Skype Has Shut Down.
Here's Your Best Alternative.
Since Skype shut down in May 2025, millions of users need a replacement for international calling. Callana is browser-based, pay-as-you-go, and connects you to 222 countries — no app required.
Microsoft Teams Free is Skype's official successor, but it is an enterprise meetings tool — not an international calling solution. Callana is purpose-built for affordable calls to landlines and mobiles worldwide.
Feature Comparison
See how Callana compares to Skype for international calling
| Feature | Skype | Callana |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Prepaid credit / subscriptions | Pay as you go |
| Browser-Based | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pay As You Go | ✓ | ✓ |
| Caller ID Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Countries Supported | N/A | 222 |
| Call Quality | VoIP | HD |
| Status | Shut down May 2025 | Active |
When you need to make a phone call
Replace Skype calling
Skype shut down in May 2025. Callana is browser-based, just like Skype was.
No Teams required
Microsoft Teams is for meetings. Callana is for calling real phone numbers.
Pay as you go
Like Skype Credit, but credits never expire.
Rates to Popular Destinations
Pay-as-you-go per-minute rates. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
What happened to Skype Credit?
Skype credit could not be transferred after the shutdown in May 2025. Microsoft offered refunds for remaining balances through their support channels. With Callana, your wallet balance never expires and you only pay for minutes you actually use.
Skype Number Alternatives
Skype online numbers are no longer available. If you relied on a Skype number for incoming calls, you may want to explore dedicated virtual number providers. Callana focuses on outbound international calling at low per-minute rates — no subscription needed.
What about my Skype contacts?
Skype contacts were automatically migrated to Microsoft Teams Free as part of the shutdown process. Your Skype contact list should be available in Teams. For outbound international calling with Callana, you simply dial the phone number directly — no contact import is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Callana a good replacement for Skype international calling?
Yes. Callana provides the same pay-as-you-go international calling Skype offered, with calls to 222 countries at competitive per-minute rates. Unlike Skype, Callana works entirely in your browser with no app download required, and you only pay for the minutes you use.
Can I transfer my Skype credit to Callana?
Skype credit could not be transferred to third-party services after Skype's shutdown in May 2025. Microsoft offered refund options for remaining Skype credit balances. With Callana, you can top up your wallet and start calling immediately — there are no subscriptions or expiring credits to worry about.
What happened to Skype numbers after the shutdown?
Skype numbers (online numbers) are no longer available since Skype shut down in May 2025. Microsoft migrated Skype users to Microsoft Teams Free, which does not support Skype-style online numbers. Callana focuses on outbound international calling rather than virtual numbers, giving you affordable calls to any landline or mobile worldwide.
How does Callana compare to Microsoft Teams for international calls?
Microsoft Teams Free is Skype's official successor, but it is primarily a meetings and collaboration tool rather than a low-cost international calling solution. Callana is purpose-built for international calling with transparent per-minute rates, no monthly subscription, and support for 222 countries. If you mainly used Skype to call phones abroad, Callana is a closer fit.
Do I need to download an app to use Callana?
No. Callana is entirely browser-based — just open callana.app in Chrome, Edge, or Safari and start calling. There is nothing to install, no accounts to migrate, and no software updates to manage. This makes switching from Skype straightforward: sign up, add credit, and call.
Ready to call a real phone number abroad?
Open your browser, add credit, and dial. No app required.