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Blink vs Browser Phone

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.

Blink

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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Browser Phone provides call controls, recording, and CRM integration for SIP-based PBX users in a free, self-hosted-capable project. It has no mobile or desktop app, so its fit depends on web access and the user's PBX setup.

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The facts

	Blink	Browser Phone
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	icanblink.com	browser-phone.org
On softphone and calling apps	#2 of 33	#6 of 33

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

Browser Phone: what it does well

Supports Asterisk, FreeSWITCH, and other SIP-based PBXs.
Includes blind and attended transfers and conferencing.
Records audio and video calls.
Can run standalone without cloud systems or services.
Free, open-source project.

What to know first

No mobile app is listed.
No desktop app is listed.
Video recording has five layouts and three quality settings.

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