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Benchmark · tested November 9, 2026

Video chat pricing and user controls: 11 services compared

What does each video chat cost, what renews, which filters are paid, and what do you have to give before the first conversation? We opened every service in a clean browser, logged out, and read each provider’s own pricing, terms and help pages. Every fact below says how we know it.

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HotCams.live is an independent affiliate partner of CooMeet, whose chat is embedded on our home page; we earn a commission on purchases there. CooMeet is listed first as our featured partner: that position is commercial, not a test result. We do not score or rank services. The facts about CooMeet follow the same rules and labels as everyone else’s, including its drawbacks, and each service lists when another option may suit you better.

How to read the labels

Across 11 services and 9 topics: 19 facts observed, 56 stated by providers, 46 not verified.

Key findings

At a glance

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Cost model, trial, sign-up, gender filter, renewal and platforms of 11 video chat services, tested November 9, 2026
ServiceCost modelTrial or free tierBefore the first chatGender filterAuto-renewalPlatforms
CooMeetFeatured partnerPremium packages + minutes (USD) ProviderRestricted free use; paid intro offers ProviderGender choice, then 18+ rules dialog ObservedOpposite-gender format by design Not verifiedOnly the low-price intro offer ProviderWeb, iOS, Android Provider
AzarGems + subscriptions Not verifiedNo logged-out chat ObservedSign-in before any match ObservedYes, with sign-in and Gems ProviderSubscriptions auto-renew ProviderWeb, iOS, Android Provider
BazoocamFree ObservedFree ObservedNot needed (18+ checkbox) Observed“Women” tab opened an external site ObservedNothing to renew ObservedWeb Not verified
CamsurfFree + Plus $6.99–$89.99 Not verifiedFree, no sign-up (iOS) ProviderNo sign-up (iOS listing) Not verifiedNot claimed Not verifiedNot checked Not verifiedWeb, iOS Not verified
ChatrandomFree + Plus subscription Not verifiedFree as a guest ProviderNot needed to start ProviderYes, needs login and Plus ProviderPlus renews until cancelled ProviderWeb, iOS, Android Provider
ChatrouletteFree + Quids packs $1.99–$49.99 Not verifiedFree; 15 Quids to start (iOS) ProviderNo sign-up (iOS listing) Not verifiedNot mentioned Not verifiedNo subscriptions listed ProviderWeb, iOS Not verified
ChatspinFree + Plus $6.99/wk or $19.99/mo ProviderFree basic chat (iOS) ProviderNot described (iOS listing) Not verifiedPlus feature Not verifiedPlus auto-renews ProviderWeb, iOS Not verified
ChitchatFree + optional subscriptions Not verifiedFree text and video ProviderText without; video needs free signup ProviderPreference filter, self-declared gender Not verifiedRecurring until cancelled ProviderWeb Provider
JoingyFree ProviderFree ProviderNot needed (18+ checkbox) ProviderNone (interests only) ObservedNothing to renew ObservedWeb Not verified
LuckyCrushPrepaid credits Not verifiedDiscretionary free trial ProviderGender choice, then 18+ terms dialog ProviderOpposite-gender format Not verifiedNo subscription described ProviderWeb Not verified
OmeTVFree on the web; optional app VIP Not verifiedFree, no time limit ProviderSign-in (Facebook, Google, VK ID) ProviderNone by design ProviderApp VIP only ProviderWeb, iOS, Android Provider

Service by service

CooMeetFeatured partner

Checked November 9, 2026 · coomeet.com · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Restricted free use; paid intro offers: a $0.99 monthly subscription with 20 minutes (5 credited each week), or, where that offer is not available, a 3-day pass for $2.97 with 10 minutes. Offers depend on country and eligibility. Source: coomeet.com
Ongoing cost
Provider Premium packages plus minutes, in USD. Example: 1 month $9.99 with 20 minutes = about $0.50 per included minute; 6 months $29.94 with 100 minutes = about $0.30 per minute; extra minutes from $0.50 down to about $0.28 per minute Source: coomeet.com/agreement
Renewal and cancellation
Provider Only the $0.99 monthly offer renews automatically; Premium packages are one-time payments. Renewal is cancelled in the account: profile photo > gear > Personal details > three dots. Premium stays active to the end of the paid period. Source: coomeet.com/agreement
Filters
Not verified Opposite-gender format: the first screen asks Male or Female; accounts are 'Girl' or 'Man'. No country or interest filter was found on public pages Source: coomeet.com
Registration before chatting
Observed Landing page browsable without account; choosing a gender opens a 'Please read the rules' modal requiring 18+ confirmation and acceptance of Terms/cookie use before the chat; a Sign in button is shown Source: coomeet.com
User controls
Not verified Account deletion and card removal are documented; complaint-based content removal is stated; in-call report/next buttons were not observed Source: coomeet.com
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Claims automatic face recognition, gesture checks, mystery-shopper checks and 24/7 moderators; adult content allowed only in age-verified areas. None independently verified Source: coomeet.com/agreement
Platforms
Provider Web (desktop and mobile browser), iOS and Android apps Source: coomeet.com
Minimum age
Provider 18+ Source: coomeet.com/agreement

