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Aria vs Blink
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 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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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Blink brings SIP-based calling and messaging together with file transfers and conferencing features. Check account requirements and platform-dependent feature availability before use.
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| Aria | Blink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aria-softphone.com | icanblink.com |
| On softphone and calling apps | #1 of 33 | #2 of 33 |
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.
Blink: what it does well
- Supports multiple SIP accounts
- Voice and video with listed codecs
- Encrypted media, chat, and file transfers
- Screen sharing can be integrated with audio
What to know first
- A SIP account is required
- Some conferencing features require a conference server
- Features may vary by operating system and version