The purpose of this article is to summarize and also compare the most important Android-based SIP dialers from the market by comparing their benefits and the drawbacks. Find out which popular Android softphone is worth trying or which will fulfill your requirements by checking the comparison grid.
Developer: Régis Montoya
Softphone home page: https://code.google.com
Google play: Csipsimple
Video: Csipsimple setup
User-guide: CSipSimple guide
My opinion: CSipSimple is a pretty good VoIP client application with a modern design and smooth voice quality. I think that the SIP accounts creation/modification should be more intuitive and the settings menu should be grouped in another way. CSipSimple seems to be very stable and the response time is fairly good.
Short description: CSipSimple is a VoIP client application, developed for the Android operating system. It is a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) based, open source softphone, which was realized under the GNU General Public License. This mobile softphone has high performances, supports many codecs(also HD codecs) and has a trendy user interface. CSipSimple has a user-friendly menu, which allow users to easily configure it.
Publisher description: OpenSource (GPL) project for SIP on Android.
* High performances
* Rewriting/filtering rules for integration with Android
* SIP SIMPLE for Messaging
* Record calls
* Simple configuration
* Fancy UI inspired from 4.x Holo theme
* Many codecs (HD codecs, optimized codecs)
* Supported crypto : TLS for SIP and SRTP/ZRTP for media
Developer: Dr. Pascal Merle
Softphone home page: sipdroid.org
Google play: SipDroid
Video: SipDroid setup
User-guide: SipDroid guide
My opinion: I wasn't delighted with the design of this dialer, it looks older. I don't like how they have implemented the contact list and the searching mode in the contacts. The fact that when you hang up a call, the dialer is automatically running in background it is annoying for me.
Short description: SipDroid is a free SIP/VoIP client, which is running on any version of Android operating system. It is compatible with most of the VoIP servers from the market. SipDroid supports a wide range of audio codecs and support video calling. Due to the fact that it is an open source softphone, it was cloned and appears under names likes Guava or aSIP.
Publisher description: Sipdroid is a voice over IP application for the Android operating system using the Session Initiation Protocol.
Features: two SIP accounts can be used simultaneously, supports STUN for users behind Network address translation, video calls (limited support).
Sipdroid interfaces with Android's default dialer application and optionally prompts the user to make an outgoing call using Sipdroid or the GSM/3G network. As of January 5, 2014, it is listed on the google play store as having 1.000.000-5.000.000 installations and has been reviewed by nearly 10.000 people.
Developer: Mizutech
Softphone home page: mizu-voip.com
Google play: SipDroid
Video: Mizudroid setup
User-guide: SipDroid guide
My opinion: I am totally satisfied with the Mizudroid, it seems to be the most complex Android based dialer from the market. My VoIP conversations with Mizudroid were very smooth and clear also in VoIP blocked areas. Has an intuitive user-interface, the settings page is very well structured, so you can find easily any configuration. I highly recommend for everybody!
Short description: Mizudroid is a free VoIP client based on SIP protocol, which is running on any Android based mobile devices and it is compatible with all VoIP servers from the market. His intuitive design ensure a very easy configuration also for novice users. Mizudroid is a full-featured softphone, which guarantee an exceptional voice quality for his users. It can be used also in VoIP blocked countries, because it supports tunneling and encryption.
Publisher description: MizuDroid is an unlocked free VoIP softphone from Mizutech, using the open SIP protocol
-can be used with any VoIP service provider, any softswitch or PBX to initiate or receive free VoIP calls or low cost to mobile/landline
-works on any network above 15 kbits (3G, WiFi, others). Uses tunneling and encryption if SIP/RTP is blocked
-customizable: branded builds for VoIP service providers from Mizutech (contact info@mizu-voip.com)
-the MizuDroid VoIP softphone is free for non-commercial use.
Features:
-multiple accounts
-all common audio codec (G.711, GSM, speex, iLBC, G.729), DTMF (RFC2833 and SIP INFO), IM (chat)
-call mute/hold/forward/transfer/conference
-auto QoS, optimized codec selection (based on your device capabilities, network speed and peers capabilities)
-VoIP tunneling and encryption (optional)
-AGC, AEC, PLC, Noise reduction, Silence suppression
Developer: Counterpath
Softphone home page: counterpath.com
Google play: Bria
Video: Bria setup
User-guide: Bria guide
My opinion: It seems to be a successful dialer, but has a big drawback: there is no free version on Google Play, so I haven't tried it.
