Current Member for over 1 year (at the time of review).
Pros:
Wide variety of cams
Searchable tag system
Ease of access to your favorites/follows
Token system at a reasonable price point
Cons:
Not all cams are the best quality
Not always easy to find good/decent talent
Be weary of scammers
Bottom Line:
Chaturbate is a camming website that seemingly is dominated mostly by cams with origins from Russia and Colombia. The models, for the most part, are reasonable, intractable, and general good sports when it comes to doing things on their tip menus or if something can be negotiated through the private messaging system associated with the room. However, be weary of some rooms that have a tendency to only gouge you for tokens, guilt tripping, and the prevalence of bots/scams that always seem to find their way into the lobbies.
Generally, my experience with the site is good to great. Customer service will respond to you in an acceptable timeframe, and will work with you when it comes to some of the "unruly" types of models that find their way on there. One thing I never quite understood was the Russian model dominance that seems to take over most of the suggested cams to view. And they never seem to really be all that truthful with their location with claiming to be anywhere buy Russia. I have encountered plenty of models that will ban you from their rooms if you don't tip enough or don't have deep enough pockets or if you don't respond to their PMs in a fast enough manner. Which is odd, and every knows that they have to make their meals somehow, but it is kind of brutal when you think about it. A model would rather destroy a potential money bridge before it happens? But, these are few and far between from my experience.
I always try to find the rooms that are not overwhelmed with needy freeloaders, and generally those models are nice and are welcoming to whatever conversation you bring to them. It certainly is laughable to see some of the freeloaders come in and start making outlandish demands. To me, that's half of the experience reading chat messages of idiots.
Whatever your thing is, surely there's a room you can find, and a model that is to your liking, even if it is just to find conversation, just be sure to tip to show that appreciation! Price points for the following tokens are as follows if you chose to give porn a break:
100 tks @ $10.99
200 tks @ $20.99
400 tks @ $39.99
550 tks @ $49.99
750 tks @ $62.99
1000 tks @ $79.99
1255 tks @ $99.99
2025 tks @ $159.99
4050 tks @ $319.99
Current Member for over 1 year (at the time of review).
Pros:
Best selection of chat available for those who enjoy couples, transvestites, and men as well as women. Like all chat sites you have to be careful because what you get varies from almost nothing to a wonderful experience depending on the performer. Many people use the site without private sessions and don't spend anything for the experience.
The best deal is the variety of prices for "private" sessions, some as low as 6 tokens (about 50 cents) a minute. Many performers also give you a video souvenir of the private session.... a real bargain when you spend about $5 o $6 and have a video of sexy things that you helped produce. Great for anyone who wants to fantasize about being a porn director.
Cons:
Unlike myfreecams which has a wonderful record-keeping function of where all your money went, it doesn't keep a record so you can easily forget which performers you enjoyed the most.
Could have a better way of showing how much private sessions cost. You can go to the bottom and sort by cost, but it would be better if it was just part of the information when you scanned the rooms.
Many of the Spanish-speaking performers don't chat in English, so I have to use Google translate and my rudimentary Spanish to enjoy chats with them
Bottom Line:
I like this site so much I spend between $100 and $200 a month on it. But I enjoy actually chatting with the porn stars instead of just watching. I visit almost every day and it is still cheaper than going to real-life clubs and much more successful for getting pleasure. About $4 to $7 for daily fun is well within in my budget. Probably because I don't drink Starbucks which would cost about the same per day.
Current Member for over 6 months (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Includes hardcore cam shows
- You can enjoy it for free
- Typically cheaper than MFC
- Models can set their own private rate-per-minute
- Easy to see which models you follow are online
- More refined than MFC with things like video/gallery purchases
Cons:
- Some models hold back best stuff for ‘crazy ticket’ shows
- Like all cam sites can be expensive/addictive
- Some cams are poor quality
- A few shows seem to be pre-recorded
- Not as respectful community as MFC
- Not all privates can be recorded
Bottom Line:
I’ve been on My Free Cams for a couple of years now, but joined Chaturbate to broaden my horizons and really love how it offers something different.
The biggest difference is that it’s not just girls, but guys, transexuals and most importantly COUPLES who can chat.
This is banned on MFC, so on CB you get a lot of live hardcore action ranging from blowjobs to threesomes and everything in between. I have to say some of the models’ talents are incredible and could hold their own against the pros.
