| App | Best for | Free time limit | Works on |
|---|---|---|---|
| X Live Video Call | Meeting new people, 1v1 calls | Free, no coins | Android |
| Calling your contacts | None | Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac | |
| Google Meet | Calls from a link, no install for guests | 24 h one-to-one, 60 min groups | Browser, Android, iPhone |
| Microsoft Teams | The Skype replacement, long calls | 30 h one-to-one, 60 min groups | Windows, Mac, browser, phones |
| Zoom | Meetings and classes | 40 min per meeting | Windows, Mac, browser, phones |
| FaceTime | iPhone, iPad and Mac users | None | Apple devices; others join by link |
| Telegram | Chats and big groups | None | Android, iPhone, desktop |
| Signal | Privacy | None | Android, iPhone, desktop |
| Messenger | Facebook friends | None | Android, iPhone, browser |
X Live Video Call: free video calls with new people
Most apps on this list call people you already know. X Live Video Call is for meeting someone new: chat first, then start a one-to-one video or voice call, join group chats, and play games like Ludo or Tic Tac Toe together. There are no coins to buy; the app is free and shows ads. Block and report are in every chat, and it's for adults 18 and over.
WhatsApp video call: free on phone and PC
WhatsApp is the most used free video call app in much of the world. Download it from Google Play, the App Store or the Microsoft Store, and call any contact who has it. Calls are end-to-end encrypted, have no time limit, and group video calls take up to 32 people. On a computer, use the WhatsApp desktop app for calls.
Unlimited free video calls
Messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger, FaceTime) don't limit how long a call lasts; the only cost is your data. Meeting apps do: Zoom's free plan ends meetings after 40 minutes, and Google Meet and Teams end free group calls after 60 minutes, while their one-to-one calls run much longer. For long calls with one person, a messaging app is the simplest choice.
1v1 video calls with new people
The apps above call people you already know. To meet someone new on a one-to-one video call, you need a social video chat app. X Live Video Call is one: chat first, then start a video or voice call, with block and report in every chat. Read our guide to random video chat for how these apps work and how to stay safe.
Websites to video call friends, no download
If you can't or don't want to install anything, these work in a browser: Google Meet (meet.google.com), Microsoft Teams on the web, Zoom's web client (choose to join from your browser), Messenger on facebook.com, and FaceTime links sent by an Apple user. On a phone the browser works too, though the apps are smoother.
How to download the original video call app
Fake and modded copies of popular apps spread through APK sites and social media. They can steal your account or show endless ads. To get the original:
- Install only from Google Play or the App Store. Avoid "mod" or "premium unlocked" APKs.
- Check the developer name under the app title: WhatsApp LLC for WhatsApp, Google LLC for Meet, Microsoft Corporation for Teams. X Live Video Call is published by Computer and Mobile.
- Look at the downloads and reviews. A copy with few downloads and a familiar name is a warning sign.
Video call app download for PC
WhatsApp, Teams, Zoom, Telegram and Signal all have Windows and Mac apps. Google Meet and Messenger run in the browser. Our guide to video calls from PC to mobile walks through each one.
Video chat apps and coins
Many video chat apps for meeting strangers are free to install but sell coins or gems for matches, filters or longer calls. Check the "In-app purchases" label on Google Play before you install. X Live Video Call has no coins to buy: calls and chat are free, and the app shows ads.
Frequently asked questions
Which video call app is completely free?
X Live Video Call is free with no coins to buy. WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger and FaceTime are free with no time limit. Google Meet, Teams and Zoom limit free group calls.
Which app has no time limit on video calls?
Messaging apps: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger and FaceTime. Zoom's free plan stops at 40 minutes, and Meet and Teams free group calls at 60 minutes.
Can I video call without downloading an app?
Yes. Google Meet, Teams on the web, Zoom's web client, Messenger on facebook.com and FaceTime links all work in a browser.
Is WhatsApp video calling free?
Yes. WhatsApp calls use your internet connection, so they cost nothing beyond your Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Is Skype still available?
No. Skype closed in May 2025. Microsoft moved its users to the free version of Microsoft Teams.
How do I know I'm downloading the original app?
Install from Google Play or the App Store and check the developer name, the number of downloads and the reviews. Avoid APK sites and modded versions.
Make free video calls on Android
X Live Video Call: video calls, voice calls, chat and games. Free on Google Play.