Download Video Calling - Best Software & Apps

WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

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

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

12931 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

3594 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

2465 votes

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

Skype7.23.0.105

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

27525 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; Mac; Windows Phone; iPhone

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

303 votes

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

Telegram4.8.9

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

Fast and secure messaging app

419 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

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1949 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

Snapchat9.20.4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Private photo and video sharing on your phone

534 votes

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

LINE5.6.0.1625

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

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

4840 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

Live Talk - free video chat2.0.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free Video Calling Software for Smartphones

81 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

105 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

Yahoo! Messenger0.8.288

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

The new instant messenger from Yahoo!

3223 votes

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

RIOT0.4.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Web Apps

Reduce photo size without losing any quality

137 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

6913 votes

Tango1.6.14117

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

The Tango app for your PC

2468 votes

PROS: Makes video calls to mobile phones, Good audio and video quality, Simple and efficient
CONS: Very basic options, Video quality varies

X-Lite4.9.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An introduction to VoIP

237 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.

FaceTime

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone; Mac

Video chat done the Apple way

20 votes

Paltalk11.6.604.17056

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Talk and video chat with people from around the world

618 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

Free imo video calls Advice9.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android

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

26 votes

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ringID3.1.6

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Free chat and video calling application for smartphones

3 votes

PROS: There is no charge to download this software, RingID offers many of the same functions as larger platforms
CONS: This package is not yet able to support 4G connection speeds, Some complain that the audio quality of calls needs improvement

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Messenger	(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device	3594	8.1	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
2	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	12931	7.8	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
3	ooVoo	3.6.4.16	6913	7.4	Windows, Android, Web Apps
4	Skype	7.23.0.105	27525	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
5	LINE	5.6.0.1625	4840	7.1	Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Messenger

(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

3594

8.1

Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone

WhatsApp Messenger

2.18.78

12931