Call any phone from your computer
Type the number, press Call, and talk through your laptop's microphone. The person you're calling picks up on their ordinary phone. Your first call is free. After that it's pay per minute from $0.02, and you see the price before it rings.
- Runs in the browser, nothing to install
- Your phone can stay in your pocket
- Credits never expire
Free first call: up to 59 seconds, once per account, on routes that cost $0.025/min or less. See all rates
Before you dial
What you need to make a call from a computer
A microphone
The one built into your laptop is fine. For a long call, plug in earbuds so the other person doesn't hear their own voice echo back. Test your mic
A browser
Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS or Linux. You're reading this in one.
An internet connection
Voice uses far less data than video. If a video call works where you are, a phone call will too. Run a speed test
How it works
How to make a call from your computer
- 1
Type the number
Pick the country from the flag menu, then type the number the way you'd write it locally. Calling codes for every country.
- 2
Sign in
With Google or an email address. We don't ask for a phone number, and the free call needs no card.
- 3
Allow the microphone
Your browser asks once. Click Allow, press Call, and the per-minute rate shows before the line rings.
Other ways to do it
Ways to call a phone from your computer, compared
Skype was the usual answer until Microsoft shut it down in May 2025. Here's what's left, and where each one stops.
| Option | Calls phone numbers? | Needs your phone nearby? | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone Link (Windows) | Yes, through your phone | Yes, paired over Bluetooth | Your mobile plan's rates |
| iPhone calls on a Mac | Yes, through your iPhone | Usually, on the same Apple Account | Your mobile plan's rates |
| Google Voice | Yes | No | Free to the US and Canada. US sign-up only; calls abroad are paid |
| WhatsApp Desktop | No, app to app only | Only to link it the first time | Free |
| CallSpark | Any number, 230+ countries | No | First call free, then from $0.02/min |
If your phone is on the desk and your plan covers the call, Phone Link or your Mac will do the job for nothing extra. CallSpark is for when that falls apart: a flat battery, no signal indoors, or a number abroad your carrier charges a fortune to reach.
If something goes wrong
They can't hear you? Check these first
The browser blocked the mic
Click the icon to the left of the address bar, set Microphone to Allow, and reload the page.
The wrong mic is picked
A laptop plugged into a dock or monitor often switches to the webcam's mic, which may be across the room. Choose the right input in your sound settings.
Bluetooth sounds muffled
Most Bluetooth headphones drop to phone-quality audio while their mic is on. Listen through the headphones and talk into the laptop's mic, or use wired earbuds.
Calling abroad
Rates for popular countries
Each page shows mobile and landline prices for that country, and which routes get the free first call.
FAQ
Calling from a computer: common questions
Can I call a phone from my computer for free?
Your first CallSpark call is free: up to 59 seconds, once per account, on routes that cost $0.025 a minute or less. After that, every service charges for calls to real phone numbers, because a phone network carries the last part of the call. The one big exception is Google Voice, which is free from the US to US and Canadian numbers.
Do I need my phone nearby?
No. The call goes from your browser over the internet, so your phone can be switched off, flat, or in another country. That's the difference from Phone Link and Mac calling, which route the call through your phone.
How do I make a call from my laptop without a headset?
Use the built-in microphone and speakers. It works fine. If the other person hears an echo, turn your volume down a little or plug in any earbuds with a mic.
Does it work on a Mac, Chromebook or Linux?
Yes. CallSpark is a website, so any computer with a current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari can make a call. There's nothing to install, which also means nothing for IT to approve on a work laptop.
What number does the other person see?
By default, a caller ID we assign to your account for free. If you verify your own mobile number, people see that instead and know it's you.
Can I call a mobile abroad from my computer?
Yes, mobiles and landlines in 230+ countries. The rate shows before the call connects. In many countries a mobile costs more per minute than a landline, so check both if you have a choice.
Can people call me back on my computer?
Not on the free caller ID. CallSpark is set up for outgoing calls. If you need a number people can ring, you can buy a virtual number, and calls to it ring in your browser.
Number ready?
Type it into the box at the top of this page, or go straight to the dialer.
Open the dialerFirst call free for up to 59 seconds on qualifying routes.