Download Free Voice Chat - 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

40254 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

15864 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

7806 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

Messenger for Desktop2.0.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An unofficial free Facebook desktop client

4336 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

TeamViewer14.2.8352.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone

Simple, fast and secure desktop sharing for free

3938 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!

Hangouts2019.411.420.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Google's platform for instant messaging and videoconferencing

1490 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

1050 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

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

QQ Messenger2.11

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Complete IM client with cute design and great features

814 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!

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

PS4 Remote Play2.8.0

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

Free PlayStation 4 Streaming App for Mobile Gaming

80 votes

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

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

LINE for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The ultimate communication app, also on Windows 10

445 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

LINK - with people nearby1.7.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Meet weirdos in your area

109 votes

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PROS: Makes it easy to find people nearby, Voice and video features
CONS: You can't delete your profile, Small user community, Communities are full of junk and sleaze

Nimbuzz Messenger7.1.0

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

Chat for free on your Android phone

71 votes

PROS: Supports a wide range of networks, Organizes contacts very well, Offers lots of ways to communicate, Free text messaging
CONS: Poor access to Facebook contacts, No video chat, Temperamental Skype voice chat

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.

101 votes

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

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	imo free video calls and chat	9.8.000000011461	7806	8.4	Android,Windows,iPhone
2	WhatsApp Messenger	2.19.137	40254	8.3	Android,Windows,iPhone,Mac
3	Messenger	205.0.0.18.110	15864	8.3	Android,Windows,iPhone,Mac
4	Skype	8.45.0.41	29324	7.2	Windows,Android,Mac,iPhone
5	LINE	5.16.2.1932	5104	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

7806

8.4

Android,Windows,iPhone

WhatsApp Messenger

2.19.137

40254