Short description: Bria Android Edition is a highly secured SIP-based softphone, which was developed for Android operating systems, by Counterpath, which is probably the famous VoIP software developer company in the world. There are 2 versions on the market: Bria Android - VoIP Softphone and Bria Android Tablet Edition. Both of them has an intuitive interface, therefore the configuration it is pretty simple for users. They contains almost all important audio codecs, like G.711, G.722, GSM, iLBC, SILK and Opus and optionally G.729. This softphones are full-featured, they supports multiple accounts, call recording, call history, dial plan, call transfer, Messaging and presence and also video calls (H.264 and VP8 codec). The softphones contact list use the phones native address book. In the Bria Android softphones the security and ecryption is solved by TLS and SRTP, a very good audio quality is ensured by echo cancelation, noise reduction and VAD (voice activity detection)
Publisher description:Bria Android Smartphone Edition is an award-winning SIP-based softphone – brought to you by CounterPath Corporation, the market leader of VoIP software products and solutions.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Highly secure, SIP-based softphone with exceptional voice quality
• Purchase in-app Premium Features like Video Calls, Presence and Messaging or audio codecs to enhance your mobile softphone experience
• Pre-defined VoIP and XMPP provider list available when adding new accounts , including Facebook and Gmail for XMPP
• Integration with Facebook to display contacts' latest Facebook status
• Multitasking support for background operation, such as fielding incoming calls while using other applications
• HD audio codecs including G.722, OPUS and SILK
• Supported accessories include headsets and headphones. Bluetooth™ support is dependent on Android device and operating system
• Available in the following languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
• Winner of the 2011 Product of the Year Award from Communications Solutions.
STANDARD PHONE FEATURES
• Multiple account support for up to 12 accounts on any SIP-compliant server
• Contact List leveraging the device’s native contact directory
• Call display and voicemail indicator
• Speakerphone, mute and hold functions
• Call history with a list of received, missed and dialed calls
• Call recording
• Ringtones and contact avatars
• Dial plan support
• Multiple call support – swap between two active calls, merge and split calls, transfer calls (attended and unattended)
• Audio codecs include G.711a/u, G.722(HD), iLBC, GSM, OPUS and SILK
• Automatic codec selection to ensure optimal call quality
• Support for DTMF: the ability to enter numbers to use an auto attendant via RFC 2833, SIP INFO and in-band
• VPN support
• Advanced settings that enable users to control network traversal and media options
• Security and encryption via TLS and SRTP
• DNS SRV record lookups and call quality statistics
PREMIUM FEATURES – OPTIONAL IN-APP PURCHASE • Messaging and Presence – with XMPP and SIP SIMPLE support
• Video Calls – using H.264 and VP8 video codecs
• G.729 Audio Codec
• AMR-Wideband Audio Codec
Developer:Dellmont Sarl
Softphone home page www.sipgo.com
Google play: SipGo
My opinion:It is a very simple VoIP dialer with a skinny design. There are no any SIP or media features, but the call quality seem to be good. It is very easy to setup and seems to be quite stable.
Short description:SipGo is a low bandwidth SIP based softphone, developed for Android operating system. It works with any popular VoIP provider, offers the possibility to choose from several pre-configured VoIP providers (VoipBlazer, VoipBuster, VoipStunt, Sipnet any many others), but also you can use it with a VoIP provider which isn’t pre-configured. Despite of the fact that the dialer works with low bandwidth, the voice quality is pretty good. The dialer isn’t equipped with extra(advanced) features, but it is ideal for your SIP calls and meantime it is very easy to configure it.
Publisher description: The SipGo Sip Dialer is your application for all SIP calls. Our Voip Softphone works with any popular VoIP provider. SipGo is easy to use and can be set up in just a few seconds. SipGo offers perfect security and allows you to make crystal clear voice calls over any 3G or WiFi internet connection. Save on your calling charges by integrating the use of the SipGo Sip Dialer in your daily calling routine. Call anytime you want, anywhere you go with the SipGo softphone. SipGo is a low bandwidth sip dialer which offers the option to choose from several pre-configured providers (like VoipStunt, VoipBuster, SipNet and many others), or set up a custom SIP SoftPhone by simply filling in the details of your VoIP provider and your own credentials. SipGo is a standalone SIP dialer and offers free SIP calling solutions for individuals and businesses alike, just make sure you've got a registered account with a VoIP provider which supports SIP calls. SipGo does simply what you expect it to do: set up all your Sip calls! Not silly extra's: this is how we manage to use far less bandwidth (20% less data!) than other comparable applications like Fring! Enjoy the financial advantages and superior sound quality of the SipGo Sip Dialer now! SipGo offers standard SIP calls for any of the supported SIP/Voip service providers.
