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FreeSWITCH vs YateClient

Both stand on voice apis. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FreeSWITCH

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

FreeSWITCH provides a no-cost, self-hostable framework with call-control and integration options. Teams should account for infrastructure upkeep and the separate commercial modules and support options.

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YateClient

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Choose YateClient if you want a free desktop messenger and softphone with chat features and multiple telephony protocols. For SIP calling, you need an account with a SIP provider.

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The facts

	FreeSWITCH	YateClient
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Not published
Plans published	3	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	signalwire.com	yate.ro
On voice apis	#3 of 52	#7 of 52

FreeSWITCH: what it does well

Open-source MPL license; production use can be free.
Event Socket exposes call and channel control over TCP.
Supports multiple scripting and programming integrations.
Supports inbound and outbound calling through SignalWire connectivity.

What to know first

A free SignalWire account is needed for downloads.
Self-hosting requires dedicated infrastructure maintenance resources.
Open-source edition support is community-based.

YateClient: what it does well

Free plan with Linux, macOS, and Windows versions.
Supports SIP, H.323, IAX, Jingle, and XMPP.
Includes searchable chat history, file transfer, and chat rooms.
Call tools include transfer, conferencing, and call history.
Support includes a forum, IRC, documentation, and mailing list.

What to know first

SIP account use requires an account with a SIP provider.
Listed desktop platforms are Linux, macOS, and Windows.

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