Calling people can get expensive, especially when you need to make long calls or just even a short one.

The solution is simple, which all generations have been making most of nowadays, social apps rather than expensive calling cards.

However, unfortunately for some, their country laws do not allow them to use such apps as it hurts the local business. Similarly, UAE recently implemented a ban on apps like skype and facetime.

For those who are searching for alternative apps, here’s a list of the  5 best apps for free calling!

1. imo

imo is a lesser known app by many around the world, but it definitely gets the job done! It’s like Skype and WhatsApp combined together. With end-to-end encryption for all calls and video calls, you can be sure it’s safe to use. The call quality is good and it works in banned countries.

  • End-To-End encrypted: yes
  • Call quality: good
  • Video call: yes
  • Audio call only: yes
  • Group video call: yes
  • Messaging: yes
  • works in countries that have banned: yes

2. Google Hangouts

It works with your Gmail account rather than your phone number. You can create group video calls or just call a single person. The call quality is excellent and it’s simple to use. You can use it on your laptops as well

  • End-To-End encrypted: yes
  • Call quality: great
  • Video call: yes
  • Audio call only: no
  • Group video call: yes
  • Messaging: No
  • works in countries that have banned: yes

3. Facebook Messenger

You already have most of your friends and family added on social media, combine that with the easy to use the app, and you’ve got a hit. The call quality is great and the call doesn’t drop on poor connection quality, so you can be sure to use it over mobile networks.

  • End-To-End encrypted: yes
  • Call quality: excellent
  • Video call: yes
  • Audio call only: yes
  • Group video call: yes
  • Messaging: yes
  • works in countries that have banned: no

4. Viber

The app is great to use for texting or calls, it can easily integrate itself with your contacts. It also has end-to-end encryption for keeping your privacy.

  • End-To-End encrypted: yes
  • Call quality: Good
  • Video call: yes
  • Audio call only: yes
  • Group video call: no
  • Messaging: yes
  • works in countries that have banned: yes

5. WhatsApp Messenger

Mostly everybody has WhatsApp these days. It’s a great messaging app. It’s also one of the easiest to use and Calling apps. The call quality is amazing and it works on low-end networks.

  • End-To-End encrypted: yes
  • Call quality: excellent
  • Video call: yes
  • Audio call only: yes
  • Group video call: no
  • Messaging: yes
  • works in countries that have banned: no

No worries, now you can enjoy endless calls anytime, anywhere! Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Contributed By: Sumair Dawani