Unlike WhatsApp, call regular phone numbers from your browser. No app installs, no forcing contacts to download apps, no data charges for receiver.
From $0.02/min • No app required • 240+ countries
Only works between WhatsApp users
Both parties must have the app installed
Both sides need internet connection
Receiver also pays data charges
Cannot call regular phone numbers
No browser calling (Web version can't make calls)
Call ANY phone number worldwide
Receiver needs nothing - works with any phone
Only you need internet (receiver doesn't)
Receiver pays nothing - no data charges
Call landlines, mobiles, businesses
Works directly in browser - no downloads
Bottom line: WhatsApp is great for chatting with friends who have the app. But when you need to call businesses, landlines, or people without WhatsApp? That's where MakeCalls.online shines.
| Feature | MakeCalls.online | |
|---|---|---|
| Call Regular Phone Numbers | ||
| Works in Browser (No App) | ||
| Receiver Needs App | ||
| Receiver Needs Internet | ||
| Receiver Pays Data Charges | ||
| Call Landlines | ||
| Call Businesses | ||
| Crystal Clear HD Quality | ||
| Call Recording | ||
| Buy Phone Numbers | ||
| Pricing | From $0.02/min pay-as-you-go | Free (if both have app & internet) |
Both you and the other person already have WhatsApp
You both have good internet connections
Calling friends/family who are tech-savvy
You want video calling (WhatsApp excels here)
Calling businesses (hotels, airlines, customer service)
Calling landlines or people without smartphones
Receiver has poor/no internet connection
You need to call from any device without apps
You want to record calls for business/legal purposes
You need your own phone number to receive calls
WhatsApp: Can't do it. Banks don't have WhatsApp numbers you can call.
MakeCalls.online: Perfect. Call the regular business number at $0.02/min.
WhatsApp: Won't work - they need WhatsApp installed and understand how to use it.
MakeCalls.online: Just works. Call their regular phone number - they don't need anything special.
WhatsApp: Hotels won't answer WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers.
MakeCalls.online: Call their front desk directly at international rates 50x cheaper than carriers.
WhatsApp: No built-in call recording. Need third-party apps with questionable legality.
MakeCalls.online: Built-in call recording feature. Save important business conversations legally.
• ~3MB per 5-minute call (both caller and receiver)
• Receiver also uses their data - this costs them money
• Poor internet = poor quality - needs stable connection
• Can drain mobile data fast on limited plans
• Only YOU need internet - receiver needs nothing
• Receiver pays zero data charges
• Consistent quality regardless of receiver's connection
• Call anyone even if they have no data plan
Not quite - they serve different purposes. WhatsApp is great for casual calls with friends who have the app. MakeCalls.online is better for calling businesses, landlines, or anyone without WhatsApp. Many users keep both - WhatsApp for personal video calls, MakeCalls.online for everything else.
With MakeCalls.online? No. You call their regular phone number and they answer like any normal call. With WhatsApp? Yes - they must have WhatsApp installed and be connected to the internet.
WhatsApp calls are "free" but both sides pay for internet data (can be $5-15/month in data charges). MakeCalls.online charges per minute (from $0.02/min) but only you pay - the receiver pays nothing. For light usage, MakeCalls.online is often cheaper overall.
Yes! MakeCalls.online supports 240+ countries at competitive rates. Call anywhere in the world from your browser - no apps, no subscriptions, just transparent per-minute pricing.
If you both have WhatsApp and good internet, WhatsApp is a fine free option. But if you need to record the call, call their landline, or they have poor internet, use MakeCalls.online to call their regular number instead.
No! That's the beauty of it. Just open your browser, go to makecalls.online, and start calling. We have optional mobile apps for iOS and Android if you prefer, but they're not required.
Yes! Purchase phone numbers in 12 countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia, and more) for just $1.15/month. You'll get 25% off all call rates AND be able to receive incoming calls. WhatsApp doesn't offer this feature.
Yes! MakeCalls.online uses HD voice technology for crystal-clear quality. Since we're calling regular phone networks, quality is consistent and doesn't depend on the receiver's internet connection like WhatsApp does.
No apps to install. No forcing contacts to download anything. Just open your browser and call any phone number worldwide.
From $0.02/min • 240+ countries • No downloads required