Yes | SIP | Opus, AMR-WB, G.722, iSAC, iLBC, Speex, Silk, Codec2, G.726, G711 (PCMA & PCMU), AMR, GSM | SRTP, SIP over TLS 1.0 and ZRTP | ? | 1.02.02 | ||||||
Google Duo | iOS, Android | Proprietary, freeware | No | WebRTC | ? | ? | One-to-one voice and video calling. |
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iCall Mobile | iOS v4.3+ | Proprietary, freeware | No | SIPAIMICQXMPP, Facebook, Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live | Speex, CELT, WebM | TLS, ZRTP | VoIP over Wi-Fi or 3G, SMS, voicemail | 2.0.1; April 2012; 7 years ago | ||||||
Jajah Mobile Web | Symbian, Windows Mobile (version unknown) | Proprietary | No | ? | ? | ? | web based service, Call back,no download[50] | ? | ||||||
JusTex by Juphoon | Android, iOS v5.1+ | Proprietary | No | SIP | PCMA, PCMU, G.722, iLBC, iSAC, Opus, H.264, VP8, H.263 | TLS, TCP, UDP, SRTP | JusTex Softphone over Wi-Fi or 3G, HD voice and video call, Multiparty call, conference. | 3.0.1 (iOS); July 13, 2014; 5 years ago; 3.0 (Android); July 9, 2014; 5 years ago | ||||||
Line | Android, iOS | Proprietary | No | ? | ? | ? | ? | |||||||
Line2 | Android, iOS | Proprietary, freeware | No | Proprietary with SIP core | ? | ? | Tri-mode calling (cellular, 3G/4G data, Wi-Fi), SMS over IP, visual voicemail, 20-person conference calls, auto-attendant, call-forwarding | 1.0.4 Android, 3.2.1 iOS | ||||||
Media5-fone | iOS, Android | Proprietary | No | SIP | PCMA, PCMU, G.722*, iLBC, iSAC*, G.729* | TLS*, SRTP* | Wi-Fi and 3G/4G data, second call*, conference calls*, HD Voice, Bluetooth* (* Additional fees) | ? | ||||||
Signal by Signal Messenger | iOS, Android | GPLv3 | Yes | WebRTC[51] | Opus[51] | TLS, Signal Protocol[51] | End-to-end encryption by default for everything. CallKit and location privacy,[52] one-to-one and group messaging, video calling,[52] image/video sharing, timed messages, identity verification, screenshot blocking. Android only: SMS/MMS messaging, doodling,[53] GIF sharing.[54] |
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Sipdroid | Android | GPL | Yes | SIP | ? | ? | Uses Wi-Fi, 3G or EDGE | 2.7 | ||||||
Tango by TangoME Inc. | iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, macOS, Windows Phone | Proprietary, freeware | ? | ? | ? | ? | VoIP, Wi-Fi out & in, SMS over IP, call-through & call-back, instant messaging, videoconferencing | ? | ||||||
Truphone | Nokia-Symbian, iOS, Android, BlackBerry | Proprietary, freeware | No | SIP | ? | ? | VoIP, Wi-Fi out & in, SMS over IP, call-through & call-back, connection management, provisioning | Symbian 4.0, iOS 1.11.1 | ||||||
Vopium | Symbian, Java ME, Android, BlackBerry RIM, iOS, Windows Mobile 2003 SE and higher | Proprietary, freeware | No | SIP, MSN, Skype, Yahoo, AOL, ICQ, Google Talk, Facebook & Twitter | GSM | ? | Wi-Fi VoIP, GSM call-through, SMS over IP, least cost routing, synchronising-backup mobile contacts and calendar | 2.0 | ||||||
Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Symbian, Windows Phone | Proprietary, freeware | No | ? | ? | ECDH, SRTP[58] | VoIP and instant messaging over Wi-Fi or a data connection. |
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Windows Mobile 6 | Windows Mobile 6 Professional/Standard | Proprietary | No | SIP to publicly and non-publicly routable servers | ? | ? | 6.1 | |||||||
X-PRO for Pocket PC | Windows Mobile 2003 (earlier versions support Windows PocketPC 2002) | Proprietary, discontinued in April 2007[61] | No | SIP | ? | ? | Supported devices: AudioVox Maestro, Compaq/HP iPAQ: 365x, 37xx, 385x, 395x, hx4700, Dell Axim X51, X51v, Toshiba e550, e570. iPAQ 545x and Toshiba e7xx are not supported.[62] | 2.2 | ||||||
