12 cam sites that will turn you on to unscripted, live sex

First times aren’t always easy, and figuring out exactly which live sex cam site to choose from isn’t any exception! Thanks to the overwhelming popularity of live cams nowadays, when it comes down to picking a host or source, the options are virtually endless. Cams catering to all kinds of sexual proclivities and fetishes from BDSM to sploshing are everywhere, so don’t feel bad if you need a little help in selecting the cam site that’s best for you (even if it’s not your first time!). The first step to choosing the best live sex cam site for you is determining what kind of viewer you are––an onlooker or a token holder.

For those wanting to embark on their first foray into the world of live sex cams, you’ll be pleased to know that most major cam sites can be visited and enjoyed for free. Entering the site, browsing, and sitting in on cam sessions can be done without spending a dime, but you’ll have to work quick as most free viewing comes with its fair share of caveats. Some sites will give you a time limit for free browsing, most will spam you with membership pop-ups, and no site will let you interact with or join in on performer shows. If you really want to get in on the action, you might want to rethink that ‘onlooker’ choice. 

Once you have the tokens (or whatever form of currency that site uses), you basically hold the keys to the kingdom. Not only will you be supporting your favorite performers, you’ll be saying goodbye to the FOMO, pesky ads, and teeny tiny time limits doled out to non-members, and saying hello to private shows, token controlled toys, and a shot at the coveted title of King (or Queen) of the room. Need I say more? 

The next thing you need to determine is the kind of content you’re searching for. What are you into? Make sure that the site you’re going to be devoting your time (and possibly tokens) to caters to your desires because otherwise it will just be a waste of your time. Lucky for you, finding your fetish or preference on any of these given cam sites should come pretty easily as most sites offer at least 40 categories (and many offer a lot more). Once you find the site and performer that’s right for you, engaging in live sex cams sites will be a breeze. Disclaimer––if logging on becomes the best part of your day, don’t say we didn’t warn you! 

Read ahead for our guide to the best live sex cam sites for newbies!

Live sex cam sites you can join for free

CamSoda

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If you’ve been searching for free live sex chat rooms that involve more than just a person on a screen, look no further because Camsoda has really mastered the art of taking the camming experience to the next level. My favorite feature when you enter the site is the dozens of screens flashing live shows actually taking place in each chat room. This sneak peek feature alone gets you hot (not to mention it being a huge time saver in terms of finding what you’re looking for).

Camsoda operates on a tipping platform so while most of its cam girls will be accessible at no charge, the real fun begins when you purchase tokens. Tokens allow you to activate vibrators the models are using, enter private shows, and participate in games hosted by the girls. If you find a performer you love, add her to your favorites tab and sign up for the site’s push notifications via text or email to be notified whenever she’s online. To make this site even sweeter, it offers 50 free tokens at sign up and 200 free tokens with the purchase of a monthly membership at $19.95. What are you waiting for?

Chaturbate

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Chaturbate is a great place to let your imagination run wild, and it’s one of the best sites for live webcam sex with countless new and seasoned models. A huge pro to using Chaturbate is the quality of camera definition. Most, if not all models, will be using HD quality cameras. All published shows are free to view and group tipping is encouraged. Because of the sheer amount of models and traffic, expect the Chaturbate community to be lively and interactive, a major plus in chat rooms! However, if you want to fly solo, private chats are priced per minute and range anywhere from $1-$6. Videos are organized by tabs on the homepage, opening up to the featured models and videos. The site is easy to navigate, whether it be through gender, couples, or single tabs or by browsing the more specific hashtags such as #feet, #pantyhose, #bigclit, and so on. With over nine pages of tags in over 10 languages, Chaturbate has the widest variety of shows on this list. After your free sign up, tokens can be bought, earned through broadcasting, referring friends, or increasing spending limits. Models receive $1 per every 20 tokens gifted.

LiveJasmin

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LiveJasmin is one of the oldest live sex porn sites operating today. Since 2001, its supplied the web with top-notch content catering to all desires. Outfitted with a user-friendly layout, LiveJasmine opens onto a homepage littered with professional photo ops of the girls that convert into live sneak peeks into their rooms. The main menu bar features popular search categories including dom/sub, willingness, appearance, and a broader “fetish” category that boasts smoking videos, feet features, and lots of latex. The best feature, however, is the on-the-go LiveJasmin app for iPhone and Android allowing you to experience LiveJasmine anytime, anywhere. 

LiveJasmin offers free member sign up with a signing bonus of 9.99 free credits. You can also spin the credit discount wheel for a chance to win up to 100% extra credits bought in your first purchase for free! Models can receive a payout anywhere from 30-60% with a minimum payout of $100. In terms of bang for your buck, LiveJasmin’s models and category offerings won’t let you down. 

MyCams

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MyCams, the sister site of LiveJasmin, is home to some of the best free live porn chat rooms with over 25 categories, advanced search, over 1,000 fetishes, and live cam models online at any time. Just like Jasmin, signing up is free; however, private chat prices are up to the models’ discretion. MyCams allows you to save models to a list of favorites, and after building up a considerable list, it will display them all on your homepage for easy access the next time you log on. If you want a diverse cast of models with unique penchants in the bedroom, look no further! Models can receive a payout of 30-60% of earned tokens.

