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What are the best VoIP clients for Linux?
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Best VoIP clients for Linux
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Platforms
Videoconferencing
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Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone)
Free
Windows, Linux, Mac, Mobile
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Yate
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Zoiper
FREE
Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Windows Phone
Yes
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Twinkle
FREE
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Linphone
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Windows, Linux, Mac, Mobile
yes
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Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone)
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Experiences
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Pros
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Cons
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Pro
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No central server required
If there is a wired and/or wireless connection between the caller and receiver, you can make a call.
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Rename contact/conversation
Unable to rename a contact/conversation in the list.
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MellowNemain's Experience
Just type telephone number in contact box to make a SIP call. Easy
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac, Mobile
Videoconferencing:
Yes
VoIP:
Yes
Required Android Version:
5.0+
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Cross platform support (computers, smartphones and televisions)
Works with devices running Android, Android TV, GNU/Linux, iOS, macOS and Windows operating systems.
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Don't get it to set it up with a FritzBox SIP
Information about SIP-Settings is missing, no way to check connection or re-establish connection with "disconnect && connect" an account.
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HonorableDumakulem's Experience
The GUI shows no option to actually make a call. I installed this softphone so I can make a SIP call to a sip server, but apparently you can only use contacts to make calls
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Free and open-source code
Contribute to and/or audit the source code here.
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Con
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Crash if you try to add a Jami account
on search for if username is taken
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IntuitiveTriptolemus's Experience
I don't know why this SIP client seems to be the top one if you are not able to hear incoming calls...only works when you call by yourself.
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Clean, modern and simple interface
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Not a self-explaining UI
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DynamicPtocheia's Experience
Using as a sip phone is rubbish. It often loses connection with sip server, but gives you no error and shows a green light like everything is ok. The only way to resolve is to restart the app. Call quality bad too, constant distortion. All Linux softphones suck
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Pro
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Supports multiple accounts
You can have multiple Jami and SIP accounts active concurrently.
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Con
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No guidance how to setup, or what to do after installation
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SincereKamrusepa's Experience
Language support Translated into many languages and open for more https://www.transifex.com/savoirfairelinux/jami/
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Pro
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SIP support
Answer and make VoIP telephone calls from anywhere in the world where you are connected to the internet.
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Con
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Blocking calls can just not work
Blocking calls 1001,3333,8888... Ctrl+Shift+B does not work.
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Pro
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Intercom calls and file transfers between devices
The same account can be setup on multiple devices. You can then make calls between the same account on different devices. You can also transfer files between devices without using third-party services (like email accounts).
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Cannot hear incoming calls
Outgoing calls work...
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Language support
Translated into many languages and open for more translations. See here.
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Con
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No contact import
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Crystal clear audio
Calls have crystal clear audio.
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Chat history shared across devices
Not yet supported. See here.
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Active project
Active community with frequent articles posted on their blog.
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Group text chat
Not yet supported; however, group video conferences are supported. See here.
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Open development
The Jami software has many features and is stable; yet, the rate of development is increasing as more developers are contributing to provide even more features while keeping the software stable. See here.
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File sharing
Send files of all sizes between Jami users. FLAC, GIF, JPEG, JPG, MKV, MP3, MP4, OGG, PNG, WAV, WEBM and WEBP file extensions are automatically downloaded.
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Works without Internet access
If required, works within a Local Area Network (LAN) without the need for an Internet connection.
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Audio and video messages
Record and send audio and video messages. This is convenient for when you want to send a quick message without typing.
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Video conferences
Make audio and video calls with multiple people on Jami. Easily add new participants. Because Jami does not rely on servers, the conference is hosted by the device of the person who initiates it. It mixes the audio and video feeds from all the participants and sends it back to them so everyone can see and hear each other. For this reason, the maximum number of participants depends on the hosting device's computing power and available bandwidth. The developers have tested video conferencing with up to sixteen members; however, it could potentially go higher.
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Screen sharing and media streaming
You can change the source of the video feed you send your friends during a call, allowing you to share either your entire screen or only sections. You can also stream any audio and video media files, allowing your friends to see or hear them without having to transfer them first. This is accessed by right-clicking on the screen during a call.
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4K/UHD video calling
If your device has a 4K camera, you can use it to its full potential with Jami thanks to the support for Ultra HD resolution. It is only really useful if the other person has a 4K screen, but if it's the case, they will see you as clearly as if you were there.
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Yate
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Yate
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Yate
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Can't get the sources to build
SVN server has refused connection.
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Zoiper
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Zoiper
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Zoiper
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3
Experiences
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Cons
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Con
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Free version very limited
It's near useless without paying for "pro".
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Peter J. Mello's Experience
Being my SIP app of choice on Android for over seven years, I installed the Linux desktop version a while back when a need arose to make calls from my laptop and home computers and wasn't in any way disappointed. Packaged natively for Kubuntu as .deb files, installation was a cinch and setup was just as painless. It's handled three-way calls for me several times with exceptional sound quality, gives me access to every codec my VoIP providers offers and several more they don't, and maintains multiple connections to several different servers without flinching even when I'm saturating my home internet connection. It ended up being the motivation I needed to buy a premium soundbar with multiple microphones for my desktop monitor at home, even. I've only used the video call feature once, with my Lenovo ThinkPad, but that worked without even having to open the Preferences panel. I really can't think of a reason to use anything else other than it not being open-sourced, but it's hard to quibble over that when they make something so well across so many platforms. Two big thumbs up from me.
