1. Free & Paid Usage Models:
ASTPP:
1. It has been offering an open-source (community) version.
2. It also offers an enterprise version.
3. You can get started absolutely free with an open-source telecom billing platform.
4. Open source ASTPP billing platform also provides access to some features of the class 4 Softswitch software for free.
5. Upgrade to the enterprise version once you start making a profit or when ready.
PORTAONE:
1. Only the enterprise version is available.
2. You don't have an option to get started without paying a complete license fee.
3. Unlike ASTPP, you need a hefty investment before making any profits.
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2. Versatility of the Platform:
ASTPP:
1. It is a versatile, smart telephony platform.
2. It has an array of VoIP solutions to offer such as multi tenant IP PBX, class 4 Softswitch software, wholesale VoIP billing solution, fax server, calling card solution, etc.
3. A single platform can cater to small businesses to large scaled VoIP service providers, ITSPs, etc.
PORTAONE:
1. It is a pricey solution.
2. It needs specific hardware to work optimally.
3. It is developed with features that can meet the needs of big telecom service providers only.
4. Not suitable for small or medium scale VoIP providers.
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3. Installation & Scalability Complexities:
ASTPP:
1. It is a highly scalable and flexible solution.
2. All elements like core software, database, and GUI platform, can be installed in a single place.
3. It makes management easier and cheaper.
4. Once a business grows and the volume rises up, the business can create clusters with an easy scale up process.
PORTAONE:
1. PortaOne offers 2 major VoIP solutions.
- PortaSIP (Class 4/5 Softswitch and SBC)
-PortaBilling (BSS and OCS)
2. To set up PortaBilling, multiple Linux servers are needed even if the call volume is low.
3. It increases intricacy and cost.
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4. Ownership of Platform:
ASTPP:
1. ASTPP gets installed on your server or cloud space.
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Short StoryASTPP is a renowned open source VoIP solution and it is the core solution running many businesses all across the globe for more than 12 years now. In 2019, the community launched a smart telephony version of ASTPP. It further added an enterprise ver...
