Pondchat — Secure P2P Video & Text Chat Without Sign-Up
Dive into a private video conversation in seconds. No registration, no app install, no subscriptions.
Create a pond, share the room URL, and talk over encrypted peer-to-peer WebRTC (mesh topology). Text chat is encrypted client-side with AES-GCM (key derived from the room URL); the server copy is wiped when the pond empties.
Key Features
- Zero Sign-Up: Instant room creation with 1 click or custom names.
- End-to-End P2P Privacy: Video, audio, and screen sharing use DTLS-SRTP encryption without server media recording.
- Room-Encrypted Text Chat: Browser-side AES-GCM encryption; ciphertext is wiped when the pond empties. Telegram room links stay open (stable door).
- AI Noise Cancellation: Background noise suppression powered by local RNNoise WASM.
- Cross-Platform Web: Runs in all modern browsers on desktop and mobile without installation.
- Telegram Bot: Open @pondchat_bot for a huddle from a chat — Join Chat when ready, not a ringing call. Same pond as the website; chat wipes when empty, the link stays.
How It Works
- Create a pond on pondchat.com, or open @pondchat_bot in Telegram (join when ready, not a phone call).
- Share the generated room URL, QR code, or Telegram invite with participants (2–6 people). Browser guests can use pondchat.com/{id}.
- Connect directly over peer-to-peer WebRTC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pondchat free to use without registration?
Yes. Pondchat is 100% free with no account creation, sign-up forms, credit cards, or premium subscriptions required for standard rooms.
Do I need to download an app or create an account?
No. Pondchat runs entirely in your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, iOS, Android). Simply create a room and share the link.
Are my video calls and text chats private and secure?
Video, audio, and screen sharing use peer-to-peer WebRTC with DTLS-SRTP encryption and are never recorded on servers. Text chat is encrypted client-side with AES-GCM (key derived from the room name); the server copy is wiped when the pond empties.
How many participants can join a Pondchat room?
Pondchat is optimized for 2–6 participants using an ultra-low-latency WebRTC mesh topology with no server media transcoding.
Does Pondchat work on mobile devices and smartphones?
Yes. Pondchat is fully responsive and works natively in iOS Safari and Android Chrome without installing any mobile application.
How is Pondchat different from a Telegram video call?
Telegram calls ring like a phone. Pondchat is a pond: you invite with Join Chat, people join when ready, and the room wipes when empty. Up to 2–6 people. Guests without Telegram can join at pondchat.com.
Can I share my screen or enable noise cancellation?
Yes. Pondchat supports high-definition screen sharing with system audio and local AI-powered background noise cancellation via RNNoise WebAssembly.