Review Summary
| Site type | Mix |
| Since | 1996 |
| Token/Credit Price | 10-12 cents per token |
| Lowest private cost/min | $3.00 |
| Average private cost/min | $3.33 |
Available payment methods
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover
- SEPA
- Maestro
- JCB
- Fax/Mail
Cams was the first site in the cam industry. It used to be purely premium in nature, but over time many more features have opened up for users who prefer free chat rooms. On Cams, turning on your webcam will cost you 10 tokens a minute, regardless of which show type you are in. Generally speaking, there isn't that much flesh visible in the open rooms, so there isn't much reason to pay to cam2cam there. You can join model fan clubs for discounts of up to 70% off with individual models.
snapshot of Cams
The Good
- Interactive webcam chat
- Great video quality
- Beautiful models
- Diverse rooms
The Bad
- Expensive
- Cam2Cam costs extra
- Easy to tip by accident
Full Cams Review
Cams is the original cam site. With well over 20 years of experience, Cams is a veteran site with its very own fleet of exclusive models. There are many stunning webcam models broadcasting in crystal clear quality. The site displays with large video screens and makes it almost too easy to tip. Interactive cams are a large part of the Cams experience. Nearly all girls have a Lovense Lush toy, with many also owning a Lovense Nora for full-on interactive shows.
Model Selection
Cams usually has between 400 and 800 webcam models, with numbers shifting quite largely throughout the day. You can find webcam models from all over the world and at all age groups.
Cams also has quite a large variety of male webcam rooms, though the transgender selection is a little smaller.
There are usually around 30 Connexion models to choose from, models who have a Lovense Nora toy can you can connect to with your own personal toy.
As a Free User
Without registering you can watch a chat room for a few minutes, but that's about it.
The free registration unlocks your chat restrictions and allows you to hang out in the chat rooms for as long as you want.
You can find some degree of free flesh on Cams, mainly in the Free>Tip rooms and the Buzzmode rooms.
As a Paying User
Once you have tokens you can chat in all the rooms and start curating your very own favourites list.
When you find a model that interests you, you can invite her into a private show. You can make requests in some rooms, but it depends on the show type that you are in.
As a Premier Member
Cams has a premier membership which gives you some benefits. You get 10% off live chat, free private messaging, and 5 free show recordings a month. You also get access to all the show photos which are automatically taken by the site. It costs $19.99 per month or $41.97 for three months.
Model fan clubs are much more worthwhile. You get up to 70% off the cost of private chat, all the model's recorded shows for free as well as access to custom fan club videos and show photos. It costs $14.99 per month or $32.97 for three months. If you are in love with just one model, it makes it much cheaper to do private shows with her.
Show Types
The show types on Cams might seem a little complicated, but it is relatively easy. Buzzmode and Connexion aren't actually types of shows, they are indicators of what type of interactive toys the model owns. They can be used during any other show type. You can also cam2cam during any of the show types, but you will need to pay an extra 10 tokens a minute for it.
Free>Private - These girls hang out in free chat rooms. Once you've picked a girl, you invite her into a private show where she performs just for you.
Free>Tip - The model sets up a goal. If the goal is reached, everyone who tipped the minimum gets to enjoy the show.
Nude - The models are already undressed and performing, regardless of a goal or how many people are watching. You can pay the per-minute fee to join in on the action.
Token Prices
Cams used tokens, which are what you would usually expect to see on a freemium cam site. But, Cams doesn't actually act very much like a tip based site.
Each token costs between 10 and 12 cents, which is a little more expensive than freemium sites.
Regardless if you are looking at Cams as a tip based cam site or a site for private shows, Cams is more expensive than the competition. Unless you just pick one cam girl and join her fan club that is, in which case Cams becomes immensely cheap.
Safety & Security Measures
Cams uses top of the line TLS and SSL encryption by DigiCert.
While you have the option to pay by mail/fax, those options are less recommended if you want to remain completely secure.
Customer Support
Cams' customer support is somewhat limited. There is a very detailed FAQ section and you can contact them by email or postal mail. If you have any billing issues, there is a number which you can call.
It would be nice to see live chat support, but unfortunately, it is not available at this time.
Conclusion
If you are looking to use Cams as a tip based cam site it can get very expensive, the same can be said if you are planning to use it for private shows.
If you are tipping for a Lovense show, many cam girls on the site have a minimum tip of around 10 tokens. When compared to other sites where you can tip 1 token a time, being a big spender on Cams can quickly add up.
The only way you can really keep Cams affordable is by joining fan clubs. It might sound counterintuitive to have to pay a monthly fee to just one girl, but when that $14.99 can knock 70% off a $3.00 a minute room, the saving can be felt within minutes.
Overall, Cams really has a ton of things to offer, even if the costs are pretty high.
One of the site's biggest benefits is also one of its drawbacks. You can tip easily by clicking on the video screen, but at the same time, you can accidentally tip that way without intending to.
