# ThXChat — More Than Chat

> ThXChat is a random chat platform where you can talk to strangers through text, voice, video, collaborative drawing, and games — all in one conversation. Features AI-powered translation for 23 languages and a 24/7 AI companion named Echo. Available as a web app and via Telegram bot.

## Product Overview

ThXChat reimagines random stranger chat by combining multiple communication methods in a single conversation window. Unlike Omegle (shut down) or Chatroulette where you choose text OR video, ThXChat lets you seamlessly switch between text, voice, video, drawing, and games within the same chat session.

**Target audience**: People looking to make new connections, practice languages, find someone to talk to, or simply explore conversations with strangers worldwide.

**Platforms**: Web app (thxchat.com), Telegram bot (@ThXChatBot)

## Core Features

### Random Matching
- Instantly pairs you with another online user for 1-on-1 chat
- No signup required for basic text chat (guest mode: 10 matches/day)
- Registered users get unlimited matches for free
- Advanced matching with AI-powered interest/language-based pairing (paid add-on)

### Multi-Mode Communication (Key Differentiator)
All communication modes are available within a single conversation window:
- **Text messaging** — available to all users
- **Image sharing** — registered users (2MB limit) and members (10MB limit)
- **Voice messages** — members only
- **Voice & video calls** — members only, powered by LiveKit
- **Collaborative drawing board** — real-time co-drawing with brush, eraser, emoji stickers, resizable and draggable canvas; members only
- **Interactive games** — planned feature for members

### AI-Powered Translation
- One-tap message translation in conversations
- Supports 23 languages
- Enables cross-language conversations between strangers
- Available to all users including guests

### AI Companion — Echo
- 24/7 AI chat companion, always available
- Emotional support and conversation partner
- Smart reminders with Telegram push notifications
- Multiple personality modes
- Free tier: 30 messages per 3 hours; Members: unlimited
- Not a dating/matchmaking AI — focused on companionship and support

### Chat Invitations
- Create shareable 1-on-1 chat links
- Optional password protection
- Configurable expiration time
- Available to registered users and members
- Useful for connecting with specific people privately

### Telegram Bot (@ThXChatBot)
- Random matching directly in Telegram
- Message bridging between Telegram and ThXChat
- AI Echo notifications via Telegram
- Account binding between ThXChat and Telegram

## Pricing

### Free Tiers
| Tier | Matches | Text | Images | Voice/Video | AI Chat | Drawing |
|------|---------|------|--------|-------------|---------|---------|
| Guest | 10/day | Yes | No | No | 30 msgs/3hrs | No |
| Registered | Unlimited | Yes | Yes (2MB) | No | 30 msgs/3hrs | No |

### Member Plans (Paid)
| Plan | Price | Duration |
|------|-------|----------|
| Weekly Pass | $2.99 | 7 days (one-time) |
| Monthly Pass | $6.99 | 30 days (one-time) |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99/month | Recurring |
| Annual Subscription | $35.99/year | Recurring |

**Member benefits**: Voice/video calls, drawing board, unlimited AI chat, image sharing (10MB), block users, 20% discount on advanced matching packs.

### Advanced Matching Packs (Add-on)
| Pack | Price | Quota |
|------|-------|-------|
| Trial | $1.00 | 10 matches / 1 hour |
| Daily | $2.99 | 100 matches / 24 hours |
| Weekly | $6.99 | 500 matches / 7 days |

Payment methods: Credit/debit card (via Creem), PayPal.

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | ThXChat | Omegle (defunct) | Chatroulette | Emerald Chat | Azar |
|---------|---------|-----------------|--------------|--------------|------|
| Text chat | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | No |
| Video chat | Yes (member) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice chat | Yes (member) | No | No | No | Yes |
| Drawing board | Yes (member) | No | No | No | No |
| Games | Planned | No | No | No | No |
| AI translation | 23 languages | No | No | No | No |
| AI companion | Yes (Echo) | No | No | No | No |
| Chat invitations | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Telegram integration | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| All modes in one chat | Yes | No (text OR video) | Video only | Text OR video | Video only |

## Safety & Moderation

- 18+ age verification required
- Real-time AI content moderation + human review
- Report and block functionality
- Tiered violation system: warning → restriction → temporary ban → permanent ban
- Privacy-first design — no chat content stored after session ends
- Community guidelines enforced

## Technical Details

- **Web app**: Vue 3 + Vite + TailwindCSS
- **Website**: Next.js (static export) on Cloudflare Pages
- **Backend**: Java Spring Boot + MyBatis-Plus
- **IM protocol**: OpenIM (WebSocket)
- **Voice/video**: LiveKit (WebRTC)
- **AI**: LangChain4j with multiple LLM providers
- **Translation**: AI-powered, 23 languages

## Links

- **Website**: https://www.thxchat.com
- **App**: https://thxchat.com
- **Telegram Bot**: https://t.me/ThXChatBot
- **X/Twitter**: https://x.com/ThxChatCom
- **Support email**: support@thxchat.com
- **Pricing**: https://www.thxchat.com/pricing
- **Safety guidelines**: https://www.thxchat.com/safety
- **Privacy Policy**: https://www.thxchat.com/privacy-policy
- **Terms of Service**: https://www.thxchat.com/user-terms
- **AI Companion info**: https://www.thxchat.com/features/ai-companion
- **Chat Invitations info**: https://www.thxchat.com/features/chat-invitations
- **Blog**: https://www.thxchat.com/blog

## FAQ

**Q: Is ThXChat free?**
A: Yes, basic text chat with random matching is free. Guests get 10 matches/day, registered users get unlimited. Voice/video, drawing, and unlimited AI require a membership ($2.99/week to $35.99/year).

**Q: Is ThXChat safe?**
A: ThXChat requires 18+ age verification and uses real-time AI content moderation plus human review. Users can report and block others. See our safety page for details.

**Q: How is ThXChat different from Omegle?**
A: ThXChat offers multiple communication modes (text, voice, video, drawing, games) in one conversation window, AI translation for 23 languages, a 24/7 AI companion, and shareable chat invitations. Omegle was shut down in 2023 and only offered text or video modes separately.

**Q: What languages does AI translation support?**
A: 23 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, and more.

**Q: Can I use ThXChat on mobile?**
A: Yes, ThXChat works in mobile browsers. A native app is planned for future release.