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# Asterisk vs Linphone Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Asterisk** [

4.6/5(59)

](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews#reviews)

**Linphone** [

4.4/5(16)

](https://www.g2.com/products/linphone/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Asterisk**
Free Trial

**$0.02** per minute · Metered SIP Trunking

**Linphone**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Asterisk**
1 month

Based on 9 responses

**Linphone**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Asterisk**
8 months

Based on 7 responses

**Linphone**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Asterisk**
$$$$$

**Linphone**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Asterisk**
Not enough reviews yet

**Linphone**
Not enough reviews yet

 ![Asterisk](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_07314eda85557677e4abd7e6334ea397/asterisk.png "Asterisk")

 ![Linphone](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a78075314a1cd54c482f21303bca1263/linphone.png "Linphone")

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Pros & Cons

**Asterisk**
[
Customer Service (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2020946&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Integration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2335868&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Processes (2)
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Customer Service (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2335951&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Linphone**
[
Easy Access (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/linphone/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2021430&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Connection (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/linphone/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2021435&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Asterisk**
 ![Asterisk screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/71658/expirable-direct-uploads_2Fcff17457-6be8-44b8-bf16-92df7a89fa8f_2Fasterisk_landing_hardware_d65.png)

**Linphone**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Asterisk**

9.0

9.045

**Linphone**

9.5

9.514

Ease of Use

**Asterisk**

7.8

7.847

**Linphone**

9.2

9.214

Ease of Setup

**Asterisk**

7.5

7.537

**Linphone**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**Asterisk**

7.9

7.934

**Linphone**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Asterisk**

8.3

8.338

**Linphone**

9.2

9.212

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Asterisk**

8.3

8.327

**Linphone**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Asterisk**

7.9

7.945

**Linphone**

9.2

9.214

Features

VoIP Providers[Hide 93 FeaturesShow 93 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

46

8.7

9

Platform Basics - VoIP Providers

PBX systems, VoIP Softphone

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual PBX

Not enough data

Not enough data

SIP trunking services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call List Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Center Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Queue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Computer Telephony Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Center Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Basic Communication

Phone Calls

9.5

39

|

Verified

9.8(won by 0.3)

8

Video Calls

8.1

24

8.3(won by 0.2)

5

Instant Messaging

8.4(won by 0.1)

23

|

Verified

8.3

6

Conference Calls

9.2(won by 0.9)

34

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

8

Desk-to-Desk Calls

9.0(won by 0.4)

36

|

Verified

8.6

6

Screen Sharing

7.9(won by default)

21

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

SIP Trunking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - VoIP Providers

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access

Software Pairing

7.9

25

8.0(won by 0.1)

5

Individual Download

7.9

24

9.2(won by 1.3)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Browser Extension

7.9(won by default)

23

|

Verified

Not enough data

Advanced Features

Hold Music

9.1(won by 0.8)

35

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

8

Automated Attendants

9.0(won by 0.1)

32

|

Verified

8.9

6

VOiP Number

9.0

33

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.3)

7

Additional Functionality

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Call Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing & Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Directory

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Scripting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Call Center

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto-Dialer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Logging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voice Mail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Caller ID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Caller ID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Callback Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

IVR

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Disposition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Dialer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Caller Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

VoIP Connection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

VoIP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Queues

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Voice Transmission

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unified Communications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voicemail Transcription

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

UCaaS Platforms[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extensions

Tenancy Flexibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Native VoIP

Not enough data

Not enough data

CCaaS Option

Not enough data

Not enough data

Features

Voicemail to Email

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voicemail to SMS

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voice Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conference Transcripts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Faxes

Not enough data

Not enough data

IVR

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Voicemail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voice Mail

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Caller ID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Backgrounds

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Center Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Group Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Asterisk](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_07314eda85557677e4abd7e6334ea397/asterisk.png "Asterisk")](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews)

Asterisk

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

30.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

50.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.2%

[![Linphone](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a78075314a1cd54c482f21303bca1263/linphone.png "Linphone")](https://www.g2.com/products/linphone/reviews)

Linphone

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

50.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

50.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

30.8%

50.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

50.0%

50.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

19.2%

0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Asterisk](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_07314eda85557677e4abd7e6334ea397/asterisk.png "Asterisk")](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews)
Asterisk

Telecommunications

28.8%

Information Technology and Services

21.2%

Banking

5.8%

Computer Software

5.8%

Accounting

3.8%

Other

34.6%

[![Linphone](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a78075314a1cd54c482f21303bca1263/linphone.png "Linphone")](https://www.g2.com/products/linphone/reviews)
Linphone

Information Technology and Services

12.5%

Facilities Services

12.5%

Telecommunications

6.3%

Staffing and Recruiting

6.3%

Real Estate

6.3%

Other

56.3%

FAQs

## Asterisk vs Linphone FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Asterisk vs Linphone?

Asterisk stands out for its higher G2 rating and more robust support scores, while Linphone is favored for its ease of use and setup.

| | [Asterisk](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews) | [Linphone](https://www.g2.com/products/linphone/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.6/5 (59 reviews) | 4.4/5 (16 reviews) |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.5 | — |
| Quality of Support score | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Easy Integration (1 all-time mention) | Quick Setup (1 all-time mention) |

### How do the pricing models of Asterisk and Linphone compare?

Linphone is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost-effectiveness.

- **Asterisk:** Reviewers highlight its open-source and free-to-use nature, noting significant savings on licensing costs.
- **Linphone:** In recent reviews, many cite Linphone as a cost-effective solution for international and business calling, emphasizing its affordability and value.

