{"id":7693,"date":"2019-01-15T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T06:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/?p=7693"},"modified":"2023-02-08T03:01:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T03:01:57","slug":"top-10-voip-soft-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/top-10-voip-soft-phones","title":{"rendered":"Our top 10 VoIP Soft Phone Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Softphone?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting into our top 10 Softphones in the market, I&#8217;ll quickly go over what a Softphone exactly is for those who don&#8217;t know. A Softphone is program or, application that is installed on an internet ready device such as a tablet, laptop, desktop PC or even on a smartphone that allows you to make and receive voice and video calls as well as message and collaborate via Voice over IP technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A softphone is an installable phone enabled application the offers the basic features of a physical desk phone such as calling, transferring, hold, checking voicemail, call logging, call forwarding and so on, with additional&nbsp;features that can only be offered by integrating with a software solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your conversations will usually take place through a headset, microphone or speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Softphone can be quickly downloaded either from app stores or through the websites of a variety of softphone developers and VoIP providers such as nurangos pre-configured Zoiper version for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these applications are free though a few have upgradeable versions with business cases that more than justify the additional cost. Our list includes versions for a variety of operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and on mobile platforms .i.e. Android and iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a compilation of our top 10 favorite Softphone applications, categorized into desktop and mobile versions including cross platform versions which support both desktop and mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Desktop and Mobile versions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Softphones highlighted below have both desktop and mobile versions for Windows, IOS and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/zoiper-sm.png\" alt=\"zoiper softphone review\" width=\"225\" height=\"68\"><\/figure><h2><strong>Zoiper<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/zoiper5-review-e1548124023217.png\" alt=\"zoiper5-interface\" class=\"wp-image-7779\"><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zoiper softphone easily integrates with Microsoft Outlook, Windows, IOS and Android platforms. After downloading it, you only require an internet connection with a USB headset.<br><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><br>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fax capability, Click-to-dial, Call history, Contacts management, encryption, SIP or IAX endpoints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports encryption via SIP\/TLS &amp; SRTP by default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for multiple accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to import and export contacts from CSV files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No video tutorials and live customer support only by email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email requests are usually resolved within 2 business days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not integrate with any CRM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade necessary in order to use handy features such as; Instant messaging and video calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must pay a VoIP services provider to provide you with a VoIP service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoipers\u2019 simple and easy to use interface is a plus and its simple search bar makes it easy to find contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its\u2019 fax capability and low resource consumption is definitely a game changer in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to upgrade if you intend to have some advanced phone features such as HD calling, but the free version is perfectly fine for most users as it offers standard call handling functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-150x150.png\" alt=\"xlite comparison review\" class=\"wp-image-7768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><h2><strong>X-lite<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-interface-370x370.png\" alt=\"xlite-interface\" class=\"wp-image-7779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-interface-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-interface-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/xlite-interface-90x90.png 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>X-lite from Counterpath is a free softphone with a clean and simple interface that&#8217;s easy to deploy. When upgraded to the commercial version &#8220;Bria&#8221;, you can unlock integrations with a number of third-party applications such as; Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Outlook and even your IOS Address book for calling your contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can run on Windows 7, 8, 9 or 10 and Mac OSX 10.10 or 10.11. Once you attach your USB headsets and activate your internet connection, you are good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Voice and video calling, chat rooms, contact management, simple interface, instant messaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports IM\/Presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can customize the dialplan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple NAT options and UDP or TCP transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/voip-codecs-guide\">HD calling via G722 codec<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its\u2019 got a sleek and modern look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to access voicemails, missed calls, choose device and volume adjustment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides you with a detachable window for contacts in-case you are calling a long list of people, and you still want to view your keypad while calling people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes video calling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single account only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No bulk adding of contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support through forums means you should have someone technical manage the deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade is needed to use call encryption via TLS\/SRTP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/span><br><br>Bria\u2019s call history that allows you to filter calls that were received, missed, dialed is definitely a plus for most users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Bria has a setting \u2018Hide Your Number\u2019, I would advise you not to use it since people usually don\u2019t pick calls that don\u2019t indicate who is calling, furthermore, they won\u2019t be able to call you back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider upgrading to Counterpaths Bria-X which provides cloud based provisioning of softphones and a number of upgraded features such as screen sharing, file sharing, automatic contact syncing and call encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/jitsi-150x150.png\" alt=\"jitsi comparison review\" class=\"wp-image-7769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/jitsi-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/jitsi-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/jitsi-370x370.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><h2><strong>Jitsi<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/jitsi-review-e1548125804917.png\" alt=\"jitsi review\" class=\"wp-image-7792\"><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jistsi is a free and open source softphone application that requires a Java-based platform to operate. It supports Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Voice, Video conferencing, file transfers, desktop sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to use controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free and Open source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate over SIP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully WebRTC complaint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Google voice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must have Java installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cumbersome interface (UI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Un-reliable as the project grows and stabilizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final thoughts<br><\/strong><\/span>As an open source application, reliability will obviously be an issue since it is constantly being updated and refined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t any in-depth documentation on its features and thus it might cause problems for users who are not hands on. However, the Jitsi team have developed a great Softphone that is free to use and done a marvelous job in maintaining this open source SIP softphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I see no issues with Jitsi being used as a personal softphone but if you intend to use for team members, I would recommend Zopier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/MicroSIP-e1548358256536.png\" alt=\"MicroSIP comparison review\" class=\"wp-image-7769\"><\/figure><h2><strong>MicroSIP<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/microsip-review-e1548358397907.png\" alt=\"microsip review\" class=\"wp-image-7792\"><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirco Sip is free and open source softphone that runs on a Windows OS platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It communicates over SIP protocols and requires very minimal resources to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports High-quality VoIP calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports HD video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In