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OpenSIPS vs FreeSWITCH: catalog facts
OpenSIPSFreeSWITCH
Free

Free and open source; paid training courses are offered separately.

Free

Free source code; commercially supported builds and professional services are available.

Linux, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Handles high SIP traffic volumes
  • Covers many roles from PBX to load balancer
  • Runs on hardware from a Raspberry Pi to multi-core servers
  • Handles voice, video and chat
  • Steep learning curve, aimed at telecom engineers
  • Signaling server only, not an end-user calling app
  • Distributed mainly as source code to build
  • Requires telephony and server administration knowledge
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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