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Choose CooMeet when you specifically want one-to-one video with women and accept paying in USD for Premium and minutes

Main drawback: Paid after a restricted free tier: included minutes work out at about $0.30 to $0.50 per minute; no country or interest filters were found on public pages.

CooMeet, first visit: choose your own gender before the chat.
CooMeet, first visit: choose your own gender before the chat.
CooMeet: the 18+ rules dialog shown before the chat starts.
CooMeet: the 18+ rules dialog shown before the chat starts.

Azar

Checked November 9, 2026 · azarlive.com · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Observed No logged-out trial: every chat or filter action asks you to sign in first Source
Ongoing cost
Not verified Gems (virtual currency) for region/gender preferences, plus subscriptions; USD prices not visible logged out Source
Renewal and cancellation
Provider Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled; app-store purchases are cancelled in the App Store / Google Play account Source
Filters
Provider Gender and Country filters on the first screen; using them requires sign-in and Gems Source
Registration before chatting
Observed Landing page viewable logged out; matching and filters require sign-in with Google, Facebook, phone or Apple Source
User controls
Not verified Not checked (behind login)
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Terms reference content moderation and a Safety page; no specific verification claim checked Source
Platforms
Provider Web (Azar Web), iOS, Android Source
Minimum age
Provider 18+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want a large mixed-gender pool across web and apps and only pay (in Gems) when you want region or gender preferences

Main drawback: You must sign in before any matching, and Gem prices are not visible until then

Azar, first visit: every chat or filter action opens this sign-in prompt.
Azar, first visit: every chat or filter action opens this sign-in prompt.

Bazoocam

Checked November 9, 2026 · bazoocam.org · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Observed No paid tier shown: chat starts free Source
Ongoing cost
Observed Free; no prices displayed Source
Renewal and cancellation
Observed Nothing to renew: no subscription offered on the first visit Source
Filters
Observed ALL / Men / Women tabs, but the 'Women' tab opened an external adult cam site instead of filtering; a 'meet people close to me' option shares your approximate town and was pre-ticked Source
Registration before chatting
Observed No account needed: Start button with an 'I'm over 18' checkbox; optional account (nickname, email, password) for a friend list Source
User controls
Not verified Next and Disconnect controls exist; report/block and deletion not seen Source
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Claims constant moderation by more than 40 people; nudity leads to a 20-day ban Source
Platforms
Not verified Web; apps not checked Source
Minimum age
Observed 18+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want free chat with no account, nearby matching and small two-player games

Main drawback: The 'Women' tab sends you to an external adult cam site, and approximate-location sharing is switched on by default

Camsurf

Checked November 9, 2026 · camsurf.com · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Free random chat without sign-up (per iOS listing); no intro offer described Source
Ongoing cost
Not verified Free basic chat; optional Camsurf Plus in-app purchases at $6.99, $19.99 and $89.99 (US App Store); billing periods not stated in the listing as fetched Source
Renewal and cancellation
Not verified Not checked
Filters
Not verified Country and language matching (stated); no gender filter claimed Source
Registration before chatting
Not verified No sign-up required (iOS listing); web flow not observed Source
User controls
Not verified Reporting referenced; block and deletion not checked Source
Verification and moderation claims
Provider Report-based bans; no AI or verification claim Source
Platforms
Not verified Web and iOS; Android not checked Source
Minimum age
Not verified Provider's minimum-age rule not checked; Apple rating 17+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want free, no-signup random chat with country and language matching

Main drawback: Paid tiers' billing periods and rules could not be confirmed; site not testable first-hand

