Short answer: Teleparty is a desktop browser extension (Chrome, Edge, Safari) that syncs streaming sites and adds a text chat for free; voice and video chat need its Premium plan. Rave is a free app for phones, computers and TVs where you watch together while talking and texting. Use Teleparty on a laptop, Rave on a phone or TV.
Add to Chrome, it's freeWatch Party works on desktop Chrome. to open it on your computer.Teleparty vs Rave at a glance
| Teleparty | Rave | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Browser extension | App |
| Devices | Desktop Chrome, Edge, Safari | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android TV, Google TV |
| Price | Free plan; paid Premium plan | Free; optional ad-free Rave Premium |
| Chat | Text chat on the free plan | Talk and text |
| Voice and video calls | Premium only | Talking included |
| Services | Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video; YouTube | YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Twitch, Crunchyroll, Google Drive and Google Photos |
| Subscription | Everyone needs their own | Everyone needs their own (you sign in inside Rave) |
| Limits worth knowing | Some services need Premium | Not for rented or paid YouTube or Amazon content |
Teleparty's Premium is listed at ₹3,999 a year, with a monthly option and a 7-day free trial (as listed on teleparty.com on 14 Oct 2026, shown for India). Our Teleparty free vs Premium page breaks down what each plan includes.
Is Rave still available?
On 14 Oct 2026, Rave's website showed a banner saying Apple removed Rave from the App Store. If anyone in your group uses an iPhone or iPad, check the App Store before you plan a night around it. Its website still lists Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android TV and Google TV.
Pick Teleparty if
- Everyone is watching on a laptop or desktop
- Some of you use Edge or Safari, not just Chrome
- Text chat is enough, or you're happy to pay for Premium to get calls
- You mainly watch Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max or Prime Video
Pick Rave if
- Your group watches on phones, tablets or a TV
- You want to talk while you watch without a paid plan
- You want to watch your own videos from Google Drive or Google Photos
- Nobody in the group depends on the iPhone App Store
A third option: Watch Party
If your group is on desktop and the sticking point is Teleparty's paid calls, Watch Party is another extension worth a look:
- Free group video and voice calls, in a side panel next to the video
- Keeps play, pause and seek in sync, while everyone plays on their own account
- Works on sites with a standard video player, not a fixed list of services
- Guest mode, with optional Google sign-in
- The trade-off: desktop Chrome only, so it won't help phone or TV watchers the way Rave does
See how they compare directly in Teleparty vs Watch Party, or browse more Teleparty alternatives and the full list of watch party apps.