Linphone

7.6easy start · #2 of 32
in Softphone Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, api, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Linphone is ranked #2 of 32 in softphone software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Linphone plans and pricing

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Linphone softphone Free Free app and individual SIP service; no guaranteed support for free SIP service linphone.org · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on softphone software

Free plan: Yes
Browser calling: No
Mobile app: Yes
Desktop app: Yes
Call recording: Yes
Business SMS: No
SIP support: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Linphone combines VoIP voice and video calling, instant messaging, and videoconferencing in one application.
Open source: Linphone is open source and can be integrated into projects under the GNU GPLv3 license; proprietary licensing is available for closed-source modifications.
SIP interoperability: It uses SIP and SIP SIMPLE and is designed to interoperate with IP-PBXs, proxies, SBCs, and other SIP systems.
Calling: Features include HD audio and video calling, call forwarding, concurrent call management, recording, DTMF, and Bluetooth headset support.
Group meetings: Its Flexisip or SaaS conferencing option supports video conferences with up to 50 participants and screen sharing.
Messaging: Flexisip enables one-to-one and group chats, file sharing, read receipts, reactions, voice messages, and ephemeral messages; SIP SIMPLE supports basic one-to-one messaging with third-party accounts.
Integrations: Linphone supports LDAP and CardDAV contact synchronization, OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 authentication, and Apple APNs and Google Firebase push notifications.
Security: Security features include SIP/TLS, SRTP, SRTP-DTLS, ZRTP, end-to-end encryption for exchanged media, and post-quantum encryption using CRYSTALS-Kyber.
Platforms: The app is available for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and GNU/Linux; the maker says a web version is under development.
Self-hosting: Flexisip can be deployed on premises and connected to an existing SIP server for group messaging and videoconferencing.
Support: The free SIP service is reserved for individual users and comes with no guarantee of support; paid support and maintenance services are available by contacting the company.
Business model: Linphone offers white-label branding, support contracts, development assistance, and custom feature development, with pricing available by contacting the company.
Maker: Belledonne Communications is a French company founded in 2010 and based at 3 Avenue Marie Reynoard, 38100 Grenoble, France.
Founded: 2001
Price from: Free

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Best Softphone Software in 2026#2 of 32

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Sources

linphone.org/en/linphone-softphone/· checked 29 Sept 2026
linphone.org/en/features/· checked 29 Sept 2026
linphone.org/en/download/· checked 29 Sept 2026
linphone.org/en/getting-started/· checked 29 Sept 2026
linphone.org/en/belledonne-communications-company-ov· checked 29 Sept 2026