Omegle alternative: free random video chat with people worldwide

By the Otrigal team · Updated 1 November 2026 · 5 min read

Omegle closed in November 2023, and many people have been looking for a place to meet new people on video ever since. Otrigal is a free random video and text chat for adults 18 and over. It runs in your browser, you sign in once, and you are matched with one other person at a time.

This page shows what to look for in an Omegle alternative, how Otrigal works, and how to stay safe. Otrigal is not connected to Omegle.

What happened to Omegle

Omegle was a website that paired strangers for anonymous text and video chats. It shut down in November 2023. Since then no single site has taken its place. Many sites copy the idea, but they differ a lot in age rules, moderation and what they ask from you.

That difference is the part worth checking before you pick one.

What to look for in an Omegle alternative

An age rule you can see. A site for adults should say so clearly and ask users to confirm it.
Moderation and a report button. You should be able to skip someone in one tap and report them.
Accounts or no accounts. Fully anonymous sites are easy to join but easy to abuse. A sign-in makes it harder for a banned person to come back.
No download. A chat that opens in your browser is easier to try and easy to leave.
Clear privacy and cost. You should know what the site keeps and what it charges.
It works on your phone. Most people chat from a phone.

How Otrigal works

Create a free account. Sign in with Google, Facebook or your email.
Choose video or text. Start a video chat or a text chat.
Get matched. You talk with one other person who is online at the same time. There are no public rooms or feeds.
Stay, skip or report. Move to the next person any time, or report someone who breaks the community guidelines.

Otrigal is for people 18 and over. Under 18 is not allowed.

Questions to ask before you use any chat site

Question	How Otrigal answers
Who can use it?	Adults 18 and over only.
Do I need an account?	Yes. It is free, with Google, Facebook or email.
Is there anything to download?	No. It works in a modern browser.
How is it moderated?	Automated moderation, plus skip and report in every chat.
Can I leave at any time?	Yes, skip to the next person or close the page.
What does it cost?	Chatting is free. Premium is free too: invite friends or verify your college.

Is Otrigal the same as Omegle?

The idea is similar: you meet someone new, one on one, on video or text. The differences are the rules around it. Otrigal asks you to sign in, is only for adults, and has moderation and report tools in every chat. It does not promise that every conversation will be pleasant, because no chat site can.

Comparing specific sites? See how Otrigal differs from OmeTV, Chatroulette and Monkey, or see 9 sites like Omegle side by side. Used Uhmegle? Read what changed there. Want the background? Read what happened to Omegle.

Stay safe while you chat

Do not share your full name, address, school, workplace or phone number.
Never send money, and never open a link a stranger sends.
If a chat feels wrong, skip it. You do not owe anyone an explanation.

Read the full list in our safety guide for chatting with strangers, and get ideas for the first message in conversation starters.

Frequently asked questions

Is Otrigal free?

Yes. Video and text chat are free. Premium features are free too: invite friends or verify your college.

Do I need to sign up?

Yes. You sign in with Google, Facebook or email before you chat. This helps keep the chats safer.

Can I use Otrigal on my phone?

Yes. It works in a modern browser on a phone, a tablet or a computer. There is no app to install.

Is Otrigal for teenagers?

No. Otrigal is only for people 18 and over.

Is Otrigal safe?

We use automated moderation and give you skip and report in every chat. No chat site can guarantee every conversation is safe, so follow the safety tips and leave any chat that feels wrong.

Is Otrigal the new Omegle?

No, it is a separate service with its own rules. It offers a similar idea, random one-on-one video and text chat, with sign-in and moderation.

Keep reading

Random video chat: meet new people onlineHow random video chat works and how to have a good one.How to stay safe when you chat with strangers onlineWhat never to share, how to spot scams, and what to do if you feel unsafe.50 conversation starters for chatting with strangersFifty questions that get a stranger talking.

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