Tired of Teleparty requiring a Chrome extension for everyone? WatchTogether works in any browser, supports every streaming service, includes free video calls, and is 100% free. No extension needed by anyone.
| Feature | WatchTogether | Teleparty |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension required | No — none needed | Yes — Chrome only |
| Netflix support | Yes | Yes |
| Disney+ support | Yes | Yes |
| Hulu support | Yes | Limited |
| Prime Video support | Yes | Limited |
| YouTube support | Yes | No |
| Local video files | Yes | No |
| Any streaming service | Yes — via screen share | No — platform-specific |
| Video calls | Yes — built-in | No |
| Voice calls | Yes — built-in | No |
| Mobile browser support | Yes (viewing) | Limited |
| Price | 100% Free | Free + paid tier |
| Account required to join | No — join with code | Yes — everyone needs account |
Teleparty requires every single person in the watch party to install the Teleparty Chrome extension. If one friend is on Firefox, Safari, or mobile — they're locked out. WatchTogether runs in any browser with zero installation for hosts or viewers.
Teleparty only supports specific platforms it has integrations for. WatchTogether uses direct screen sharing, which means it works with Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Apple TV+, Crunchyroll, YouTube, Twitch, local video files — literally anything playing on your screen.
Teleparty has no built-in video or voice calls. To see each other's reactions you need to run a separate Discord or FaceTime call alongside it. WatchTogether has video and voice calls built directly into the platform.
With Teleparty, everyone needs an account. With WatchTogether, friends can join a room with just an invite code — no sign-up required to watch.
Watch2Gether syncs YouTube but lacks screen sharing and video calls. WatchTogether supports both screen sharing (for any streaming service) and synced YouTube/mp4 playback, with built-in video calls.
Discord requires all participants to have the Discord app installed and an account. WatchTogether viewers need nothing — just a browser and the invite link.
Kast requires a desktop app download. WatchTogether is entirely browser-based with no app, no download, and no installation for anyone.
No. The host and all viewers just need a browser. No extension, no app, no plugins for anyone.
Yes. Viewers can join from any browser including Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Screen sharing (hosting) works best in Chrome or Edge.
Yes — WatchTogether is simpler to set up. Create a room, share the link, share your screen. Done. Your friends don't need to install anything to join.
Yes — WatchTogether is 100% free with no paid tier. All features including video calls are available for free.