SmartVoip

Betamax GmbH & Co KG

VoIP has been improved a lot since it started and now we can enjoy really good programs such as this one which offers really good sound quality and for free. SmartVoIP offers you the possibility to send SMS to mobile phones at very low rates, free calls from computer to computer, chat with other SmartVoIP users,... Not only can you make free calls from computer to computer, but you can also make free calls from phone to phone, what makes SmartVoIP to be a very good choice, because you won't need a microphone or speakers, just your phone. It offers very low rates, some destinations are totally free and the rest of them are very cheap, so we recommend you to use SmartVoIP if you want to phone your friends who are living in other countries, if you are on holidays,... in short, if you want to save a good money when phoning, SmartVoIP is a very good choice.

PowerGramo

Freebird Team

Those who are looking for a way to record live conversations on Skype will be happy to know that PowerGramo is a program that lets you do exactly that. PowerGramo records your Skype conversations in real time, and lets you export them to MP3, so you can listen to them whenever you need to. It works with Skype up to version 4.x, and it's compatible with Vista. Some of its features let you adjust the volume when you are exporting a voice call, and even save the text in a conversation. Finally, you have to know that before being able to use PowerGramo you have to give the corresponding permissions to Skype; still, the process is very simple. Once it's installed on your computer and you start Skype, a pop-up window asks you to give Skype permission to record the conversations. Once you accept it you can start recording your voice calls every time you need to.

SkypeSync

N/A

Raketu

Raketu Communications Inc.

If you thought you had seen the most complete tool, maybe you haven't tried Raketu. I features lots of tools and all of them work really well. Free landline calls, cheap mobile calls and sms, video, streaming karaoke, chat, videocalling, conferencing across IM (Yahoo, MSN, ICQ, Skype, Google), file transfers, email,... As you can see, Raketu offers whatever you need and it's totally free. You only have to buy credits if you want to call to some landlines or mobiles. Although It's interface is not very eye-catching, it is very easy to use, and you will find what you need t a glance, so you will not have any problem when using it. If you thought Skype was a good idea, you'll love Raketu, because it's said to be even better and more complete. Give it a try, it's free and can be really useful. You never imagined to have video, tv, telephone multimessenger and news all together. Enjoy Raketu.

Fax Machine

Nico Cuppen

Do you need to send a fax but you don't have a fax machine? Are you searching for a way to manage your faxes from the computer? Now you don't need a fax machine itself, this program acts as a fax by using your modem and your scanner. Save the money you were going to spend on a Fax, Fax Machine will make the job of the device. Send and receive your faxes. It's very easy to use, just start Fax Machine, click scan a page and then click Send Fax, fill in the recipient telephone number and off it goes. Don't worry about anything else, all work will be done, furthermore you'll be able to log activity and even the documents you have sent!

Ventrilo

LightSpeed Gaming LLC

Ventrilo is a very popular communication system between online players that allows various users to have a conversation at the same time, chatting one to one, or listening to a multiple conversation without taking part in it. The Ventrilo users (clients) have to connect to the application´s server, so to be able to use the program it´s indispensable to know the servers IP address as well as our computer´s. With Ventrilo it´s possible to establish various communication channels at the same time and limit its use temporarily or depending on the clients connected. Another interesting characteristic is the possibility to use the Text to Speech for Windows function to hear other user´s nicks or the received text messages

PhoneTray Free

Traysoft Inc.

If you use your computer to recieve phone calls but don't use the VoIP system, you will find PhoneTray particularly helpful, as it displays the caller's phone number. You can also configure PhoneTray Free to avoid calls from certain numbers by making the caller believe you left the phone off the hook or that the number no longer exists. To do this you just need to record an audio in WAV format and PhoneTray will reproduce it for certain numbers automatically. Call barring can also be based on the the following restrictions: No caller ID, private number, local or long distance number, etc. PhoneTray Free can also, among other things, create a history of all the calls received on your PC, set different call tones and alarms depending on the caller's identity or hang up automatically.

dinaSMS

Dinahosting S.L.