depth-documentation available online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficult to set up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of commercial support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final thoughts<br><\/strong><\/span>Micro SIP application may be open source and free to use, but its difficulty in setting it up and poor customer service support doesn\u2019t attract any potential users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"171\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/linphone-logo-e1548309051513.png\" alt=\"linphone comparison review\" class=\"wp-image-7771\"><\/figure><h2><strong>Linphone<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Linphone-review.png\" alt=\"Linphone Review\" class=\"wp-image-7808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Linphone-review.png 350w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Linphone-review-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Linphone is an open source softphone that was initially designed to work for free with SIP services. Its\u2019 earlier versions only supported Linux but later versions were developed for Windows, Mac OSX, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports HD video calls in full-screen mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call recording (audio &amp; video)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates conferences instantaneously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good user interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium contact management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intuitive Conference calling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing standard configuration options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn\u2019t have a standard phone dialer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports only VP8 video codecs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final thoughts<br><\/strong><\/span>It is a good phone for the typical user who just requires a phone for daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its\u2019 integrated messaging and call history features are a bonus and a breeze to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its downside is its inability to allow users to configure the entire account in the GUI wizard and be able to prioritize codecs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/blink-150x150.png\" alt=\"blink comparison review\" class=\"wp-image-7772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/blink-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/blink-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/blink.png 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><h2><strong>Blink<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/blink-softphone-review-e1548352281361.jpg\" alt=\"blink softphone review\" class=\"wp-image-7809\"><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a simple softphone that even your parents will find easy to use. It supports multiple SIP accounts and only Mac versions are available at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has an iCloud account which syncs between multiple computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports file transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports screen sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy to use interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in SIP account sign-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports SIP accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only a few features will work with a SIP account from AG projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only a Mac version available at the moment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final thoughts<br><\/strong><\/span>An easy to use Softphone, but unfortunately, its limitations to only Mac versions don\u2019t make it widespread as would have been expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile versions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These Softphones are only available on Mobile devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/csipsimple-e1548357390465.png\" alt=\"blink comparison review\" class=\"wp-image-7772\"><\/figure><h2><strong>CSipSimple<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/csipsimple-review-e1548357528170.png\" alt=\"CSipSimple review\" class=\"wp-image-7812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/csipsimple-review-e1548357528170.png 200w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/csipsimple-review-e1548357528170-172x300.png 172w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A free SIP client developed for Android platforms. It does not support business features like blind or attended transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic standard Softphone features \u2013 Call handling, call history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrates well with native dialer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to call people within your network using SIP URIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP Encryption with TLS\/SRTP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HD Calling via G722<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low bandwidth codec G729 included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doesn\u2019t support transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only has basic handling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final thoughts<br><\/strong><\/span>A good SIP client for Android environments with basic calling functions for making and receiving calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4444\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/Acrobits-150x150.png\" alt=\"Acrobits and nurango\" class=\"wp-image-4444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/Acrobits-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/Acrobits-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/Acrobits.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><h2><strong>Acrobits<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/acrobits-review-e1548358114280.png\" alt=\"Acrobits review\" class=\"wp-image-7812\"><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Acrobits Softphone is a mobile SIP application for the iPhone platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has had some great reviews with 4\/5 star ratings from the many consumers who have used it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customizable ringtones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Voice integrations though you require a Google voice account, SIP account with DID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports Push notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looks sleek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to use interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making calls over a WiFi connection is very easy with it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3G performance isn\u2019t as good<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn\u2019t have any transfer functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><br>Final thoughts<br><\/strong><\/span>The Acrobits is an easy to use VoIP client for the iPhone platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is good for making and receiving phone calls but performance over 3G varies depending on your signal strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lacking transfer functionality sets limitations on those who would love to mirror their desk phones functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/portsip.png\" alt=\"portsip comparison review\" class=\"wp-image-7774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/portsip.png 120w, https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/portsip-90x90.png 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure><h2><strong>PortSIP<\/strong><\/h2><br><br><\/td><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/portsip-review-e1548358755894.png\" alt=\"portsip review\" class=\"wp-image-7817\"><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>PortSIP It is open source softphone and a hybrid that has both mobile and desktop 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It mobile versions are supported by Android and iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports as many as five phone lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic call features \u2013 Call hold, call transfer, 3 party conferencing, auto answer and redial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instant messaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can record calls on a WAV file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video conferencing with required any MCU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customizable &#8211; Supports rebranding to suit company colours, logos, icons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides professional real-time by the Port SIP development team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mac versions not available yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Final thoughts<br><\/strong><\/span>This is a great android and windows platform Softphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a Web RTC Gateway that allows users to make and receive calls or initiate video conferencing sessions from a standard web browser without the need for downloading any plugins or software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Softphones are definitely forcing established telecommunication re-think the long-established business models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to provide call features on cloud platforms accessible to millions of people around the world is definitely a game changer in the telecommunication industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have any questions about deploying a Softphone solution for your business, we would be happy to answer them for you. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use any of these Softphones and more with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nurango.ca\/phone-system\">hosted phone system<\/a> for business.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Softphone? 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