Chatrandom

Checked November 9, 2026 · chatrandom.com · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Basic random chat is free as a guest; no intro offer for Plus was shown Source
Ongoing cost
Not verified Free basic chat; optional Plus subscription. Plus price is not published on public pages, so no USD example Source
Renewal and cancellation
Provider Subscriptions can be cancelled any time; web in My Account, in-app via Apple/Google settings; access runs to end of cycle; no refunds for unused days Source
Filters
Provider Gender (Everyone / Females / Males / Couples) and Country filters plus interests; choosing a gender filter asks you to log in, and Help says gender/location filters need Plus Source
Registration before chatting
Provider No account to start: pick your gender and click Start (which confirms 18+ and accepts the Terms); login only for filters/history Source
User controls
Not verified Start/Stop visible; report via flag icon, Next to skip; account deletion in My Account > Settings; block not documented Source
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Report-based moderation; no verified-user claim. Help notes partners see your country flag (based on IP) and general region Source
Platforms
Provider Web, iOS, Android Source
Minimum age
Observed 18+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want free mixed-gender random chat with no sign-up, plus free themed sections (Gay Chat, Local Chat, rooms)

Main drawback: Gender and location filters need login and a Plus subscription whose price is not published before login; no refunds for unused days

Chatroulette

Checked November 9, 2026 · chatroulette.com · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Free entry; new users start with 15 Quids (in-app currency) per the iOS listing Source
Ongoing cost
Not verified Free with optional one-time Quids packages from $1.99 to $49.99 (US App Store) Source
Renewal and cancellation
Provider No subscriptions listed on the iOS listing (one-time packages only) Source
Filters
Not verified Country filter (stated); gender filter not mentioned Source
Registration before chatting
Not verified iOS listing says 'no sign-ups required'; web flow not observed Source
User controls
Not verified Not checked
Verification and moderation claims
Provider Claims AI and human moderators; not independently checked Source
Platforms
Not verified Web and iOS; Android not checked Source
Minimum age
Provider 18+ (App Store age rating 17+) Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want free entry and optional one-time Quids packs instead of Premium and minutes

Main drawback: Mixed-gender random pool with a Quids economy (1 Quid per search); site rules and controls could not be checked first-hand

Chatspin

Checked November 9, 2026 · chatspin.com · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Free basic chat started with one tap (iOS listing); no intro offer described Source
Ongoing cost
Provider Free basic chat; Chatspin Plus $6.99/week or $19.99/month (US App Store). Example: keeping the weekly plan for a month costs about $30, vs $19.99 on the monthly plan Source
Renewal and cancellation
Provider Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; turn off in Apple account settings Source
Filters
Not verified Gender (men only / women only) and location filters are Plus features Source
Registration before chatting
Not verified No account described on iOS listing; web flow not observed Source
User controls
Not verified Not checked
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified No moderation or verification claim in the iOS listing Source
Platforms
Not verified Web and iOS; Android not checked Source
Minimum age
Not verified Provider's minimum-age rule not checked; Apple rating 17+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you mainly want free random chat and only occasionally a short gender-filter pass (weekly plan)

Main drawback: Gender filter sits behind an auto-renewing subscription ($6.99/week adds up to about $30/month)

Chitchat

Checked November 9, 2026 · chitchat.gg · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Free text and video chat; optional subscriptions fund the site Source
Ongoing cost
Not verified Free; optional subscriptions and a gem Shop; USD prices not visible logged out Source
Renewal and cancellation
Provider Recurring orders keep charging until you cancel Source
Filters
Not verified Region ('Worldwide') and Gender selectors on the video page; FAQ says interest, region and gender preference filters exist and gender is self-declared Source
Registration before chatting
Provider Text chat without registration; video chat requires a quick free signup Source
User controls
Not verified Reports are reviewed; specific report/block/delete buttons not checked Source
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Claims real-time automated filters plus human moderators 24/7 and a transparency report; Terms describe 'volunteer moderators' Source
Platforms
Provider Web (desktop and mobile browser), nothing to install Source
Minimum age
Provider 18+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want free text chat with no signup, or free video with a free account, plus interest/region filters

Main drawback: Video needs a signup, and gender preference relies on self-declared gender

Joingy

Checked November 9, 2026 · joingy.com · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Free; no paid tier shown Source
Ongoing cost
Provider Free Source
Renewal and cancellation
Observed Nothing to renew: no subscription offered Source
Filters
Observed Interests only ('Add Interests'); no gender or country filter seen Source
Registration before chatting
Provider No account: tick a box confirming 18+ and acceptance of the Community Guidelines and Terms, then pick Text Only or Video Chat Source
User controls
Not verified Report via 'Flag Spam' after disconnecting; no accounts, so no account deletion; block not documented Source
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Claims a moderation team; no verified-user claim Source
Platforms
Not verified Web (desktop and mobile browser); apps not checked Source
Minimum age
Observed 18+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want free, account-free text-only or video chat matched by interests

Main drawback: No gender or country filter, and the first screen carries a banner promoting a separate 'Girls Roulette (18+)'

Joingy, first visit: Text Only or Video Chat after an 18+ checkbox.
Joingy, first visit: Text Only or Video Chat after an 18+ checkbox.

