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Talky
Talky offers group video chat and screen sharing through a simple browser-based meeting page.
About Talky
Talky provides group video chat and screen sharing through a browser-based room page. Users create a room by entering a name and share the room URL so others can join without a personal account. Rooms support up to 6 people, and participants join with a supported browser after allowing camera and microphone access.
Key features
- Group video chat for up to 6 people
- Screen sharing during group calls
- Create rooms by entering a name
- Join meetings through a shareable room link
- Use without a personal account
Best for: Friends and family who need small group video chats without creating accounts.
Good for
- No personal account required to create or join rooms
- Joining works by opening a shared room link
- Combines group video chat and screen sharing in one page
Watch out for
- Limited to groups of up to 6 people
- Requires a supported browser to join
- Requires allowing camera and microphone access
Talky at a glance
- Website
- talky.io
- Category
- Social & Communities › Messaging Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Talky FAQ
Do I need an account to use Talky?
No. Talky uses unique URLs instead of personal accounts; you create a room and share the link.
How do I start a chat?
Enter a name or select “Start a Chat” to create a room, then send the room link to the people you want to join.
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