Download Voice Chat - 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

16006 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

4718 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; Web Apps

Another messaging app you don't need

3244 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

28071 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

Messenger for Desktop1.4.3

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An unofficial free Facebook desktop client

3307 votes

PROS: Chat without opening Facebook, Facebook options are automatically imported, Same options as the official Facebook Messenger apps, Completely free, Safe to use
CONS: Unofficial app that isn't associated with or supported by Facebook, Interface is unimaginative

TeamViewer13.1.3629

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

Simple, fast and secure desktop sharing for free

3661 votes

PROS: Very easy to use, Support for chat, voice and video, Record sessions, Transfer files, Free, Available for Mac, Android, iOS and Windows Phone as well
CONS: Free version has limitations, Your friends or relatives have to learn to use it on their end too!

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

2077 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

4877 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

472 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

imo for Windows 101

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Stay in touch easily with imo for Windows 10

358 votes

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PROS: Simple manageable interface, Unlimited free voice and video calls
CONS: Limited customisation and contact management options, User base smaller than major rivals

QQ MessengerInternational 1.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Complete IM client with cute design and great features

760 votes

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PROS: Clear, nicely designed interface, Lots of customization options, Support for text, voice and video chats, Usual IM features: smileys, nudges, file sharing..., Extra tools like remote control, screen capture and video recording
CONS: Sometimes adding contacts is difficult, You can't download new interface themes, Number ID for contacts: not very user-friendly!

WO Mic2.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Turn your smartphone into a microphone

127 votes

PROS: Save on microphone cost, Multiple connection methods
CONS: Not compatible with iPhone, Only for use with Android OS

LINE for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The ultimate communication app, also on Windows 10

374 votes

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PROS: Simple to navigate, High quality voice calls, Send voice recordings to chat messages
CONS: Requires access to your location, Will only work with Windows 8 and upwards

Windows Live MessengerBuild 14.0.8117.416 2009

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Symbian; iPhone

See. Hear. Share. Instantly.

23284 votes

PROS: Nice customizable interface, Great photo sharing service, New options for contacts management, Tons of emoticons, winks and other eye-candy for chats
CONS: No custom status messages, Uncomfortable menu buttons, Installation file is getting bloated, Advertisement on the main interface

X-Lite4.9.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An introduction to VoIP

240 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.

PS4 Remote Play

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac

A free PC games program for Windows

120 votes

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

All-in-One Voice Changer1.5

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

An interesting voice tool for playing online prank calls on your friends.

85 votes

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BBMVaries with device

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

An instant messaging classic goes multi-platform

513 votes

PROS: Multichat, Sending files, photos, voice memos, BBM groups, You control the people who can send you messages
CONS: BB 10 interface lacks some flexibility, No VoIP, Registration takes a little too long

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Messenger	(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device	4718	8.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
2	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	16006	7.9	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, Mac
3	Windows Live Messenger	Build 14.0.8117.416 2009	23284	7.6	Windows, Symbian, iPhone
4	Skype	7.41.0.101	28071	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
5	LINE	5.8.0.1706	4877	7.1	Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Messenger

(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

4718

8.3

Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone

WhatsApp Messenger

2.18.78

16006