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Best Voice APIs in 2026
Voice APIs let software place or receive phone calls through an API. This list is for people comparing hosted services, mobile or web platforms, and self-hosted options such as Asterisk.
- 52 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Aculab Cloud
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Aculab Cloud offers a broad set of communications APIs and a free Trial for development. Check the outbound rate limit and unsupported premium-rate calls against the intended use.
7.7 Visit site - 2
Asterisk
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hostedAsterisk provides a broad framework for building communications systems, with multiple interfaces and VoIP protocols.
- 3
FreeSWITCH
Free plan APILinuxMac+2FreeSWITCH provides a no-cost, self-hostable framework with call-control and integration options.
- 4
Kamailio
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted - 5
Wazo Platform
by Wazo PlatformFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Choose Wazo Platform if you need a free, self-hosted and programmable foundation for telecom services.
- 6
SIP.IO
Free plan APIWebSIP.IO combines programmable voice and contact center features, with options for messaging, recording, and AI-assisted calls.
- 7
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.
- 8
Callr
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Callr combines programmable communications, tracking, conversation intelligence, and AI agents for business workflows.
- 9
Infobip Voice API
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Infobip provides a broad set of programmable voice functions and connectivity options, with tools for both developers and business users.
- 10
Plivo Voice API
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Plivo Voice API combines call handling, recording, and streaming audio with developer SDKs and integrations.
6.1 Visit site - 11
Amazon Chime SDK PSTN Audio
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+26.0 Visit site - 12
D7 Networks
Free trial APIWebD7 Networks combines messaging APIs with WhatsApp chatbot and number lookup tools. Buyers should account for usage-based messaging and the listed per-message fees when considering its paid service.
6.0 Visit site - 13
Amazon Chime SDK Voice Connector
Paid APISelf-hostedWeb - 14
drachtio
Free plan Linux - 15
Telnyx SIP Trunking
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Telnyx combines SIP connectivity with calling safeguards, a range of integrations, and usage-based calling rates.
5.9 Visit site - 16
46elks
Paid APIWeb46elks brings SMS, MMS, and voice features under one API, with SDKs and integrations for application workflows.
5.8 Visit site - 17
Fonoster
Free plan Web - 18
jambonz
Free plan Web - 19
sipgate.io
Free plan Web - 20
CallFire API
Paid APICallFire API combines messaging, calling and event notifications with multiple SDK options and documented authentication requirements.
- 21
Commio Voice API
Paid API - 22
Kaleyra Voice API
Paid APIChoose Kaleyra Voice API if your business needs programmable inbound and outbound calling, broad country coverage, and integrations with business platforms.
- 23
Orange Voice API
Paid API - 24
Apifonica Voice API
Paid Web - 25
EnableX Voice API
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, trials, paid starting prices, and pricing on request. Review call direction, number availability, SIP, recording, concurrent-call limits, SDK languages, supported platforms, and licensing when code access matters.
Questions
Are free Voice APIs available?
Yes. Asterisk is listed as free, and Aculab Cloud offers a free plan. Other entries may be paid or require pricing on request.
Which Voice APIs include a free trial?
Aculab Cloud offers a free trial. Apifonica Voice API lists a 30-day trial. Trial terms vary by provider.
What platforms do these Voice APIs support?
The list includes services for web, API, iOS, Android, self-hosted, and Linux environments. Amazon Chime SDK PSTN Audio also lists Windows.
Can I use a Voice API for inbound calls?
Inbound calling is a comparison field for this list. Alianza Crux API is listed with inbound calling support.
How is Voice API pricing shown?
Pricing may be a free plan, a paid starting price, or pricing on request. Examples include Amazon Chime SDK Voice Connector from $0.00 and Azure Communication Services from $1 per month.
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