The best Rebtel alternative for international calling
No app to install and no subscription to manage. Hyallo lets you call landlines and mobiles in 180+ countries straight from your browser, paying only for the minutes you use - and your first call is free.
Calls from $0.02/min, no subscription
- Your first call is free
- Calls straight from your browser, nothing to install
- Credit never expires, no monthly fee
- See the exact price of any number before you call
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Calls to United Statesfrom$0.02per minute
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Hyallo vs Rebtel: side by side
| Feature | Hyallo | Rebtel |
|---|---|---|
| Works in the browser (no app) | Yes | No - app required |
| No subscription | Pure pay-as-you-go | Pushes subscription bundles |
| Free first call | Yes | No |
| Credit never expires | Yes | Plans renew / can lapse |
| Per-minute price shown upfront | Yes - exact rate before you dial | Bundles can obscure per-minute cost |
| Sign-up to first call | Email, then dial in minutes | Download, register, set up |
Don't take our word for it: type the number you call most and see its exact price before you dial.
The verdict: which one should you use?
If you call one specific country constantly and a Rebtel bundle covers it well, that plan can be cost-effective. If you want flexibility - no app, no subscription, clear per-minute pricing to 180+ countries - Hyallo is the easier everyday choice, and you can test it free on your first call.
What it costs to call popular destinations
Tap any destination for full rates and dialing info.
These are starting rates. Type your own number in the dialer to see exactly what that call costs.
How to switch to Hyallo
Sign up with just your email - no credit card and no app to install.
Dial any number abroad and test the call quality at no cost.
Top up a small amount - pay-as-you-go, no subscription, and credit never expires.
Switching takes about a minute, and your first call is free. Try it with a real number.
Apps and bundles add friction
Rebtel is a long-running international calling app, but it requires installing software and often steers you toward subscription bundles for specific countries. If you just want to call a number once in a while, that is more commitment than you need. Hyallo keeps it simple: open the browser, dial, and pay per minute with no plan to sign up for.
What is Rebtel?
Rebtel is an international calling app, founded in Sweden, that has offered cheap calls to phones abroad for many years. It is aimed largely at diaspora communities calling specific home countries, and it monetizes through credit and country-specific subscription bundles inside its mobile app.
Why people look for a Rebtel alternative
People often want to drop the app, avoid recurring charges, or call a country that is not part of a bundle. A browser-based, pay-as-you-go option with transparent per-minute pricing fits that need - which is exactly what Hyallo offers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app to call with Hyallo?
No. Unlike Rebtel, Hyallo runs entirely in your web browser - sign up with an email and start dialing.
Does Hyallo have subscriptions like Rebtel bundles?
No. Hyallo is pure pay-as-you-go - you add credit, it never expires, and you only pay for the minutes you actually talk.
Can I try Hyallo before adding credit?
Yes - your first call is free, so you can check the quality and rates before spending anything.
What are the best Rebtel competitors and similar apps?
The closest Rebtel competitors are Yolla (a prepaid calling app for iOS and Android), mytello (prepaid credit used through its app or local access numbers), Talk360 (a calling app popular for calls to Africa), Boss Revolution (IDT's app that bundles calling with mobile top-up and money transfer), and Viber Out (paid calls to phone numbers inside the Viber app). All of them are apps. Hyallo is the browser option: nothing to install, one per-minute price shown before you dial, and a free first call.
Does Hyallo have an unlimited plan like Rebtel Global Unlimited?
No. Rebtel Global Unlimited is a monthly subscription with unlimited calls to landlines and mobiles in about 50 countries. Hyallo has no subscriptions: you pay per minute and your credit never expires. If you talk for hours every month to countries on that list, an unlimited plan can work out cheaper; for occasional calls, pay-as-you-go means you never pay for minutes you do not use.
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