The best free sites to chat with people worldwide
Looking for somewhere to talk with people from other countries without paying? Here are well-known sites, what each one says about itself, and then Penpalmap, which is new and which we run. Every site is linked so you can check it yourself.
Sites worth a look
InterPals
- Free to use, according to the site
Tandem
- Free to sign up, according to the site
- Has translation tools, according to the site
HelloTalk
- Free to use, according to the site
- Has translation tools, according to the site
Speaky
- Free to use, according to the site
Information checked on 2026-11-04
How we chose
We picked well-known sites that are open today and whose own pages say that signing up or basic use is free. We only note what those pages say. Offers change, so read the site's page before you sign up.
Free does not always mean everything is free
Some sites are free to start and sell extra features. When a site says it is free, we repeat it the way the site says it. The site's own page always has the details.
Staying safe
Never share your address, your phone number or your passwords with someone you have just met. Use the block and report tools where a site has them, and tell an adult if something feels wrong, especially if you are young.
And Penpalmap, a new site
Penpalmap is a new site and we run it, so keep that in mind when you read our opinion. It is a world map where every pin is a person: pick a spot, open a profile and say hello in seconds, with no signup. It is free and has no advertising. With a free account, a button translates the messages you receive. You must be 13 or older.
Questions about free chat sites
Which site is best for free chat?
It depends on what you want: writing slowly, practising a language or chatting right away. Compare the sites above and try one or two.
Do I have to pay to chat?
The sites above say that signing up or basic use is free. Some also sell extra features, so read each site's own page.
Is Penpalmap free?
Yes. Chatting, creating a profile or an account and adding photos cost nothing, and there is no advertising.