Omegle Alternatives in 2026: 9 Random Video Chat Sites Compared

2026-10-28 · By Naimish Omar

Since Omegle closed in November 2023, a long list of sites has tried to replace it. This guide compares nine of them on the things that matter most: who they are for, whether you need an account, what is free, and what they say about safety.

A note on fairness. Vibelly is our product, so we have tried hard to describe every service using its own website, terms, and app store listings, plus reputable reporting. We only include facts we could source, and we say "not stated" when a service does not say. Everything was checked in October 2026, and these services change often, so check the linked sources before you decide.

If you want the criteria behind this comparison, read How to Choose an Omegle Alternative.

Quick summary

No account needed to chat: Chatroulette, CamSurf, Uhmegle, Vibelly
Account required: Emerald Chat (email, Google, or Facebook), Monkey (social login)
Clearly states 18+ on its own site or terms: Chatroulette, Emerald Chat, Uhmegle, Vibelly. OmeTV says adults only, at your country's legal age.
Browser only (no app store app): Bazoocam, Uhmegle, Vibelly

OmeTV

Age: adults only, at the legal age in your country. Minors are banned even with parental consent.
Account: the FAQ says signing in adds features like profiles and friends. Whether you can chat without one is not clearly stated.
Platforms: web, iOS, and Android.
Cost: video chat is free. The Android app has a paid "VIP Lounge" subscription. OmeTV's FAQ says there are no gender filters.
Safety: a report button sends moderators a screenshot and the chat, moderators work 24/7, and users must show a real, uncovered face.
Worth knowing: in October 2025, Australia's eSafety Commissioner said Apple and Google had removed the OmeTV app from their Australian app stores over child-grooming concerns. The website remained available.
Sources: OmeTV rules, OmeTV FAQ, eSafety Commissioner

Chatroulette

Age: 18+, with an age confirmation before you start.
Account: none needed.
Platforms: web, iOS, and Android.
Cost: free, including a country filter. Some extras use "Quids", a free in-app currency.
Safety: describes AI and human moderation, automated video screening, and a 24/7 trust and safety team that reviews reports.
Worth knowing: one of the originals, launched in November 2009. The same October 2025 LBC investigation that covered Uhmegle reported that Chatroulette did not require proof of age.
Sources: Chatroulette, Wikipedia, LBC investigation

Emerald Chat

Age: 18+, per its terms of service.
Account: required, using email, Google, or Facebook.
Platforms: web. Its homepage mentions official phone apps but does not link a store listing.
Cost: random text and video chat, interest matching, and group channels are free. The gender filter is labelled Premium.
Safety: describes 24/7 human moderation, AI bot detection, and report and block tools.
Sources: Emerald Chat, Terms of service

Monkey

Age: not stated on its website. Google Play rates the app 12+.
Account: required, via social login.
Platforms: Android app, plus a web version that its site directs iPhone and desktop users to.
Cost: the app has in-app purchases and subscriptions. Prices are not stated.
Safety: describes AI-powered moderation and a Safety Center.
Worth knowing: with a 12+ rating on Google Play, Monkey is not an adults-only service, unlike most others on this list.
Sources: Monkey, Google Play listing

Chatrandom

Age: Google Play rates the app 18+.
Account: not stated.
Platforms: web, Android, and iOS.
Cost: free to download and video chat. The app has in-app purchases and advertises gender and location filters.
Safety: not stated in the sources we could access.
Sources: Google Play listing

CamSurf

Age: Google Play rates the app 18+.
Account: none needed. It says you can chat anonymously without signing up.
Platforms: web and Android.
Cost: free, with country and language filters. The app has in-app purchases.
Safety: says it employs dozens of moderators, with reporting and temporary bans.
Sources: Google Play listing

Bazoocam

Age and account: not stated on its homepage.
Platforms: web.
Cost: not stated.
Safety: says it is moderated constantly by more than 40 people. Users must stay clothed or face a 20-day ban.
Worth knowing: has built-in games you can play with the other person, like Tetris and tic-tac-toe.
Sources: Bazoocam

Uhmegle

Age: states that access by minors is strictly forbidden.
Account: none needed, and no proof of age is required.
Platforms: web.
Cost: free.
Safety: its landing page claims AI and human moderation.
Worth knowing: launched shortly after Omegle closed. An LBC investigation published in October 2025 reported finding apparent under-18 users and sexual propositions on the site.
Sources: Uhmegle, LBC investigation

Vibelly

Age: 18+. You confirm you are 18 or older before every chat.
Account: none needed to chat. Reporting someone requires signing in, so reports are tied to real accounts.
Platforms: web, on phone and desktop browsers.
Cost: random video chat (480p) and text chat are free. Vibelly Premium adds gender and country filters, 720p HD video, and voice-only calls, from ₹49 a month.
Safety: every call has a Report button for signed-in users, reports are reviewed by hand, and rule-breakers are banned. Calls are encrypted in transit and never recorded. Vibelly does not use automated AI moderation.
Worth knowing: Vibelly is newer and smaller than the long-running services above, so there may be fewer people online at quiet times.
Sources: Safety & Community Rules, Pricing

Which should you choose?

There is no single best option for everyone. If you want to start without an account, look at Chatroulette, CamSurf, Uhmegle, or Vibelly. If you prefer a service that requires accounts, which can mean fewer anonymous trolls, Emerald Chat is one option. If an adults-only space matters to you, check each service's age rules, since they differ more than you might expect.

Whichever you pick, the same safety basics apply. Never share personal details, be wary of anyone asking to move to another app, and skip and report anyone who makes you uncomfortable. Our random video chat safety checklist covers this in more detail.

If you want to try Vibelly, start with random video chat, text chat with strangers, or read how anonymous chat works on Vibelly.