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Linphone is a free, open-source VoIP and SIP softphone developed by Belledonne Communications. It enables high-quality voice, video calls, messaging, and conferencing across desktop and mobile platforms.
Widely used by individuals and enterprises, Linphone emphasizes flexibility, standards compliance, and security, supporting multiple SIP accounts, codecs, and end-to-end encryption without locking users into a proprietary ecosystem.
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Linphone App & Free SIP Service | Free |
| Technical Assistance (Support Package) | Starting from €3600 (20-hour package, to be used within 3 months) |
| Maintenance (Annual Support Contract) | Custom quote (Annual billing) |
| Rebranding (White-label Softphone) | Custom quote |
| Flexisip Server Installation & Configuration | Custom quote |
| Custom Development | Custom quote (based on specifications) |
Price details: https://www.linphone.org/en/services/
Competitor |
Pros |
|---|---|
| Zoom Phone | Compared to Zoom Phone, Linphone offers a strong cost advantage thanks to its open-source model and free core application. It provides deeper SIP-level control, greater flexibility for custom deployments, and avoids recurring per-user licensing fees, making it attractive for organizations with in-house technical expertise. |
| Microsoft Teams | Versus Microsoft Teams, Linphone excels in openness and interoperability. It integrates easily with existing SIP infrastructures, supports end-to-end encryption options, and allows full white-label customization. This makes it better suited for organizations wanting control over data, branding, and infrastructure rather than a closed ecosystem. |
| Cisco Webex | Against Cisco Webex, Linphone stands out for its lightweight architecture and lower total cost of ownership. It can be deployed on-premise or customized extensively, avoiding expensive enterprise licenses while still supporting voice, video, messaging, and secure communications based on open standards. |
| Skype | Compared to Skype, Linphone provides professional-grade SIP support and advanced configuration options. It is better suited for business and telecom use cases, offering higher security, extensibility via SDKs, and the ability to integrate directly into custom applications or VoIP platforms. |
| Jitsi | While Jitsi focuses mainly on conferencing, Linphone offers a more complete unified communications stack. It combines softphone, messaging, video, SDKs, and a SIP server, making it more versatile for enterprises or developers seeking an end-to-end, customizable real-time communication solution. |
Competitor |
Cons |
|---|---|
| Zoom Phone | Compared to Zoom Phone, Linphone requires more technical knowledge to deploy and manage effectively. It lacks the same level of out-of-the-box simplicity and polished onboarding, meaning non-technical teams may find setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance more complex. |
| Microsoft Teams | Unlike Microsoft Teams, Linphone does not provide a tightly integrated productivity suite with calendars, documents, and collaboration tools. Organizations seeking an all-in-one workspace may need additional software, increasing integration effort and reducing the immediate convenience Teams offers. |
| Cisco Webex | Compared with Cisco Webex, Linphone has fewer enterprise-grade management dashboards and built-in analytics by default. Large enterprises may need custom development or third-party tools to reach the same level of centralized monitoring, reporting, and administrative control. |
| Skype | Versus Skype, Linphone has a steeper learning curve for end users. Its interface is more technical and less consumer-oriented, which may slow adoption for users accustomed to very simple calling and messaging experiences. |
| Jitsi | Compared to Jitsi, Linphone’s broader feature set also increases complexity. Deployment, server configuration, and security tuning can require significant expertise, whereas Jitsi is often quicker to deploy for basic video conferencing use cases. |
