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A Text Only Omegle Spin Off (alien.top)
 

Hey everyone,

I used Omegle for some lighthearted banter but it has been shutdown abruptly so there are people scrambling to find a good alternative.

I have decided to create a new text only spin off of Omegle as that's the mode I used the most and am familiar with.

Following is what I have built till now:

  1. Connect to a random stranger.
  2. Use common likes to enhance partner search.

You can try to initial build on the test server here: https://chatlit.codexn--4v8h.online/

Due to the nature of anonymous chat, the predators are going to come sooner than later. Hence, I have built a MANDATORY LOGIN SYSTEM so as to verify that a real person is using the site. Your personal info (email) will never be used to send you emails or for identification.

What features I have in mind:

  1. Anonymously add friends. The option becomes available after 10 messages from each partner.
  2. An option to have video chats. The option becomes available after 10 messages from each partner.

I am meaning to build this service for the folks who are seriously looking for someone to talk to for whatever reason. I just want that all of us are able to find someone who is genuine.

So, here is the feedback I am seeking from the community:

  1. What key feature do you want in this service?
  2. Any particular feature which you would love to see in such a service?
  3. Any other feedback which will keep it clean and safe?
I only have time to invest for side project. What should I do ? in c/sideproject@indiehackers.space
[–] xxbbzzcc@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

You can keep the cost low by using the following techniques (I am using both):

  1. Use Next.js + MongoDB + Vercel (All free tier): If your apps can be 100% serverless, this will ideally give you a bill of $0/month.

Checkout Letters. I have been running it for two years now and paid $0 till date.

  1. Use a cheap $5/month droplet(VM) from Digital Ocean + MongoDB: If your apps need a long running server, this way you can keep the cost fixed.

Deploy all of your apps in the same VM and use Caddy for reverse proxy.

DM me if you need help.