Jami vs Linphone

Jami9.0Visit Linphone8.9Visit

Higher score Jami #4 in Encrypted Calling Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Jami

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Linphone #5 in Encrypted Calling Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Linphone

• Jami fits best

  Free, open-source calling across desktop and mobile

• Linphone fits best

  SIP users needing encrypted calls and PBX support

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Side by side

Feature	Jami 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Linphone 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Encrypted Calling Apps	#5 in Encrypted Calling Apps
Best for	Free, open-source calling across desktop and mobile	SIP users needing encrypted calls and PBX support
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jami 1/5 · Linphone 1/5
Video calling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Screen sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Self-hosting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	✓	✓
Specs
Group call limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	End-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy Voice and video calls, group chats, conferencing, and screen sharing Desktop and mobile apps, linked devices, and SIP client support	Supports encrypted SIP audio and video calls, group calls and conferencing Connects with third-party SIP systems, IP-PBXs, proxies and SBCs Available on desktop and mobile, with LDAP and CardDAV sync
Cons	No numeric group-call limit is stated No numeric linked-device limit is stated Support channels are email, community, and documentation	Calling regular phone numbers requires a third-party SIP trunking service Free SIP service is for individuals and has no guaranteed support No browser calling or SMS/MMS support
Our verdict	Jami is a free, open-source communication app for private messaging, voice and video calls, group conversations, conferencing, file sharing, and screen sharing. Its desktop and mobile coverage makes it relevant to people who want one… Read the review →	Linphone is an open-source softphone from Belledonne Communications for internet-based voice and video calls, messaging and conferences. Its SIP support makes it a fit for individuals and organizations working with third-party SIP accounts… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Jami — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy
  • Voice and video calls, group chats, conferencing, and screen sharing
  • Desktop and mobile apps, linked devices, and SIP client support

  Where it doesn't

  • No numeric group-call limit is stated
  • No numeric linked-device limit is stated
  • Support channels are email, community, and documentation

• Linphone — where it wins

  • Supports encrypted SIP audio and video calls, group calls and conferencing
  • Connects with third-party SIP systems, IP-PBXs, proxies and SBCs
  • Available on desktop and mobile, with LDAP and CardDAV sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Calling regular phone numbers requires a third-party SIP trunking service
  • Free SIP service is for individuals and has no guaranteed support
  • No browser calling or SMS/MMS support

• Jami9.0/10 · Free plan

  Private messaging and calls with peer-to-peer architecture and SIP support.

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• Linphone8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source SIP client for encrypted calls and PBX-connected telephony.

  Visit LinphoneFull verdict →