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Aria vs Bria Solo

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.

Aria

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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Bria Solo

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Bria 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.

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The facts

	Aria	Bria Solo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Bria Solo: $35.40 a year
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	aria-softphone.com	counterpath.com
On softphone and calling apps	#1 of 33	#3 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.

Bria Solo: what it does well

Works with a service provider, call server, or IP PBX
Supports contacts from Google and Microsoft Outlook
Paid plan includes call recording and history
Available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

What to know first

Does not include voice or messaging service
Free plan is limited to one device and one account
Free plan limits weekly calls and commercial use
Taxes are not included in the listed paid plan

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