A better opener than small talk
"What are you reading right now?" gives a conversation somewhere real to go, instead of the weather.
For readers
Video chat and talk books with someone new
Whatever's on your nightstand right now, it's a great reason to start a conversation. We'll add books to your interests and try to match you with another reader.
Free, no sign-up. books is added to your interests automatically.
Matched on books
Books go into your interests, so we look for someone who picked them too.
Recommendations from real people
Find out what people are actually reading and loving right now, a better signal than a star rating.
Free, always on
No book club to schedule around, no waiting for a meetup. Open the site and start.
FAQ
Questions about books video chat
Will I only get matched with other readers?
Starting from this page adds "books" to your interests, and we try to pair you with someone who added it too. If nobody who shares it is free within a few seconds, you're matched with anyone online so you're never stuck waiting. Hit Next to meet someone else at any time.
Do I need to sign up?
No. There's no account, no app and no registration. Allow camera access and you're in a live video chat.
Is it free?
Yes. Chatingly is a free random video chat with no paid tiers.
Is it safe to video chat with strangers?
Chatingly is 18+ only and everyone agrees to the community guidelines before joining. You can end any call instantly with Next, and one tap on the flag reports someone and ends the chat. People who are reported repeatedly are temporarily blocked from matching.
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