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Description
Ekiga, which was originally called GnomeMeeting, is a free and open-source application that provides SoftPhone, video conferencing, and instant messaging capabilities via the Internet. It offers high-definition sound and video quality comparable to that of DVDs. Utilizing the two main telephony standards, SIP and H.323, it ensures compatibility with a wide range of service providers along with various hardware and software solutions. The application made its debut in 2001 under its former name as part of a graduation project. At that time, technologies like voice over IP, IP telephony, and videoconferencing were still emerging and not widely adopted, unlike today. The GNU/Linux desktop environment was still developing, and multimedia functionalities were very limited. Many webcam drivers had significant issues, ALSA was yet to be introduced, and achieving full-duplex audio posed challenges. Performance was often a concern, particularly due to the prevalence of proprietary codecs. Despite these technological hurdles, Ekiga emerged as a pioneering solution! Its early introduction laid the groundwork for advancements in communication tools that we often take for granted today.
Description
Siperb combines a contemporary WebRTC softphone compatible with various platforms (including Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS) with a hosted WebRTC-to-SIP proxy, enabling teams utilizing Asterisk or FreeSWITCH to enjoy browser and mobile calling without the need to overhaul their existing PBX. Among its notable features are audio and video call recording, blind and attended transfers, three-way conferencing, and end-to-end encrypted media for enhanced security. The user interface for the client is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, while the hosted proxy and mobile applications are proprietary. There is a free Personal tier available, while the Business tier costs £2 per user per month, and the Business Pro tier is priced at £5 per user per month, both of which offer additional storage, the ability for custom integrations, and future AI-driven enhancements. Overall, Siperb provides a flexible and secure solution for teams looking to modernize their communication tools without significant disruptions.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Asterisk
No
Drupal
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
Free – £2/user/month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ekiga
Founded
2001
Country
United States
Website
www.ekiga.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Siperb
Founded
2023
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.siperb.com
Product Features
Softphone
Audio / Video Conferencing
Yes
Call Logging
No
Call Recording
No
Call Transfer
No
Caller Identification
No
Chat / Messaging
Yes
Contact Management
No
Fax Management
No
Product Features
Softphone
Audio / Video Conferencing
No
Call Logging
No
Call Recording
No
Call Transfer
No
Caller Identification
No
Chat / Messaging
No
Contact Management
No
Fax Management
No