Best Omegle alternatives (2026): 16 free sites like Omegle, compared
Omegle, the random chat site that paired you with a stranger by text or video, closed on 8 November 2023. Many random video chat sites and apps now call themselves an Omegle alternative. This page compares alternative sites to Omegle, and apps like Omegle, using only what each one says about itself, so you can pick one that suits you: which need an account, which have a text mode, and what each says about moderation.
RandomHey is one of those alternatives, and we list it first because this is our site. It is independent: not affiliated with Omegle, not its successor, and it does not use Omegle’s name, logo or content.
What happened to Omegle
Omegle matched strangers for one-to-one text and video chat without an account. On 8 November 2023 the site was replaced by a notice from its founder, Leif K-Brooks, saying that the cost and stress of running it and fighting its misuse were too much: “Operating Omegle is no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically.”
As of 25 September 2026, omegle.com shows no chat service. Any site using the Omegle name today is a different service.
Omegle alternative sites at a glance
| Site | Video | Text | Account needed | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RandomHey | Yes | Yes | No account or profile | Web |
| OmeTV | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Web, iOS, Android |
| Thundr | Yes | Yes | No (“zero sign-up”) | Web |
| Chatroulette | Yes | In the mobile app | No (“no sign-up required”) | Web, iOS, Android |
| Monkey | Yes | Yes | Yes (social login) | Android app; web on iOS and desktop |
| Chatrandom | Yes | Not stated | No, “for most users” | Web and a mobile app |
| Emerald Chat | Yes | Yes | Yes (Google, Facebook or email) | Web and official mobile apps |
| Umingle | Yes | Yes | No (“no sign-up needed”) | Web, on phones and computers |
| Uhmegle | Yes | Yes | No (it says no account is required) | Web, on phones and computers |
| Joingy | Yes | Yes (text-only section) | Not stated | Web, on phones and computers |
| Chatspin | Yes | Yes (“no camera needed”) | No (“no sign up required”) | Web, on phones and computers |
| Azar | Yes | Not stated | Yes (log in) | Web, iOS, Android |
| Chitchat | Yes | Yes | Not for text chat; video chat asks for a free signup | Web |
| TinyChat | Yes | Not stated | No (“no sign-up”) | Web |
| Omezy | Yes | Yes (plus voice) | No; optional sign-in | Web |
| OmegleWeb | Yes | Yes | Not required | Web |
Sources: each site’s own homepage, checked on the date shown for each site. “Not stated” means the homepage does not say. Features change, so check the site before relying on this.
The alternatives in more detail
RandomHey
- Random video and text chat, one-to-one, for adults only, with no account needed.
- Optional interests, languages and a goal (just talk, practise a language, or talk about interests). All filters are free. See how matching works.
- Report and Block are always visible. Blocks are enforced by our server, not just hidden in your browser.
- Reports are reviewed by people. Video is not recorded.
- No fake online counts, fake partners or invented statistics.
OmeTV
- Random webcam chat with no time limits, according to its homepage.
- Lets you choose a country and your gender, or a “Couple” mode.
- Lists a built-in translation feature and a social network where you can gain followers.
OmeTV alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: ome.tv, checked 23 September 2026.
Thundr
- Describes itself as a free one-on-one video or text chat with “zero sign-up”, and as “AI-safe”.
- Its start screen offers a country filter, interest tags, and text or video mode, plus a Shop and Themes section.
Thundr alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: thundr.com, checked 25 September 2026.
Chatroulette
- Describes itself as “the original free random video chat”, running since 2009.
- Offers random video chat with country filters.
- States it uses AI moderation and “24/7 moderation”, and asks you to confirm you are 18 or older.
Chatroulette alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: chatroulette.com, checked 23 September 2026.
Monkey
- Requires a “1-tap social login”, which it says keeps bots out.
- States it uses AI moderation to monitor live video.
Monkey alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: monkey.app, checked 23 September 2026.
Chatrandom
- Free random video chat with a location filter and a choice to chat with “women, men, or couples”.
- States that no sign-up is required “for most users” and that it uses “automated and advanced AI moderation”.
- Presents itself as a place for new friends, casual chats or romance.
Chatrandom alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: chatrandom.com, checked 25 September 2026.
Emerald Chat
- Free access includes interest matching, text and video modes and group channels; subscription tiers unlock gender, country and language filters, according to its homepage.
- Asks you to log in with Google, Facebook or an email account.
- States it combines AI detection with “24/7 human moderation”, and that it temporarily stores chats for safety and moderation.
Emerald Chat alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: emeraldchat.com, checked 25 September 2026.
Umingle
- Random video or text chat with strangers, with optional interests to match on shared topics.
- States that chats are moderated by a mix of automated systems and human moderators, and that reporting tools are always available.
- Says no sign-up is needed and that it runs in any modern browser, with no app required.
Umingle alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: umingle.com, checked 28 September 2026.
