Chat with strangers
without a camera.

Why most random chat sites require a camera — and why KoruTalk doesn't

Most random chat platforms launched as video-first products — Chatroulette, Chathub, and others are built around the live video grid. Camera access is built into their core experience, which means users who don't want to be on video are second-class users at best.

KoruTalk made a deliberate choice to go the other direction. Text chat is a first-class experience, not a fallback. Voice chat is audio-only by design — not a stripped-down video mode. The reason is simple: most people are more comfortable talking without a camera, and more comfortable conversations produce better connections.

What "no camera required" actually means

On many platforms, "no camera required" means you can technically join without one — but you'll be skipped constantly because other users only want video conversations. KoruTalk is different because the platform isn't video-first at all.

For text chat: no camera permission is ever requested by the browser. There is no video interface. The match is text-only, both sides. For voice chat: the browser requests microphone access only — camera permission is never triggered. There is no video feed on either end. KoruTalk's voice chat doesn't have a video layer that's been turned off — it was never built with video to begin with.

Camera-free and private

Skipping the camera is the most visible privacy feature, but KoruTalk goes further. Sessions are ephemeral — when you disconnect, the conversation is deleted. No chat logs are stored. No audio recordings are made. No account means no profile to associate with your activity. You can have a real conversation with a real person without leaving any record that it happened.

Better conversations without video pressure

Video adds a layer of self-consciousness that works against genuine conversation. When you're on camera, you're managing your appearance, your background, your lighting — alongside actually talking. Remove the camera and that cognitive load disappears. What's left is the conversation itself. Text gives you time to think before you respond. Audio-only voice chat puts the focus entirely on what's being said. For talking to strangers, both formats tend to produce more honest, more interesting conversations than video.