11 Free Video Chat Apps for Your Next Virtual Hangout

It can be tough to stay connected to family and loved ones who live far away (and with social distancing it’s even harder). Video calling apps are a great way to spend time face-to-face when you can’t be together in person. Whether calling your boss or trying to stay in touch with your friends and family, you should have a great video chat app on your phone or computer.

Although it's amazing that there are so many options, it's tough to know which video chat app is best for you. That’s where experts from the Good Housekeeping Institute come in. Not only do our engineers rigorously evaluate apps (check out our picks for sleep and meditation), but our panel of testers also give 'em a try, making sure we're recommending the best of the best.

The picks below are from programs we love, apps with rave reviews, or new, innovative features we think you’ll enjoy. All of the featured video calling apps are cross-platform and free to use, but some have pay options for more features.