best client for video chat

[CALI SHOT DOC]

I am having to move for work and am looking for a good client for video chatting back home with my family and friends. I'm completely new to this. I know there is skype and google hangouts.

Anyone have any advice for which one is best and easiest to work with?

Thanks

[john4045]

I'd try Skype, Google Hangout, AnyMeeting, Tinychat. Hangout seems to be very popular.

I like Skype and Hangout since they just seem to work and easy for me to setup.

[pastureofmuppets]

Skype for one on one, Google Hangout for multiple people. I use both for podcasts and staying in touch with friends and family overseas and both are solid. Skype though when it comes to phone apps... are a bit shoddy.

As John said, they are easiest... any problems are generally with peoples crappy internet connections.

[boarder010]

I think you got the best platforms already. And if you are using Apple stuff, Facetime is good too.

if you trying to video chat with a few people at one, google hangouts
one-on-one, facetime if you both have apple devices...otherwise Skype

[problemchild]

Skype backdoor was given to NSA. I wouldnt touch skype at all. Use an open source encrypted client like Jitsi or do some searching.

[catmman]

SKYPE for pleasure and Jabber for business .

[ebencikiv]

Blue jeans network is great but its not free http://bluejeans.com/

Edit: just re-read the op Google hangout or viber http://www.viber.com/ When my folks were in Eourpe for a month all the video chat, text messages, and calls were free using Viber. Viber even works on your smartphone.

[natashaportman]

Skype would be best, it is easier to connect and chat through out.