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Aria vs Linphone
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 AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Linphone combines SIP calling, messaging, and conferencing with broad platform coverage and self-hosting options. The free SIP service is individual-use and lacks guaranteed support; organizations can contact the company about paid support and licensing.
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| Aria | Linphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aria-softphone.com | linphone.org |
| On softphone and calling apps | #1 of 33 | #5 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.
Linphone: what it does well
- Free app and individual SIP service.
- Available across mobile, desktop, and web.
- Call recording and call forwarding are included.
- Conferencing supports up to 50 participants.
- Flexisip can be deployed on premises.
What to know first
- Free SIP service has no guaranteed support.
- SIP SIMPLE messaging is basic one-to-one only.
- Closed-source modifications require proprietary licensing.
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