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A HOLLA alternative that puts you straight on a video call with a girl: press Start now on 1on1Chat for a random match, or browse profiles and call the one you like. No email is needed to start.
HOLLA is a random video chat app that is easy to begin with — the open “All” match costs nothing. The friction arrives when you only want to meet women. Gender-specific matches are paid with gems, HOLLA’s virtual currency, and a HOLLA Plus tier adds more filters. If you find yourself topping up gems mainly to talk to girls, it is worth seeing what a girls-first service looks like.
What HOLLA offers
HOLLA is a random video chat app whose Android version is on Google Play; holla.world appears to be its official site, though the site itself does not name the company. HOLLA Group, the business behind it, acquired Monkey in December 2017, according to VentureBeat and Crunchbase — so the two apps share history.
It aims at a general, young-adult audience and has a few genuinely useful touches: built-in translation, an LGBTQ filter option, and a region preference that reviewers mention. It runs on gems and stars as in-app currencies. If you like a mixed crowd and do not mind paying for targeted matches now and then, it does the job.
The gender-match cost that sends people looking
The free “All” option matches you with anyone. Choosing to match with women specifically costs gems, and HOLLA Plus adds advanced filters on top. For a guy who wants to talk to girls, that means paying for the filter itself before any conversation starts — and paying again as you skip.
Safety is the other conversation around HOLLA. Parent-safety resources such as Common Sense Media flag risks for minors on random video apps like it. That is not a verdict on any particular user, but it is a reason many adults prefer a service with a clear 18+ gate. Our piece on whether random video chat is safe covers what to look for.
HOLLA side by side with 1on1Chat
| What you get | HOLLA | 1on1Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free “All” match; gems for gender matches; HOLLA Plus for more filters | Free matches to start, then coins; VIP optional |
| Email / account to start | Check provider | No email needed; email only to top up coins |
| Who you meet | Anyone; women-only matches cost gems | Girls who host on the platform |
| Choose who to call | Gender (gems) and region preference | Yes — random match or call from her profile |
| Voice-only option | Check provider | Yes, plus text chat |
| Translation | Built in | Not offered — many girls speak Spanish, English varies |
| Platforms | Android app; web version unclear | Any modern browser; installable to your home screen |
HOLLA details checked on 23 September 2026 from holla.world, its Google Play listing, Common Sense Media and VentureBeat; features change — check holla.world for current details. 1on1Chat is not affiliated with HOLLA or HOLLA Group.
Good reasons to keep HOLLA
- You want a mixed crowd and the free “All” match is exactly what you use.
- You use the LGBTQ filter — 1on1Chat is focused on calls with girls.
- Translation matters to you; 1on1Chat does not translate.
- You prefer a native Android app to a browser app.
Talking to girls on 1on1Chat instead
On 1on1Chat you do not buy a gender match, because every call is already one-on-one with a girl. Girls come mostly from Latin America — Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico and more — plus the Philippines, Vietnam and elsewhere. Profiles show name, country and photos, and you can follow someone to message her again.
You start with free matches; the match screen shows how many are left. After that, calls use coins, and a full account is needed only to top up. If you would rather ease in, talk to girls online by text or voice first and turn the camera on when you are ready.
Switching over from HOLLA
- 1
Open 1on1Chat and confirm you are 18+
A guest session is created automatically. No email first.
- 2
Use your free matches
Press Start now; every match is a girl. Next skips to someone else.
- 3
Follow who you like
Message her later or call her again straight from her profile.
Questions, answered
Is HOLLA free?
The random “All” match is free. Gender-specific matches cost gems, and HOLLA Plus adds advanced filters. 1on1Chat gives you free matches to start, then uses coins.
Does HOLLA require sign-up?
We could not confirm HOLLA’s sign-up method; check the app. On 1on1Chat no email is needed to start.
Who owns Monkey and HOLLA?
HOLLA Group acquired Monkey in December 2017, per VentureBeat and Crunchbase. Read our Monkey alternative for what has happened to Monkey since.
Is there an app like HOLLA with girls only?
1on1Chat is built around one-on-one video calls with girls. It runs in any browser and installs to your home screen. More options are on our alternatives list.
HOLLA or Azar — which is better?
Both use gems for filters. See HOLLA vs Azar for a side-by-side look, or our ranking of the best random video chat sites.