Review of CamSoda
- TypeFreemium
- Video QualityUp to 1080
- C2C SupportedMobile Desktop
- online models 1293
- Site CurrencyTokens
- Show Recordings Free
- Tokens Price$0.09-0.12 per token
- Average Private30 tokens/min
CamSoda is one of the leading freemium webcam platforms around. It features a range of performers from all over the world including amateur models streaming from their homes to celebrity name cam hosts broadcasting from professional studio settings. As a freemium site, a lot of the action takes place in publicly accessible chat rooms that are free to enter. You also have the option to pay by minute for a private 1on1 show or c2c session in a closed, exclusive session.
CamSoda As A Platform
If you are looking for a certain model type or niche performer, this can be found by using the site's extensive search listings. You can browse, search and enter rooms as a non-registered user. If, however, you want to start creating a list of favorite models, set alerts for when a particular performer comes online or simply buy tokens in order to start a private show, you'll need to sign-up (for free).
The Models on CamSoda
CamSoda allows anyone to broadcast from the platform resulting in not only a large base of performers, but also an all-inclusive listing of genders, appearances, ethnicities, skill level and ages.
Almost every host at CamSoda speaks English, with most bi-lingual or even tri-lingual. While the webcam models come from all corners of the globe, there is a predominance of USA and Latin America based cammers.
The Chat Types
Free Chat
Entry to the open chat rooms is available to all viewers. A lot of the entertainment takes place in these rooms, with specific requests fulfilled if a model is tipped enough. In fact, some performers won't enter a private 1on1 show, preferring to stay in their public hang-outs and get tipped by multiple viewers.
Private Chat
If you want the model's full attention you'll need to start a Private Chat session where it's just the two of you. C2C is optional and not every room facilitates it. Some performers will ask a higher per minute rate for a C2C show, while others feature one all-inclusive price. Many performers allow private chat sessions to be recorded and stored in your CamSoda account. You can access these and re-watch them as often as you like at no additional cost. On average, a private session comes in at around 30 tokens a minute.
Voyeur Shows
A Voyeur Show is when a performer carries out their every day activities in front of a live video feed. You can peek on the model while they sleep, clean, engage with friends, or other mundane, and sometimes less mundane activities.
Ticket Shows
A Ticket Show is initiated by a host. These shows last a set amount of time and are open to multiple viewers. Purchasing a ticket means you have access to the show. If enough tickets are purchased by a set time period, the model commences the show, with viewers encouraged to tip the model to keep the show going.
Payment methods
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover
- JCB
- Diners
- American Express
- Delta
- Maestro
- Gift cards
- Wire Transfer
- Money Order
- PayPal
Customer Loyalty Program
There is no customer loyalty program as such at CamSoda. The site does promote a Premium Membership account which costs a monthly fee. Benefits include an ad-free interface, free private messaging to models, anonymous viewing, chatting and tipping mode, as well as a gift of 200 free tokens the first time you subscribe.
Customer Support
The Customer Support feature at CamSoda is not the best one around. There is no live chat support available. The only way you can reach the site's admin team is by e-mail. There is however a comprehensive FAQ page, but that deals only with technical and billing issues.
Conclusion
CamSoda is a popular webcam site for those looking for free shows and don't mind being one of many viewers. If you're looking for an exclusive 1on1 show, prices can vary tremendously, but with a bit of searching, you can always find low-cost shows with skilled performers streaming in HD, many of whom specialize in one or several niche proclivities.
CamSoda is also one of just a handful of platforms that provide the option to open your own camera on your smartphone, tablet, or mobile device, while in a private session.