PhonerLite
PhonerLite is a free Windows softphone for Internet telephony that requires a SIP account from a compatible provider.
What PhonerLite is
PhonerLite is a free Windows softphone for Internet telephony that requires a SIP account from a compatible provider. It supports SIP over UDP, TCP and TLS, plus STUN and IPv4 or IPv6 networking; the maker notes that IPv4 and IPv6 cannot be used at the same time. Users can configure separate SIP profiles, for example for private and business calling. Listed security options include TLS, SRTP and ZRTP, and the configuration guide recommends using SRTP with TLS to avoid exchanging keys in clear text. Calling features include recording to WAV files and transcribing recordings from the call log. Supported codecs include G.711, G.726, G.722, GSM, iLBC, Speex, Opus, G.729 and linear PCM. Downloads include setup installers and portable ZIP packages for 32-bit, 64-bit and ARM 64-bit Windows. To use the software, you need an Internet connection, a sound card, microphone and speakers or headset, and a compatible SIP account. It is freeware for private and business use, but is not open source.
Good
- Free for private and business use
- Supports SIP over UDP, TCP and TLS
- Call recording to WAV and transcription
- Portable packages for several Windows architectures
Watch out
- Requires a compatible provider's SIP account
- IPv4 and IPv6 cannot be used simultaneously
- Not open source
Who it suits
PhonerLite suits Windows users with a compatible provider's SIP account who want a desktop softphone for private or business calls. Its profile options can keep those uses separate.
Verdict
PhonerLite offers SIP calling, multiple profiles and recording features at no cost. It requires compatible SIP service and audio hardware, and its network setup cannot use IPv4 and IPv6 together.
Plans and prices
From PhonerLite's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PhonerLite | Free | Freeware; private and business use; not open source |
The facts
Each one read from PhonerLite's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Calling features
- The feature list includes call recording to WAV files and transcription of recordings from the call log.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Codecs
- Supported codecs include G.711, G.726, G.722, GSM, iLBC, Speex, Opus, G.729, and linear PCM.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment options
- The download page offers setup installers and portable ZIP packages for 32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM 64-bit Windows systems.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The listed security options are TLS, SRTP, and ZRTP; the configuration guide says SRTP should be used with TLS to avoid exchanging keys in clear text.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- PhonerLite supports provisioning through .plp profile files, which can be opened in Explorer to create and activate a profile.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The author permits free use, modification, and distribution under stated conditions, while requiring distributed versions to remain free of charge; the product page says it is not open source.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Multiple profiles
- Users can configure independent SIP profiles, for example to separate private and business use.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The maker says IPv4 and IPv6 cannot be used at the same time in PhonerLite.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Protocols and networking
- It supports SIP over UDP, TCP, and TLS, as well as STUN, IPv4, and IPv6.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PhonerLite is a lightweight Windows softphone for Internet telephony that requires a compatible provider’s SIP account.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Setup requirement
- To use PhonerLite, users need a sound card, microphone and speakers or headset, an Internet connection, and a SIP account from a compatible provider.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The author invites support, feedback, and general inquiries by email and provides a forum for frequently asked questions.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Klosterlechfeld, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
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