The interface is similar to MFC in that you can filter by region, however it doesn’t automatically refresh as it does on MFC, and the thumbnail update frequency isn’t as good. However, one huge advantage over MFC is the ‘followed models’ tab which shows thumbnails for models who are online that you follow. This makes it so much easier to browse than MFC.
Once in the rooms there are a few differences. Models can set chosen members as moderators if they wish. This means they can get on with the show rather than have to moderate too. Another difference is that models have certain plug-ins that help them run a room. These include tools to keep track of targets, tip jars, ‘crazy ticket’ shows where you can buy tokens to see a show when it is hidden etc. Many of these tools mean it can be more expensive than MFC if you aren’t someone who normally tips, but I think the pros outweigh the cons here.
Another difference is that models can set their private cam rates. This is generally a good thing in that most are cheaper-per-minute that MFC. I’ve seen some models charge as little as 18tpm, and typically the most expensive is 60tpm which is the same as MFC. I have seen a couple of models charge more, though.
One big negative is that the model can also choose whether members can record private shows. This leaves one huge benefit of privates in the hands of models. When you go to start a private, it will tell you their rate and whether you can save the show or not.
All models I have encountered are polite and willing. Like MFC there can sometimes be bit of a language barrier, but it’s nothing that use of animated GIF emojis can’t overcome! The members on CB seem a lot less respectful than on MFC, however, and seem a lot more inclined to bark orders/instructions at models - and this is despite moderators who can mute and/or boot members out of rooms.
Overall I think I prefer Chaturbate to My Free Cams, although MFC’s advantage is the sheer number of models. The interface is more refined, the content is more varied as it includes hardcore, the plug-ins models can use really make a difference and overall it is better value than MFC.
Please let me know if you need any model recommendations or have any questions.
Current Member for over 6 months (at the time of review).
Updated:
04-04-1408:03pm (Update History) Reason: Rules applied to models have changed impacting the content of the site in a major way.
Pros:
*Models are REAL.
*Allows men and women on cam.
*Free (for real).
*Tokens are reasonably priced.
*Video quality is superb (as long as model has a good cam).
*Easy to navigate/can filter by region.
*Lots of "programs" available to models so they don't have to manage tokens/games/prizes for tipping.
*Color coded chat text.
*Ability to have moderators in chat room.
Cons:
*Cannot view other avatars/previews when viewing the cam (like on MFC).
*Chat window could be nicer (e.g. bigger/different fonts).
*Billing company does not work with all credit cards (e.g. need Pay Pal option or CCbill).
Bottom Line:
This site has come a LONG way since I found it just under a year ago. Yes there are not as many models as MFC, but this site has a lot going for it. I have found myself visiting it more than MFC as time goes on for one reason: IT ALLOWS MEN ON CAM.
Why is this good? No I am not into blow jobs, but what I am into are exhibitionist women--and there are a lot here! Since men can be on cam, you can peep in on girls who are naked around their male friends and roommates. I like casual/public nudity and girls do not get banned or punished for having a male voice or a man walk by. So the models tend to be much more open about their nudity around others, which is great. This makes the voyeur element of cam watching much more exciting...and this means they also have a couples section (an added bonus).
In addition, there is a good selection of women but mostly Thursday-Sunday and at the end of the month (PAYCHECKS!!!). The overall quality of the video feed is very good (for models with nice cams and high bandwidth). Another nice feature of the site is the tokens/tips are managed by programs that models can customize. This means that models spend more time playing/chatting and less time using a calculator or asking what the count is. They can also sell "tickets" to shows, set up tipping games, and set "goals" on the fly. Very intuitive all around and the programmers are adding new features almost every month.
In short, the "feel" of Chaturbate is impressive. True MFC has the premium models, but most are not "real" like they are on Chaturbate. Also, with all the other features they make available (e.g. mods) the experience has the potential to be the best on the internet.
The major downsides are the hoards of people in some rooms (which makes it near difficult to chat) and the fact that the billing companies are not as well known. I had an issue buying tokens, so I just didn't (and missed a good ticket show because of it!). I think that a PayPal option or CCbill would resolve this. Finally, the site operators should try to revamp the layout/graphics a bit. Its too bland and a good graphical overhaul would give this site the shine it deserves.
Bottom Line: Look for Chaturbate to compete more and more with MyFreeCams. I say this because the amount of tipping/private shows has increased dramatically over the last year...this tells me that I am not the only one straying from MFC more and more each moth looking for something more exciting than hoards of solo girls (which can get old).
Definitely worth your time if you are a video voyeur and like to chat with real models--tokens always help.
