SIPdia blog
Articles about SIP calling, choosing a softphone, and what is new in SIPdia.
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Free vs Paid SIP Softphones: What Should You Consider?
How freemium softphones split features, what is usually behind the paywall, open source versus proprietary trade-offs, support expectations and update cadence, with SIPdia's own free and Premium split.
9 November 2026 · 5 min read
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Introducing SIPdia: A SIP Softphone for Mac, iPhone and iPad
SIPdia is a SIP softphone for macOS 14+ and iOS/iPadOS 17+. Here is what it does, what is free and what is in Premium, what is not there yet, and where the release stands.
9 November 2026 · 5 min read
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What to Look for in a SIP Softphone
A practical checklist for choosing a SIP softphone: platforms, transports, SRTP, codecs, multiple accounts, transfer and hold, recording, NAT traversal, push notifications, licensing and privacy.
9 November 2026 · 7 min read
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Why Some Softphones Must Stay Open to Receive Calls
How SIP registration and incoming INVITEs work, why iOS and macOS limit background apps, what VoIP push and PushKit do, why a push gateway is needed, and how forward-on-no-answer helps.
8 November 2026 · 6 min read
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Bring the SIP account you already have. The Mac and iPhone apps are in release preparation; download links appear on the download page when each release is live.
