Titli
Chatroulette is one of the oldest names in random video chat, and it is still running. If you are searching for a Chatroulette alternative, it helps to understand what the site is today and what a different design looks like. We make Titli, so read this as one maker's view, written as fairly as we can.
A short history of Chatroulette
Chatroulette went live in November 2009. It was built by Andrey Ternovskiy, then a 17-year-old student in Moscow. The idea was simple and new at the time: open the site, turn on your webcam, and get paired with a random stranger. Click "next" and you are with someone else.
The site became famous very quickly, and also notorious for unwanted explicit content. Over the following decade it changed a lot. Public reporting, including its Wikipedia entry, describes nudity being banned across the platform in 2012, image-recognition filtering, a larger team of human moderators around 2020, and a partnership with an AI moderation company in December 2020. Andrew Done was appointed CEO in 2020.
Today Chatroulette still runs as a website. Public sources differ on whether you need an account before chatting, so check the site itself for its current sign-up rules.
Roulette in a browser vs an app with profiles
The biggest difference between Chatroulette and Titli is not a single feature. It is the shape of the experience.
Chatroulette is built for the browser. You sit at a computer with a webcam and click through partners. Each conversation stands on its own. That makes it good for spontaneous, one-off chats, especially on a laptop or desktop.
Titli is built for the phone, around people. Every member has a profile. You can find someone in Explore, start a 1-on-1 video call from their profile, follow them, and message them later. Random matching is there too, through the Match tab and its "Tap to connect" button, with interest filters. But the random call is a starting point, not the whole product.
This changes how conversations feel. On a roulette site, the next person is always one click away. On Titli, a good conversation can turn into a follow, a chat thread or a regular spot in someone's live stream.
Chatroulette and Titli compared
| Chatroulette | Titli | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | November 2009 | Recent, made in Noida |
| Where it runs | Web browser, good on desktop | Android app |
| Account | Sign-up rules vary in public sources | Always sign in: phone number (OTP) or Google |
| Profiles | Optional details | Profile, followers, posts and levels |
| Finding people | Random pairing | Random Match, or browse Explore |
| Moderation (as described publicly) | Image recognition, human moderators, AI partner | Call snapshot review, reports, live moderators and strikes |
| Audience | Global | Built for adults 18+ in India |
| Interface languages | Not covered here | 9, including Hindi, Telugu and Urdu |
| Cost | Not covered here | Free to download; calls use coins per minute |
We have not listed Chatroulette's pricing or language options because we could not confirm current details. Check its own site for those.
When Chatroulette suits you better
We would rather you use the right tool than the wrong one. Chatroulette may be the better choice if:
- You are on a desktop or laptop and do not want to install an app.
- You want international conversations with people from many countries.
- You use an iPhone. There is no Titli app for iOS.
- You want quick, separate chats and have no interest in profiles, follows or live streams.
When Titli may fit better
Titli may be a better fit if you are in India and:
- You mostly use your phone, and Android at that.
- You prefer an app in your own language. Titli works in English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu and Arabic.
- You want to see a profile before you call, rather than only random pairings.
- You like the idea of also watching live streams or sitting in an audio room.
- You want clear, written community guidelines and an adults-only rule.
How moderation works on Titli
On Titli, moderation is part of the product rather than an afterthought. During video calls, still snapshots may be captured and reviewed for safety, and an indicator on screen shows this. You agree to it at signup. You can block or report anyone from their profile or chat, with reasons such as nudity, fake profile, harassment, spam and underage user. In live streams, hosts can remove, block and ban viewers, and Titli moderators can end lives and give strikes. See our safety page for more.
Starting on Titli after Chatroulette
The first few minutes are different, so here is what to expect:
- Install Titli from Google Play and pick your language.
- Sign in with your phone number or Google. Titli is only for adults aged 18 and over (see our Terms). Accounts found to belong to anyone under 18 are removed when reported.
- Fill in a short profile. Share only what you are comfortable with.
- Try Match, or browse Explore and call someone whose profile interests you.
Good manners travel well across apps. Our guide to video chat etiquette has simple tips for first calls.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chatroulette still running?
Yes. As of October 2026, recent public reviews describe Chatroulette as active on the web. Check its own site for current sign-up and pricing details.
Who created Chatroulette?
Andrey Ternovskiy created it in 2009, when he was a 17-year-old student in Moscow.
Can I use Titli on a computer like Chatroulette?
Titli is built as an Android app for phones. If you mainly chat from a desktop browser, a browser-first service may suit you better.
Does Titli connect me with people from other countries?
Titli is built for India, and we do not offer worldwide matching. If international conversations are your main goal, a global service will serve you better.
Do I need a webcam for everything on Titli?
No. Video calls use your phone camera, but you can watch live streams or listen in audio rooms without turning your camera on.