10 Best Skype Alternatives For Making Free Calls Online

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Skype

If you’re fed up of using Skype, then we have some of the best Skype alternatives lined up for you. These apps provide a combination of voice, video and messaging-related communications between business associates, friends and families so if you have an active internet connection or carrier data enabled, you will always be connected to them. We tried to cover the popular Skype replacements to make free internationals online.

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WhatsApp

Hands down one of the best internet-based messaging applications out there, WhatsApp has cemented its position as a worthy Skype alternative even before Facebook managed to acquire it for quite a hefty sum. Before you’d get the amazing features of voice and video calls, WhatsApp only functioned as a standalone messaging application which also allowed users to send multimedia in the form of images, videos, GIFs and more. If you’re looking for the best media players for Windows, click on the link.

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Facebook Messenger

Facebook isn’t saying quits to its own Facebook Messenger and in some ways, this app is better than WhatsApp and a far better Alternative to Skype. For one thing, you only need to sign in using your Facebook account but you can use your phone number to sync contacts for easy integration.

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Viber

One of the top Skype substitute Viber behaves in the same manner as WhatsApp does and it all boils down to a personal preference when using Viber. It boasts the same characteristics and features belonging to WhatsApp, including the occasionally irritating process of having to register yourself through a phone number. However, the one thing you will love about this application is that there is actually a dedicated application for desktops and it requires that you sign in using your phone number.

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Hangouts

If you’re not fond of the aforementioned applications, the next best Skype alternative is undoubtedly Google Hangouts. You can sign up for absolutely no charge and all you will need to do when signing up is use your Gmail account for syncing purposes. Though you will still need to use the web client when you’re using your PC or Mac machine, it is readily available for Android and iOS in app form.

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Yet

An app that is more or less in direct competition with Skype offers a lot in return for just a rival. With multiple operating systems providing support for this app, there is no wonder why it has managed to accumulate around 150 million downloads. Yet somehow, its popularity is pale in comparison to others, but if you still love using it, we obviously have to recommend you to stay put with your decision.

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Amazon Chime

Amazon Chime is a great resource for when you want a multipurpose video calling service which is also available for a variety of operating systems. Unfortunately, because it is geared towards businesses rather than your average joes, not to mention requiring a payment after a 30-day trial period, most users will want to look for something else.

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FaceTime

Unfortunately, Apple has kept FaceTime exclusive to its iPhone and iPad lineup, although you can still use this app with macOS only if your iPhone or iPad is paired with the desktop platform. Also, it does not look like Apple is going to be porting FaceTime to different operating systems in the foreseeable future so if you’re looking for a Skype alternative for Android or Windows, there are other options to choose from.

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GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting sure does not sound like an encouraging name for something that will help to do voice and video chatting with others but you’ll definitely change your impression once you start using it. In addition to multi-platform support, it has been rated by critics as the best possible video conferencing service available, if not for one gripe. You can use the service for a one-month free trial but that is all you’re getting.

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Talky

If you can get around the ‘only iOS’ app support, then you will find that Talky is a very sophisticated Skype alternative that will provide you with voice and video calls on the go. In case you’re not comfortable using it, there are several different choices available.

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ooVoo

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IMO is accompanied with a very simple-to-use interface and if you can get around to using the ‘Android, iOS-only’ limitation, its clean interface will make you love it indefinitely. The only negative point of this app is the lack of desktop support, otherwise, this one gets a two-thumbs up from us.