- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Limited functionality); $49.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: March 23, 2005
- Total Downloads: 34,913,008
- Downloads last week: 255,572
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A newer version of Camfrog Video Chat is available.
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- 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. With version 3.2.1371 users can now change their Camfrog status to "privacy" to avoid instant messages from other users not on their contact list.
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User reviews of Camfrog Video Chat 3.2.1371
- Average user rating: 3.3 stars out of 2474 votes
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42 out of 45 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.2.1371
Pros: I like it because its fast for sign language. The video is so fast I can see clear no blurry. Come to signlanguage room there is no plm with Camfrog!!!
Cons: Some annoying people but I block em.
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12 out of 12 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.2.1371
Pros: The fastest video I have ever seen and the audio sounds like an mp3. The software is free to try with less features but if you want the full version it's easy. Some software makes you pay a monthly fee but this one is just a one time fee.
Cons: Some owners of private rooms can be rude and kick you out if you do not obey their rules. Some are very strict.
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.2.1371
Pros: I come from Brazil and sing Karaoke room. If you sing too come here! Come karaoke room on Camfrog!
Cons: I don no.
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.2.1371
"I thought it could not get any better!"
Pros: This new version of Camfrog continues to have the fastest video but now I can avoid IM's from annoying people with the "privacy" status.
Cons: Good work Camfrog team, you rule!
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Camfrog Video Chat 3.2.1371
"Thank you CAMFROG more one time !!!!"
Pros: I am too happy with this new version, with this protection i can stay much more time with my true love OPRAMAN without receive stupids IMs, i need just active my PRIVACY option.... it is really very good !!!!!!! Awww just to let you know about my love history, i know OPRAMAN here in camfrog, today, we have 2 kids and i am very happy and day by day i fell more love by him. a big Kiss....
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