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Telephone

Freemium#30 of 30 in Network Simulation SoftwareSoftphone Software

Telephone: A focused macOS SIP client, not a network simulation tool. Ranked #30 of 30 in Network Simulation Software by our editors (0.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for macOS users needing a SIP softphone.

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At a glance

Editor score
0.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
macOS users needing a SIP softphone
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports multiple SIP accounts and common call controls
- TLS and SRTP encryption are supported
- Integrates with macOS Contacts, sip: links, and tel: links
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS
- Telephone Pro is required for full call history
- Not designed for network simulation workflows

Our verdict on Telephone

Telephone is a macOS VoIP SIP softphone for making and receiving calls over the internet or a company network. It is aimed at Mac users who need a desktop calling client with SIP account support, multiple accounts, contact autocomplete, call history, and standard controls such as mute, hold, transfer, and call waiting. The app also supports dialing from sip: and tel: links, making it suited to users whose calling workflow is centered on macOS and SIP services.

The published plans show a Free option providing the Mac application and a Telephone Pro subscription that adds full call history and support for up to 30 simultaneous calls. The plan structure is straightforward, with the paid tier focused on call-history depth and higher simultaneous-call capacity. Telephone also connects with macOS Contacts and supports sip: and tel: links, giving it a practical fit within a Mac-based calling environment. TLS and SRTP encryption are included among its supported features.

Telephone is a focused softphone rather than a broad networking or simulation environment. Its macOS-only availability limits platform choice, and users who need mobile, browser-based, or network-modeling workflows should choose a different type of product. For Mac users seeking a SIP client with multiple-account support, familiar call controls, contact integration, and an optional higher-capacity tier, Telephone is a clear fit. For network simulation, cross-platform calling, or broader collaboration requirements, its narrow scope is a limitation.

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Telephone pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Telephone fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Simulation model	Not verified
Real-time emulation	Not verified
Hardware-in-the-loop	Not verified
Deployment options	Not verified
Documented node limit	Not verified
Automation API	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: macOS Contacts
Pricing	Free plan
Website	64characters.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

Telephone integrations

Telephone lists 1 integrations on its own site.

macOS Contacts

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