Overview

Linphone provides a softphone for VoIP calling, video calling, instant messaging, and videoconferencing. It combines these functions into a single application based on standardized SIP protocols for interoperability with other SIP systems. The software supports HD audio and video calls with dynamic adaptation to network conditions, echo cancellation, and codecs like Opus, AV1, H265, and H264. Security features include end-to-end encryption for voice, video, and text, plus post-quantum encryption using Cristals-Kyber. Instant messaging offers one-on-one and group conversations, file sharing, reactions, and ephemeral messages when using the Flexisip server. Call management includes history, forwarding, recording, and multiple concurrent calls. Available for desktops, smartphones, with native iOS and Android versions optimized for mobile environments including push notifications.

Key Features:

  • HD audio and video calls with support for Opus, AV1, H265, H264 codecs
  • Dynamic media stream adaptation to network conditions
  • Software or hardware echo cancellation
  • Call recording with playback
  • One-on-one and group instant messaging with file sharing and reactions
  • End-to-end encryption for calls, messages, and conferences
  • Post-quantum encryption with Cristals-Kyber
  • Call history, forwarding, and management of multiple calls
  • Push notifications for calls and messages
  • Interoperability with SIP-compatible VoIP services and IP-PBXs

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Open-source and auditable for security.

Free to use with multiple SIP accounts.

Good call quality and media encryption.

Lightweight, runs well on older hardware.

Works on Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

Cons:

No built‑in call forwarding button.

Codec prioritization requires config file edits.​

Limited contact management and address book.​

Software Trial

1-7 Days

Free Version

Yes

Licensing Type

Proprietary

Starting Price

Price Type

  • Free

Currency

  • USD ($)

Subscription

  • N/A

Linphone Software Features

Screen Sharing Features

  • Audio/Video Conferencing
  • Event Scheduling
  • File Sharing
  • Live Chat/Text

VoIP Features

  • Call Parking
  • Call Recording
  • Call Recording
  • Interactive Voice Response
  • Interactive Voice Response
  • SIP Trunking
  • Unified Communications
  • Voice Quality Enhancement

Deployment

  • Cloud Hosted

Platform

  • Web-Based
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux

Support

  • Email
  • Phone

Training

  • Documentation
  • Help Guides

Linphone Pricing

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Software Category

Screen Sharing VoIP

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