Download Voice Chat - Best Software & Apps

WhatsApp Messenger2.19.69

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

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

38901 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

Messenger205.0.0.18.110

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

Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

15372 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 chat9.8.000000011461

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Another messaging app you don't need

7278 votes

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

Messenger for Desktop2.0.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An unofficial free Facebook desktop client

4158 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

Skype8.39.0.180

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

29273 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

Telegram5.4.0

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

Fast and secure messaging app

780 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

TeamViewer14.2.2558.0

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

Simple, fast and secure desktop sharing for free

3873 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!

Vibervaries-with-device

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

3349 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

Hangouts2017.1019.418.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Google's platform for instant messaging and videoconferencing

1462 votes

PROS: Simple and minimalist interface, Video calls to multiple people, Apps available during video calls
CONS: No audio calls, Chrome must always be open

imo for Windows 101

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Stay in touch easily with imo for Windows 10

998 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

LINE5.15.0.1908

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

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

5075 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

QQ MessengerInternational 1.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Complete IM client with cute design and great features

805 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!

PS4 Remote Play2.8.0

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

Free PlayStation 4 Streaming App for Mobile Gaming

68 votes

PROS: Free, Game data saved across devices
CONS: Games can look poor, Requires fast internet connection

Skype for Chromevaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Skype is Microsoft's primary instant messenger, and it is now available as a Chrome browser extension.

74 votes

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PROS: Easy to use, Strong voice and video chat
CONS: Very slow, Shrinking userbase

Yahoo! Messenger2.0.4

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

Another messaging service? Yahoo?

189 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

WhatsApp Extractor8

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

WhatsApp Extractor

267 votes

PROS: Easy to use and suitable for all, Retrieves all WhatsApp media
CONS: No advanced options, Only works with an iPhone backup

LINE for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The ultimate communication app, also on Windows 10

440 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

BBM3.3.20.74

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

An instant messaging classic goes multi-platform

560 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

X-Lite4.9.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An introduction to VoIP

245 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; Windows Phone

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

445 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

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	imo free video calls and chat	9.8.000000011461	7278	8.4	Android,Windows,iPhone
2	Messenger	205.0.0.18.110	15372	8.3	Android,Windows,iPhone,Windows Phone
3	WhatsApp Messenger	2.19.69	38901	8.3	Android,Windows,iPhone,Windows Phone
4	Skype	8.39.0.180	29273	7.2	Windows,Android,Mac,iPhone
5	LINE	5.15.0.1908	5075	7.1	Windows,Android,iPhone,Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

imo free video calls and chat

9.8.000000011461

7278

8.4

Android,Windows,iPhone

Messenger

205.0.0.18.110

15372