Paltalk
Per the app: live, topic-based rooms where you join by video, voice or text – or just listen. You can create and host your own room, and rooms have live human moderators.
Free download
Group video chat apps for meeting new people
One-on-one video with a stranger is not for everyone. In a group room you can watch first, join when you feel like it and talk about something you already like. These apps describe group video for meeting new people – not calls with your own contacts. Everything here comes from each app’s App Store listing or official site.
Three kinds of group video
- Party rooms with games: Livego mixes group video with question and challenge cards.
- Topic rooms: Paltalk and Camfrog organise public rooms by subject – music, languages, current events – where you can use video, voice or text, or just listen.
- Communities: Kiss Live Chat and CR Video Chat describe interest-based groups with group calls or conversations.
Topic rooms you can join or host
Camfrog
Per the app: public video and voice rooms by topic, a gallery view of live users, and a choice of video or audio participation. One-to-one messages need mutual contact approval.
Free download
Groups inside a one-on-one app
Chatroulette
Per the app: CR Video Chat (Chatroulette’s iOS app) offers one-on-one or group conversations and moderated topic groups such as language exchange and hobbies. Login and verification are mandatory.
Free
Group video at a glance
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| App | What the group format is | Where it runs | Paid part (per the app) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livego (Featured) | Themed party rooms with real-time group video and card games | iPhone (App Store) | App Store shows in-app purchases |
| Kiss Live Chat (Featured) | Interest-based communities with group chats and group video calls | Web and iPhone | Per the app: free basic features; premium includes hosting group video chats |
| Paltalk | Topic rooms with video, voice or text | Web, iPhone, Android | Per the app: upgrade to join more rooms at once |
| Camfrog | Public video and voice rooms by topic | iPhone (App Store) | Its App Store description does not describe paid features |
| CR Video Chat | Group conversations and moderated topic groups | iPhone (App Store) | Per the app: a variety of in-app purchases |
Store details come from the US App Store and Google Play listings and each app’s own description.
Room etiquette that keeps it fun
- Listen for a minute before you switch on your camera – every room has its own vibe.
- Remember that everyone in the room sees you, and anyone can record their screen.
- Keep your full name, workplace and social handles out of a public room.
- Use the room’s report and block tools; Paltalk and Camfrog both list them.
Related pages
- Best video chat apps for iPhone – What runs on iOS
- Free video chat apps – What is free and what costs money
- Apps like Omegle – One-on-one instead
Which app is best for group video chat with strangers?
It depends on the format you want: Livego for party rooms with games, Paltalk or Camfrog for topic rooms, and Kiss Live Chat for groups inside interest communities. All are for adults 18+ only.
Can I join a group video room without turning my camera on?
Paltalk says you can take part by video, voice or text, or simply listen. Camfrog lets you choose video or audio participation, per the app.
Can I host my own room?
Paltalk says you can create a group and host your own room. Kiss Live Chat lists hosting group video chats among its premium benefits.
Are group video chat apps free?
All five are free to download. Paltalk says an upgrade lets you join more rooms at once; Livego, Kiss Live Chat and CR Video Chat list in-app purchases.
Featured group picks
Livego is built around party rooms; Kiss Live Chat describes group video calls inside interest communities.
Featured
Kiss Live Chat
WebiOS
Per the app: Video chat 1-on-1 on the web or with the iPhone app.
Featured
Livego
iOS
Per the app: iPhone party rooms: video chat plus question & challenge cards.
Featured = our editorial picks, shown first.How we pick