Download Video Calling - Best Software & Apps

WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; Windows Phone; Mac; iPhone

Send free text, audio and video messages from your Android phone

16202 votes

PROS: Lets you send photos, audio, video, location, and links, Group messaging, Works across different platforms, Support for Android Wear, Syncs with web version, Free calls, Save chats automatically to Google Drive
CONS: Only works if the other person has the app

Messenger(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone; Mac

Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

4750 votes

PROS: Supports chats, voice calls, video calls, Support third party apps, Easy to use
CONS: Compatible apps require new download

imo free video calls and chat9.8.000000010161

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Another messaging app you don't need

3278 votes

PROS: Voice and video calls, Share photos, Group chat, Completely free!
CONS: Offers nothing new

Skype7.41.0.101

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; iPhone; Windows Phone

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

28094 votes

PROS: Group videoconferencing, Talk-chat-type, Excellent audiovisual quality, Calls to mobile, Integration with Facebook
CONS: Requires a good connection, High consumption of resources, Some features are extra

WeChat2.6.0.1018

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

351 votes

PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
CONS: No video or audio support

Snapchat9.20.4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Private photo and video sharing on your phone

644 votes

PROS: Fun idea, Easy to use
CONS: No parental options, Scans phone, Facebook, and Twitter for contacts

Viber5.6.0.2415

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

2082 votes

PROS: Very simple to use, Notifies you of contacts who are on Viber, Decent call quality, Send photos and videos, Stickers and emoticons to liven up chats, Group messaging with up-to 100 people, Hold & Talk feature
CONS: You may have to convince friends to switch to Viber

LINE5.8.0.1706

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

4878 votes

PROS: Free calls and messages, Group chats, Many stickers, Minimalist interface...
CONS: ...that's not very appealing, You need to have the LINE app on your mobile

Telegram4.8.9

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac; Web Apps

Fast and secure messaging app

477 votes

PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp

Yahoo! Messenger0.8.288

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; Pocket PC; Java

The new instant messenger from Yahoo!

3285 votes

PROS: Amazing video quality!, Highly customizable, Great privacy settings
CONS: Animated backgrounds are ad-ridden, Long installation process, Too much bloat

Live Talk - free video chat2.0.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free Video Calling Software for Smartphones

114 votes

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PROS: This can be a viable option for those who do not wish to pay for more complicated software bundles., Not much memory will be required during the download process.
CONS: Some users have complained about the number of in-app purchases., The app itself is not appropriate for younger users.

Google DuoAPK

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Simple and reliable one-on-one video calling between mobile devices

139 votes

PROS: The innovative knock knock feature allows you to see who is calling before you answer, Extremely simple interface to use, Specialized to work specifically on your mobile phone or tablet so there's nothing you don't need and everything is directed to one purpose: making video calls
CONS: No voice only option, No compelling reason for IOS users to switch to Duo from Facetime for calling other iOS users, Both users need to have Duo installed to start the voice call

RIOT0.4.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Web Apps

Reduce photo size without losing any quality

146 votes

PROS: Excellent compression results, Works with many different graphic formats, You can preview results in real time
CONS: Doesn't prompt you to save before closing the app

ooVoo3.6.4.16

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Web Apps

ooVoo

6942 votes

TangoVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

376 votes

PROS: Simple to set up, Make free calls over 3G, 4G or WiFi, Easy to use, Good call quality, Play games, listen to music, send animations and more, Good friend discovery and social features
CONS: No group video conferencing, Limited privacy settings

X-Lite4.9.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An introduction to VoIP

242 votes

PROS: Free to download, Introduces VoIP
CONS: Just a demo, Full version requires subscription, <strong>NOTE</strong>: The wrong keyword was attached to this description. In order to submit, I have to include it 3 times: Software 1032, Software 1032, Software 1032.

Paltalk11.6.604.17056

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Talk and video chat with people from around the world

632 votes

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PROS: Chat with hundreds of people , Lots of chatrooms, Supports audio and webcams
CONS: Too many banners, Difficult to get to grips with, Free plan is a bit too limited

FaceTime

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone; Mac

Video chat done the Apple way

23 votes

Free imo video calls Advice9.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free program for Android‚ by Calling Video calls free and Messenger Advice

38 votes

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imo for Chrome1.4.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free and Efficient SMS and Video Calling Software

41 votes

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PROS: A great alternative to services which require a paid subscription, The use of advanced encryption software guarantees superior levels of privacy
CONS: It is not possible to edit the images before they are sent, The last update occurred as far back as April 2014

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Messenger	(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device	4750	8.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
2	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	16202	7.9	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, Mac
3	ooVoo	3.6.4.16	6942	7.4	Windows, Android, Web Apps
4	Skype	7.41.0.101	28094	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
5	LINE	5.8.0.1706	4878	7.1	Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Messenger

(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

4750

8.3

Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone

WhatsApp Messenger

2.18.78

16202