X-Lite
Encyclopedia
X-Lite is a proprietary freeware
VoIP soft phone that uses the Session Initiation Protocol
. X-Lite is developed by CounterPath Corporation
, a Vancouver
based software company.
In September 2010, CounterPath released X-Lite 4.0. It incorporates many of the features from X-Lite 3.0 but has a redesigned user interface based on CounterPath's Bria softphone.
Past releases of X-Lite include: X-Lite 2.0 for Linux, which uses the old X-Pro code base, and X-Lite 3.0 for Windows and Mac OS X which uses the eyeBeam
code base. X-Lite 2.0 was audio only, while X-Lite 3.0 had audio, video, and instant messaging as well as being presence-capable.
In 2005, X-Lite was Internet Telephony magazine's Product of the Year. X-Lite complements other non-free products offered by the company.
Freeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
VoIP soft phone that uses the Session Initiation Protocol
Session Initiation Protocol
The Session Initiation Protocol is an IETF-defined signaling protocol widely used for controlling communication sessions such as voice and video calls over Internet Protocol . The protocol can be used for creating, modifying and terminating two-party or multiparty sessions...
. X-Lite is developed by CounterPath Corporation
CounterPath Corporation
CounterPath Corporation is a provider of desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CounterPath has 71 employees and annual revenue of USD $11 Million as of 2011...
, a Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
based software company.
In September 2010, CounterPath released X-Lite 4.0. It incorporates many of the features from X-Lite 3.0 but has a redesigned user interface based on CounterPath's Bria softphone.
Past releases of X-Lite include: X-Lite 2.0 for Linux, which uses the old X-Pro code base, and X-Lite 3.0 for Windows and Mac OS X which uses the eyeBeam
EyeBeam (software)
eyeBeam is a proprietary VoIP softphone for Windows that uses Session Initiation Protocol to facilitate voice, video conferencing and instant messaging. eyeBeam is developed by CounterPath Corporation, a Vancouver based software company. eyeBeam was launched on September 13, 2004 for Windows as the...
code base. X-Lite 2.0 was audio only, while X-Lite 3.0 had audio, video, and instant messaging as well as being presence-capable.
In 2005, X-Lite was Internet Telephony magazine's Product of the Year. X-Lite complements other non-free products offered by the company.