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What YateClient is

YateClient is an instant messenger and softphone built on Yate. It supports Jingle, Google Talk, XMPP, SIP, H.323, and IAX for telephony, with Google Talk, Google Voice, and jabber.org listed as messaging providers. Chat tools include message archives, searchable chat history, chat rooms, file transfer, and directory sharing. For calls, it offers call transfer, conferencing, call history, and an address book. Its documented SIP client functions include voice, registration, multiple endpoints and lines, hold, transfer, conferencing, URI dialing, smart routing, and a local address book. A SIP account requires an account with a SIP provider. The documentation describes use for peer-to-peer conversations, PC-to-phone calls, and calls to an IVR. YateClient is free and has desktop versions for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its product page links to Windows and Mac downloads, Mandriva and Ubuntu packages, Linux sources, and (Free)BSD sources. Support options include a forum, IRC channel, documentation, and mailing list. The product is associated with S.C. Null Team Impex SRL, which gives a Bucharest, Romania mailing address; the company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Bucharest.

Who it suits

YateClient suits people looking for a free desktop messenger and softphone with chat tools and support for several telephony protocols. It may fit users who want peer-to-peer, PC-to-phone, or IVR calls and can use a SIP provider account where required.

What it does well

  • Free plan with Linux, macOS, and Windows versions.
  • Supports SIP, H.323, IAX, Jingle, and XMPP.
  • Includes searchable chat history, file transfer, and chat rooms.
  • Call tools include transfer, conferencing, and call history.
  • Support includes a forum, IRC, documentation, and mailing list.

What to know first

  • SIP account use requires an account with a SIP provider.
  • Listed desktop platforms are Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Getting started

  1. Visit the YateClient product page.
  2. Choose a linked download for Windows, Mac, Mandriva, Ubuntu, Linux sources, or (Free)BSD sources.
  3. Install the version for your desktop platform.
  4. Get an account with a SIP provider if you plan to use a SIP account.

Verdict

Choose YateClient if you want a free desktop messenger and softphone with chat features and multiple telephony protocols. For SIP calling, you need an account with a SIP provider.

Questions

Is YateClient free?

Yes. Its pricing model is free, with a free plan.

Which desktop platforms does it support?

Linux, macOS, and Windows are listed.

Which telephony protocols does it support?

The listed protocols are SIP, H.323, and IAX. It also supports Jingle, Google Talk, and XMPP.

Do I need a SIP provider account?

Yes. Using a SIP account in YateClient requires an account with a SIP provider.

What support options are available?

The site lists a forum, IRC channel, documentation, and mailing list.

Facts from YateClient's own pages

Account setup
To register a SIP account, the documentation says to enter the SIP username, password and server IP. · docs.yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Call features
Listed telephony features include call transfer, conferencing, call history and an address book. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Calling features
Telephony features include call transfer, conferencing, call history, and an address book. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Chat features
Chat features include message archives, chat history search, chat rooms, file transfer, and directory sharing. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Company
The contact page names S.C. Null Team Impex SRL and gives a mailing address in Bucharest, Romania. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Downloads
The product page links to a Windows version and downloads for Mandriva, Ubuntu, Mac, Linux sources, and (Free)BSD sources. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Founded
2004 · yate.ro, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Bucharest, Romania · yate.ro, 28 Sept 2026
Intended use
The documentation describes YateClient as a VoIP client for peer-to-peer conversations, PC-to-phone calls, and calls to an IVR. · docs.yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Maker
The maker's contact page names S.C. Null Team Impex SRL and gives its address in Bucharest, Romania. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Messaging providers
The listed IM providers are Google Talk, Google Voice, and jabber.org. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Platforms
The product page lists Windows, Mac OS and Linux; the documentation says YateClient can be compiled for iOS or Android, but requires a graphical interface to be built for each. · docs.yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Product
YateClient is an instant messenger and softphone based on Yate. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Protocols
It supports Jingle/Google Talk/XMPP, SIP, H.323, and IAX for telephony. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Service-dependent feature
The SIP client documentation says voicemail depends on the service provider. · docs.yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Service requirement
Using a SIP account in YateClient requires an account with a SIP provider. · docs.yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
SIP features
The documentation lists voice, registration, multiple endpoints and lines, hold, transfer, conferencing, URI dialing, smart routing, and a local address book as SIP client features. · docs.yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Support
The site lists a forum, IRC channel, documentation, and mailing list for support. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026
Telephony protocols
It supports Jingle/Google Talk/XMPP, SIP, H.323 and IAX. · yate.ro, 9 Oct 2026

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