Uhmegle
- Describes itself as random video or text chat with strangers, with interest-based matching.
- Its homepage now suggests using Umingle instead, and its start button leads to Umingle.
- States it uses automated systems and human moderation, and that no account or personal information is required.
Uhmegle alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: uhmegle.com, checked 28 September 2026.
Joingy
- Describes itself as a random webcam chat with a text-only section and a one-to-one video chat roulette.
- Offers an interests feature to pair you with people who listed the same topics.
- Asks you to confirm you are at least 18 and links to a separate “Girls Roulette (18+)” section.
Joingy alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: joingy.com, checked 28 September 2026.
Chatspin
- Random video chat where you choose your gender (male, female or couple) and can filter by gender and country.
- Offers more than 100 free AR face masks, and a rewards system where tokens drop while you chat and open mystery boxes.
- Says it has report, block and blur tools, and that you can hide your location.
Chatspin alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: chatspin.com, checked 28 September 2026.
Azar
- A video chat for meeting new people, with interest-based matches.
- Says it is not a random video chat: its recommendation algorithm learns who you enjoyed chatting with.
- Gender and region filters are paid with Gems; it describes a “MatchBlur” feature and says reports capture key video and audio.
Azar alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: azarlive.com, checked 28 September 2026.
Chitchat
- Random one-to-one text or video chat with strangers, free to use; optional subscriptions fund the site instead of ads.
- Matching can be fully random or narrowed with interest, region and gender filters. It also offers chat history, friends, and photos, videos, GIFs and avatars in chat.
- States that automated filters check chats in real time, human moderators review flags and reports 24/7, and anyone who signals as underage must pass an age check.
Chitchat alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: chitchat.gg, checked 28 September 2026.
TinyChat
- Describes itself as free, anonymous random video chat in the browser, with no sign-up and no downloads.
- You press “Next” after each chat to meet someone new, and can use filters to match on your preferences.
- Its homepage also promotes chatting with girls and “finding your ideal match”.
TinyChat alternative: full comparison with RandomHey
Source: tinychat.com, checked 28 September 2026.
Omezy
- Offers text, voice and video modes in the browser.
- States that reports reach human moderators with the conversation attached, and that it is 18+.
Source: omezy.io, checked 23 September 2026.
OmegleWeb
- An independent site that uses the Omegle name. It is not the original Omegle.
- Offers interest matching, instant skip and reporting, according to its homepage.
Source: omegleweb.com, checked 23 September 2026.
Omegle alternatives with no sign-up
The thing most people miss about Omegle is that it asked for nothing. Of the sites compared here, these say on their own homepages that no account is needed: RandomHey, then Thundr, Chatroulette, Chatrandom, Umingle, Uhmegle, Chatspin, TinyChat, Omezy, OmegleWeb. The rest ask for an email or a social login before you chat. “Not stated” in the table means the homepage does not say either way.
How to choose a random video chat site
- Adults only. Prefer sites with a clear 18+ rule.
- Report and Block. They should be visible during the chat, not hidden in a menu.
- Who reviews reports. Look for human review, not only automated filters.
- What is recorded. Read the privacy policy to see whether video or messages are stored.
- Paid filters. Check whether gender or country filters cost money before you rely on them.
- Accounts. Decide whether you are happy to give an email or social login.
- Honest numbers. Be wary of online counts or user numbers that cannot be checked.
Whatever site you use, never share your name, address, phone number or social media with a stranger. Read about our safety features and their limits, or try random text chat if you would rather not use a camera.
Omegle alternative questions
Is Omegle back?
No. Omegle.com closed on 8 November 2023 and, as of 25 September 2026, it does not offer a chat service. Sites with “Omegle” in their name are separate services, not the original.
Why did Omegle shut down?
In his closure notice, founder Leif K-Brooks wrote that the stress and expense of operating the site and fighting its misuse had become too much: “Operating Omegle is no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically.”
What are the best Omegle alternatives?
It depends on what you want. If you want no account, look at sites that say so. If you want filters, check whether they are paid. For safety, look for visible Report and Block buttons, human review of reports and a clear adults-only rule. The table on this page compares those points using what each site states.
Is there an Omegle alternative without sign-up?
Chatroulette says no sign-up is required, Thundr says “zero sign-up”, Chatrandom says none is needed “for most users”, and Omezy and OmegleWeb can be used without an account. Emerald Chat and Monkey require one. RandomHey does not ask you to create an account, profile or invite: you confirm you are 18 or older and start.
Are Omegle alternatives safe?
No random chat site can guarantee safety, because you are talking to people you do not know. Use sites for adults only, never share personal details, and use Report and Block when something is wrong.
Is RandomHey affiliated with Omegle?
No. RandomHey is an independent service. It is not Omegle’s successor and does not use its name, logo or content.
Omegle closure: notice by founder Leif K-Brooks on omegle.com, archived 9 November 2023. The notice is not in the 6 November 2023 archive of the site.