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Whether you have long-distance family and friends to keep in touch with, conference calls to make or you just want to keep costs down,... The Best Free Skype Alternatives

Whether you have long-distance family and friends to keep in touch with, conference calls to make or you just want to keep costs down, Skype is often the go-to app for making free calls and sending messages but what if you don’t want to use Skype? Well we’ve put together a quick list of some Skype alternatives to help you find another messaging tool that suits your needs.

Tango

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The idea behind Tango is for you to use those front facing cameras that have now become a standard on most smartphones. With over 100 million users worldwide, the app allows you to make free video and audio calls and send text messages, being available for PC, iOS and Android devices.

Not using Skype? Tell us what you are using instead in the comments below.