Yuilop | Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry OS | Proprietary, freeware | No | XMPP, RTP | iLBC | TLS | VoIP over 3G-4G-LTE and Wi-fi, SMS, group chat, photo sharing, Location sharing, virtual phone numbers | iOS 2.4 (November 26, 2014; 4 years ago[63])[±] Android 2.0.2 (February 12, 2014; 5 years ago)[±] Windows Phone 7.x 1.0.1.7 (September 12, 2013; 5 years ago)[±] Windows Phone 8.x 1.0.0.4 (September 18, 2013; 5 years ago)[±] BlackBerry OS 1.0.1 (May 31, 2013; 6 years ago)[±] Kindle Fire 2.0 (December 19, 2013; 5 years ago[64])[±] |
Frameworks and libraries[edit]
Program | Operating systems | License | Protocols, based on, compatible with | Encryption | Other abilities | Key and target markets | Latest release |
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Tapioca | Linux | GPL | Telepathy (software) | No | 0.3.9; June 12, 2006; 13 years ago | ||
Telepathy, Farstream | Linux, macOS, Windows | LGPL | SIP, XMPP (Jingle), ICE (STUN/TURN), UPnP | No | Multi-user A/V conferencing, IM, collaborative applications | Mobile devices (Maemo, Meego), Linux desktop or embedded | spec 0.27.2; September 24, 2013; 5 years ago |
OPAL | Windows, Linux (including embedded variants), macOS | MPL | SIP, H.323, IAX2, CAPI, VXML | Unknown | Multi-user A/V conferencing, IM, IVR | Softphones, softswitches, telephony application servers | 3.14.3; October 10, 2014; 4 years ago |
GNU oSIP | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, BlackBerry | LGPL | SIP, SDP | Unknown | Multi-user A/V conferencing, IM, IVR | Softphones, embedded and mobile devices, telephony application servers | 4.1.0; December 18, 2013; 5 years ago |
Server software[edit]
Program | Operating systems | License | Protocols, based on, compatible with | Encryption | Other abilities | Key and target markets | Latest release |
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3CX Phone System | Windows, Linux | Proprietary | SIP | TLS, SRTP | Voice and video IP telephony and conferencing, voice mail and instant messaging | < 50,000 users | 16.2 ; July 5, 2019; 1 month ago |
AS5300 | Linux, Windows Server 2003 | Proprietary | SIP, UNIStim, MLPP | SSL, TLS, SRTP, SDESC | Voice and Video IP telephony, Voice and Video conferencing, voice mail and instant messaging | 1,000 - 25,000 users | 1.0; January 2008; 11 years ago |
AskoziaPBX | no additional OS required (Linux based) | GPL, Open core | SIP, H.323, IAX, SCCP | No | ISDN, analog, Voicemail, Conferencing, MOH, ACD, IVR, Call forwarding, Call recording | SMEs up to 50 users | 2.2.2; December 2012; 6 years ago |
Asterisk PBX | Linux, BSD, macOS, Solaris | GPL, optional: Proprietary[65] | SIP, H.323, IAX, MGCP, VOFR, XMPP, Google Talk, TDM | TLS, SRTP | VoIP Gateway, voicemail, basic accounting (can be expanded by interface with ODBC-compliant database), billing, conferencing, hot-desking, IVR trees with conditional logic, call queuing, automated call distribution | Enthusiasts, developers, enterprise users (capacity dependent on server design, scalable across multiple servers) | 16.5.0 (25 July 2019; 41 days ago[66])[±] 15.7.3 (11 July 2019; 55 days ago[67])[±]13.28.0 (25 July 2019; 41 days ago[68])[±] |
Brekeke SIP Server | Linux, Windows | Proprietary | SIP | TLS, SRTP | SIP Registrar, SIP Proxy | SIP Service Providers, VoIP service providers, Healthcare, Security | 3.9.1.3; December 21, 2018; 8 months ago |
Brekeke PBX | Linux, Windows | Proprietary | SIP | TLS, SRTP | Voice and Video IP telephony, Voice and Video conferencing, and voice mail | Hosted service providers, Mid-large enterprise | 3.9.1.4; December 27, 2018; 8 months ago |
CallMax Softswitch | Linux | Proprietary | SIP, H.323 | SSL, TLS, HTTPS | Integrated billing, IP PBX Platform, Calling card platform, Callshop module, Customer Web Portal, Retail SMS Platform. | SIP Service Providers, Residential & Business VoIP providers, Corporate Clients, Other Class 5 softswitch users | 3.6; October 2015; 3 years ago |
CommuniGate Pro | Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows, Solaris, HPUX, AIX | Proprietary | SIP, XIMSS Protocol, XMPP, WebRTC | SSL, TLS, SRTP | SIP Registrar/Proxy, Authentication, Diameter, RADIUS, ENUM, many others | Carriers, enterprises, MNOs, ISPs, SaaS providers | 6.1.11; June 2016; 3 years ago |