### What are the best alternatives to Asterisk and Linphone?

The top three alternatives to Asterisk and Linphone are MicroSIP, 3CX, and Cisco.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Asterisk](https://www.g2.com/products/asterisk/reviews) | 4.6/5 (59 reviews) | — | Open-source and free to use | Easy Integration (recent reviews) |
| [Linphone](https://www.g2.com/products/linphone/reviews) | 4.4/5 (16 reviews) | — | Cost-effective for international calling | Quick Setup (recent reviews) |
| [MicroSIP](https://www.g2.com/products/microsip/reviews) | 4.2/5 (21 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [3CX](https://www.g2.com/products/3cx/reviews) | 4.4/5 (547 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Cisco](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-unified-communications-manager-callmanager/reviews) | 4.4/5 (111 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which VoIP Providers features should I prioritize when comparing Asterisk and Linphone?

Buyers comparing Asterisk and Linphone should prioritize ease of use, ease of setup, quality of support, integration capabilities, and video call functionality.

- **Ease of Use:** Linphone scores 9.2, Asterisk 7.8.
- **Ease of Setup:** Asterisk scores 7.5; Linphone is frequently praised for quick setup in recent reviews.
- **Quality of Support:** Linphone scores 9.2, Asterisk 8.3.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Asterisk has 1 all-time mention for easy integration; Linphone has 1 all-time mention for easy integration.
- **Video Calls:** Both products are cited for video call functionality in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Asterisk vs Linphone?

Asterisk’s headline strength is its integration flexibility, while Linphone’s is its ease of use and quick setup.

- **Asterisk strengths:** Easy Integration (1 all-time mention), Time Efficiency (1 all-time mention), VoIP Services (1 all-time mention).
- **Asterisk trade-offs:** Complex Processes (2 all-time mentions), Difficult Interface (1 all-time mention), Difficult Settings Management (1 all-time mention), Poor Customer Support (1 all-time mention), Technical Assistance (1 all-time mention), Login Issues (1 all-time mention).
- **Linphone strengths:** Easy Access (1 all-time mention), Easy Connection (1 all-time mention), Easy Integration (1 all-time mention), Intuitive (1 all-time mention), Quick Setup (1 all-time mention).
- **Linphone trade-offs:** In recent reviews, some note that the user interface could be improved and that call quality can decline with poor internet speeds.

### Is Asterisk or Linphone better for small businesses?

Linphone is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment for ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

- **Asterisk:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers highlight its flexibility and integration but note a steeper learning curve and technical setup.
- **Linphone:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers in small-business contexts praise its quick setup, intuitive interface, and affordability.

### Which VoIP Providers platform has better integrations?

Asterisk and Linphone are rated at parity for integrations, with both products receiving recent reviewer mentions for easy integration.

- **Asterisk:** Easy Integration (1 all-time mention) is cited in recent reviews.
- **Linphone:** Easy Integration (1 all-time mention) is cited in recent reviews.

### How do Asterisk and Linphone compare on customer support?

Linphone outperforms Asterisk on Quality of Support by 0.9 points, a material difference.

- **Asterisk:** Reviewers note limited support and occasional challenges with customer service, with a Quality of Support score of 8.3.
- **Linphone:** Reviewers consistently praise support responsiveness and helpfulness, with a Quality of Support score of 9.2.

### Which is easier to implement, Asterisk or Linphone?

Asterisk and Linphone are at parity on Ease of Setup, with Asterisk scoring 7.5 and Linphone frequently praised for quick setup in recent reviews.

- **Asterisk:** Reviewers describe the setup as requiring technical knowledge but manageable with experience.
- **Linphone:** Recent reviews highlight intuitive and fast setup, with minimal technical barriers for most users.

### Which product has better Video Calls?

Both Asterisk and Linphone are cited for video call functionality, with Linphone receiving more frequent recent praise for video quality and ease of use.

- **Asterisk:** Reviewers mention support for video calls and conferencing, but note that video conferencing features are less complete than audio features.
- **Linphone:** Recent reviews highlight full HD video support, high-quality codecs, and reliable video call performance.

Alternatives

**Asterisk Alternatives**

 ![3CX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ff153aac01ae613678696e629e52116c/3cx.svg "3CX")

[
3CX
](/products/3cx/reviews)

 ![Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565588/cisco-unified-communications-manager-callmanager.svg "Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager)")

[
Cisco
](/products/cisco-unified-communications-manager-callmanager/reviews)

 ![RingEX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7fda7f2577052a09d5896be010850215/ringex.svg "RingEX")

[
RingEX
](/products/ringex/reviews)

 ![Zoom Workplace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c7b3378ce337ba60fdf54bb51ab3eebf/zoom-workplace.svg "Zoom Workplace")

[
Zoom Workplace
](/products/zoom-workplace/reviews)

**Linphone Alternatives**

 ![MicroSIP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3457409f06c7835d56bed67b4037e4ea/microsip.png "MicroSIP")

[
MicroSIP
](/products/microsip/reviews)

 ![3CX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ff153aac01ae613678696e629e52116c/3cx.svg "3CX")

[
3CX
](/products/3cx/reviews)

 ![Bria](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2e5666555f1f2cbddcb26e0ae1d40a95/bria.svg "Bria")

[
Bria
](/products/bria/reviews)

 ![Webex Calling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19f6fb8cb90b33e10a8a01dbbd84cfb6/webex-calling.svg "Webex Calling")

[
Webex Calling
](/products/webex-calling/reviews)

## Asterisk vs Linphone

- Reviewers felt that Linphone meets the needs of their business better than Asterisk.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Linphone is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Linphone over Asterisk.