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Linphone vs Jitsi

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Linphone

7.0
Communication

Software for communication systems developers

Jitsi

8.0
Communication

Open-source video calls and chat

Metric Linphone Jitsi
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 175 16
90-day Installs 469 50
365-day Installs 1.4K 233
Version 6.1.2 2.10.5550
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.3K 4.3K
GitHub Forks 755 979
Open Issues 21 221
License GPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language Kotlin Java
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 9mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Linphone

Linphone is a communication tool for developers, enabling VoIP, video calls, and messaging. It supports SIP protocols and is particularly useful for those working on communication systems.

Linphone is a SIP softphone for VoIP and video calls.

Pros

  • + Open source under GPL-3.0
  • + Supports multiple communication protocols
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Past security vulnerabilities

Jitsi

Jitsi is an open-source video calling and chat application that supports multiple communication protocols, making it ideal for users who prioritize privacy and flexibility. It offers end-to-end encryption and is suitable for teams or individuals seeking secure communication solutions.

Jitsi enables video calls, chat, and file transfers using protocols like SIP, XMPP, and IRC.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a permissive Apache-2.0 license
  • + Supports multiple communication protocols
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features and security
  • + Active and engaged community
  • + End-to-end encryption capabilities

Cons

  • - Lower 30-day install count
  • - Open issue regarding OMEMO support