Dial-Gate Softswitch PBX | Linux, Windows | Proprietary | SIP | TLS, SRTP | Billing server, real-time account and line monitoring, web-based user interface | Softswitch users, service providers | 4.3; June 2014; 5 years ago |
Dial-Office IP-PBX | Linux, Windows | Proprietary | SIP | TLS, SRTP | Unified Communications, Conferencing, remote worker support and voice mail | Small businesses, Mid-large enterprises | 4.1; December 2013; 5 years ago |
Elastix | Linux | GPL | SIP, IAX, H323, XMPP | TLS, SRTP | Unified communication server that also supports chat, mail and fax. | Capacity dependent on server design, scalable across multiple servers | 2.5.0 (stable), 3.0.0 (stable), 4.0.0 (stable); February 10, 2016; 3 years ago |
FreeSWITCH | Linux, BSD, macOS, Solaris, Windows | Mozilla Public License | SIP, NAT-PMP, STUN, SIMPLE, XMPP, Google Talk (Jingle), IAX, H.323, MRCP, RSS, Skype | TLS, SRTP, ZRTP | Recording, Voicemail, Conferencing, RADIUS, ENUM, IM Proxy, Streaming, Media gateway, Soft-PBX, IVR (modular) | Large soft-switch users, home PBX users, softphone users | 1.8.7 (July 2, 2019; 2 months ago)[±] |
FreePBX | Linux, BSD, Solaris | GPL | SIP, IAX, H323, XMPP | TLS, SRTP | Complete PABX Service, based on Asterisk and PHP 5.6; provides a full replacement for a legacy non-VoIP phone system; under current and active development | Scales from Raspberry PI (3 users) to multiple parallel clusters (10K+ simultaneous calls) | 14.0; August 2017; 2 years ago |
GNU Gatekeeper | Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Windows XP-2000-Vista-7 | GPL | H.323 | H.235 | H.460.18 firewall traversal, routing, accounting | video conferencing, VoIP carriers large and small | 3.7; August 15, 2014; 5 years ago |
HERO Hosted PBX | Linux, Windows | Proprietary | SIP | TLS, SRTP | Unified Communications, billing server, cloud-based management and web interface | Mid-large enterprises, VoIP carriers and service providers, telecom operators | 4.3; December 2013; 5 years ago |
Kerio Operator | Linux, VM | Proprietary | SIP | SSL, TLS, SRTP | integrated firewall, Auto attendant, Call queues, Conference calling, Call forwarding, pickup, parking, recording, Click to Call, Video calling, Fax support, Paging, Salesforce.com and CRM integration, Voicemail to email, complementary desktop Softphone app | SME | 2.5.2; November 15, 2016; 2 years ago |
MediaCore SBC | Linux | Proprietary | H.323, SIP, SMPP | SSL, TLS, HTTPS | Dynamic routing mechanism including LCR, Jurisdictional routing support, A-number based routing for EU-based providers), integrated billing, SIP-H.323 protocol converter, Transcoding - codec converter module, Guardian - revenue assurance module, SBC functionality, full and media proxy, Carrier SMS support | Transit VoIP services providers, VoIP wholesale carriers, VoIP termination providers, SMS carriers | 4.6.1; May 2017; 2 years ago |
Murmur | Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows | BSD, GPL | CELT, Speex, Opus | TLS | Chat with (limited) embedded HTML, ACLs for user management, Customizable In-Game Overlay, Directional Audio, Plugin Support, Nested Channels | Individuals to Small and medium enterprise (25-5000 users) | 1.2.17; September 24, 2016; 2 years ago |
Mysipswitch | Linux | BSD | SIP, Ajax | SSL | SIP proxy server which allows the use of multiple SIP accounts with a single SIP login | Individuals | August 2007; 12 years ago |
Objectworld UC Server | Windows XP-2003-2008 | Proprietary | SIP | No | IP PBX, personal assistants, IVR, automated phone provisioning, fax server, unified messaging, Outlook, Exchange and Lotus Domino-Notes integration, conferencing, outbound dialing | Small and medium enterprise (25-2000 users) | 4.4.2; May 2009; 10 years ago |
