No account
Start a call without connecting a social account or giving a phone number.
Monkey alternative
Looking for a Monkey alternative?
Chatingly is free one-on-one random video chat with no account, no app and nothing to buy, plus six games built into every call. Here's an honest comparison with Monkey, including when Monkey might suit you better.
Checked October 2026
About Monkey
What Monkey is
Monkey is a random video and text chat for meeting strangers, available as a website and an Android app (iOS and desktop users are sent to the web version). Its FAQ explains that you need an account to get started, created with a one-tap social login.
When we pressed Start in October 2026, Monkey asked for that login before the first call.
Chatingly is not affiliated with Monkey. We describe it from its own website and app listing, and from trying it ourselves in October 2026. Features change, so check Monkey directly for the latest.
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Chatingly vs Monkey
| Feature | Chatingly | Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Account before the first call | No | Yes, a one-tap social login |
| Chat types | One-on-one video, with text chat in the call | Video and text chat |
| Choosing who you meet | Interests, in your own words | See Monkey's app for current options |
| Games in the call | Six two-player games | Not listed on its site |
| Install | Nothing, works in any browser | Android app, or web on iOS and desktop |
| Price | Free, no paid tier | Free to start; check its app for paid features |
Checked October 2026. Apps and websites can differ, and features change.
Why switch
Why people try Chatingly instead of Monkey
Same on every device
Chatingly is the same browser experience on Android, iPhone and computers.
Games in the call
Six two-player games, icebreakers and high-fives built into every call.
Being fair
When Monkey might suit you better
- You prefer an Android app to a website.
- You want text-only chats as well as video.
- You like the extra social features in Monkey's app.
Everything else, like a free one-on-one video call with someone new and no sign-up, Chatingly does in one tap. See how a random call works or the six games.
FAQ
Monkey alternative: questions
Is there an app like Monkey without signing up?
Chatingly works like a Monkey video chat with no sign-up: no account, no app, no phone number. Open the site, allow your camera and you're matched one-on-one with a stranger.
Is there a time limit on Chatingly calls?
No. A call on Chatingly lasts as long as both of you want.
Is Chatingly made by Monkey?
No. Chatingly is independent and not affiliated with Monkey.
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