Best for Google Workspace meetings
Google Meet vs Skype vs WhatsApp: which video calling app should you choose?
Choose Google Meet for Workspace-friendly meetings, Skype for cross-platform calls and screen sharing, or WhatsApp for private, easy calls with people already in your contacts.
At a glance
| App | Google Play | Price | In-app purchases | Platforms | Age rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Google MeetGoogle LLC | 4.4 out of 511,945,580 ratings | Free | No | Everyone | |
 SkypeSkype | 4.4 out of 511,726,754 ratings | Free | Yes$2.99 - $96.79 per item | Everyone | |
 WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLC | 4.6 out of 5246,492,605 ratings | Free | Yes$0.40 - $199.99 per item | Everyone |
Ratings and age ratings come from the Google Play listings, read on Nov 7, 2026. Listings change over time.
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How we compared them
Google Meet, Skype and WhatsApp all let you make calls and connect across mobile platforms, but they serve different habits. Meet is oriented toward video meetings and Google Workspace, Skype combines calling with chat and file sharing, and WhatsApp puts everyday messaging and calling in one place.
The comparison below weighs their Google Play ratings and reach alongside their features, costs and trade-offs, so you can decide which fits your calls and contacts.
How we compared them
We compared the Google Play ratings and install counts, along with price, in-app purchases and ad status. Store figures were read on November 7, 2026; ratings and installs can change over time.
We also considered each app’s stated calling, messaging, sharing and collaboration features, plus the strengths and trade-offs identified for each. WhatsApp’s Google Play data-safety declaration says it shares no data with third parties, collects several categories of information, encrypts data in transit and lets users request deletion. No data-safety declaration was available for the other two in this comparison.
Best forGoogle Workspace users and structured video meetings
Google Meet
Google LLC
- Google Play
- 4.4 out of 5
- Price
- Free
- Installs
- 10B+
- Age rating
- Everyone
Meet is the clearest fit for video-first meetings: it combines high-quality calls with screen sharing, real-time captions and Google Workspace integration. Its 10 billion-plus installs and 4.4 Google Play rating show broad reach, and basic use is free with no in-app purchases or ads.
The trade-off is that Meet requires a Google account, and its free version has limits, including a one-hour cap for group calls. Compared with WhatsApp’s everyday messaging focus and Skype’s broader calling and file-sharing mix, Meet is less suited to casual, all-purpose communication.
What we like
- Google Workspace integration
- Screen sharing and real-time captions
- Free basic features with no ads
What to know
- Requires a Google account
- Free group calls are limited to one hour
Best forCross-platform calls, screen sharing and file sharing
Skype
Skype
- Google Play
- 4.4 out of 5
- Price
- Free
- Installs
- 1B+
- Age rating
- Everyone
Skype brings free voice and video calls together with messaging and file sharing, making it a flexible option when a conversation needs more than a call. It supports group calls and screen sharing, and its 4.4 Google Play rating is close to Meet’s.
Its interface can feel more complex than WhatsApp’s, while the identified trade-offs include call drops and limited free features. Skype is free to download, but it also offers in-app purchases; unlike Meet, it is not positioned around Google Workspace collaboration.
What we like
- Free voice and video calls
- Screen sharing and file sharing
- Group calls across platforms
What to know
- More complex interface than WhatsApp
- Some features require in-app purchases
Best forEveryday private calls with people in your contacts
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp LLC
- Google Play
- 4.6 out of 5
- Price
- Free
- Installs
- 10B+
- Age rating
- Everyone
WhatsApp is the strongest everyday choice if the people you want to reach already use it: chat, voice calls and video calls sit together in a user-friendly app, with support for varied media. It has the highest Google Play rating of these three at 4.6 and more than 10 billion installs. Its data-safety declaration also says messages are encrypted in transit and that it shares no data with third parties.
The main drawback is that WhatsApp requires a phone number, so it is less suited to people who want an account independent of their number. Its focus on messaging is also a less direct fit than Meet for Workspace meetings or Skype for screen sharing and file-sharing needs.
What we like
- Highest Google Play rating of the three
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls
- Chat, calls and media in one app
What to know
- Requires a phone number
- Less focused on meeting-style collaboration than Meet
Which one should you pick?
Best for screen sharing and file sharing
Skype
Best for private everyday communication
WhatsApp Messenger
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which app has the highest Google Play rating?
WhatsApp has the highest rating of the three at 4.6. Google Meet and Skype each have a 4.4 rating.
Which app is best for video meetings?
Google Meet is the most meeting-focused option, with screen sharing, real-time captions and Google Workspace integration. Its free group calls are limited to one hour.
Which app is best for everyday calls and messaging?
WhatsApp is a strong fit if your friends and family already use it, since chat, voice calls, video calls and media sharing are together in one app. It requires a phone number.
Which apps are free to download?
All three are free to download. Skype and WhatsApp offer in-app purchases, while Google Meet has no in-app purchases; Meet’s free version has feature limits.
Reviewed compares apps independently. We don't make, own or distribute any of these apps and have no affiliation with their developers, Google or Apple. Names, icons and trademarks belong to their owners; store details and prices are shown for reference and can change.