Independent Monkey app alternative · 18+
Random video and text chat that runs right in your browser. Looking for something like Monkey without the download or the 15-second timer? Start here.
Three steps, about ten seconds. Your camera is only used once you press Start.
Choose how you want to talk. Add a few interests if you want to match on something you both like.
Your browser asks once. Video goes peer-to-peer between you and your match.
Talk as long as you like. Not a good fit? Press Next or Esc to meet someone else.
Monkey is a popular app for quick video chats with strangers. If you want the same idea with fewer hoops, here is how the two compare.
| Feature | Monkey App | Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes |
| Download needed | No, runs in the browser | App or web |
| Time limit per chat | None | 15-second matches |
| Age, gender, location shown to matches | Never | Yes |
| Paid extras | None | Yes |
| Adults only (18+) | Yes | Yes |
Comparison based on publicly available information, checked October 2026. Features change; tell us if something is out of date.
Omegle shut down in November 2023, and many people who used it moved to apps like Monkey. Monkey is built around short, timed matches inside an app with an account. Monkey App keeps the original Omegle idea instead: open the site, press Start and talk to a stranger for as long as you both want.
MonkeyApp is not Omegle and not Monkey, and we are not connected to either. We are an independent, browser-based option for adults who miss simple random video chat.
Random chat only works when people feel safe. These rules apply to every conversation.
Read the Community RulesEveryone confirms their age before the first chat. Minors are not allowed.
Report a user without leaving the chat. Our moderation team reviews every report and bans users who break the rules.
No name, no profile. Don't share personal details you wouldn't post publicly.
Harassment, nudity on camera and spam lead to a ban.
No. MonkeyApp is an independent website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Monkey or its owners. We are an alternative for people who want random video chat in the browser.
No. Confirm you are 18 or older, press Start and you are matched with someone.
Yes. There are no paid tiers or locked features.
Yes, in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android. Allow camera access when your browser asks.
No. We don't record video and we don't save your messages. Like most websites, we keep basic technical logs (such as IP address and connection times) for a limited period to prevent abuse and keep the service running. See our Privacy Policy for details.