SkypeAnime

SkypeAnime

SkypeAnime is a small application that lets you use an animate GIF as a Skype avatar, a feature which is not currently supported by default on this popular VoIP client. What SkypeAnime does is actually change the avatar every so often for each one of the frames that make up the animation. The author discourages using SkypeAnime over long periods of time, as it can use up quite a bit of your bandwidth. On the other hand, the use of animated GIFs with increased frame delays (30-500 milliseconds) is recommended.

CrazyTalk for Skype

Reallusion

If you have the new version of Skype which allows you to have Video conversations, CrazyTalk for Skype will fun up your converations. CrazyTalk for Skype is a dynamic animated messaging tool featuring customizable emotive facial animation allowing you to create Skype characters from your digital photos. CrazyTalk for Skype includes several animated avatars, but you can easily create your own ones to have fun conversations using Skype. It isvery easy to use, you only have to run Skype (1.4 or higher) and then, run CrazyTalk for Skype and you’ll see its intuitive interface which will allow you to have animated conversations using your avatars. If you create your own character you can share it with your friends. From now on your Skype conversations will not be the same.

Skype Toolbar for Outlook

Skype Technologies

Skype Toolbar for Outlook is an Outlook add-in which integrates Skype IP Telephony and instant messaging into Microsoft Outlook. With Skype Toolbar for Outlook installed you can run all functions of Skype directly from your contact list and e-mails in Outlook. Now it will be even easier to phone your friends with Skype thanks to this great toolbar. This toolbar can result very useful when somebody sends you a telephone number or for phoning your friends directly from your Outlook contact list.

SightSpeed

SightSpeed

iVisit

iVisit, LLC

Do you imagine a piece of software which integrates audio, chat, messaging, video, file sharing and collaboration? That’s exactly what iVisit puts together into a simple yet powerful package. iVisit makes it easy to meet face-to-face with co-workers, friends and family, across the widest assortment of computers and connections. iVisit lets you experience the largest international video community on the net, connecting with iVisitors in over 138 countries, so you will always find someone online. Using the power of your own computer and Internet connection, iVisit turns your desktop into a virtual living room and you will enjoy with people all around the world.

Skypito

Easybits

Skypito is a new app with just one goal: adapting all of the features included in the famous program Skype so that they are appropriate for kids. Using a very fun and simple interface, kids can call anywhere and parents can rest knowing that this program has a tool that allows them to make some changes and set restrictions. Skypito was not developed by the creators of the original program, but it was certified by the company as a valid app that is compatible with Skype. In addition, it includes a number of games, such as the classic Battleship, which you can play on your own or with one of your contacts. Though the program was specifically designed with kids in mind, any adult can try it and enjoy it as well.

Wanadoo sMs

Wanadoo

InterVoip

N/A

Do you usually make very expensive phone calls because you have to phone to foreign countries? If so, you need a VoIP solution and InterVoip is a cheap one. InterVoip offers different services: cheap SMS, cheap PC-phone calls, free PC-PC calls and even very cheap Phone to phone calls. You can send SMS instantaneously or program them to be sent at a certain time. It's cheaper than using your mobile hone so it is a good idea to have an account and use this service. You can use it for free an make PC to PC calls, chat and PC to Phone free calls, but you'll have to insert money if you want to enjoy very cheap calls that can be in really high quality because the calls are done by using your phone. The rates offered by InterVoip are very low although it doesn't have any free destination. Compare rates, it is probably the Voip program with the lowest ones.

VoipZoom

N/A

These days we need to communicate with people from all around the world, but international calls are very expensive and our calls are usually very short because we don't want to waste any money. If you go to other countries and want to call your family, if you have relatives in the other part of the world or if you have met a friend who lives in Hong Kong, Australia, China, USA, Europe or any other country and the phone calls to that destination are very expensive, VoipZoom will be really helpful and will let you save a lot of money. VoipZoom offers free calls from computer to computer between VoipZoom users and chat service so you'll be able to communicate for free, but if you want to call to a landline phone you can save a lot of money too. VoipZoom offers a flat rate of 2,50 € per month for free calls to lots of destinations, including Hong Kong, China, USA, Spain, Germany, Australia, Argentina and more. It even lets you call for free to mobile phones in USA, China, Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as Send SMS to mobile phones at very low rates. In short, if you want to save a lot of money in your international calls, you'll enjoy VoipZoom.