***UPDATE 4-4-14***
The webmasters at the site instituted a new ban on several practices that hurt the site IMO. 1-No one is allowed to cam outside for any reason. 2-No fisting or "big" toys. This means that I must lower my overall score (from a the original 91).
Some of the most exciting shows were outside! Several models (who had made "camming" outside their thing) have left as a result of the new rules. Also, some of the models who used big toys have left.
I understand enforcing rules to protect models, but their strict enforcement undermines the freedom of the site that I had come to like like so much (and what made it noticeably different from MFC). Now it appears the site is converging toward the MFC autocratic model. I am guessing from the chat rooms that others feel the exact same way, and my guess is that this will impact the site in a negative way in the months to come (especially as spring and summer approach). At least MFC doesnt ban outdoor camming....
Current Member for over 6 months (at the time of review).
Pros:
I would like to recommend this site to all webcam viewers. There is an excellent selection of models on the site and the pricing is very reasonable. This is a site where you can spend the whole without spending a cent. However you do more have when you are tipping.
Cons:
I dont think there are many cons i am into couples and there could be more of them. But on Friday and Saturday night US time its like prime time. Some of the cams are average quality but once again most are pretty good.
Bottom Line:
On a personal note I had a problem with a performer not doing what they said they would do. Chaturbate fixed this up straight away. Their billing systems are fair and are not out to rob from you. I think it is the best and most honest site on the Net. I would strongly recommend a visit to this site you will love it.
Current Member for over 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
A few months since the last review and I would say there are actually a surprising number of models/shows here.
Some of the girls are actually extremely hot. Much more so than you expect for webcam stuff like this anyway.
You can actually see quite a bit without having to private. Basically stripping is free, anything beyond that is going to cost you.
The tipping/credits are noway near as expensive as other places.
You can broadcast yourself, private chat, etc. I could see where this might potentially grow as a sort of naked social network.
Cons:
I have seen at least one person on there you will never convince me was over the age of fifteen. I'm not saying this so all you kiddie porn pervs can check it out. I'm saying this because this is one of those questionable elements on the internet where there may be too many people to ever police or monitor. I don't blame Chaturbate either, somebody gets an account and then someone else is doing the shows, it can be a little tricky to catch on. At any rate, just be warned that from time to time you may see someone on there who doesn't look legal. Some of these people are in foreign countries with different laws. Either way, I find many of the people on here to be of questionable standing. I personally would hate to think I am contributing to some sort of unregulated or illegal sex trade.
Bottom Line:
I think this site has a lot of potential, but it's sort of the old Spiderman cliche about responsibility. Personally, I would like to see them make a greater effort to assure me, as someone who might actually spend money, that I am not contributing to something most of us would probably find immoral.
At the same time, you should all be adults and you should be able to navigate through the various shows available to see what you think is best. I certainly don't want to dissuade anyone from visiting or participating.
Current Member for over 2 months (at the time of review).
Pros:
*Free full chat: chat available for ALL performers.
*Free voluntary membership: Anonymous users per cam room is limited.
*Free live cams: Watch the shows, requests usually take tips.
*Free broadcasting-must be age verified to accept tips.
*Private amateur cam models-all amateur cams.
*Exhibitionist cams do not accept tips-about half the site is non-tipping.
*Easy navigation-click tab for female, male, trans OR go through the pages.
Cons:
*Small number of models available-as the site grows, there will be more than 3-5 pages of online models.
*Some models will not perform without tips.
*No model pictures available in the profiles.
*Though not allowed, there are a few pre-recorded movies instead of live cams. (The site is really good about policing for this, though.)
*Optional pay membership is a little expensive.
*Site blog hard to navigate for specific questions.
*A few cam models have dual accounts and cameras, which are set up at the same time.
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Bottom Line:
Chaturbate is a completely free amateur webcam site that anyone over 18 can either broadcast on or participate in cam interactions. This is a voluntary tip site, so if you have requests for models, you may have to grab a few tokens. You must be age verified to receive tips if you broadcast. Minimum payout for models is $50.00.
The site is fairly new and is somewhat small, there are around 3-5 pages of online models at a time. It is growing rapidly and the site quality continues to grow as well.
The cams are labeled; HD is for paid model memberships, Chaturbate is models accepting tips for requests and Exhibitionist is a free member who performs without the ability to accept tips.
*Newbie reviews and ratings don't count toward a site's overall score/rank until the user reaches the Rookie status level (5 points). This rule is needed to help prevent fake (or heavily biased) profiles and reviews.
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