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What are the best free call or video apps?
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Best free call or video apps
Price
Platforms
Videoconferencing
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SSuite UltraCam Video Phone
FREE
All Windows
One-To-One
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Jitsi
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Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows,
Yes
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FaceTime
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Skype
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iOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
yes
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SSuite UltraCam Video Phone
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SSuite UltraCam Video Phone
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Cons
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Completely serverless
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For Windows Only
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Platforms:
All Windows
Videoconferencing:
One-To-One
Media:
Audio, Video, File Transfer
VoIP:
Yes
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Uses DirectX to transfer video images at real-time speed
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Jitsi
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Jitsi
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Jitsi
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Cons
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Gui not as slick or streamlined as competitors
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Encryption out of the box
Encryption for chat, desktop sharing, and web confrencing available.
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Platforms:
Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows,
Media:
Yes
Videoconferencing:
Yes
VoIP:
Yes
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Abandoned Android development
They switched focus to Jitsi Meet client for Android.
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runs in the browser
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Uses Java
Not a native app, takes awhile to load.
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supports screensharing
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Crashes on MacOS Monterey
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Anonymous usage, no login required
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Supports SIP accounts
well implemented SIP SIMPLE (texting), SIP presence, XCAP.
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Video calls
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Cross platform
Android, iOS, Linux, MacOs and Windows Apps available. Also runs in the browser if desired.
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Open-source
Project available on github for anyone to contribute to or use.
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OMEMO encryption without plugin
Secure Jabber Texting, better than legacy sms texting.
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FaceTime
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FaceTime
My Recommendation for
FaceTime
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5
Pros
2
Cons
3
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Con
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Owned by Apple Inc
Proprietary videotelephony product developed by Apple Inc.
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Pro
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Easy to use
To make a FaceTime call, click the icon in the contacts.
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Con
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Not suitable for teams
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Pro
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Already part of your iOS device
FaceTime is already integrated in your iOS device. No need to install or set it up. It can be accessed from contacts on iPhone or as a separate app on all iOS devices.
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Con
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Apple users only
No applications for Windows, Linux or Android are available.
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Skype
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Skype
My Recommendation for
Skype
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Pros
10
Cons
10
Specs
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Con
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Subpar video quality with more than 5 users
Skype has significant problems with multiple users and video quality. Skype recommends that a max of 5 users group chat as video quality is severely affected. Even webcams tested with other chat services showed lower quality when used with Skype.
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Pro
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Cheap fixed phone number
Starting at $5/mo you can get a Skype number.
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Specs
Platforms:
iOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
Videoconferencing:
yes
Media:
images / video /audio / emoji
VoIP:
yes
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Con
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Requires both ends to be online (if neither end is using a cloud-enabled device)
Messages are sent and received only when both ends are online, if neither end is using a cloud-enabled device. In this case, if you are online 9-17 and your recipient is online 18-3, messages will never be delivered.
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Pro
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Powerful 1:1 chat and also group chat
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Not a feasible alternative as a professional team chat
Missing key feature such as centralized mgmt, centralized billing, data retention policies, ...
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Group chat with archive / records
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Con
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Poor Linux support
The version available for linux users is quite outdated, and does not support some of the newer functionality, such as the free group video calling and screen sharing.
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Pro
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Send SMS and make regular calls
With Skype Credit bought or a subscription, you can send SMS and make direct calls.
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Con
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Owned by Microsoft
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Available on Linux
A stripped down, minimalist version of Skype is available for Linux.
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Con
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Obnoxiously large ads
Ads take up over 25% of the usable space.
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Pro
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File sharing
Skype allows you to send any files (MP3s, images, text, etc.) by simply dragging and dropping then in the chat window making it simple to share things with colleagues.
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Con
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Slow filesharing speed
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Pro
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Group video for free
You can hold video calls with up to 10 people.
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Con
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Poor quality when screensharing
It is not possible to manually set resolution or bitrate, and Skype often defaults to a resolution so low that text is unreadable. It is also not possible to transfer control over mouse and keyboard.
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Pro
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Cross-platform
There's software for Windows, Mac & Linux and apps are available on iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone.
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Con
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Plagued by bugs on all platforms
Crashes and other bugs are prevalent on Android, Windows and other platforms.
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Pro
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Easily connect with others due to how popular the service is
There's a good chance that whoever you're trying to reach has Skype already set up and familiar with it, avoiding the hassle of installing and getting to know new software.
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Con
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MIcrosoft (Skype's owner) actively assists eavesdroppers
On the other hand, if you lose your copy of one of your conversations, you may be able to get a copy of it from your government with a little bit of luck and a public records request.
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Pro
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Screen sharing
You can show your whole desktop, a select part of the screen or a specific window over Skype.
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