Updated for 2026
Omegle made it simple to talk to strangers: open a page, get paired, say hi. It shut down in November 2023, but plenty of sites still let you video chat with strangers online. Here are the best free Omegle alternatives, and what each one is good for.
#1 · Our pick
Chatingly is the closest thing to Omegle, rebuilt for today: free random video chat with strangers, no sign-up and no app. You're in a 1-on-1 video call within seconds, and when the conversation slows down you can start a game without hanging up.
A long-running chat-room site: join active public rooms or create your own. The basics are free, with a paid Pro tier for extras like ad-free video. You need an account to use the rooms.
Random video and text chat with people around the world, with options to narrow who you meet, such as by gender or interests.
A lightweight random cam chat focused on quick connections. Accept the terms, press Start, and you're matched. Offers filters such as gender and country.
Feature-rich random video chat with a country filter and fun face masks, plus text-based chat rooms if you'd rather not be on camera.
Entirely text-based and no registration, so it suits anyone who wants to talk to strangers without a camera.
A well-known random video chat with a clean, modern design that works on computers, phones and tablets.
Text, voice and video chat with friends and strangers, including group calls, file sharing and moderated public rooms. Requires an account.
An app-first community for iOS and Android with group video rooms, live streaming, and gifts and stickers.
Video chat rooms on desktop and mobile, with group video chats of up to twelve people and a paid Pro plan for extras.
Descriptions reflect each site at the time of writing. Features and pricing change, so check each site directly.
Sites like Omegle in 2026
Most people who miss Omegle end up on one of these. We pressed Start on each in October 2026 to see what it asks for before your first chat. Tap a name for our side-by-side comparison.
| Site | Account before the first chat? | Compared with Chatingly |
|---|---|---|
| OmeTV | Yes, social login | OmeTV vs Chatingly |
| Monkey | Yes, social login | Monkey vs Chatingly |
| Azar | Yes | Azar vs Chatingly |
| Emerald Chat | Yes: Google, Facebook or email | Emerald Chat vs Chatingly |
| Thundr | Asks, but offers an anonymous option | – |
| Camsurf | Yes | – |
| Umingle (Uhmegle) | No, but video checks your face is visible | Umingle vs Chatingly |
| Vidizzy | No, asks your gender and age | Vidizzy vs Chatingly |
| Chatrandom | No, asks male, female or couple | – |
| Chatki | No | – |
| Joingy | No | – |
| Chatingly | No. Camera, an 18+ checkbox, Start | Free, games built in |
Checked on a desktop browser. Sign-up flows change often, and apps can differ from websites. More on this in video chat with no sign-up.
Choosing
The closest thing to Omegle is a site you can use in seconds, with no account or email.
Omegle was 1-on-1. Chat-room sites are a different experience with a different crowd.
Video chat games and icebreakers keep a conversation going past “hi, where are you from?”
Look for an 18+ rule, clear guidelines, and instant skip and report buttons.
FAQ
No. Omegle closed for good on November 8, 2023, and its founder said in his closing statement that running it was no longer sustainable. Sites using the Omegle name today are unrelated to the original.
No single site. The biggest names people moved to are OmeTV, Monkey, Azar, Emerald Chat and Umingle, and many smaller sites like Chatingly. The main differences are whether you need an account and whether filters cost money; see the table above.
No. Omegle shut down permanently in November 2023. Sites that claim to be Omegle today are unrelated copies, so pick an alternative on its own merits.
Chatingly: it's free, there's no registration or app, and you're in a 1-on-1 random video chat within seconds. It adds interest matching and six games built into the call.
Chatingly has six two-player games built into every call: Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four, Rock Paper Scissors, Draw & Guess, This or That, and Two Truths & a Lie.
It depends on the site. Use ones that are 18+ only, publish clear community guidelines and let you skip or report instantly. Never share personal information with strangers, and leave any chat that makes you uncomfortable.
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