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FreeSWITCH vs textbee

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FreeSWITCHtextbee
LanguageCTypeScript
LicenceOtherMIT
Stars5.2k3.1k
Latestv1.11.3v2.9.0
Last push2026-10-022026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 47 days between releasesabout 97 days between releases
Active contributors6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Twilio. Alternatives to Twilio →

    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.

    PartialtextbeeSends and receives SMS through Android phones over a REST API and webhooks; no voice, and volume depends on the phones and their plans.