Linphone (contraction of Linux phone) is a free voice over IP softphone, SIP client and service. It may be used for audio and video direct calls and calls through any VoIP softswitch or IP-PBX. Linphone also provides the possibility to exchange instant messages. It has a simple multilanguage interface based on Qt for GUI and can also be run as a console-mode application on Linux.
Both SIP service and software could be used together, but also independently: it is possible to connect Linphone service with any SIP client (software or hardware), and to use Linphone software with any SIP service.
The softphone is currently developed by Belledonne Communications in France. Linphone was initially developed for Linux but now supports many additional platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, and mobile phones running Windows Phone, iOS or Android. It supports ZRTP for end-to-end encrypted voice and video communication.
What is Linphone?
Linphone by Belledonne Communications is open-source Windows software in the video calls & voip category. It ranks 5th by popularity among video calls & voip in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2001. It is written in C and C++11. Besides Windows, it is available for Android, iOS, GNU/Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 111.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.2.4, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to June 2, 2021: 18 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 231,835 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 7 of our languages. Similar programs include Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic and Jitsi Meet.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Android, iOS and GNU/Linux
- Mature project (since 2001)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Linphone is an open-source video calls & voip tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Linphone safe to download?
- The file is served by download.linphone.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5B275F52F52E22B2180AD33C0F9B46CBC01C87FBD5AFC072EF72D16895F15D54· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›18 versions over 5 years · about 3.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2.4Latest | October 22, 2026 | 111.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.3 | September 22, 2026 | 111.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.2 | August 28, 2026 | 111.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.1 | August 20, 2026 | 111.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.0 | July 16, 2026 | 111.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.2 | April 22, 2026 | 179.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.0 | January 27, 2026 | 179.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0.17 | May 26, 2025 | 132.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BelledonneCommunications.Linphone -echoco install LinPhone -yscoop install extras/linphoneLinphone-6.2.4-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask linphoneInformation
- Publisher
- Belledonne Communications
- Category
- Video calls & VoIP
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C and C++11
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Android, iOS, GNU/Linux, macOS
- Version
- 6.2.4
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- First release
- 2001
- Added to the catalogue
- June 2, 2021
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 3.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 231,835
- winget ID
- BelledonneCommunications.Linphone
- Chocolatey package
- LinPhone
- Scoop package
- extras/linphone
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Frequently asked questions
Is Linphone free?
Yes. Linphone is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Linphone safe to download?
The download comes from download.linphone.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Linphone with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Linphone be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Linphone run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Linphone?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 2, 2021.
What are alternatives to Linphone?
Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic, Jitsi Meet, 8x8 Work and qTox. The alternatives page compares them.
