Best Video Calling Apps You Should Try Out

Video calling apps got popular in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. While the number of cases has dropped and restrictions relaxed, many institutions still allow employees to use them to work from home. These apps are now popular for virtual meetings and remote work but you can also use them to connect with your family and friends.

While some video calling apps are designed for a particular operating system, others run on all platforms. Some are better suited for certain types of video calls while others are flexible. 

If you need to know more, here are some of the best video calling apps you can try out. All you have to do is download the app of your choice, register, and start making video calls.

• Zoom

Zoom is one of the most popular video calling apps for personal and professional use. The app’s popularity rose during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when people had to work from home. Zoom is available for devices across all platforms; Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

• Skype

Skype was founded in 2003 and is among the first video calling apps to be developed. It dominated the market for a long time before losing the spot to others like Zoom. Despite dropping down the pecking order, the Microsoft-owned app still has a firm presence and still offers great services.

Skype is available for Windows, Android, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Linux.

• Google Duo

Google Duo is a simple-to-use video calling app you can install on your Android or Apple mobile devices. You can also access it via the web browser on your computer.

Google duo comes with a couple of outstanding features. “Knock Knock”, for instance, allows you to view the caller’s video before you answer it. It also has a voicemail-like feature where you can record a video message if no one answers your video call.

• FaceTime

Facetime is Apple’s video calling app available for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It is one of the most popular features for Apple users.

The only drawback of FaceTime is that it is only available for Apple users. However, if you are an Android user, you can video chat with an iPhone user through an invitation link.