Disclosure: bestomegle.com is published by the team behind Meetmegle and Zoomegle, two of the sites we rank. We score every site on the same published method, and we list their drawbacks too.
Free vs paid video chat
Some random video chat services charge for the best features, either through a subscription or by selling credits. That is a business choice, but it is worth knowing what you are getting before you pay. The simplest test is to try a free option first and see whether it already does what you need.
The best CooMeet alternatives, ranked
Scores are out of 10 and combine match speed, safety, video quality and filters.
Meet someone new. Maybe make a friend. Free random video chat with country and interest matching. Read the Meetmegle review →
Free Omegle alternative with a free country filter, interest tags and 24/7 moderation. Read the Zoomegle review →
Long-running random cam chat with a large user base. Read the Chatrandom review →
Classic Omegle-style text and video chat. Read the Umingle review →
Anonymous text and video chat with no sign-up. Read the Shagle review →
The best free alternatives
Meetmegle is free, runs in the browser, and includes country and interest matching at no cost. It is our top pick at 9.6 out of 10.
Zoomegle is free too, including its country filter and interest tags, and it asks for a free account before your first chat. It is the safest site we tested.
Chatrandom has a large audience but keeps its best filters behind a paid plan. Our Chatrandom review sets out exactly what you get for free.
Safe habits, free or paid
Paying does not make a chat safer, and being free does not make it riskier. What matters is moderation, reporting and age rules, which together make up 30% of our scores. Keep personal details private, and never move a conversation to another app or send money to someone you have just met. See our guide to Omegle alternatives for more.
Frequently asked questions
What is a free alternative to CooMeet?
Meetmegle and Zoomegle are both free to use, and both include a country filter at no cost.
Is there a video chat site with no credits or per-minute fees?
The top two sites in our ranking, Meetmegle and Zoomegle, are free to use. Check each site for its current terms.
Which free alternative is safest?
Zoomegle scored 9.6 out of 10 on safety, the highest of the five sites we tested.