At a glance
Why look for an alternative
Google says Voice is only available in the US, its calling credit expires six months after you last use it, and the balance is capped at $70. If you live outside the US, or call abroad only occasionally, a pay-as-you-go app without those limits may suit you better.
How we picked
We compared apps that call regular landlines and mobiles worldwide on where you can call from, credit expiry and whether a subscription is needed. We did not rank on per-minute price, because every app’s rate depends on the country and on whether you call a mobile or a landline. Check the rate for your destination before you top up.
Before you switch
Use up any Google Voice credit you have first, since it expires six months after your last call. Then top up a small amount on the new app and make a test call.
No. 1, our pick
CallTuv
Best for people outside the US, or anyone tired of credit expiring
Works the way Google Voice calling does, in the browser or on your phone, but you can use it from anywhere and your credit never expires.
What we like
- Call from the browser, iPhone or Android on one balance
- Credit never expires, and no subscription is needed
- Landlines and mobiles in 232 destinations, rates from $0.03 a minute
- Free verified caller ID, so people see your own number
Keep in mind
- Outgoing calls only, it cannot receive calls or texts
- One call at a time per account
- Call from
- Browser, iOS, Android
- Calls landlines
- Yes
- Credit expiry
- Never
- Subscription needed
- No
No. 2
Yolla
Best for people who want browser calling with their own number shown
Also calls from the browser and phones, and shows your own number.
What we like
- Calls from the browser with nothing to install
- Shows your own number to the person you call
Keep in mind
- Credit goes inactive after 365 days unused, until you log in again
- Optional minute bundles renew automatically
- Call from
- Browser, iOS, Android
- Calls landlines
- Yes
- Credit expiry
- Inactive after 1 year
- Subscription needed
- No
No. 3
Rebtel
Best for callers who prefer a dedicated phone app
Pay-as-you-go credit or country plans in a mobile app.
What we like
- Shows your own number to the person you call
- Pay-as-you-go credit or optional country plans
Keep in mind
- Calls are made in the iOS or Android app, or by access number
- Credit expires after a year with no activity
- Call from
- iOS, Android
- Calls landlines
- Yes
- Credit expiry
- After 1 year inactive
- Subscription needed
- No
No. 4
Talk360
Best for people who only call from their phone
Prepaid credit with no contracts, from a mobile app.
What we like
- Prepaid credit with no contracts
- In-app live chat support
Keep in mind
- Calls are made in the iOS or Android app
- Credit expires after 12 months with no activity
- Call from
- iOS, Android
- Calls landlines
- Yes
- Credit expiry
- After 1 year inactive
- Subscription needed
- No
No. 5
Viber Out
Best for existing Viber users
Paid calls to regular numbers inside the Viber app.
What we like
- Built into the Viber app many people already use
- Calls show your Viber phone number
Keep in mind
- Calls need the Viber app on a phone or desktop
- Unused credit is frozen after 6 months
- Call from
- Viber app (phone, desktop)
- Calls landlines
- Yes
- Credit expiry
- Frozen after 6 months
- Subscription needed
- No
Compare all five
| Our pickCallTuv | No. 2Yolla | No. 3Rebtel | No. 4Talk360 | No. 5Viber Out | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call from | Browser, iOS, Android | Browser, iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Viber app (phone, desktop) |
| Calls landlines | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Credit expiry | Never | Inactive after 1 year | After 1 year inactive | After 1 year inactive | Frozen after 6 months |
| Subscription needed | No | No | No | No | No |
