Microsoft shut down Skype in 2025. Voxa replaces its phone-number calling workflow with browser-based calls to supported landlines and mobiles across 200+ destinations at published per-minute rates.
Choose a replacement based on whether you need a simple international dialer, app-to-app conversations, or a complete business phone system. For a researched shortlist, read our 2026 Skype alternatives guide.
Best for: Prepaid calls to ordinary international phone numbers from a browser.
Best for: Callers who prefer Rebtel's available app or local access methods.
How it compares to Voxa: Compare the calling method and tariff for your location. Voxa provides a browser dial pad.
Best for: Existing Viber users making paid calls to phone numbers.
How it compares to Voxa: Viber Out uses the Viber calling workflow. Voxa does not require a calling-app installation.
Best for: Conversations with other Teams users.
How it compares to Voxa: Voxa calls supported ordinary phone numbers with prepaid credit.
Best for: Businesses evaluating a managed phone service.
How it compares to Voxa: Compare required features, number rental, licenses, and usage. The products are not interchangeable.
No install, no updates. Open Voxa in any browser and call. Works on desktop, tablet and mobile.
Reach supported phone numbers across 200+ destinations, including banks, family, and offices.
Skip monthly plans. Pay only for the minutes you use, starting at transparent per-minute rates.
Voxa calling credit remains available while your account is active.
Create an account in minutes and start calling. No hardware, no complicated configuration.
Call quality adapts to network conditions and also depends on the destination carrier.
Get a local number in supported countries. Receiving in the web app is free; forwarding is billed at Voxa's outbound rate.
See the per-minute rate before you call. No connection fees, no monthly charges, no surprises.
Comparison last updated: October 14, 2026
| Feature | Skype | Voxa |
|---|---|---|
| International calls to landlines & mobiles | Discontinued | 200+ destinations |
| App required | Yes | No — browser only |
| Pricing model | Subscriptions, expiring credit | Pay per minute |
| Starting rate | Often expensive | at transparent per-minute rates |
| Setup time | App download + account | Instant — browser only |
| Credit expiration | Credits expire | Never expire |
| Local virtual numbers | Limited | Available in supported countries |
| Custom caller ID | Limited | Supported |
| Service status | Shut down (2025) | Active |
Rates matter most for occasional callers. Compare per-minute costs for the destinations you call most. Pay-as-you-go services like Voxa (at transparent per-minute rates) avoid monthly fees, while subscriptions only pay off if you call hundreds of minutes a month.
App-free vs app-based: browser-based services like Voxa work on any device with no download, no updates and no compatibility issues. App-based alternatives require installation and ongoing maintenance.
Coverage and call quality: check that the service reaches each country and number type you call. Quality depends on your connection, the provider route, and the destination network.
Receiving calls: if you need a number people can dial, choose a service with local virtual numbers. With Voxa you can receive calls free in the web app, or forward them to a mobile or landline at the standard outbound rate.
Credit and caller ID: check account activity terms and caller ID eligibility. Optional local numbers have separate rental fees.
Voxa replaces Skype's international phone-number calling workflow: open a browser, dial a landline or mobile in one of 200+ destinations, and pay the published rate for the minutes used.
Microsoft retired Skype in 2025 and moved users toward Teams. For cheap international calls to ordinary phone numbers, a dedicated service like Voxa is a closer replacement than Teams.
Yes. Voxa calls both landlines and mobile numbers in 200+ destinations — ideal for banks, offices and reaching relatives who don't use calling apps.
No. Voxa runs entirely in your browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install or update.
It depends on the destination and number type. Voxa publishes its current landline and mobile rates on the rates page and does not require a monthly calling subscription.
Creating a Voxa account is free, but calls to ordinary phone numbers use paid credit. App-to-app alternatives may be free when both participants use the same service; data charges can apply.
No. Skype credit cannot transfer to another provider. Voxa uses a separate prepaid balance that remains available while your account is active.
Yes. Voxa supports custom caller ID so recipients see a recognizable number, which improves answer rates.
Browser-based calling with destination-specific rates. No app and no subscription required.