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AGEphone vs Aria
Both stand on softphone and calling apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows
Choose the free AGEphone edition for personal use with a compatible Hikari Denwa home gateway. AGEphone Cloud is the fit for the listed remote-work and larger-deployment use cases, while AGEphone Business is positioned for Windows call-center work. Consider another option if you need business use without moving to one of the business editions.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Aria covers core SIP calling on desktop and includes local recording. Mobile availability is not yet released, and business use needs a separate licence.
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| AGEphone | Aria | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ageet.com | aria-softphone.com |
| On softphone and calling apps | #4 of 33 | #1 of 33 |
AGEphone: what it does well
- Free personal-use edition for iOS, Android, and Windows.
- AGEphone Cloud supports iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
- Cloud edition lists call transfer, group calls, history, and speed dial.
- Cloud edition supports signaling and audio encryption.
- Business edition supports CRM integration via API.
What to know first
- The free edition is for personal use only.
- Business use requires AGEphone Cloud or AGEphone Business.
- Cloud integrations each require a separate subscription.
- Manual configuration without provider login details is outside AGEphone Cloud support.
Aria: what it does well
- Supports common calling controls, contacts, and call history.
- Offers Opus audio up to 48 kHz and local WAV recording.
- Desktop downloads cover macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Privacy policy says credentials and call records stay local.
What to know first
- iOS and Android apps are in testing with no releases yet.
- Background mobile incoming calls require a self-hosted push gateway.
- Business use requires a separate commercial licence.
- Encryption is transport encryption, not end-to-end encryption.
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