PLOXX vs Chatroulette
Still active (declining popularity)
Chatroulette invented the concept in 2009 but its interface has barely evolved. Inconsistent moderation, no mobile app, no advanced filters. PLOXX offers the same base simplicity with modern features.
| Feature | PLOXX | Chatroulette |
|---|---|---|
| No signup | ✅ | ✅ |
| Free | ✅ | ✅ |
| Video chat | ✅ | ✅ |
| Text chat | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Language filter | ✅ | ❌ |
| Interest filter | ✅ | ❌ |
| Persistent friends | ✅ | ❌ |
| Levels and badges | ✅ | ❌ |
| Active moderation | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Mobile-friendly | ✅ | ❌ |
| French UI | ✅ | ❌ |
| No dark patterns | ✅ | ⚠️ |