SipLine vs Bria: Enterprise Power, Without the Price Tag
Bria is the enterprise standard, but at $35–119/year per user, it adds up fast. SipLine delivers comparable enterprise features with a Plugin SDK, transparent pricing, and a genuinely free tier.
Why Choose SipLine over Bria?
Dramatically Lower Cost
Bria Solo starts at $35/year per user. Bria Teams Pro reaches $119/year per seat. SipLine Community is free, and Pro plans cost a fraction of Bria's pricing, with no per-user inflation at scale.
Open Plugin SDK
Bria has no plugin system. Want a custom CRM integration? You wait for CounterPath to build it. SipLine's C# Plugin SDK puts you in control: build exactly what your business needs.
No Vendor Lock-In
Bria Enterprise requires CounterPath's provisioning server. SipLine works with any SIP-compliant PBX: FreePBX, Asterisk, 3CX, or any hosted provider.
A Real Free Tier
Bria offers no free version, only a time-limited trial. SipLine Community is free forever with TLS/SRTP encryption, Opus codec, and 2 SIP accounts.
Feature Comparison: SipLine vs Bria
| Feature | SipLine | Bria |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes (Community) | No (trial only) |
| Annual cost (per user) | From €0 | From $35/year |
| Plugin / extension SDK | C# SDK | None |
| Works with any SIP PBX | Yes | Provisioning server |
| TLS/SRTP encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-account | Up to 6 accounts | Yes |
| MSI/GPO deployment | Yes | Yes (Enterprise) |
| Video calls | No | Yes (HD 1080p) |
| Team messaging | No | Yes (Teams plan) |
| Screen sharing | No | Yes (Teams plan) |
| Mobile apps | Windows only | iOS, Android |
| Centralized provisioning | No | Yes (Enterprise) |
When Bria is the Right Choice
Bria is the better choice if you need a full unified communications suite with video conferencing, screen sharing, team messaging, and mobile apps. If your team needs more than voice, Bria Teams or Bria Enterprise covers those bases. SipLine is laser-focused on being the best SIP voice softphone for Windows.
Choose SipLine if you need:
- A professional SIP softphone without the per-user annual cost
- Custom integrations that Bria simply can't offer (Plugin SDK)
- Freedom to use any SIP PBX without vendor provisioning
- A free tier that doesn't expire after a trial period
Enterprise Features, Startup-Friendly Pricing
Stop paying per-seat premium prices. Try SipLine Community free, or contact us for Enterprise volume pricing.