The social distance measures that protect us from the spread of coronavirus have kind of locked us in the house, but that doesn't mean we can't communicate with family, friends and co-workers. Thanks to technology, we can see our loved ones and attend online conferences or webinars, among other things.
We've put together a list of 10 free video calling apps that can help you stay in touch with others and do your homework (if you work from home).
The best video calling app for Apple users who want to keep in touch with family and friends
FaceTime is the best option for Apple users who want to talk and see their loved ones. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can initiate a video call with anyone in your contact list who owns such a device. The application is easy to use; being made especially for Apple gadgets, you will enjoy an almost seamless experience. Only the connection to the Net can give you headaches. But even then, you can opt for the audio version of the call. Also, with iOS 12, the operating system version launched in 2018, FaceTime has a new function: Group FaceTime, through which you can talk to up to 32 people at the same time.
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The best video calling app for smartphones
The WhatsApp application is one of the most popular in the world. With over 2 billion users worldwide, it has long been the most widely used channel of communication with family and friends at a distance. You can send written messages to your phone contacts, individually or in groups, you can make audio and video calls, you can send files, etc. The main advantage of the application is that many people are already used to using it. Those who have just discovered it do not have to worry: it will be easy for them to do because it is very intuitive. WhatsApp also has a desktop version - only if you want to be up to date with discussions when using your laptop. In addition, messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means that only the recipient and sender can read them.
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The best video calling app for Facebook fans
If you use Facebook a lot, then maybe Messenger (the messaging application detached from the social network) will be more convenient for you. And not just for text messages, but also for video or audio calls. It is also useful in cases where you want to talk to a person who is on your friends list, but who you do not want to give the phone number to.
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The best video calling app for groups
Skype is a good tool for both personal and professional use. Allows video calls, audio calls, text messaging, file transfer and recording. It can be used on Android and iOS phones, on Windows devices, but also from the browser. It is also compatible with the Alexa smart speaker and Xbox console. The application is also useful for business meetings or meetings with colleagues, as it allows access to 50 users in the same video call. You can also record or get an automatic transcript of the discussion.
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The best video conferencing app for conferences
Zoom helps you organize video and audio conferences, send text messages, but also organize webinars. It is compatible with mobile devices, desktops, laptops and home cinema systems. The application has a free subscription, which allows simultaneous access for 100 participants to an unlimited conference and one-on-one discussions, but limits the duration of a meeting attended by more than two people in 40 minutes. For those who need more, subscriptions are available for SMEs ($ 15 per host) and for corporations ($ 20 per host). Zoom is the best option for professional discussions.
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The best video calling app for Office 365 users
For companies that use the Office 365 suite of applications, Microsoft Teams brings instant messaging, conferencing and video / audio calling, as well as Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications to one place. It's like a work hub. If you have already installed Office 365 on your work laptop, then you definitely have Teams. Others can access the free version or benefit from the six-month test package, called Office 365 E1, for unlicensed companies. Otherwise, the Office 365 tariff plan, which includes Teams, costs $ 5 a month for each user.
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The best video calling app for G Suite users
Google Hangout Meet is a great video conferencing tool that is integrated into the G Suite suite. Allows users to enter the video call through a link that you can generate directly from Google Calendar or through the dedicated application.
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The best video calling app for Amazon users
Amazon Chime is the IT giant's communications service, which allows users to write messages and hold conferences with both co-workers and those outside the organization. There is a free subscription, but if you need more features, you can switch to the business tariff plan.
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Houseparty allows you to play (and see at the same time) with your friends popular games like Trivia or Heads Up !. The application has become very popular since March and is available for iOS, Android, MacOS and Chrome devices.
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The best video messaging app
If you want to send a video to someone, you can use the Marco Polo application, which allows you to create and send videos to both a single person and a group. Unlike Snapchat, it saves all your creations (your own and others') so you can review your conversations. In addition, it offers quite a few editing tools, including funny filters.
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