Emerald Chat vs YouNow

Emerald Chat

Description: Emerald Chat is an open-source, anonymous video chat service. It allows users to connect with random strangers around the world for text and video conversations. The service is completely free and requires no registration or personal information to use.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

YouNow

Description: YouNow is a live streaming video platform that allows users to broadcast themselves live to viewers. It has features for interactive broadcasting such as chat, viewer voting polls, and the ability to give virtual gifts to broadcasters.

Type: software

Pricing: Freemium

Emerald Chat Features

• Anonymous video chat
• Text chat
• Interest-based chat (select topics to match with others)
• Private (one-on-one) or group chat
• Webcam and microphone support
• Customizable profile
• Chat history
• Multi-language support

YouNow Features

• Live video broadcasting
• Interactive chat
• Viewer voting polls
• Virtual gifts
• Discover new broadcasters
• Mobile app

Emerald Chat

• Open Source

YouNow

• Freemium