Making international calls is a part of our daily life as many of our loved ones stay in a country other than the U.S.. If that’s the same case, I’m here to help you figure out the easiest ways to make free international calls without any hassles.
In this post, I will share the best apps and websites to make international calls without spending anything from your pocket. Just pick the right from this list according to your needs. Let’s jump right into it.
15 Best Apps And Sites For Free International Calls In 2024:
Let’s look at the best apps first and then move on to websites later.
1. WhatsApp:
I don’t think you need an introduction to this most popular messaging app worldwide. Over 2 billion users are now using it in over 180 countries, and I suppose you are one of them.
Initially, WhatsApp was primarily used for chatting, but they introduced a voice calling feature in 2015 to make free international calls. To make this happen, you and the recipient must install WhatsApp on their respective devices and have a decent internet connection. Besides voice calls, you can also make video calls, which WhatsApp introduced in 2016.
If you already use WhatsApp on your Android or iOS device, you won’t need an extra app to make international calls. WhatsApp is good enough for that. Just ensure that the person on the other end has registered his/ her number on WhatsApp and that the app is installed on their device.
Key Features:
- Make free international calls just like a normal phone call.
- Make a group voice call up to 32 recipients at a time.
- Add up to 8 recipients in a video call at a time.
- Available on multiple platforms.
- Free of cost.
Available Platforms: Web, Android, iOS, and Windows,
2. Skype:
Similar to WhatsApp, Skype is one of the most popular apps for making international calls for free of cost. It is owned by Microsoft since 2011, and they have included many useful features in the app to make international calls seamlessly.
Similar to WhatsApp, you can make international calls free of cost between Skype users; however, If you want to make a phone number to a Non-Skype number, you’ll have to get any of their subscription plans.
To make international calls in destinations like Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico etc, you have to pay a small fee of $5.94/ month without any limits, which I think is worth it.
Key Features:
- HD audio and video calling.
- Share your screen for presentations or teaching anything.
- Make calls to both Skype and Non-Skype numbers.
- Offers call recording feature.
- Unlimited minutes for calling.
Available Platforms: Web, Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iOS, and Xbox.
3. FaceTime:
If you are an iPhone or iPad user, you may have already seen or used FaceTime because it is a preinstalled app on all Apple devices. It is one of the best apps for Apple users to make international calls. To use FaceTime on your iOS device, you must have at least iOS 7 or MacOS 10.9.2 or a later version, or else it may not work for you.
If you have bought a new iPhone or iPad, FaceTime may not have been enabled on your phone by default, and you have to activate it manually. To do that, you must launch the main settings app on your device, scroll down a bit, select “FaceTime” and then it on.
To make FaceTime call with anyone, you need to be connected to an internet connection via your mobile or Wi-Fi. Else may not be able to make any call from FaceTime.
Key Features:
- Offers both audio and video calling internationally.
- It is free of cost.
- Can invite and join Android or Windows users from a web browser with iOS 15.
- Join up to 32 people at one time.
Available Platforms: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac.
4. Viber:
Viber is quite a popular app for audio and video calling, which was launched for iPhone users first and then launched its Android version in 2012.
Since then, Viber has impressed millions of users, including myself, with its features, and as of today, Viber has over 1 billion users worldwide, which I think is a huge number.
Making international calls to Viber users is completely free, and to call users who haven’t installed Viber on their devices, you can call them with their Viber Out plan that’ll cost you only $5.99 monthly. You can call many countries such as Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Franc,e and more.
Key Features:
- Make HD audio and video calls at no cost.
- Send photos, videos, files, etc, instantly in a single click.
- Share stickers or GIFs with your friends and family.
- Safe and secure.
- Available on multiple platforms.
Available Platforms: Android, App Store, Windows, and Mac.
5. Telegram:
Telegram is a hot app right now for free calling and texting. With over 700 million active users, Telegram is one of the most highly used messaging platforms in the world from which you can make an international call with a single click, and yes, it is free to use.
Unfortunately, you can’t call anyone who isn’t on the Telegram app. In terms of popularity, Telegram competes with WhatsApp, and it is trying hard to beat them by offering high-quality features to its users.
Apart from making international audio calls with Telegram, you can make video calls up to 32 members at a time, plus you can also send photos, videos, or any files instantly. Overall, Telegram is a complete package that you can consider to make free international calls and do a lot of other cool stuff.
Key Features:
- Make any international call to any country with HD audio.
- Create your private group with up to 200,000 members.
- Highly reliable messaging app.
- Can be accessed on multiple devices at a time.
Available Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux,x, and macOS.
6. TextNow:
Even though TextNow is mainly known as a texting app, it is a great app you can consider using to make international calls to your friends or families living abroad.
TextNow is one of the unique apps that lets you call any phone number in the United States and Canada by simply getting a SIM card that costs only $4.99. Besides this fee, you don’t have to pay anything. Pretty amazing, right?
Even If you don’t opt for their SIM option, you can make calls using their app without issues. To make international calls, you can opt for their low-cost plan; the pricing depends on the country. You can make calls internationally based on your credit limit and must add credits before calling anyone.
Key Features:
- Free unlimited calls to any U.S. or Canada phone number.
- Extremely low-cost internal calls.
- Text to anyone without any fees.
- Friendly and easy-to-use UI.
Available Platforms: Android, iOS, and Windows.
7. IMO:
The next app on our list for making free international calls is IMO which was launched in 2007 and is one of the oldest apps in this space. With IMO, you can make international calls to any IMO users for free, and you don’t have to pay anything.
The best thing about IMO is that they offer a different app called IMO lite, which offers similar features to the original app. Still, it consumes less storage from your phone, and I think it is an excellent move by the developer.
