A Monkey alternative built for real conversations
Monkey began as a mobile app that recreated the Omegle experience for a younger, phone-first audience with short timed video calls.
Monkey is fast, random video chat. Joust is for people who actually want to argue a point on camera, in front of a live crowd that chats and votes.
Why people switch to Joust
- A point, not a roulette.You're matched on a topic and take a side, For vs Against, instead of cycling through random strangers.
- Public & moderated. Debates happen on a live stage anyone can watch and chat in, with moderation to keep it civil and nudity-free.
- The crowd participates. A challenge timer rotates new debaters in, and viewers can flag a debater off or vote to extend the clock.
- Anonymous and free. No account, no app, just open the site and go.
Popular topics to debate right now
Frequently asked
Is Joust a good Monkey alternative?
If you liked meeting strangers on Monkey but want real conversations, yes. Joust matches you for a live 1v1 video debate on a topic, with a moderated public audience instead of random one-on-one chat.
Is Joust free like Monkey?
Yes, it's free and anonymous. No account, email, or download required to watch, chat, or debate.
How is it moderated?
Debaters must show their face, and the community plus admins can mute, kick, or ban. No nudity, harassment, or hate, just good-faith debate.