X-Lite

X-Lite is a VoIP softphone application for macOS that enables users to make and receive phone calls over the internet using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). It was developed by CounterPath Corporation and is intended for both personal and business use, allowing users to connect to VoIP providers or private PBX systems. X-Lite supports audio calls, call history, contacts management, and integration with common VoIP services. The application served users who wanted a lightweight alternative to traditional phone hardware or a backup communications tool.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">X-Lite is no longer actively maintained by CounterPath Corporation and there is no evidence of a native Apple Silicon build. The Intel-only version may continue to run under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028), meaning X-Lite will stop launching entirely on that release. If you currently rely on X-Lite for VoIP calls, you should begin exploring alternatives now — there are over two years until the deadline, but migration takes time. Modern open-source alternatives like Linphone run natively on Apple Silicon and support standard SIP accounts, so you can migrate your existing VoIP provider credentials to a supported app. If your VoIP provider offers a proprietary client or web interface, those may also be viable options. Contact CounterPath or your VoIP service provider to confirm what native macOS tools they currently support, then transition your calls and settings to one of those before September 2028.