- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Some features limited); $49.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: February 07, 2005
- Total Downloads: 34,913,008
- Downloads last week: 255,572
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A newer version of Camfrog Video Chat is available.
(Download doesn't provide access to previous versions of this program.)
- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2474 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
If you're sick of hopping from one chatware program to another, looking for the perfect mix of video, audio, and text socializing, CamFrog might be what you're looking for.
The chat rooms feature everything from music lessons to sign language to non-English chatting, and integrating video, audio, and text components are a great leap forward for chat communities since a Webcam is not a requirement. Be warned, though: There's also a slew of X-rated chat rooms--this is not a program that kids should use without supervision.
The interface should be familiar to anyone who has used any messaging software. You can create your own chat room and password-protect it, and the Contacts list has a section for favorite rooms and one-click contact adding, user searching, and profile management. New in Version 5 is high-resolution video support, interface tweaks, and the ability to send little "virtual gifts" to both friends and anonymous recipients that borders on the annoying.
Cautious users should note that the install includes several toolbars and a Weather Channel widget, which you can opt out of. Despite those drawbacks, if you're looking for a well-trafficked video chat program that serves a diverse community, CamFrog is cool place to land.
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Publisher's description
From Camshare :Camfrog Video Chat allows you to join real streaming video chat rooms where you can hear, see, and chat with many people at a time. Instant message a user to get to know them before you Webcam chat, and add them to your contact list. This videoconferencing software also works behind most firewalls and routers. Camfrog Video Chat allows multi-user videoconferencing where you can join a room with up to 1000 users and just click a user name to begin seeing someone. Press the 'talk' button to talk to the entire room with audio. The video chat rooms are hosted by broadband users who are running the Camfrog Video Chat Room Server software so any user can set up their own multi-user videoconference for other users to join. No Webcam is required to see people, but some rooms might not allow users without Webcams. Camfrog Video Chat is optimized for broadband users so it has fast video.
Version 3.1 features Internal Video Chat Room List, File Sharing, Favorite Rooms List, Snapshot Photos, Text Over Video, Transparent Windows, IM History, IM Catcher.
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User reviews of Camfrog Video Chat 3.1
- Average user rating: 3.3 stars out of 2474 votes
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13 out of 14 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.1
Pros: It is the fastest video I have ever seem and I use it for signlanguage. Please come join our room if you like to use sign language!
Cons: Some people can be rude, but I guess it is like that on any chat site.
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.1
Pros: Other stupid webcam sites charge $10 per month but Camfrog is totally free. If you want all the features you just pay one time for $50. The video and audio is so fast and awesome!
Cons: Not enough people yet, tell all your friends!
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.1
Pros: I have my own room on here so please join. It's a pro how everyone can host their own room.
Cons: Kicking out annnoying people.
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.1
Pros: I like Camfrog becaue its fun to talk to the room and meet people. The audio sounds really good and I sing in karaoke room. I also like to have my own room there with a few friends.
Cons: Some rooms have mean ops who kick people.
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.1
Pros: I like this better than the others because the video is so good.
Cons: Tell your friends so there are more girls here.
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