Kamailio, OpenSIPS (formerly named OpenSER) | Linux, BSD, Solaris | GPL | SIP, XMPP | TLS, SRTP | SIP registrar-proxy, authentication, Diameter, RADIUS, ENUM, least-cost-routing, many others | SIP Service Providers | 4.0.1 (25 April 2013; 6 years ago)[±] |
Pbxnsip | Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows | Proprietary | SIP | SRTP | IP PBX, presence indication, IVR, automated phone provisioning, fax server, unified messaging, Outlook, Exchange integration, conferencing, outbound dialing | Small and medium enterprise (25-256 users) | 3.3.1.3177; April 2009; 10 years ago |
SIP Express Router (SER) | Linux, BSD, Solaris | GPL | SIP | No | SIP Registrar/Proxy, Authentication, Diameter, RADIUS, ENUM, many others | SIP Service Providers | 2.0.0 Ottendorf |
sipXecs IP PBX | Linux | AGPL | Native SIP call control, XMPP | TLS, SRTP | Full redundancy (HA), instant messaging, voicemail, user portal, admin GUI, plug & play management including phones and gateways, fully featured | Enterprises between 10 and 10,000 users, multi-site | 14.04.2; July 2014; 5 years ago |
vzRoom | Windows | Proprietary | SIP | SSL, TLS, AES | Instant messaging-chat, VoIP, video, sharing (desktop, video, file), whiteboard, scheduler, recording | Individual to small and medium enterprise (2-1,000 users) | 0.8.8.735; November 2010; 8 years ago |
Yate | BSD, Linux, macOS, Windows | GPL | SIP, IAX, H.323, ISDN, XMPP (Jabber), Jingle (Google Talk), MGCP, SS7 over IP, Cisco SLT (Signalling Link Transport) (SS7 MTP2 backhaul over IP), SCTP, SCCP, TCAP, MAPCAMEL | SSL, TLS, SRTP | Voice, video, file transfer, data, H323 to SIP signalling proxy, instant messaging, IVR, PC2Phone and Phone2PC gateway, SCCP — GTT routing between networks, Secure Unified Communications, SIP registrar-proxy, SIP SBC (session border controller), USSD, voicemail, VoIP, VoIP to PSTN gateway, conference server (max 200 voice channels per conference), call centre server, prepaid and postpaid cards | Deployed on home servers and large networks with millions of users | 5.5; May 2015; 4 years ago |
Secure VoIP software[edit]
VoIP software with client-to-client encryption[edit]
The following table is an overview of those VoIP clients which provide end-to-end encryption.
Client name | Development status | Open source client | End-to-end authentication[a] | Encryption protocols | Forward secrecy | Multiple encryption | Encrypted group calling | Proxy, Tor | |||
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ZRTP | ECDH | DTLS | SRTP | ||||||||
FaceTime | Active | No[69] | No[69] | ? | ? | ? | ? | Yes[69] | ? | No | No |
Google Duo | Active | No | No | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | No | No |
Jitsi[b] | Active | Yes | Yes[69] | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes[69] | Yes | Yes | ? |
Line[70][71] | Active | No | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | No[70] | No |
Linphone[b] | Active | Yes | Yes | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ? | No |
PGPfone | Abandonware | Viewable source[72] | Yes | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Signal | Active | Yes | Yes[69] | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes[69] | Yes | No | Depends[73] |
Silent Phone | Active | Viewable source[74] | Yes[69] | Yes | ? | ? | Yes | Yes[69] | Yes | Yes | No |
Telegram | Active | Yes | Yes[75] | No | No | No | No | Yes | ? | No | No |
Threema | Active | Partially[c][76] | Yes[77] | No | Yes[77] | Yes[77] | Yes[77] | Partially[d][77] | Yes | No | No |
Viber[41] | Active | No | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | No |
Active | Partially[c][78] | Yes[78] | No | Yes[78] | No | Yes[78] | Yes[78] | Yes[78] | No | No | |
Wire | Active | Yes | Yes[79] | No | ? | Yes[46] | Yes[46] | ? | Yes | Yes | No |
Zfone | Abandonware | Viewable source[80] | Yes | Yes | Optional[81] | ? | Yes[82] | Yes | Yes | ? | ? |
VoIP software with client-to-server encryption[edit]
The following table is an overview of those VoIP clients which provide client-to-server encryption.