Snappy Fax

Snappy Soft

If you need to send or receive a fax and you have got a computer, you will have no problem, because thanks to Snappy Fax, your computer will become a fax for you. Snappy Fax is not new in this, it has been being used by thousands of users all around the world as their usual fax, and that’s because it is really easy to use. You only have to use your scanner to scan documents and then fax to any fax machine. It is even easier to use than a normal fax. It also includes an OCR, you will be able to send faxes as email attachments,... And if you are a Windows Vista user, do not worry, it also supports it.

Vodburner

N/A

Vodburner is a tool that allows you to record video of any conversation that you have on Skype. You can then edit it, easily making cuts and adding transitions, images, and text. The program records the two sides of the conversation (although you can change it at any moment) at the maximum possible resolution, with optimal video quality in ASF or WMV format, perfect to upload your video to YouTube or any other site. Vodburner also includes 'Anti-drift' technology, thanks to which the two images will always be in tune, so you can avoid discrepancies between the two. In other words, your videos will always be impeccable, and viewed in whatever aspect ratio you like (depending on your monitor, one or the other will look better). Vodburner should be especially interesting for those of you who do video podcasts with other people who live far away.

TRx Phone Recorder

NCH Software

Rx Phone Recorder is a small app that allows you to record phone calls using a modem, a phone card or the appropriate adaptor. You decide whether to store records as WAV or MP3 and even send them by e-mail to the person you want. The program takes advantage of some hotkeys to make it easier to use. Thanks to it, you'll be able to start, pause and resume the recording process without having to use the mouse. TRx Phone Recorder is an app full of features: call identifier, awaiting calls, etc. If you need to record phone calls, it is the best option.

Essential Fax Software

Essential Fax Software

Essential Fax Software is a tool that allows you to send and receive faxes using your Windows computer, a modem, and a normal telephone line. In addition to its normal sending mode, the program allows you to send batch faxes, so you can leave it working and transmitting information during a long period of time without having to babysit it. When it comes to receiving faxes, they will first appear on your screen, and you can then choose whether you want to print them, export them to PDF, or just leave them be. Essential Fax Software is a useful tool that allows you to perfectly emulate a fax machine.

DialDirectly for Skype

Infonautics

DialDirectly is a tool that lets you quickly call any phone using Skype. You can copy names and telephone numbers from within any application by simply pressing a key, it will then automatically dial and call the number from Skype. The application, which boasts a minimalist and simple interface, can be easily installed and uninstalled. There is no need to modify your operating system or Skype itself. DialDirectly is an easy to use application that will prove very useful to regular Skype users. Plus, it includes several personalization options for you to configure key shortcuts.

Xilisoft iPhone Mágico Platinum

Xilisoft Corporation_1

Xilisoft iPhone Magic is a tool that makes file management on an iPhone easier. It allows users to transfer, copy, paste or delete any song, movie, image, book, etc. The most interesting feature in the application is, however, the possibility of downloading videos from sites like Youtube, Dailymotion, Vimeo and Metacafe directly to your iPhone, converting the file format in the process. Also very handy is the ability to convert DVD movies to a format that works on an iPhone. Xilisoft iPhone Magic can also create fully-customizable iPhone ringtones and easily transfer them to your device or to iTunes. Just choose the song you want to use and the program will do the rest for you. Xilisoft iPhone Magic is a very interesting tool for anyone who wants to make the most out of their iPhone. The amount of extra features you get with this app makes it a more than worthwhile addition.

Xilisoft iPod Magic Platinum

Xilisoft Corporation_1

Xilisoft iPod Magic Platinum is a tool that allows you to both make backup copies of the content of your iPod as well as rip CDs and DVDs so that you can copy songs and movies onto the device. Everything is controlled from an interface that is significantly easier to use than iTunes. Managing your different multimedia files is a breeze. The application doesn't have any trouble converting other video and audio files into those files supported by the iPod, something that really comes in handy when you want to put files that you've downloaded from sites like YouTube onto your device. The program also gives you the ability to create and manage photo albums, so you can store tons of images in a folder on your iPod. Xilisoft iPod Magic Platinum is a powerful iPod management tool. It's not perfect - it lacks a few key features - but it's definitely worth a try.

