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If you are after a Chatrandom alternative that is just you and one girl, 1on1Chat keeps it simple: press Start now for a random video call with a girl, or browse profiles and call her directly. No email is needed to start.
Chatrandom has been around a long time — in 2013 a press release claimed it had overtaken Chatroulette in traffic — and it has grown into a whole menu: random video chat, chat rooms, a Gay Chat section, Local Chat and AR masks. That variety is its strength. It is also why some people leave: the site serves many crowds at once, and the filters that narrow it down are part of a paid plan.
What Chatrandom offers
Chatrandom is a random video chat plus chat rooms, available on the web, iOS and Android. Its dedicated Gay Chat section and Local Chat for nearby people make it one of the more inclusive and flexible roulette sites, and you can use the basics without signing up, according to reviews.
Chatrandom Plus is the paid layer: it unlocks gender and country filters, removes ads and adds a VIP badge. Reviews cite about $7.99 a week, $19.99 a month or $89.99 for six months — worth checking in the app, as prices change.
Why Chatrandom users try something else
Review snippets commonly mention a paywall pop-up that appears as soon as you reach for a filter. It is not hidden, but it can feel pushy when you have only just arrived. And without Plus, the free match draws from the whole mix of people on the site.
If your goal is a private conversation with a girl, a mixed-crowd roulette is a detour. You spend time skipping, and when you find someone you like there is no easy way back. For a head-to-head look at Chatrandom’s closest rivals, see Chatroulette vs Chatrandom and Chatspin vs Chatrandom.
Chatrandom next to 1on1Chat
| What you get | Chatrandom | 1on1Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free core; Plus about $7.99/week or $19.99/month (reviews) | Free matches to start, then coins; VIP optional |
| Email / account to start | Not needed for basic use (reviews) | No email needed; email only to top up coins |
| Who you meet | Mixed: random strangers, rooms, Gay Chat, Local Chat | Girls who host on the platform |
| Choose who to call | Gender and country filters on Plus | Yes — random match or call from her profile |
| Group chat rooms | Yes | No — every call is one-on-one |
| Voice-only option | Check provider | Yes, plus text chat |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Any modern browser; installable to your home screen |
Chatrandom details checked on 23 September 2026 from its help page, a 2013 PRWeb release and public reviews; features change — check chatrandom.com for current details. 1on1Chat is not affiliated with Chatrandom.
Chatrandom is still the better fit when…
- You want the Gay Chat section or an LGBTQ-friendly mixed crowd.
- You enjoy chat rooms with several people, not only one-on-one.
- Local Chat to meet people near you is the point.
- You like AR masks and a playful, anything-goes roulette.
Why a one-on-one room feels different
On 1on1Chat there are no rooms and no audience: every call is a private video chat between you and one girl. You can meet her at random with Start now, or scroll profiles — name, country, photos — and call her directly. Follow her and you can message her again later.
Paying works differently too. You start with free matches, and the match screen shows how many are left; after that, calls use coins, and VIP is optional. You never buy a filter, because who you meet is already decided: girls, mostly from Latin America, the Philippines and Vietnam.
How to move from Chatrandom to 1on1Chat
- 1
Open 1on1Chat
Confirm you are 18+ and a guest session is created — no email up front.
- 2
Choose your route
Start now for a random girl, or browse profiles and call one directly.
- 3
Build your list
Follow the girls you enjoyed talking to and message them later.
Questions, answered
Is Chatrandom free?
The core chat is free. Chatrandom Plus adds gender and country filters, removes ads and adds a VIP badge; reviews cite about $7.99 a week or $19.99 a month.
Does Chatrandom require sign-up?
Reviews say basic use needs no sign-up. On 1on1Chat you also start without an email and only add one to top up coins.
Is Chatrandom bigger than Chatroulette?
A 2013 PRWeb press release from Chatrandom claimed it had passed Chatroulette in traffic. We have not seen independent figures since; our Chatroulette alternative covers how that site has changed.
Is there a site like Chatrandom with girls only?
1on1Chat is built around one-on-one video calls with girls. See our alternatives list for other options.
What are the best Chatrandom alternatives?
For free roulette there are many; for calls with girls, a one-on-one service fits better. We compare them in the best random video chat sites.