If you want to practise a language, meet people in your own time zone or just avoid a 3 a.m. connection on the other side of the world, a country filter is the feature that matters. The problem is that "country filter" means different things on different sites: some are free, some are paid, and some only let you pick one country. This guide checks the official pages of the main video chat sites (October 12, 2026) and explains how each filter actually works.
Short answer: which video chat sites have a country filter?
- Free: Chatroulette (country filter, and it shows which countries have users online) and Chatki (pick one country from a drop-down).
- Paid: Shagle (location filter for premium members, 70+ countries) and Azar (region preferences paid with Gems).
- Nearby rather than country: Bazoocam says it can pair you with people near you.
- Not an official feature: OmeTV's FAQ promotes translation, not a country filter; country choice is reported only by third-party reviews.
Country filters compared
| Site | Country filter | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatroulette | Yes, specific countries | Free | Shows which countries have users online |
| Chatki | Yes, one country at a time | Free | No option to exclude countries |
| Shagle | Yes, 70+ countries | Premium | Gender filter is also premium |
| Azar | Region preference | Gems | Gem Shop sits inside the Gender/Country filter on mobile web |
| Bazoocam | Nearby pairing | Free | Location-based, not a country list |
| OmeTV | Not on its FAQ | n/a | Third-party reviews mention country choice |
Sources: chatroulette.com, chatki.com/faq, shagle.com, help.azarlive.com, bazoocam.org, ome.tv/faq. Checked October 12, 2026.
Free country filters: Chatroulette and Chatki
Chatroulette
Chatroulette's FAQ answers "Can I choose who I video chat with?" with its country filter: you can match with users from specific countries such as the USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Australia, and the site shows which countries have users online right now. That last part is useful, because a filter on an empty country only means longer waits. Chatroulette is free, needs no account, and has iOS and Android apps.
Chatki
Chatki's FAQ calls its country selection free and "one click": open the "country: all" drop-down near the top right and choose a location. There are two limits. You can only choose one country, and you can't block or exclude countries. Chatki also lets you show only people with their webcam on, which cuts out black screens.
Paid country filters: Shagle and Azar
Shagle
Shagle advertises people from more than 70 countries and says you can pick a country and see people only from there. Its FAQ is clear that this is a premium feature: "Premium members can use location filters to connect with people from specific countries." The price isn't listed on its public pages, so check it at checkout. More detail in Shagle's gender filter: free or paid?
Azar
Azar's help center says Gems "can be used to refine your match Region/Gender Preferences", and on Azar's mobile web the Gem Shop opens from inside the Gender or Country filter. Azar's App Store listing adds that some gender and country filter options are free, with paid preferences on top. How many Gems a region preference costs is shown only in the app; see Azar Gems explained.
Nearby matching and sites without a filter
Bazoocam takes a different approach: its homepage says it can pair you with people close to you, which is handy for local chats but isn't a list of countries. OmeTV doesn't mention a country filter on its FAQ; instead it promotes a message translation feature for chatting with people from other countries. Some review sites say OmeTV lets you choose a country, but we couldn't confirm that officially, so check inside the app.
For the wider field, our random video chat sites guide covers more options, and gender filters: free vs paid covers the other filter people ask about most.
How to use a country filter well
- Check who's online first. On Chatroulette, use the online-countries list; elsewhere, try a big country before a small one.
- Pick the time zone, not just the country. Evening in the target country usually means more people.
- Combine with a camera-on filter where available (Chatki, Shagle) to avoid blank screens.
- Test free before paying. On Shagle or Azar, see how busy random matching is before buying a filter.
- Use language as a back-up. If a country is quiet, matching by language can work better; see international video chat and language matching.
Troubleshooting: when the country filter doesn't work
- Long waits or no matches: the country probably has few users online at that hour. Switch to "all" or a bigger neighbour.
- People from the wrong country: filters usually rely on location data that can be wrong, especially when someone uses a VPN. Treat the flag as a hint, not proof.
- Using a VPN yourself: it can confuse matching and may break a site's rules. Check the terms before trying it.
- Filter greyed out: on Shagle and Azar, that usually means it's a paid option. On Chatki, refresh and check that the page loaded fully.
A different approach: filter by language and interests
A country flag tells you where someone is, not whether you'll get along. Kiss Live Chat lets you see who's online and filter by language and interests before you start a one-on-one video call, so you choose the person rather than the region. It also has live rooms, Reels and games. If you'd still rather roll the dice, start with our random video chat page.
Want to choose who you meet? Get Kiss Live Chat and browse who's online.
Conclusion: free on Chatroulette and Chatki, paid on Shagle and Azar
For a free country filter, Chatroulette and Chatki are the clear picks, with Chatroulette's online-country list as a handy extra. Shagle and Azar offer country or region filters too, but as paid extras. OmeTV and Bazoocam are better thought of as worldwide and nearby chat respectively. And if what you really want is someone who speaks your language and shares your interests, try Kiss Live Chat.
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A few more answers
Frequently asked questions
Which video chat sites have a free country filter?
Chatroulette and Chatki. Chatroulette lets you match with users from specific countries and shows which have users online; Chatki's FAQ calls its one-country selector free.
Is Shagle's country filter free?
No. Shagle's FAQ says premium members can use location filters to connect with people from specific countries. The price appears at checkout.
Can I filter by country on Azar?
Yes, through region preferences. Azar's help center says Gems can refine region and gender preferences, and its App Store listing says some filter options are free.
Does OmeTV have a country filter?
Its official FAQ doesn't list one; it promotes message translation instead. Some review sites say you can choose a country, so check inside the app.
Why does the country filter show people from other countries?
Filters rely on location data, which can be wrong, especially with VPNs. If a country is quiet, some sites may also take longer to match or show nobody.