With IMO, you can make a group call with up to 20 recipients at a time. Besides calling, IMO has unique features in their apps, such as VoiceClub, similar to Clubhouse, which is a cool feature to have for conversing with your friends or even family members.
IMO has over 200 million users worldwide, and it is considered a replacement in countries where apps like WhatsApp and Facebook are banned.
Key Features:
- Call any IMO users irrespective of their country.
- Offers VoiceClub for Clubhouse fans.
- Consumes less data.
- It offers a lite version that doesn’t have a big space in their mobile device.
- Supports all major networks.
Available Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows.
8. Yolla:
Just like many other apps on the list, Yolla provides a free international calling feature for Yolla users. Still, you can call any number who haven’t installed Yolla on their device by purchasing the credits. The price of calling Non-Yolla users depends on the countries you want to call. For example, If you want to call a Non-Yolla number in the UK, it’ll cost you around $0.155/min.
Suppose you don’t want to purchase the credits and still want to make an international call to Non-Yolla users. In that case, you can use the referral program by Yolla, where you can share a link to any of your friend or family members, and when they sign up using your link and purchase any credits, you’ll get for absolutely free. Pretty cool, right?
Key Features:
- Free call between Yolla users in any country.
- Affordable pricing to make an international call to any Non-Yolla users.
- The referral program lets you get free credits.
- Can SMS along with the calls.
- Available in multiple languages.
Available Platforms: Web, Android, and iOS.
Let’s move on to the websites that offer free international calls.
9. PopTox:
The first website on our list for making free international calling is PopTox. With PopTox, you must visit their official website from any web browser, whether via your mobile or a computer, select the country code,e and make the call right away. It supports most countries, and audio quality with this service is pretty good for a free service.
Even though PopTox is free to use, there is a limit on how many calls you can make per day, and If you want to remove this limit, you have to opt for any of their paid plans. Currently, they offer three plans, and they are:
- $10 / Month lets you call 55 countries.
- $20 / Month lets you call 76 countries.
- $50 / Month lets you call 137 countries.
Depending upon your requirement, you can choose any plan and make unlimited calls with these paid plans.
10. Call2Friends:
Call2Friends is another great website that lets you directly make international calls to multiple countries from your web browser.
Even though Call2Friends is an extremely useful resource for making calls to your friends internationally, the website has mentioned it isn’t intended to make prank calls which will be harmful. If you want a website to make prank calls, I have written a separate post on the best prank-calling websites for fun.
With the free Call2Friends plan, you can make a call only once, and to make more than one call, you have to buy their premium plan.
The price for calling isn’t set by default and varies from country to country. Just click on the country name from the list to get all the rates’ information. Call2Friends is a decent option for free international calls without installing apps or programs.
11. Globfone:
Globfone is one of my favourite websites for making an international call without spending a penny. The UI of Globfone is extremely engaged, and no one will have any issues or confusion using this site to make calls.
To place an international call on Globfone, visit their website, enter your name, select the country, and then enter the phone number.
Apart from making an audio call with Globfone, you can also text any phone number, video call and share files with another Globfone user.
Unlike the other two websites I have discussed above, Globfone doesn’t have paid plans at all, and using this site to do anything is completely free. Globfone also has apps on both Android and iOS platforms, and you can install them directly from the respective app stores.
12. KeepCalling:
KeepCalling doesn’t offer you any free plan to make an international call. However, they offer a referral program from which you can earn some credits and then use them to make a free international call. KeepCalling is a highly reliable platform, and its audio quality is top-notch.
If you dislike using KeepCalling’s website to make a call, you can install their app, which is officially available for Android and iOS devices. Apart from offering a voice calling feature to international numbers, KeepCalling offers other services, such as mobile recharge and virtual numbers.
13. Citrus Tel:
Citrus Tel could be the right choice if you are looking for a reliable website to make an international call to your friends. You don’t even need to create an account on their website to place a call.
Head over to their website from any web browser and enter the phone number you want to make a call, and that’s pretty much it. Ensure your web browser is up-to-date and you have a decent internet connection.
Citrus Tel has partnered with over 2000 telco operators to offer you a free international calling facility without spending anything to make things easier for you. Overall, Citrus Tel is a good site that you can use to make international calls from your web browser.
14. iEvaphone:
If you have been looking for a way to make an international call to your friends for free, I’m sure you may have come across iPhone as it is one of the best options. Like other websites I have discussed iEvaphone lets you call from any device, such as your mobile, tablet, or even PC.
Just visit their site and enter the mobile number you want to make a call. It doesn’t matter whether you are calling on a mobile or a landline; it is completely free.
The quality of calls with an iPhone is pretty decent because it doesn’t charge anything from you. Currently, iEvaphone is working with 10 top VoIP providers to ensure that you can make an international call with good quality. If you don’t know how to use iEvaphone, don’t worry; they have written a detailed guide on this topic to help you understand the process.
15. SPYTOX:
The last website I have for you is SPYTOX which does a pretty good job when it comes to making an international call without charging anything to you. On their homepage, you have a keypad dialer from where you must select the country code and enter the phone number you want to call. A call will be placed immediately after you have entered the right details.
SPYTOX claims they have over 275 million users on their platform, a huge number to claim. You can also look for lookup for any people on their website that’ll provide you with their details, and yes, it is also free for everyone.
Conclusion:
Nowadays almost everyone living out of their country needs the option of making an international call but choosing the right option becomes a little difficult as so many options are available now.
With this post, I hope you may have made the right choice to pick the right platform to make free international calls. If you still have any doubts, questions,s or suggestions, let me know in the comments below, and I’ll get back to you soon. Thanks.
Since 2014 I have been writing about tech and helping others to fix tech issues related to Android, Windows, iOS, Chromebook, and more.
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