Download Video Conferencing - Best Software & Apps

Skype8.33.0.50

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

29154 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; BlackBerry

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

508 votes

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

Google Hangoutsvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Meet, Talk And Collaborate On Google's Hangouts Service.

32 votes

PROS: Video calls to multiple people, Very fast, Easy to use, Simple and minimalist interface
CONS: Rarely updated, Difficulty moving on-screen, Requires signing into Chrome, Sometimes duplicates itself

WebEx Player2.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Professional Video-Sharing Software for Business and Personal Use

102 votes

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PROS: Excellent levels of customer service and support., Specific plans designed around specific business needs.
CONS: There is no free version of the WebEx Player. After a trial period this software will have to be purchased., As this software is quite complex it could slow down in-house operating systems if they employ older hardware.

MSN Messengerfor Windows XP 7.5.0322

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

New version of the popular messaging application

10292 votes

PROS: Very easy to use, Lots of fancy customization options, Decent video conferencing function
CONS: No VoIP features to speak of, Filled with not-so-subtle plugs to MSN services

Google Talk1.0.0.105

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone; BlackBerry

A Google Talk client to call your Gmail contacts for free

7623 votes

PROS: Minimalist, PC to PC calls, Compatible with Jabber/XMPP
CONS: Too basic, Little room for customization

Google+varies-with-device

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

Google's social network gets even better

128 votes

PROS: Great messenger integration, Ability to start and join hangouts from app, Auto upload photos, Transparent sharing and privacy settings, Visual redesign of news feed, Animated gifs!
CONS: New update requires Android 4.0, Not enough users on the service

ooVoo7.0.4.0

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

ooVoo

6968 votes

ZOOM Cloud Meetings3.6.11580.1109

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

Free Efficient and intuitive Cloud Meeting Software for Smartphones

19 votes

PROS: The basic version of this cloud-based meeting software is free, The user has a host of different tools to select during a meeting
CONS: Free usage is limited to cloud meetings of 40 minutes or less, There may be buffering issues if it is used with an older OS

Skype8.16.0.4

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

The phone of the 21st century

96 votes

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PROS: Group conferencing, Chat messaging, Excellent audio/video quality, Make calls to mobile devices, Facebook integration
CONS: Requires a good connection, Uses a lot of resources, Some features cost extra

SplitCam5.4.4.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Use your webcam with multiple applications

303 votes

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PROS: Means you don't have to close one program and open another using same video source, One webcam can serve mutliple messaging services
CONS: Becomes confusing communicating between different IM', Connection and setup can be lengthy

Google Voice1.6.0

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

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

2 votes

GoToWebinar7.28.0.6039

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Effective and intuitive webinar software for mobile phones

44 votes

PROS: Users will not have to purchase any additional software to join an event, GoToWebinar offers numerous customizable options that are ideal for presenters
CONS: It is not possible to view an event without the use of this package., Older operating systems are not supported and may cause issues.

Microsoft Lync 201315.0.4420.1017

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

One of the best web conferencing apps out there

152 votes

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PROS: Easy to use interface, Tons of features, Excellent video and collaboration tools, Well thought out ecosystem
CONS: Chat feature could be more fleshed out, Only available with certain versions of Office

GoToMeeting - Video Conferencing5

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Modern Video Conferencing for your Business Needs

30 votes

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PROS: Make calls with voice or video share screens and files right out of the box, No deployment costs everything is configured in teh cloud
CONS: Licenses needed in order to use

ooVoo Video Call, Text and Voicevaries-by-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free App for Smart Callers

58 votes

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PROS: Free text messaging and video calls, Ability to send pictures
CONS: The interface is rather confusing, Calls are rather expensive

MSN Messengerfor Windows 2000/NT 7.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Old version of the popular messaging application

640 votes

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PROS: Very easy to use, Lots of fancy customization options, Decent video conferencing function
CONS: No VoIP features to speak of, Filled with not-so-subtle plugs to MSN services

AeroAdmin3.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

AeroAdmin: A Free Remote Desktop Client

27 votes

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PROS: Supports clipboard synchronization, Supports file transfer, Remote logoff and reboot functions, Encrypted with AES / RSA
CONS: Can trigger anti-viruses, Remote printing not supported, Free subscription limits up-time, No options to chat

ooVoo Video Call(ooVoo Mobile) 2.5.0

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone; Windows Phone

A free app for iPhone, by ooVoo.

23 votes

Viotalk1.0.3

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

With Viotalk send free instant video live chat & live video conferencing with easy social sharing via text messages, email..

13 votes

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	MSN Messenger	for Windows XP 7.5.0322	10292	8	Windows, Mac, Pocket PC
2	MSN Messenger	for Windows 2000/NT 7.0	640	7.5	Windows
3	ooVoo	7.0.4.0	6968	7.4	Windows, Android, Web Apps
4	Skype	8.33.0.50	29154	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
5	Google Talk	1.0.0.105	7623	7.1	Windows, iPhone, BlackBerry

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

MSN Messenger

for Windows XP 7.5.0322

10292

Windows, Mac, Pocket PC

MSN Messenger

for Windows 2000/NT 7.0

640

7.5