MicroSIP vs TextNow

MicroSIP

Description: MicroSIP is an open source SIP softphone and instant messenger for making VoIP calls and sending IMs over the Internet. It supports standard SIP accounts from various providers and has features like audio/video calling, chat, presence, and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

TextNow

Description: TextNow is a free texting and calling app and service. It provides a free phone number to send SMS messages and make phone calls over Wi-Fi. The basic service is ad-supported, but premium options without ads are available.

Type: software

MicroSIP Features

• Audio and video calling
• Instant messaging
• Presence and status
• Call recording
• Call transfer
• Call hold
• Caller ID
• Call waiting
• Do not disturb mode
• Auto answer
• Voicemail
• Conference calls
• Call history
• Contact list
• SIP account support
• TLS and SRTP encryption
• NAT traversal
• Audio codecs like G.711, G.722, Speex
• Video codecs like H.264, H.263, VP8

TextNow Features

• Free phone number
• Free calling and texting over WiFi
• Voicemail
• Call forwarding
• Conference calling
• Group messaging
• MMS picture messaging

MicroSIP

• Open Source

TextNow

• Not listed