OmeTV has active moderation, a mobile-friendly interface, and country filters. Omegle was shut down in 2023 due to safety concerns. OmeTV is the current market leader.

Pros: No install, quickest. Cons: Feature differences vs mobile app.

| Platform | Native PC App? | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No (needs emulator) | Moderation & global users | | Chatroulette | Yes (Web-based) | Nostalgia, no app install | | CooMeet | Yes (Windows .exe) | Male-to-female chat (paid) | | CamSurf | Yes (Web + Windows) | Clean, moderated, free |

Windows 8 users may need to update to Windows 8.1 and install the latest WebView2 runtime for the web version to function.

If you prefer the mobile interface on your PC or Mac, you can use an Android emulator like BlueStacks Download & Install: BlueStacks on your computer. Google Play Store: