CounterPath's X-Lite is the market's leading free SIP based softphone available for download. Combining voice and video calls, Instant Messaging and presence management in an intuitive and familiar interface, X-Lite helps you seamlessly transition from a traditional hard phone environment into the world of Voice over IP.
Based on the advanced architecture of eyeBeam 1.5 (CounterPath's retail and carrier-grade softphone), X-Lite is designed to showcase some of the feature rich capabilities available such as superior audio and video quality, zero-touch configuration, IM and presence, and a comprehensive personal address book.
Whether you are are having a simple voice conversation, enjoying a video conference call or engaging with friends over IM, X-Lite leads you down the new path of personalized communications
CounterPath offers two types of X-Lite available for download:
X-Lite Features
- Open Standards based next generation telephony client
- Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) based signaling for all interactive media sessions
- Enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) for voice & video calls
- Comprehensive Personal Address Book, including detailed calls lists and history
- Zero-Touch Configuration of your audio or video devices
- Microsoft Outlook® integration allowing users to import their address book into their eyeBeam contact list
- IM and Presence Management
- Multi-party and ad hoc Voice and Video Conferencing [IP & PSTN]
- Voice & Video Call Recording
- Detachable & Sliding Drawers for quick Video and Contact information
- Toast pop-ups allowing the management of incoming calls