Client name | Encryption protocols |
---|---|
Google Hangouts[69] | SRTP[83] |
Skype[69] | A custom protocol |
- Notes
- ^End-to-end authentication protects communications from man-in-the-middle attacks by the service provider.
- ^ abOnly if the user has registered with a compatible SIP provider. Some SIP providers do not support certain encryption protocols.
- ^ abOnly the encryption related source code is open.
- ^Only on the network connection, not on the end-to-end layer.
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Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comparison_of_VoIP_software&oldid=910300308'
A softphone is a piece of software that runs on a desktop computer, tablet or smartphone and allows you to make calls over the Internet, using a VoIP phone service. A softphone removes the need for a physical phone base unit or handset, and enables you to make and receive calls – as well as manage contacts – all from the same user interface screen. Conversations can be held via a connected headset, or with a microphone and speakers attached to your computer.
Softphones have numerous advantages over traditional phone setups:
- No additional hardware costs for desktop handsets
- All the flexibility and call management options afforded by typical VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services
- The option to turn smartphones and other mobile devices into business-level communication tools, which can be used out of the office and on the move
Below, we round up the best softphone apps available in 2019, including their key features and pricing.
To cut to the chase and compare prices and suppliers matched to your specific business needs, use our free tool here.
Best Softphone Apps
If you already have a business VoIP provider, it's likely that their own softphone app is bundled with your service package. We’ve included several of the most popular such provider-designed softphone apps below, so if you’re already with RingCentral, for example, it would make sense to stick with their app as this will offer optimal integration with your existing phone system.
Alongside these provider softphone platforms, we’ve also listed several other standalone apps that can be used regardless of which VoIP service you use.
Softphone App | Price | Key Benefit | Our Rating | Compare |
---|---|---|---|---|
RingCentral | $16 – $55 | HD Voice Quality | 5 stars | |
Counterpath Bria | $49 | Optimized Interface | 4.5 stars | |
ZoiPer | $33 – $36 | Military-Grade Security | 4.5 stars | |
iSoftphone | $35 – $55 | One-Step Configuration | 4.5 stars | |
8×8 Virtual Office | Free with 8×8 Virtual Office | Outlook Integration | 4 stars |
With this selection, our team of experts are confident that you’ll find exactly the right softphone apps for your unique requirements – whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, a small business, or a larger enterprise. Below are the individual reviews for all the models listed. Using these links, you can navigate directly to the best softphone app for your business needs.
Softphone App Reviews:
Compare Softphone providers and prices to find the best deal for your business.
RingCentral Softphone App
Editor Rating: 5 stars
Price: $16 – $55
The RingCentral softphone application operates on Windows and Mac operating systems and provides a wide range of VoIP features for desktop or other devices. It's available in four versions – Entry, Standard, Premium and Enterprise – offering different levels of functionality to meet business needs.
This softphone application provides the equivalent of a fully featured VoIP system on a desktop. It offers high call quality and wide-ranging functionality to improve communication and collaboration.
Key Features
- Audio conferencing
- Web meetings
- Instant messaging
- Integration with CRM, Outlook and other popular apps
- Presence (the ability to see which users are online in real-time)
Counterpath Bria Softphone App
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Editor Rating: 5 stars
Price: $49
Counterpath Bria 4 is a carrier-grade SIP softphone application for Windows, Mac and iOS/Android devices. It includes features specifically designed for business users and can be deployed within an enterprise environment.
This is an enterprise-grade softphone application that can be customized with add-ons, such as screen share or contact management, to enhance its functionality.
Highlights
- Optimized interface
- Advanced interoperability and configuration
- Carrier-grade application
Key Features
- Voice and video calling
- Instant messaging
- Enhanced contact management
- Presence
ZoiPer Softphone App
Editor Rating: 4.5 stars
Price: $33-$36
The ZoiPer softphone application is available in two versions: ZoiPer Classic, and ZoiPer 3, which offers additional VoIP features. Both versions operate on Windows, Mac and iOS/Android devices, offer military grade encryption for added security, and grant access to unified communications functionality.
A versatile softphone application that offers military grade encryption for users who need higher levels of security.
Highlights
- Military-grade security
- All contacts on a single interface
Key Features
- Audio and video calls
- Fax
- Presence
- Instant messaging
- CRM integration
- Call recording
iSoftphone App
Editor Rating: 4.5 stars
Price: $35 – $55
iSoftphone is available in four versions – ClassicOS X, ProOS X, iPhone and iPad. All versions offer a fully featured VoIP service that includes audio and video calling, as well as helpful features like online presence monitoring (Presence), call recording, and integration with CRM data.
iSoftPhone combines a wide range of communication methods into an easy to use application with quick, easy configuration. The intuitive Call Panel provides quick access to functionality, and helps improve personal productivity.