Tango

Tango

Tango is a free video call program that allows you to talk, see and write to all your contacts that use this program with no cost and from any device without moving from your chair, wherever they are. With the same purpose as WhatsApp, Line or Skype, this chat application is thought for the intercommunication of mobile phones, computers, tablets and iPods, principally for Android and iOS and now with this version also Windows with no difference to cellphones. Tango is very easy to use; you only have to install the program, add your contacts and call with just a click, having the option to invite your friends to use Tango. The program works via 3G and WiFi from smartphone, PC or tablet. It uses MB from your data plan if you connect to the 3G of your smartphone, but also works from your WiFi network. The video and sound qualities during the calls don´t have any problems in Windows, but it can vary depending on the mobile device. The controls are very easy and you can organise your contacts into different ways, configure the webcam, change the skin on Tango or look for updates. In short, Tango is a good option to stay in contact with your friends if your mobile phone has run out of battery or you don´t feel like moving from your computer.

Skype Status Changer

N/A

Skype Status Changer is a simple, lightweight tool designed to automatically change your Skype status when you're using a different application. As long as this tool is open, it will set your status as 'do not disturb', so if you're working, no Skype call will interrupt your flow. When you close out those programs, your status will return to 'online'. The application is especially useful for playing video games or other involved activities that you don't want to have to minimize to deal with a Skype call or message. Thanks to Skype Status Changer, you can literally forget about changing your Skype status, and go back to playing and working without interruption.

Jitsi

8x8, Inc

If you want to have a private video call without having to worry about being spied on, the service Open Source Jitsi is a great substitute for other, less secure VoiP services. This chat and videoconferencing client encrypts all sent data, such that any call – whether audio and video – or chat is kept completely protected from any other parties that might want to access your data. Jitsi can make audio and video calls, record the phone calls you make, and serve as an instant messenger for chatting with your friends, even with several users. All this data is encrypted and encoded using OTR. Another great feature of this tool is that it's compatible with ICE and TURN. In addition, it improves call quality by suppressing background noise or echoes, making communication more natural and fluid, without audio problems. Jitsi doesn't just encode your messages and calls, but also looks after all of your security, storing your passwords, which are encoded and protected by a master password.

TalkHelper Free Skype Video Recorder

TalkHelper

If you need to record your Skype conversations to keep a record of each one to use in the future, TalkHelper Free Skype Video Recorder is the perfect application for you. With just a single click, you can record any call, incoming as well as outgoing, without the other person knowing about it. This program has no time or space limitations beyond your own hard drive capacity, so you can record as many calls as you want. To start the application, you'll need to have an active Skype call. During the conversation, you can end the recording with just a click, so you can choose which parts of the conversation to keep and delete the parts that aren't important or won't be used later. When you finish talking, TalkHelper Free Skype Video Recorder will create a shortcut to the conversation on its interface, including all the information about the time and duration of the recording, making finding your files much easier. The formats that this program supports are MP3 and WAV, and besides listening to the files, you can also add notes to them to keep them better organized. TalkHelper Free Skype Video Recorder also has shortcuts to each contact, so you can call or write someone with just one click. Usability and simplicity to help you manage your Skype conversations.

Screen

Screen, Inc.

FreeConferenceCall.com

iotum

FreeConferenceCall.com is the official program for the service by the same name that provides an extremely easy way to hold virtual meetings. It's a great program for making video calls, screen sharing, chatting, or just hanging out with friends online. To use this software, you have to create an account on its website in order to start creating online meetings. This multiplatform tool is incredibly easy to use since you can use it to connect with people using the versions for web, smartphone, Mac ... the possibilities are endless. And best of all, this desktop version makes things even easier. Not only can you use this tool for making video calls; you can also use it to share your screen in real time. Plus, the program offers a simple calendar that lets you organize your meetings even better. FreeConferenceCall.com is free to use, although the program offers different payment plans if you want to improve the conditions. FreeConferenceCall.com is an excellent program for communicating with other people, whether it be for business or pleasure. It's an incredibly comprehensive tool that will help you stay in touch with other people.