Best Apps to Call the USA and Canada in 2026: Prices Compared
Google Voice, Rebtel, Viber Out, BOSS Revolution, KeepCalling, Yadaphone, Talk360 and ZephyPhone compared on price, plans and expiry for US and Canada calls.
For calls to the USA and Canada in 2026, Google Voice is free if you can get an account, and Rebtel and KeepCalling list pay-as-you-go rates around 1¢ a minute. Viber Out, BOSS Revolution and Rebtel sell monthly plans from about $2. ZephyPhone is the pick if you want no subscription and minutes that never expire. Every price below comes from the provider's own rates page, checked on September 25, 2026.
Quick picks
- Lowest price, if you qualify: Google Voice (free, but needs a Google Voice account)
- Lowest pay-as-you-go: Rebtel and KeepCalling (about 1¢ a minute)
- Lowest monthly plan: Viber Out Call USA ($1.99) and BOSS Revolution US & Canada ($2 per 30 days)
- No subscription, minutes never expire: ZephyPhone Minute Bundles ($0.0138 to $0.0167 a minute)
- No app needed: ZephyPhone and Yadaphone, which both call from the browser
US and Canada calling prices compared
Per-minute prices to mobile numbers, and the cheapest US plan each provider lists:
| App | USA /min | Canada /min | Cheapest US plan | Unused credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZephyPhone | $0.019 ($0.0138–0.0167 in a bundle) | $0.02 ($0.0143–0.0167 in a bundle) | No subscription; bundles from $9.99 | Never expires |
| Rebtel | $0.01 | $0.01 | US Unlimited, $3/month | Expires after 1 year without use |
| Viber Out | $0.019 | $0.009 | Call USA, $1.99/month | Frozen after 6 months without use |
| BOSS Revolution | $0.015 | $0.016 | US & Canada Unlimited, $2 per 30 days | Plans auto-recharge by default |
| KeepCalling | $0.01 | $0.009 | US Unlimited, $4.99/month | Inactive after 180 days without use |
| Google Voice | Free | Free | None | Balance capped at $70; needs a Google Voice account |
| Yadaphone | $0.02 | $0.02 | None | Not stated in its terms |
| Talk360 | $0.05 | $0.06 | None | Valid 12 months or more |
Some providers price by the country you call from, so the price you see may differ. Skype is not listed: Microsoft shut it down in May 2025.
The apps, one by one
Google Voice
Best for: people who already have a Google Voice number. Calls to the US and Canada are free.
Watch out for: personal Google Voice accounts are tied to a US number and are only offered in the US, so most people abroad cannot sign up. We cover the options in Google Voice alternatives.
Rebtel
Best for: low pay-as-you-go rates (1¢ a minute to the US and Canada) and cheap monthly plans ($3 US, $2 Canada).
Watch out for: plans renew every 30 days, "unlimited" is limited to normal personal use, and credit expires after a year without use.
Viber Out
Best for: people who already use Viber. The Call USA plan is $1.99 a month, and pay-as-you-go to Canada is under 1¢.
Watch out for: you call from inside the Viber app, plans renew monthly, and unused credit is frozen after 6 months.
BOSS Revolution
Best for: one low plan covering both countries: US & Canada Unlimited is $2 per 30 days.
Watch out for: auto-recharge is on by default, and the service is aimed mainly at callers based in the US.
KeepCalling
Best for: pay-as-you-go at about 1¢ a minute to the US and under 1¢ to Canada.
Watch out for: the unlimited plans cost more than rivals' ($4.99 a month), and accounts go inactive after 180 days without use.
ZephyPhone
Best for: people who want low prices without a subscription. US and Canada Minute Bundles cost $0.0138 to $0.0167 a minute and never expire. Calls work in the browser or the iOS app. A bundle also covers calls on your ZephyPhone number in that country, and the in-call keypad gets you through bank and airline menus.
Watch out for: the per-minute price is higher than Rebtel's or KeepCalling's pay-as-you-go, and a heavy caller on a $2 to $5 plan will pay less. We break that down in prepaid minutes vs unlimited plans.
Yadaphone
Best for: browser-based pay-as-you-go at $0.02 a minute, with up to 20% bonus credit on bigger top-ups.
Watch out for: no minute bundles or plans, and a $5 minimum top-up. See Yadaphone vs ZephyPhone.
Talk360
Best for: people who already use it for calls to other countries.
Watch out for: at $0.05 to the US and $0.06 to Canada, it costs several times more than the others for North American calls.
How to choose
- Can you get Google Voice? If so, use it for US and Canada calls.
- Do you call for hours every month? A $2 to $5 monthly plan will cost least.
- Is your calling light, irregular or seasonal? Prepaid minutes that never expire avoid paying for months you don't call.
- Do you need a number people can call you on? Pick a service that sells US or Canadian numbers, and check whether incoming calls cost extra.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-cost way to call the USA from abroad in 2026?
If you have a Google Voice account, calls to the US and Canada are free. Otherwise, Rebtel and KeepCalling list pay-as-you-go rates around 1¢ a minute, and monthly plans from Viber Out, BOSS Revolution and Rebtel start at about $2.
Which calling app has no subscription and minutes that never expire?
ZephyPhone. Its Minute Bundles for the USA and Canada are a one-time purchase, from $0.0138 a minute, and the minutes never expire.
Can I call the USA from my browser without installing an app?
Yes. ZephyPhone and Yadaphone both place calls straight from the browser. ZephyPhone also has an iOS app if you prefer one.
Is Skype still an option for calling the USA?
No. Microsoft shut Skype down in May 2025, and Skype Credit and subscriptions are no longer sold. See our Skype alternatives guide.
Do these apps charge the same to call Canada as the USA?
Often, but not always. Viber Out and KeepCalling list Canada at under 1¢ a minute, below their US rate, while Talk360 charges more for Canada. Check each country separately.
Try ZephyPhone for US and Canada calls
Compare the bundles on the Minute Bundles page, or read how they work in our Minute Bundles announcement.