Developer:Media5 Corporation
Softphone home page www.media5corp.com
Google play: Media5-fone
User-guide: Media5-fone guide
My opinion:My experience with Media5fone was very bad, I can't even install it on my LG Optimus, because I had an error at install. (I have tried two times and the same result)
Short description:Media5-fone is a VoIP softphone based on SIP protocol, it was developed by Media5-Corporation and released on the Android market on 2011 September. With this softphone you can make and receive VoIP calls over wi-fi,3G, 4G and LTE(Long Term Evolution, commonly marketed as 4G LTE) networks. It is a free VoIP client application which is compatible with most of the VoIP servers from the market, characterized by easy configuration, high audio quality, included codecs(PCMA, PCMU, iLBC) Secured communication (Secured SIP Transport – TLS, Secured Encrypted Media (SRTP) with SDES), Multilanguage support (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese).
Publisher description: The unique free SIP Softclient with Top Audio Quality for the Android family! Media5-fone is the best and most comprehensive Mobile VoIP SIP Softphone application that enables you to make and receive free or inexpensive phone calls over the Internet using a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. You will need to have a VoIP SIP account with your company, or sign up for an account with your favorite SIP provider to use the Media5-fone. The Media5-fone is compatible with Enterprise IP-PBX and SIP servers from: Aastra, Asterisk, Avaya, Broadsoft, Ericsson, FreePBX, FreeSwitch, Kamailio, Mediatrix 4100iPBX Series, Nokia-Siemens, Nortel CS1K, CS2k, CS5200, OpenSIPS, Panasonic, Samsung, Siemens OpenScape and HiPath, sipXecs, Sylantro, And many more.
FEATURES:
• Easy to configure:
- Flexible Codec selection and prioritization.
- Authentication Username.
- Dial plan.
- Pre-configured list of SIP Service Providers.
- Selectable ringtone.
- Customizable tab bar.
- Acoustic Echo Cancellation / Automatic Microphone Gain Control.
- Highly interoperable.
• Telephony/Communications Features:
- Make and Receive VoIP Calls over Wi-Fi and 3G.
- SIP URI Dialing support (e.g. sip:media5@sip.media5.com).
- Audio routing (Loudspeaker / Handset / Wired Headset / Bluetooth Earpiece) / Mute.
- Complete access to the native contact list.
- Favorites / Speed Dial.
- Call History / Contact management.
- Voicemail integration / notification (SIP MWI).
- Hold / Resume / Redial.
- In call contact picture.
- Configurable DTMF (SIP INFO / RFCs 2833/4733 / RTP Inband).
• Codecs:
- Included: G.711 (uLaw & ALaw), iLBC.
- Purchasable: Enhanced G.711, G.722 (Wideband), iSAC (HD), G.729 Annex-A & B.
- Support for UDP and TCP.
• Other:
- Call Waiting / 2nd Call / Call Toggle / Call Transfer / Conference.
- Switch between Multiple SIP accounts (one registration at a time).
- Secured SIP Transport (TLS).
- Secured Encrypted Media (SRTP) with SDES.
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese.
Developer:Acrobits, s.r.o.
Softphone home page www.acrobits.cz
Google play: Acrobits
My opinion: It seems to be a nice dialer, but has a disadvantage: I can't find a free version on Google Play...and I think they are losing a lot of users due to this fact.
Short description:Acrobits is a VoIP softphone, developed by Acrobits Communication, who are the producer of the leading SIP client for IOS devices on the market. This softphone is also intuitive and highly configurable, the users can configure their SIP account in a few steps. Acrobits has the highly configurable settings advanced VoIP users and business users need, support for use on wifi and 3G networks, including support for Secure SIP signaling through TLS, HD Wideband audio through G.722 excellent sound quality, includes the G.711 (ulaw and alaw) and GSM audio codecs.
