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GOnnect vs Phoner
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 LinuxWindows
Choose GOnnect if you want a free, customizable desktop SIP client for Linux with call transfers, conferences, and Jitsi Meet handoff. Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app, browser calling, or call recording, or if you need a Windows version immediately.
Visit GOnnect Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Pick Phoner when you need a temporary or ongoing second number with calling, messaging, and recording tools across mobile and web. Consider another service if emergency calling is required or the free account’s messaging limits do not fit.
Visit PhonerThe facts
| GOnnect | Phoner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Alternate Number Monthly: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gonnect-project.org | phonerapp.com |
| On softphone and calling apps | #13 of 33 | #9 of 33 |
GOnnect: what it does well
- Free to use under the GPLv2 open-source license.
- Supports SIP, call transfers, and ad-hoc conferences.
- Switches an ongoing call to Jitsi Meet video with one click.
- Names Asterisk, Fritzbox, and Cisco as compatible systems.
- Includes Microsoft calendar and contact plugins plus CardDAV contact support.
What to know first
- Currently available for Linux as a Flatpak; Windows is in development.
- No mobile app or browser calling.
- Call recording is not supported.
Phoner: what it does well
- Android, iOS, and web access
- Domestic and international calls
- Private texts, photos, and videos
- Customizable area and country codes
- Call forwarding, routing, and recording
What to know first
- Free account limits contacts and texts
- Cannot be used for emergency calling
- Some subscriptions renew automatically
- Service may delete inactive accounts and data
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