10 random chat sites and apps, each with its own breakdown
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Random chat sites and apps aren't interchangeable. Some run in a browser, some are phone apps, some lean toward dating, and age rules and moderation differ a lot.
We've written a separate page on each of the popular ones, covering what the platform is known for, what people want instead, and how momos differs, based on public information as of November 2026. Start from the one you've used before.
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Start from the app you used before
- Monkey alternativeFor people who liked Monkey's quick video chats and want a browser option for adults.
- OmeTV alternativeWhat to look for if you're moving on from OmeTV's random video chat.
- Chatroulette alternativeOne of the original random video chat sites, and other ways to get the same spontaneity.
- Azar alternativeOptions for swipe-style video matching if Azar isn't the right fit.
- Emerald Chat alternativeInterest-based random chat alternatives with in-call extras.
- Chatrandom alternativeHow Chatrandom compares with other random video chat sites on features and safety tools.
- Bazoocam alternativeBazoocam is a French random chat site. Here's an option focused on the US.
- HOLLA alternativeAlternatives to the HOLLA app that work right in your browser.
- Thundr alternativeLooking beyond Thundr for interest matching and games in calls.
- Uhmegle alternativeUhmegle offers an Omegle-style chat. Here's what to weigh before you choose.
Six things to look up on any platform
| Look up | Why it matters | momos's answer |
|---|---|---|
| Age rule | Keeps minors out of adult chats | 18+, date of birth at first sign-in |
| Sign-in | Makes bans stick | Google sign-in, email hidden from matches |
| Report and block | Lets you act fast | One tap in call controls, reviewed by people |
| Recording | Your privacy | Keeps no video or audio recordings |
| Filters | Better matches | State, US or worldwide; interests; optional gender filter pass |
| Cost | No surprise paywalls | Video chat free; optional Coins for extras |
Match a platform to your chat style
You want fast, totally random calls
Browser-based random video chat is the most direct. See our Chatroulette, OmeTV, Chatrandom and Uhmegle pages.
You'd rather meet people into the same things
The Emerald Chat and Thundr pages focus on interest-based matching.
You're used to swiping on your phone
The Monkey, Azar and HOLLA pages cover browser options that still work well on mobile.
Browser or phone app, for US users
Phone apps can feel smoother on mobile and send notifications. Browser sites need no download, take no storage and work the same on a laptop and a phone. If you share a device, or don't want another app with access to your photos, a browser option is simpler.
momos is browser-only. It works in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows, and lets you match in your state, across the US or worldwide.
Omegle history and its copycats
If Omegle's closure is what sent you here, our pages on what happened to Omegle and websites like Omegle cover the 2009–2023 history and how to spot sites borrowing its name.
Frequently asked questions
How is a random chat site different from a dating app?
A random chat site pairs you live with whoever is online, usually on video, and you skip whenever you like. Dating apps start with profiles and text, and the goal is dating rather than conversation.
Do random chat sites let me match only with Americans?
Some offer a country filter and some don't, so check each one. momos lets you pick "My state", "United States" (the default) or "Worldwide".
Why does momos need a Google account?
Google sign-in, plus your date of birth the first time, is how momos keeps under-18s out and makes bans stick. Your email is never shown to the people you match with.
Is momos an app?
momos is a web app. You use it in your browser, and there's nothing to download from an app store.
How current are these platform pages?
Each one is based on the platform's public information as of November 2026. Features and rules change, so check a platform's own site or store listing before you sign up.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.