The 6 Best Apps For Making Internet Calls 2022

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Here are the best apps to call landlines, mobile phones, or social platforms using the internet.

by Kevin Parrish and Andrea GutierrezPrieto Edited by Cara Haynes

Dec 5, 2025 | Share FAQ, How-To

You don’t need a landline or even a mobile phone number to make phone calls anymore—we have the internet for that! There’s plenty of apps out there to help you make calls on the internet, but the app you need depends on what you’re calling. Google Voice is your best option for calling a landline or mobile phone. Wi-Fi Calling is a good alternative if your carrier and device support it (and most now do). Messenger is best if you never intend to call traditional landlines or mobile phone numbers from the internet.

We’ll list the best apps and services for making internet calls to traditional phone numbers and other online platforms.

In this roundup:

Best apps to call phone numbers | Best apps to call other apps | Use Wi-Fi calling | Our verdict | FAQ

In this roundup:

• Best apps to call phone numbers
• Best apps to call other apps
• Use Wi-Fi calling
• Our verdict
• FAQ

The 6 best apps for making internet calls

Landline calls Google Voice

International Yadaphone

Personalization Viber

Social media Messenger

iPhone to Android calls Google Duo

Security WhatsApp

Compare prices and features

The best app for you will depend what device or app you’re calling, but there is a solid lineup of cheap and even free options. Some services like will let you call directly from a browser, while others rely on your existing phone number.

Phone calling

Service	Best for	Price	Features
Google Voice	Landline calls	Free–$9.50/min.	Provides free calls within the US Supports incoming calls from anywhere
Yadaphone	International	Starting at $0.02/min.	Calling directly from browser No country restrictions
Viber	Personalization	$0.01–$2.99/min.	Deletes messages after a specific time Provides free calls between users

* Price at time of writing. Prices are subject to change.

App-to-app calling

Service	Best for	Price	Features
Messenger	Social media option	Free	Supports voice and video Provides a web interface
Google Duo	iPhone to Android calls	Free	Enables video calls between Android and iPhones Uses end-to-end encryption
WhatsApp	Security	Free	Relies on your existing phone number Uses end-to-end encryption

* Price at time of writing. Prices are subject to change.

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What you should look for in an internet calling app

You need a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to call landlines and mobile phone numbers from the internet. Keep an eye on pricing, as these services typically charge a rate for each minute used—depending on where you are calling—or they may offer a monthly subscription. Most don’t charge you for calling others when using the same service.

Also, pay close attention to the security features. You want a service with two-factor authentication so hackers can’t access your account and accumulate charges you can’t pay. Encryption is essential, too, as you don’t want eavesdroppers listening in on your conversations as they zip across the internet.

Do you have Viasat satellite internet?

Viasat Voice is a great VoIP option that complements your Viasat Internet service. It supports most existing home phones—just connect it to a Viasat modem or gateway using a standard telephone cord. Viasat Voice is separate from the Viasat Internet service, so you never use your plan’s monthly data allowance to make calls. You can even make Viasat Voice calls using your smartphone.

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