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Fonoster vs FreeSWITCH
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| Fact | Fonoster | FreeSWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | C |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 8.1k | 5.2k |
| Latest | v0.22.14 | v1.11.3 |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 47 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Twilio. Alternatives to Twilio →
PartialFonosterProgrammable voice over your own SIP trunks, with an SDK and API for call apps; no SMS or email.
PartialFreeSWITCHA softswitch for SIP calls, IVR, conferencing and recording, scripted through its event socket and Lua; no hosted REST API, phone numbers or SMS out of the box.
Fonoster
Fonoster
unsigned The latest release, v0.22.14, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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FreeSWITCH
unsigned The latest release, v1.11.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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