What is the best free video call app?

The best free video call app is the one the other person already has. FaceTime works between Apple devices and with anyone through a link. WhatsApp and Signal video calls work on any phone. For group calls on a computer, Google Meet is free in the browser with no download. Zoom's free plan cuts group meetings at 40 minutes.

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Our pick

Google Meet

Our pick

Works in any browser, nothing to install, easy link to share.

Free plan + paid Web, Android, iPhone 1 ad network · 2 trackers

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Google Meet homepage on a phone — Google Meet on a phone, captured 15 Oct 2026

Also good

FaceTime

Good

Apple's video calls. Android users can join by link.

Built in iPhone, Mac, Web No ads · No trackers

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WhatsApp

Good

Encrypted messages and calls, used everywhere.

Free Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, Web No ads · No trackers

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Signal

Good

The private messenger. Nonprofit, encrypted.

Free Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, Linux No ads · No trackers

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Zoom

Good

Meetings standard. Free group calls stop at 40 minutes.

Free plan + paid Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone 7 ad networks · 9 trackers

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Good to know

For grandparents, a tablet with FaceTime or WhatsApp already set up is the easiest setup there is.

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