Highlights
- Intuitive functions
- One-step configuration
Key Features
- Instant messaging
- Integration with CRM
- Call recording
- Presence
- Video calls
8×8 Softphone App
Editor Rating: 4 stars
Price: free with 8×8 Virtual Office or Virtual Office Pro
8×8 Virtual Office is a softphone application that is free when you purchase the company’s Virtual Office or Virtual Office Pro system. It provides VoIP functionality for Windows or Mac desktops and can integrate with Outlook and social media apps.
This is not a standalone softphone and is only available to 8×8 Virtual Office or Virtual Office Pro customers. It claims to offer all the VoIP functionality of your main desktop 8×8 system.
Highlights
- Integration with Outlook
- Part of 8×8 Virtual Office or Virtual Office Pro
Key Features
- 3-way calling
- Voicemail
- Call forwarding
- Caller and calling line information
- One-click calling
Relevant Guides
3CX Softphone App
3cx Client For Windows
Editor Rating: 4 stars
Price: Free
3CXPhone can be used on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS operating systems to make and receive phone calls from a PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
This softphone application is completely free, saving licensing costs and reducing licensing administration. It provides a useful entry-level VoIP phone solution, although functionality may be limited, compared with paid offerings.
Highlights
- Quick and simple installation
- Open Standards-based next generation softphone
- Easy to use, intuitive user interface with dial pad and buttons
Key Features
- Presence
- Instant Chat
- Wide choice of VoIP Providers/SIP Trunks
Cisco Jabber Softphone App
Editor Rating: 4 stars
Price: Not available
Cisco Jabber is a softphone application for Android, Blackberry, iPhone and iPad, Mac, and Windows platforms. It offers HD video and desktop sharing capabilities, plus other VoIP features that deliver secure, reliable communications on a wide variety of devices.
Cisco Jabber is a business-class softphone application from a leading provider of VoIP solutions. It offers high call quality, and a wide range of communication and collaboration facilities.
Key Features
- Presence
- Instant messaging
- Voice messaging
- Desktop sharing
- Conferencing
Acrobits Groundwire Softphone App
Editor Rating: 4 stars
Price: $13
This is a business class SIP softphone application designed specifically for mobile users. It combines features business users need with intuitive features created for mobiles.
Groundwire claims to be the first mobile SIP client capable of replacing a desktop phone. It offers good VoIP functionality for mobile users at an affordable price.
Highlights
- Multi line
- Designed specifically for mobile
Key Features
- Video calling
- Call conferencing
- Voicemail Notification
- Enterprise support for SMS
- Call recording
Line2 Softphone App
Editor Rating: 3.5 stars
Price: Free to Line2 Pro subscribers
This softphone is only available to Line2 Pro subscribers. The Pro Plan provides an affordable, fully-featured solution for VoIP, and offers many great features for mobile workers.
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As part of the Line 2 Pro Plan service, the softphone application provides an ideal solution for mobile workers who want to enjoy the full benefits of a VoIP service when they are away from their desks or working in the field.
Highlights
- Mobile office with business-grade features
- 500 minutes and unlimited texts
Key Features
- Auto attendant
- Group conferencing
- Visual voicemail
- Call forwarding
ShoreTel Sky Softphone App
Editor Rating: 3.5 stars
Price: Free to users of ShoreTel Sky VoIP services
ShoreTel Sky was recently acquired by Mitel, but their Softphone app is still available to users through the Mitel brand. It is modeled on traditional deskphones, which gives it a very intuitive interface, compared to other softphones. It incorporates the ShoreTel Communicator interface to provide access to powerful unified communications tools.
As part of the Mitel VoIP service, the softphone application provides access to a wide range of enterprise-grade VoIP services.
Highlights
- Requires minimal configuration
- Intuitive interface
Key Features Https postman.
- ShoreTel Communicator interface
- Call history
- Voicemail
- Presence
Moving Forward with VoIP Softphone Apps
If you’re really interested in utilizing a VoIP Softphone app, these reviews can only get you so far. While all this research certainly helps, you’re going to need all the information available before making a decision – and that means understanding exactly how much it will cost your business.
Fortunately, we've provided you with a handy price quote form that can help you get the full picture of what these apps offer and how much you're going to have to pay. Just click on the link below and you'll be on your way!
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