Comparison

FusionSIP vs ALE SoftPhone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FusionSIP

Features
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FusionSIP: The Mobile SIP Client for FusionPBX FusionSIP is the ideal mobile solution for users of the open-source FusionPBX phone system. Simple, flexible, and powerful - FusionSIP keeps you perfectly connected on the go. Highlights: Easy Setup: Configure via QR code or manual SIP data entry. Seamless Integration: Direct connection to FusionPBX via the EDNT Softphone API, which provides all necessary data. Cutting-Edge Technology: Supports push notifications, IPv4, and IPv6. Powerful Features: Extension selection Hold, call switching, and call forwarding (unattended & attended) Conference calling BLF and status display for colleagues Public and private phonebooks (local and server-based) Server-based call history, notes, and scheduling (private & public) Integrated chat (requires XMPP server) FusionPBX voicemail management Full fax support (send & receive) Manage call forwarding and block lists Customizable codecs, volume control, and Bluetooth support User-friendly design with Light & Dark Mode For Businesses & Offices: FusionSIP is also available in a desktop version, including interfaces to ERP and CRM systems. On request, the app can be custom-branded and tailored to your needs. Who is FusionSIP for? FusionSIP is specifically designed for businesses that use FusionPBX, providing a reliable, user-friendly solution for efficient communication—anytime, anywhere. For Resellers: Upon request, the softphone can be branded, customized, and discounted. Download now and experience the full power of FusionPBX in the palm of your hand! Important Note: The FusionSIP soft client can only be used in combination with the EDNT SoftPhone API and FusionPBX. For a generic softphone solution, EDNT offers the Smart-SIP-Phone, which works as a SIP client immediately with any PBX or phone system.

About

ALE SoftPhone

This business telephony application offers advanced SIP features for enterprise-grade calls on iPhone and iPad. It provides an intuitive interface for managing calls both on-site and remotely. The app supports a wide range of languages for global business communication.

Highlights
  • Advanced SIP telephony features
  • Enterprise communication server integration
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • On-site and remote call management
  • Multi-language support
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise SoftPhone (ALE SoftPhone) is a unique telephony application available on iPhone and iPad for business conversations. PRODUCT PREREQUISITES OmniPCX Enterprise Communication Server R100.1 Purple and above. The ALE SoftPhone application provides advanced SIP telephony features and call management of the Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise Purple. ALE SoftPhone is easy to use, on-site or remotely, with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. LOCALIZATION Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish. MORE INFORMATION Please, consult regularly ALE My Portal in order to be informed about the latest inputs including Technical Communications and Release Notes: https://myportal.al-enterprise.com/

Screenshots

FusionSIP4 screens
ALE SoftPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FusionSIP at every 3 weeks against ALE SoftPhone's every 2 months. FusionSIP also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FusionSIP ships an update every 3 weeks, ALE SoftPhone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FusionSIP versus ALE SoftPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFusionSIPALE SoftPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDNT GmbHALE International

In-app purchases

None

FusionSIP

No in-app purchases

None

ALE SoftPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FusionSIP free?
FusionSIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALE SoftPhone free?
ALE SoftPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FusionSIP or ALE SoftPhone have ads?
Neither FusionSIP nor ALE SoftPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FusionSIP or ALE SoftPhone?
FusionSIP ships an update every 3 weeks, and ALE SoftPhone every 2 months. Most recently, FusionSIP was updated on October 19, 2026 and ALE SoftPhone on October 4, 2026.

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