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Specs
Platforms:
Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Windows Phone
Videoconferencing:
Yes
VoIP:
Yes
Required Android Version:
Jellybean 4.1 and up
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Twinkle
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Twinkle
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Twinkle
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5
Experiences
2
Pros
1
Cons
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Not maintained anymore
Project died in 2009.
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Pro
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Straightforward installation and configuration
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ConsiderateVaisravana's Experience
Straightforward installation and configuration.
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Con
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Doesn't operate with Pulseaudio
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SensibleConand's Experience
The one remaining Linux SIP clinet that works with CISCO Jabber.
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FREE
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Linphone
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Linphone
My Recommendation for
Linphone
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14
Experiences
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Pros
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Cons
5
Specs
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FOSS
Free and Open Source.
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Con
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UI not very intuitive
Implementation of Contacts and missing calls are not very intuitive. Splitted View (left Contacts, right Call-History) would be much better as current look&feel. UI don't mind the "less clicks are better" philosophy. It looks a bit thrown together. Some Icons here, some there.. no navigation strategy are used (like known from webpages)
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TactfulAnubis's Experience
Does not support Asterisk BLF lights. Cannot see what all the other phones are doing. Makes it useless
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Specs
Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac, Mobile
Videoconferencing:
yes
VoIP:
Yes
End-to-end encryption:
SRTP, ZRTP, DTLS
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Pro
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Work well with FritzBox router
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Con
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Limited to flatpack installs
Yet another container service to keep up with.
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William.exe_v4.0's Experience
I tried Jami and Zoiper, but I always returned to Linphone
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Pro
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Great SIP support
Basically every SIP provider supported.
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Con
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Doesn't ring on incoming calls
Even if the Audio-File exists and can be played in the Settings-Dialog, it doesn't ring for an incoming call. Worked some time ago, currently not.
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DynamicPtocheia's Experience
The appimage version crashes when you try to enable h264 video codec. Why oh why would you not just have a deb package instead of forcing people to compile from source. We'll do this when Gentoo is the most popular distro. Until then just make a package seriously.
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Pro
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Simplistic and clean UI
Over the years, its UI has changed and improved by a lot.
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Con
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No Plugins available to add external Address-Books for contacts
would be nice to be able to add NextCloud, GoogleContacts or other Cloud-Services, or just an local Address-Book (like Thunderbird)
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DedicatedMelinoe's Experience
UI is confusing and outdated
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Con
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Up-to-date version in 2020 can only be compiled from source
There is either an outdated version in Ubuntu repos, official flatpak install has been broken for over 6 months, so you're left with compiling from source.
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2
Experiences
1
Cons
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Con
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Unmaintained
The project has been discontinued by GNOME and the Telepathy framework from the Cross-Desktop Group(XDG)/Freedesktop that it uses as a backend is likely headed for the same fate after several years of very sporadic commits.
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DedicatedMelinoe's Experience
Only supports Google Talk, not generic SIP accounts
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Cisco Webex
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Zoom
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Zoom
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Zoom
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Pros
2
Cons
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Specs
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Con
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Security flaw exposes webcam hijack risk
Confirmed: Zoom Security Flaw Exposes Webcam Hijack Risk, Change Settings Now and there could be more as the code is closed and can't be independently audited.
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Pro
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App marketplace
Apps and add-ons are categorized by type, such as Assistants, Scheduling and Security & Compliance. Zoom partners with several major tech companies to provide apps and bots from HubSpot, Microsoft Teams, Slack, among many others.
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Specs
Platforms:
Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Linux, Blackberry
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Can't stop the automatic recording
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Schedule meetings
Meetings can be scheduled and held from virtually anywhere on any device as Zoom is tightly integrated with Slack and Outlook.
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Developed with Chinese engineers
"Yuan used the majority of the initial investment funding to hire engineering talent in his native China. This was largely a cost-saving measure; Chinese engineers were cheaper than their American counterparts. More engineers meant a tighter product." Since the code is closed, there may be back doors which would enable eavesdropping.
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Skype
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Skype
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Cons
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Con
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Microsoft (Skype's owner) actively assists eavesdroppers
On the other hand, if you lose your copy of one of your conversations, you may be able to get a copy of it from your government with a little bit of luck and a public records request.
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File sharing
Skype allows you to send any files (MP3s, images, text, etc.) by simply dragging and dropping then in the chat window making it simple to share things with colleagues.
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Specs
Platforms:
iOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
Videoconferencing:
yes
VoIP:
yes
Required Android Version:
6.0
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Con
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No support for 3rd-party accounts
You'll need a Skype account for using it. There is no possibility to add another voip-account.
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Cross-platform
There's software for Windows, Mac & Linux and apps are available on iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone.
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Poor Linux support
The version available for linux users is quite outdated, and does not support some of the newer functionality, such as the free group video calling and screen sharing.
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Plagued by bugs on all platforms
Crashes and other bugs are prevalent on Android, Windows and other platforms.
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