MicroSIP vs Zoiper

October 19, 2024 | Author: Adam Levine
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MicroSIP
MicroSIP - open source portable SIP softphone based on PJSIP stack for Windows OS. It allowing to do high quality VoIP calls (person-to-person or on regular telephones) via open SIP protocol. From cloud of SIP providers you can choose best for you, register account and use it with MicroSIP. You'll get free person-to-person calls and cheap international calls.
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Zoiper
Zoiper, the free softphone to make VoIP calls through your PBX or favorite SIP provider. Available for iPhone, Android, WP8, windows, mac and linux.

MicroSIP and Zoiper are both VoIP softphones, which is to say they allow you to make phone calls over the internet, but they do so in ways that make you wonder if they're even talking about the same concept. MicroSIP, for instance, is like a tiny spaceship built for one person with the sole goal of getting you from A to B, where "A" is "I want to make a phone call" and "B" is "I made that phone call without my computer exploding." It’s open-source, leaner than a dieting celery stick and designed for Windows, which is a bit like saying it's designed for Earth. It’s perfect for those who like their technology like their tea: simple, straightforward and definitely not asking for sugar. Small businesses and individuals who wake up each morning with the words "I don't want to be bothered" on their lips, will find MicroSIP an ideal companion.

Zoiper, on the other hand, is like inviting the entire galaxy to a tea party where you also happen to be conducting a symphony, attending a business meeting and possibly running a small planet. It works on nearly every device under the sun—Windows, macOS, Linux android, iOS and probably your toaster too if you ask nicely. Zoiper is packed with features: call management, presence status, conferencing and integration with every app you’ve ever heard of, plus a few you haven’t. It juggles multiple VoIP providers like an intergalactic circus performer, allowing you to switch lines and communication channels with all the grace of a trapeze artist.

Finally, there’s the money question, which always comes up sooner or later and in this case, it’s where the differences turn into a cosmic chasm. MicroSIP is free, gloriously open-source and ready to be tinkered with by anyone who fancies a go. Zoiper, meanwhile, starts off by being free, much like a sample at a futuristic grocery store, but soon you’re eyeing the "Pro" version, which comes with shiny extras like conference calling and LDAP integration. This makes Zoiper the better choice if you’re the sort of person who’s not just planning a phone call but is plotting a communications empire.

See also: Top 10 SIP Softphones
Author: Adam Levine
Adam is an expert in project management, collaboration and productivity technologies, team management, and motivation. With an extensive background working at prestigious companies such as Microsoft and Accenture, Adam's in-depth knowledge and experience in the field make him a sought-after professional. Currently, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, owning a thriving consulting and training agency where he imparts invaluable insights and practical strategies to individuals and organizations, empowering them to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. You can contact Adam via email adam@liventerprise.com