Publisher description: The leading SIP Client on IOS comes to the Android platform, with Google Voice integration. Acrobits Softphone is both intuitive to use and highly configurable. With loads of preconfigured providers, many users will have their SIP account configured and making calls in less than a minute. But Acrobits Softphone also has the highly configurable settings advanced VoIP users and business users need, including support for Secure SIP signaling through TLS, HD audio through G.722 and more. Try Acrobits Softphone on Android today and you'll be telling your friends about it tomorrow. Check out the great features of Acrobits Softphone for Android, with many more to come:
- Push Notifications for incoming calls for improved battery life
- Support for use on wifi and 3G networks
- backgrounding support with status bar notification; check your email or other tasks while still available for calls on the Softphone
- GoogleVoice interface, originate and complete GoogleVoice calls all from one app (requires GoogleVoice account and SIP Account with incoming U.S. numbers)
- quick import of accounts from major VoIP Providers
- call recorder and player, seamlessly integrated into the call history
- Bluetooth headset support
- HD Wideband audio through G.722
- excellent sound quality, includes the G.711 (ulaw and alaw) and GSM audio codecs. Make an in app purchase to add G.729 Annex A for great quality over 3G networks
- TLS support for encrypted SIP
- audio codec manipulation, enabling you to prioritize the codecs used and disable ones you don’t want to use
- comfortable and super-smooth user interface, fine-tuned specially for Android
- easy, intuitive configuration
- simultaneous registration of multiple SIP accounts, have multiple accounts registered to receive incoming calls and switch the account used for outgoing calls without leaving the keypad
- Android contacts integration. Easy to call anyone in your contacts via SIP
- add new contacts directly from the softphone
- ability to generate DTMF tones while in call, to control various PBX features or automated systems (use audio, rfc 2833 or SIP INFO)
- speakerphone support
- detailed call history
- configurable RTP port range
- SIP Proxy support
- STUN server support, automatic service discovery using DNS SRV queries
- phone number resolution. We present the phone numbers in a convenient format with grouped digits, display the flag and country name and even region/city name for some countries, including USA
Developer:Securax LTD
Developer home page www.securax.org
Google play: Zoiper
User-guide: Zoiper guide
My opinion:From the design point of view, it is the best dialer from the Google Play, the configuration is pretty simple (has an intuitive user-interface), also seems to be very stable and the response time is excellent...But has serious drawback: I had some voice quality issues at 50% of my calls!
Short description:Acrobits is a VoIP softphone, developed by Acrobits Communication, who are the producer of the leading SIP client for IOS devices on the market. This softphone is also intuitive and highly configurable, the users can configure their SIP account in a few steps. Acrobits has the highly configurable settings advanced VoIP users and business users need, support for use on wifi and 3G networks, including support for Secure SIP signaling through TLS, HD Wideband audio through G.722 excellent sound quality, includes the G.711 (ulaw and alaw) and GSM audio codecs.
Publisher description: Zoiper is a FREE IAX and SIP softphone application for voip calls over 3G or WiFi. There are NO ADVERTISEMENTS. Zoiper softphone offers a simple user interface and superb audio quality for smooth Voice over IP experience. Contact us for whitelabel versions with your logo and company or for our VoiP SDK if you want to build your own solution. Available for both SIP and IAX systems, Zoiper is a phone solution perfectly fit for end users, service providers, call centers or any business willing to benefit from VoIP communications.
Zoiper's key features include: - Bluetooth support (beta)
- Excellent audio quality, even on older devices
- Intelligent Latency Reduction
- Supports calling over 3G and WIFI
- Multiprotocol with SIP and IAX support, compatible with all RFC compliant PBXs
- Background / multitasking support
- Native dialer integration
- Integration with the native android contact list
- Speakerphone mute and hold
- UDP and TCP transports (use TCP for better battery life!)
- Supports g711 (ulaw, alaw), speex, iLBC and gsm codecs
- Supports sending of DTMF
- DNS SRV
- Built-in echo cancellation
- STUN support
- Change ringtone per account - Push Notifications for incoming calls for improved battery life
- Support for use on wifi and 3G networks
- backgrounding support with status bar notification; check your email or other tasks while still available for calls on the Softphone
- GoogleVoice interface, originate and complete GoogleVoice calls all from one app (requires GoogleVoice account and SIP Account with incoming U.S. numbers)
- quick import of accounts from major VoIP Providers
- call recorder and player, seamlessly integrated into the call history
- Bluetooth headset support
- HD Wideband audio through G.722
- excellent sound quality, includes the G.711 (ulaw and alaw) and GSM audio codecs. Make an in app purchase to add G.729 Annex A for great quality over 3G networks
- TLS support for encrypted SIP
- audio codec manipulation, enabling you to prioritize the codecs used and disable ones you don’t want to use
- comfortable and super-smooth user interface, fine-tuned specially for Android
- easy, intuitive configuration
- simultaneous registration of multiple SIP accounts, have multiple accounts registered to receive incoming calls and switch the account used for outgoing calls without leaving the keypad
- Android contacts integration. Easy to call anyone in your contacts via SIP
- add new contacts directly from the softphone
- ability to generate DTMF tones while in call, to control various PBX features or automated systems (use audio, rfc 2833 or SIP INFO)
- speakerphone support
- detailed call history
- configurable RTP port range
- SIP Proxy support
- STUN server support, automatic service discovery using DNS SRV queries
- phone number resolution. We present the phone numbers in a convenient format with grouped digits, display the flag and country name and even region/city name for some countries, including USA
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optimization* - CPU load during the calls with various codecs
SIP features* - proxy support, encryption support, transport protocol selection, DTMF etc.
call features* - conference, hold, speaker, mute etc.
call divert features* - call forward, call transfer, auto answer, ignore, number rewrite etc.
media features* - AEC(acoustic echo cancellation), AGC(automatic gain control), PLC(packet loss concealment), VAD(voice activity detection)