Skype is one of the most popular VoIP applications available on the web. Recently Skype suffered from an unexpected shut down. For those who are not happy with Skype, why not look through these Skype alternatives. Â Currently there are many apps available for free audio and video calling to landlines and cell phones.
Here is list of apps to choose from to connect with your family and friends.
Google Talk
Google Talk is a light weight VoIP application for windows. It is available in two flavors: a widget to use from a  Google  site and downloadable software with 1.5MB of size. It integrates directly with a user’s  Google Personalized Homepage, and the Google Talk application automatically loads your contacts from a Gmail account, speeding setup time.
Facetime for Mac
Facetime for Mac is not just limited to iPhone anymore. Now you can enjoy by having calls to iPhone 4, iPod touch or Mac over WiFi. Facetime provides quality video calling experience with a lifesize head. To get hands on experience, get your copy of Facetime from  here.
iChat
A Mac based instant messaging  application that works with your AIM or MobileMe account. It offers video calls with  excellent voice quality with the integration of your iSight video camera.
ooVoo
This free  software lets you videoconference up to six participants at a time. It provides videocalling, voice calling, web-based video,  and even  delivers service to call phone lines for a charge.
Gizmo Project
Gizmo Project is an open source SIP based P2P client that enables free calls worldwide. It has features like Call In and  Call Out, instant messaging, and the ability to record conversations. Currently it is available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
TokBox
A simple web-based  service which kills the need to download and install standalone application like Skype for  video-conference.  It also offers group video-conferencing with 2 to 200 people.
Combots
Germany-based  app offers free chat messages including audio and video, photo and file sharing up to 200MB.
EvaPhone
EvaPhone provides Free VoIP service that lets you make PC-to-phone free international calls.
TuiTalk
TuiTalk lets you to make free international phone calls to over 40 countries. It only works with Windows Mobile Phone, Â iPhone, and PC.
Vbuzzer
A windows based free  app enables calls between Vbuzzer users like Skype. It provides  instant  messaging lowest call rates to landlines.
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