Download Free Video Calling - Best Software & Apps

WhatsApp Messenger2.19.137

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

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

40249 votes

PROS: Group chat with personalization options, End-to-end encryption, File sharing with up to 100 MB size, Support for syncing and Android Wear
CONS: Requires to be downloaded on other devices to enable communication, Data charges can be still applied, Communications in WhatsApp are shared, Lacks extra contents other than communication

Messenger205.0.0.18.110

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

Get in touch with your friends: text, voice calls, and video calls all included

15856 votes

PROS: Personalize your chat box, Light and dark theme, Create group chats, Send document files
CONS: Cluttered with features, Calls may consume large amount of data, Cannot check Facebook notifications through the app, Requires log-in

imo free video calls and chat9.8.000000011461

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Another messaging app you don't need

7805 votes

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

Telegram5.4.0

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

Fast and secure messaging app

908 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

Skype8.45.0.41

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

29324 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

WeChat2.6.7

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

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

593 votes

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

Snapchat10.52.1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

In a snap!

1394 votes

PROS: Create and send your own Bitmojis, Unique geofilters for each location, Video chat with up to 16 people, Locate nearby snapchatters through Snapmap
CONS: May be hard to keep up with constant new updates, Not beginner friendly, Does not provide analytics, Not ideal for landscape viewing

Vibervaries-with-device

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

3393 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

LINE5.16.2.1932

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

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

5104 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

RIOT0.4.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Web Apps

Reduce photo size without losing any quality

165 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

Yahoo! Messenger2.0.4

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

Another messaging service? Yahoo?

203 votes

PROS: Nice looking and easily navigated, Plenty of features, Yahoo! and MSN comunity memebers will find all they need, Geotagging yourself in a messenger app could have its uses
CONS: No one I know really uses Yahoo! or MSN, You have to explicit login to use

Google Duo49.0.236391473.DR49_RC05

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

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

222 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

Live Talk - free video chat2.0.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free Video Calling Software for Smartphones

270 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.

X-Lite4.9.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An introduction to VoIP

246 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.

Tango6.5.233394

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

484 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

ooVoo7.0.4.0

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

ooVoo

6981 votes

FaceTime

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone; Mac

Video chat done the Apple way

58 votes

Paltalk11.6.604.17056

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Talk and video chat with people from around the world

663 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

Google Voice19.11

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

Make international phone calls from your iPhone or iPad, using your Google number

3 votes

RingID4.4.1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Free chat and video calling application for smartphones

12 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	imo free video calls and chat	9.8.000000011461	7805	8.4	Android,Windows,iPhone
2	WhatsApp Messenger	2.19.137	40249	8.3	Android,Windows,iPhone,Mac
3	Messenger	205.0.0.18.110	15856	8.3	Android,Windows,iPhone,Mac
4	ooVoo	7.0.4.0	6981	7.4	Windows,Web Apps,Android
5	Skype	8.45.0.41	29324	7.2	Windows,Android,Mac,iPhone

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

imo free video calls and chat

9.8.000000011461

7805

8.4

Android,Windows,iPhone

WhatsApp Messenger

2.19.137

40249