ImLive

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ImLive is arguably the most user-friendly of all adult chat rooms and cam sites in terms of navigation. The homepage offers three types of viewing: grid, column, and showcase, as well as easy to set filter options. Choose your type of broadcast (alone, couples, groups) and then add your preferred filter. The fetish filter alone has more than 30 options to choose from (bondage, CBT, cum training, and more) and is only one of 12 filter types. Other hot features of the site (accessible with a membership) include candy shows, control the vibrator, group cams, and discount clubs. Joining is free and includes 30 free credits as well as access to the special features of the site. Models receive a 30% payout. For the true cam connoisseur looking to explore, ImLive will have you coming back for more. 

Cams.com

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Cams is a no-frills, all-around great site if you’re looking for variety, free live porn chats, and streamlined design. The homepage opens directly onto the live cam chat tab showcasing the models currently online and––my favorite feature on Cams.com––the actual number of models currently online. It even breaks this number down by category which somehow makes you want to go exploring.

At your free sign up, you’ll have the option to continue without purchasing tokens, or take part in the special offer for new members with a deal of 200 extra tokens for any bundle purchased. Tokens will allow you to take part in fun perks like controlling a performer’s toys with “buzz mode,” paying for private chats, and tipping during shows. With the premium membership, you’ll have the ability to join your favorite model’s fan clubs and skip the generic categories by using the advanced search bar. VIP’s get even more covetable perks like sending emails to models and five free recorded shows from any model. 

LivePrivates

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From the same network that brought you one of the web’s longest-running live cam sites, LiveJasmin, comes LivePrivates. A sleek and easy-to-navigate cam site packed with diverse models all boasting lengthy bios, professional photos, and elaborate backdrops, LivePrivates is clearly not your average free cam site. Becoming a member is as easy as purchasing your first batch of tokens and signing up with an email and username. Once you’ve officially been inducted into the LivePrivates hall of members, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination. LivePrivates has some pretty reasonable options when it comes to purchasing tokens and offers a lucrative deal to first time users. Spin the “wheel of discounts” for a chance to win up to 100% extra credits bought in your first purchase for free.

iCams

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iCams is nothing out of the ordinary. The service offers a diverse base of cam girls and the ability to search by model name or using fun category options like sex toys, star sign, or fetish makes pinpointing your perfectly-matched performer easier than ever before. And with at least 600 to 700 models online at any given time per day, all varying in ethnicity, age, body type, and language, that’s no easy feat! But by far, the best feature of the site is the ability to browse a large selection of free videos without signing up. Before making a paid commitment to the site, you’ll be able to sit in and even participate in some chat rooms under the free tab. Signing up is also quick and easy, but be sure to have your wallet handy to tip, purchase tokens, and access private shows. 

ManyVids Live

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ManyVids is one of the few sites that lets its users tailor their viewing experience before even entering the homepage! Choose between MV All, MV Straight, MV Gay Boys, or MV Trans, and the site will populate its home videos according to your choice. I personally love this because we all know how much of a turn off it can be to have to wade through a sea of porn that just doesn’t do it for you. Navigating through the site is so easy thanks to the pre-listed main categories. At first glance, you can see it’s got a huge variety of popular performers which, in my opinion, is the best feature of the site.

If the homepage doesn’t do it for you, there’s also the option to perform an advanced search. Here it gives you the option to search through hundreds of its categories or by intensity, price, and model attributes. Joining is free, but most videos only allow a 30-second sneak peek into its contents. After that, in order to view or download the whole video, you must pay the price listed. Videos range from $3.99 to $999.99

BongaCams

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Bongacams is a great site if you’re looking for deals on quality redhead porn pics and shows. Expect to be pleasantly surprised by the number of performers online at all times, as well as fun contests. The site allows sneak peeks into the live shows happening, which we all know is a favorite feature of mine, and can be viewed mostly for free as long as you’re okay with having to exit out of its “sign up” pop-up every few minutes. Some great promotions available are the refer a friend bonus that nets you 50% of your friend’s first purchase, and the cashback bonus which awards 25 to 200 tokens daily to the top five site token spenders. As mentioned before, purchasing tokens isn’t necessary to enter chat rooms. However, they’ll grant you private chat access for less per minute.

MyFreeCams

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Ah, a site that states its mission in the name. How refreshing. MyFreeCams is, you guessed it, free! It’s been operating on the same platform since 2002 and it shows. The site looks like a Myspace page and isn’t the most user friendly, however, the quality and variety of models are no joke and at any given time there might be as many as 1800 models online. The site navigation is a little confusing in the beginning so here’s a mini tutorial: when you click on the settings option on the homepage, you’ll be presented with all your filter options, which are very unique. Set your preferences for models shown at the top of your list, sort by cam score, newest on site, or order logged in, and edit the amount of thumbnails shown on the homepage. Tokens still play a part on the site, since most, if not all, performers will mute guests from participating in the chat. If you want an immersive, participatory experience on the site, as well as the ability to pay the performers for their time and your pleasure, I highly recommend purchasing some tokens. 

StripChat

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Stripchat is another token driven cam site with exceptionally diverse models and an organized homepage. When entering the site, you can choose your gender preference or view all. On the main page, swipe through the pre-grouped thumbnail categories like top cams, couple cams, and new/trending girls. Each sub category on the menu shows exactly how many performers are in each category in live time. In terms of interactive content on the site, Stripchat is the first site to offer 4k VR shows. The private chats go beyond the standard pay per minute shows as well, with options for spy mode, group shows, and ticket shows available in exchange for tokens.

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