LuckyCrush

Checked November 9, 2026 · luckycrush.live · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider Discretionary free 'Trial Period' for visitors until registration is required; length set by the provider Source
Ongoing cost
Not verified Prepaid Credits that represent chat time; prices not visible logged out, so no USD example Source
Renewal and cancellation
Provider No auto-renewing subscription described in the Terms (credits model); account deletion via Account > Delete my account Source
Filters
Not verified Only a self-gender choice (Male / Female) on the first screen; no other filters seen Source
Registration before chatting
Provider Choose your gender, then a WELCOME modal asks you to confirm 18+ and accept the Terms; Login / Sign up shown; camera activation requested next Source
User controls
Not verified Account deletion and a complaint process are documented; in-call controls not observed Source
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Claims continuous automatic and manual moderation; age verification where local law requires Source
Platforms
Not verified Web; apps not checked Source
Minimum age
Provider 18+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: A comparable one-to-one paid format; may suit you if you prefer prepaid credits with no recurring subscription described

Main drawback: Credit prices are not visible before registering, credits are non-refundable and the free trial length is at the provider's discretion

LuckyCrush, first visit: choose your own gender.
LuckyCrush, first visit: choose your own gender.
LuckyCrush: the 18+ and terms dialog shown next.
LuckyCrush: the 18+ and terms dialog shown next.

OmeTV

Checked November 9, 2026 · ome.tv · Our full guide

Trial or free tier
Provider No trial needed: web video chat is free with no time limits; the iOS app lists an optional 'VIP Lounge' subscription with a 30-day free trial Source
Ongoing cost
Not verified Free on the web; optional in-app VIP Lounge subscription (price not listed in the fetched App Store page) Source
Renewal and cancellation
Provider Web: no subscription found. iOS VIP Lounge auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal, managed in Apple account settings Source
Filters
Provider Country selector and own-gender ('I am') setting on the first screen; no gender filter by design Source
Registration before chatting
Provider A 'Become an OmeTV member!' sign-in modal (Facebook, Google or VK ID, with 18+ confirmation) appears on the first visit; no close button was found Source
User controls
Not verified Start/Stop visible; report button with screenshot sent to moderators; block and account deletion not checked Source
Verification and moderation claims
Not verified Claims 24/7 moderators reviewing reports plus automatic bans; face must be visible. No verified-user claim Source
Platforms
Provider Web, iOS, Android Source
Minimum age
Observed 18+ Source

May suit you better than CooMeet if: Better than CooMeet if you want free, untimed mixed-gender random chat with a free country choice and message translation

Main drawback: Requires signing in with Facebook, Google or VK ID before chatting, and offers no way to choose the partner's gender

OmeTV, first visit: a sign-in window (Facebook, Google or VK ID).
OmeTV, first visit: a sign-in window (Facebook, Google or VK ID).

Method and selection

Which services are included

Services that offer one-to-one video chat with strangers, are available in a desktop browser or an official app, and are commonly named as Omegle or Chatroulette alternatives. We started from twelve services; Shagle and Camgo were dropped because neither a provider page nor an official app listing could be read during the test, and Chitchat took one place. Inclusion is not an endorsement.

How we tested

Limits and corrections

This is a snapshot, not a guarantee. Services change prices, filters and rules often, and some facts can only be checked with an account or a payment. Each service shows the date it was checked. If a provider or reader spots an error, our complaints policy explains how to reach us; corrections are dated on this page.

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FAQ

Which video chat services let you start without an account?

In our logged-out test, Chatrandom, Bazoocam and Joingy let a guest start after an 18+ confirmation. Chatroulette and Camsurf say in their app listings that no sign-up is needed. OmeTV and Azar asked for sign-in first, and Chitchat needs a free account for video.

Which services charge for a gender filter?

Azar (sign-in and Gems), Chatrandom (login and Plus) and Chatspin (Plus subscription). OmeTV and Joingy offer no gender filter. CooMeet and LuckyCrush match by opposite gender as their format rather than as a paid filter.

Is CooMeet free?

No. CooMeet allows restricted free use, but conversations need paid Premium and minutes. Its Premium packages are one-time payments; only a low-price introductory offer renews automatically. See CooMeet’s entry above for prices and sources.

Why are so many facts “not verified”?

We did not create accounts, pay or start calls. Anything behind those steps (in-call report and block buttons, account deletion flows, real moderation quality) cannot be confirmed from outside, so we say so instead of guessing.

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