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Best Softphone and Calling Apps in 2026
Softphone and calling apps let you place calls through software, with options that may suit browser-based, desktop, or mobile use. Compared on browser calling, SIP support, and the availability of desktop and mobile apps, the entries also distinguish business SMS, call recording, free plans, and paid-from pricing. Blink, Linphone, and Siperb Mobile Softphone are among the names included, alongside SipPulse Softphone and Zoiper. Consider which calling methods and devices you rely on, whether you need recording or business messaging, and how each app’s listed plan details fit your budget.
- 33 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Aria
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Aria covers core SIP calling on desktop and includes local recording. Mobile availability is not yet released, and business use needs a separate licence.
- 2
Blink
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Blink brings SIP-based calling and messaging together with file transfers and conferencing features. Check account requirements and platform-dependent feature availability before use.
- 3
Bria Solo
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Bria Solo provides calling apps and account management, but users need a separate calling service or system. Check the free-plan limits and confirm the trial duration before choosing a plan.
- 4
AGEphone
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindowsChoose the free AGEphone edition for personal use with a compatible Hikari Denwa home gateway.
- 5
Linphone
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Linphone combines SIP calling, messaging, and conferencing with broad platform coverage and self-hosting options.
- 6
Browser Phone
Free plan Self-hostedWebBrowser Phone provides call controls, recording, and CRM integration for SIP-based PBX users in a free, self-hosted-capable project.
- 7
MicroSIP
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose MicroSIP for free desktop VoIP calling with call management and video in the standard edition. Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app or telephony service included.
- 8
Halcyon
Free plan AndroidLinuxPick Halcyon if you need a free, Android-based SIP softphone and can work with its pre-1.0 status and PBX setup.
- 9
Phoner
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebPick Phoner when you need a temporary or ongoing second number with calling, messaging, and recording tools across mobile and web.
- 10
Siperb Mobile Softphone
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5Siperb Mobile Softphone combines PBX-connected mobile calling with shared account data across desktop and mobile platforms.
- 11
PortSIP Softphone
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindowsPortSIP Softphone is a free option for the listed desktop and mobile platforms, but its legacy status matters: the maker directs PBX v22.x users to PortSIP ONE.
- 12
SipPulse Softphone
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4SipPulse Softphone offers multi-platform communications with a free plan and a browser option.
- 13
GOnnect
Free plan LinuxWindowsChoose GOnnect if you want a free, customizable desktop SIP client for Linux with call transfers, conferences, and Jitsi Meet handoff.
- 14
MobileVOIP
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindowsChoose MobileVOIP if you want a free app that connects your own VoIP provider account to international calling and messaging.
- 15
Tabd
Free plan APIExtensionWebChoose Tabd if you need a Chrome softphone connected to an existing PBX, with workspace controls for SIP extensions.
- 16
Zoiper
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Zoiper combines softphone calling with messaging, fax, contact integrations, and call-management features across desktop and mobile.
- 17
PhonerLite
Free plan WindowsPhonerLite provides SIP calling, profile separation, recording, and transcription at no cost. It is limited to Windows and requires compatible SIP service and audio equipment.
- 18
Sipdroid
Free plan AndroidChoose Sipdroid if you want a free Android SIP/VoIP client integrated with the standard dialer and contacts, with configurable call routing.
- 19
Sipnetic
Free plan AndroidChoose Sipnetic if you need an Android SIP softphone and already have a compatible VoIP provider.
- 20
Talkatone
Free plan AndroidiPhoneChoose Talkatone if you want free calling and texting to most U.S. numbers through an Android or iOS app, without using cell minutes. Look elsewhere if you need a phone number outside the U.S.
- 21
YateClient
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Choose 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.
- 22
CloudSIP
Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1 - 23
Telephone
Free plan MacChoose Telephone if you want a Mac SIP softphone with Contacts, call-link, and notification support.
- 24
SessionTalk Softphone
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2SessionTalk Softphone covers SIP-based calling, hosted PBX, messaging, and branded app options across major desktop and mobile platforms.
- 25
Softphone Plus
Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price