I mostly stick to smaller, random sites because I hate tipping on cam platforms. Chatiw.video is one of my go-to spots for masturbating with strangers or just chilling with video/text chat. It feels pretty close to old-school Omegle - you type in your interests on the main page and it matches you with people who share the same ones. They use AI to improve the matchmaking compared to the old random roulette style.
The site is packed with real people - millions of members from nearly 200 countries - and everything is free. You’ve got three options: text only, video only, or text + video. Privacy is solid too - you can jump in without sharing any personal info.
One thing to note: even if you choose text chat, many people keep their camera on and will sometimes disconnect if they see you don’t have yours active. Other than that, the community is pretty diverse and it actually delivers without leaving you frustrated.
Premium is optional but useful if you chat a lot: face filters, auto-translate, gender filter, verified users, and private chats with favorites. The site is free, but VIP membership is available for $19.99 a month or a $99.95 one-time lifetime fee.