Top 20 Audio Call Apps

Unlike in the past, you don’t have to rely only on a normal SIM card for audio calls. We have come a long way since then, and there are many apps that provide high-quality audio calling with just the internet. In this article, let’s explore the Top 20 Audio Call Apps.

1.NewsTalk

This app offers a high-quality audio-calling feature. Your call logs don’t get stored in the app, so nobody can guess that you have spoken. To initiate and end both video and audio calls, both users must be in the chat window. Plus, you don’t get any sound or vibration for incoming calls, so you can talk privately. You can learn more about this app here.

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2. WhatsApp

Known for its messaging features, WhatsApp lets you audio call your WhatsApp contacts for free, no matter where they stay. All you need is a stable internet connection. These calls are end-to-end encrypted, so they are safe. Your call logs will be stored in the app.

3. Skype

A classic in the world of communication, Skype offers a free audio call feature that is not end-to-end encrypted. You can call other Skype users for up to 100 participants. All you need is a stable internet connection. You can also call non-Skype users with landlines and mobiles at low rates using Skype credits. You can record these calls.

4. Telegram

Telegram offers individuals and groups a free, end-to-end encrypted audio call feature. This is an app-to-app audio call. You can call on mobile and desktop. To initiate an audio call, tap on the chat, and you’ll see a call icon. Telegram lets you record calls.

5. Google Meet

Originally designed for business meetings, Google Meet can be used for audio calls on a computer or mobile phone app. To initiate an audio call through Google Meet, tap on the contact and choose the call icon. These calls are considered safe as Google Meet uses end-to-end encryption. For free accounts, group video calls with three or more participants are limited to 60 minutes.

6. FaceTime

Apple users love FaceTime for its seamless integration; this app is only for IOS users and is free of cost. All you need is a stable internet connection. These calls are end-to-end encrypted. You can make a group audio call with up to 32 participants. You cannot record these calls; it is only an app to app feature. FaceTime audio calls may not be available for all countries, regions, or network providers.

7. Viber

This app provides a free audio calling feature to connect with other Viber users; external calls are paid. You can make a group audio call for up to 60 participants, and you cannot record these calls. All the calls are end-to-end encrypted, so they’re safe.

8. Discord

Though more popular with gamers, Discord’s voice calls are free to and calls are not end-to-end encrypted. You can talk to anyone within the app. You cannot record these calls, but you can do group audio calls via channels for up to 100 users.

9. Facebook Messenger

Messenger lets you call other messenger users by audio. You cannot call someone outside the messenger. Group audio calls are available for participants up to 50. Only calls from Secret Conversation chats are end-to-end encrypted.

10. Signal

Praised for its security, Signal provides a free audio calling feature. You can only call the people within the app. Calls are end-to-end encrypted, and you cannot record them. A group audio call has a limit of 50 participants.

11. Microsoft Teams

Another business-focused app, Teams lets you audio call for free for up to 20 participants in one-to-one or group calls. These calls are end-to-end encrypted, and you can also record them. Unlike other apps, you can only connect with people within this app.

12. WeChat

This app is very popular in China. WeChat offers an audio calling feature to connect with users and also outside the app, meaning you can call people who are not using this app at low rates. You can group call up to 9 participants, and these calls are not end-to-end encrypted. There are no recordings available as well.

13. Line

Line is well known in Japan and other countries. Its audio call feature is free to use within app-to-app conversations. Only if you want to contact someone outside this app then you need a Line credits. You can do group audio calls for up to 200 participants. These calls are end-to-end encrypted, but you cannot record them.

14. Slack

Used mainly in workplaces, Slack lets you free audio call other Slack users only. These calls are not end-to-end encrypted, and group audio calls are available only for paid plans. These calls are encrypted in transit.

15. Tango

Tango has an audio call feature, and it’s free to use. You can connect with anyone on this app. These calls are not end-to-end encrypted, and Tango does not offer recording. You can make a group audio call for up to 50 participants.

16. Zangi

Zangi focuses on privacy. You can audio call in Zangi for free with an internet connection. This is free to use, and you can only connect with other Zangi users and not externally. These calls are encrypted, and you can group audio calls for up to 5 participants. You cannot record these calls.

17. Snapchat

Along with sharing snaps, you can audio call other Snapchat users, and it’s completely free. You cannot call anyone outside the app. This app uses end-to-end encryptions for its calls; no record option is available. You can connect with 50 participants for a group audio call.

18. Threema

Threema is another privacy-first app. It is a paid app with an audio-calling feature. You can only call within the app, and these calls are end-to-end encrypted. You cannot group audio call in this app or record the calls.

19. Google Voice

This app is free for US numbers and paid for international calls. You can record incoming calls manually, and no group calls are allowed. These calls are not encrypted, and you can call non-Google Voice users.

20. Jio Call

This is available only in India, and you can call anyone within the country. These calls are not encrypted, and a group audio call can be made for up to 5 participants.