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Understanding the Pros and Cons of FreeSWITCH for your next project

  Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has revolutionized the way we communicate, offering businesses and individuals a lot of advantages, including cost savings, enhanced features, and increased flexibility. This technology has transformed the telecommunications landscape, empowering businesses to develop innovative VoIP solutions that serve diverse needs. Among the various VoIP software development technologies available, FreeSWITCH stands out as a preferred choice due to its open-source nature, scalability, and robust feature set. What is FreeSWITCH? FreeSWITCH is an open-source, real-time communication software package with a modular architecture for constructing communications applications. It is one of the most popular alternatives for PBX (private branch exchange) systems, softphones, and softswitches. Pros of FreeSWITCH: Open Source and Cost-Effective: FreeSWITCH is an open-source platform, which means it is freely available and can be customized t

Asterisk vs. FreeSWITCH: How Are They Different?

Asterisk and FreeSWITCH are the two most widely used platforms for developing VoIP solutions in the VoIP industry. They are both powerful enough for developers to create any intricate VoIP solutions for teamwork and communication in addition to being open-source technologies. What is Asterisk? In 1999, Mark Spencer created Asterisk, a piece of software that distributes calls like an expensive PBX. His tiny group created the Asterisk call distribution and handling software for their business, Linux Support Systems, which was eventually renamed Digium. What is FreeSWITCH? The Asterisk platform has drawbacks, which led to the creation of FreeSWITCH in 2006. Anthony Minessale, a well-known Asterisk developer, made the decision to create a software from scratch to address some of the alleged problems with the Asterisk platform. This was later known popularly as FreeSWITCH.  If you are wondering why to switch from traditional to VoIP calling, here is an article on “ PSTN   v/s VoIP ” How Doe