002callmagicJack alternative
A magicJack alternative for international calls
magicJack needs a device or app, a yearly service subscription, and prepaid international credit that expires after six months. 002Call works in your browser: open the dialer, enter the number, and pay only for the minutes you use.
Start your free call190+ countries
Call destinations worldwide
From $0.02/min
Pay only for connected minutes
No app required
Call straight from your browser
Credits never expire
Use your balance whenever you need it
Why people switch from magicJack
No device, no subscription, no expiring credit
magicJack is a home phone service. If what you mostly need is to call numbers abroad, these are the differences that matter.
No download
Call directly from a modern browser on any computer or phone. There is no device to plug in and no software to install.
Pay per minute
Add credit when you need it and pay for connected minutes. There is no yearly service plan to renew.
Credit never expires
Calling credit does not expire, so you can top up once and use it months later. There is no six-month deadline.
A practical switch checklist
Three things to check before you switch
Moving your international calls from magicJack takes a few minutes. Check the countries you call, compare the price, and test the call quality.
Step 01
List the numbers you call
Write down the countries and number types you call abroad. 002Call covers landlines and mobiles in 190+ countries.
Step 02
Compare the rates
Check your destinations on the rates page. The dialer confirms the exact price for each number before you connect.
Step 03
Make a free test call
Your first minute is free. Make a short call from your browser to hear the quality before you add credit.
Who 002Call works best for
For international calls only
If magicJack was mainly how you called family or friends abroad, 002Call covers that without a yearly plan or a device.
For travel
Call from any browser while you are away. There is no device to pack or plug in, and your balance follows your account.
For occasional callers
Top up once and use the credit whenever you need it. It never expires, so there is no six-month deadline.
At a glance
002Call vs. magicJack
| Feature | 002Call | magicJack |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | None, calls run in your browser | magicJack device, or the magicApp |
| Subscription | None | Active magicJack service subscription required |
| International calls | Pay-as-you-go credit | Prepaid international credit |
| Unused credit | Never expires | International prepaid credit expires 6 months after purchase |
| Moving devices | Sign in from any browser | Prepaid credit is not transferable between devices |
Check the exact rate for your destination on our rates page.
Common questions
Switching from magicJack
What is magicJack?
magicJack is a home phone service. A small device connects your regular phone to the internet, or you use the magicApp, and you pay for a yearly service plan. International calls use separate prepaid credit.
Is 002Call a good magicJack alternative?
Yes, if you mainly want cheap international calls. 002Call needs no device and no yearly subscription. You open the dialer in your browser, enter the number, and pay for the minutes you use.
Does 002Call give me a home phone number?
No. 002Call is for outgoing calls to landlines and mobiles in 190+ countries. If you need a home phone number that people can call, keep a home phone service and use 002Call for international calls.
Does 002Call credit expire?
No. 002Call credit never expires. magicJack says its international prepaid credit expires six months after purchase.
How much does 002Call cost?
Rates start at $0.02 per minute, depending on the destination and number type. There is no subscription, and the dialer shows the exact rate before you call.
Ready to make your first call?
Try 002Call with your first minute free. No credit card, phone number, or monthly subscription required.
Start your free call