Session Initiation Protocol Alternatives

Session Initiation Protocol is described as 'The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol used for initiating, maintaining, and terminating communication sessions that include voice, video and messaging applications' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are three alternatives to Session Initiation Protocol for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Session Initiation Protocol alternative is Matrix, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Session Initiation Protocol are XMPP and Signal Protocol.

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  1. Matrix icon
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    Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

    165 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
     
    • Matrix is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Session Initiation Protocol.

    • Matrix is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Session Initiation Protocol.

    • Matrix is Free and Open SourceSession Initiation Protocol is also Free and Open Source
    • Matrix is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightSession Initiation Protocol is not according to our users
  2. XMPP icon
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    XMPP, or Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, is an open standard for instant messaging and real-time communication, allowing for message exchanges between any two entities on the Internet. It's known for its decentralized and extensible nature.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    The Signal Protocol (formerly known as the TextSecure Protocol) is a non-federated cryptographic protocol that provides end-to-end encryption for voice and instant messaging conversations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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