“Despite being based in Luxembourg, the majority of Xcams’ visitors are Dutch speakers…“
Xcams is yet another well-established European camsite with a long-standing reputation. Based in Luxembourg like Xlovecam, Xcams has been a major player in the European camming scene for over a decade and a half.
The site is available in 7 languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese), and the support team is fluent in English, Dutch, and French. Despite being based in Luxembourg, the majority of Xcams’ visitors are Dutch speakers, with a notable number of French-speaking users as well.
The site is approximately half the size of Xlovecam, based on the number of online models at any given time.
Site Layout
The site is structured similarly to most other camsites, with the model list in the center and filtering options on the left, and the search bar at the top. The filters panel can be hidden on demand with the push of a button.
If a model is in public chat, a live preview will appear when you hover your mouse over her page. This is an essential feature on most modern cam sites that offer free or public chat.
In the settings menu, there is an option to change the layout of the model list from the default 2×2 arrangement to 3×3 or even 4×4, which is a nice touch.
Models can be sorted by various criteria, including age, ethnicity, price per minute, or measurements.
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Account creation does not require a credit card, and it’s possible to sign up using a Google account. If you create an account, all you need to do is provide your email address and choose a password. You can access the site as a guest, without the need to sign up.
Account Creation, Payment Options & Pricing
The account creation page features a model highlight panel right next to the available payout options and credit packages, the featured model recommendation is based on the user’s most recently visited models – a smart move by the site. Once you have created an account, you can enter models’ rooms, acquire credits, or start browsing purchasable content on the site. You will need to choose a nickname before you can interact with models using the chat.
The ‘My Account’ menu includes options for managing email preferences and model alerts. If you choose to enable it, some models may frequently try to interact with you via private messages, encouraging you to purchase their content or take them private. It’s unclear whether these messages are automated or not.
There’s also an ‘Auto-Pack’ option on this page that activates if your balance drops below one minute of access. It’s highlighted that every purchase made through this option will grant you an additional 5% in credits.
You can also view your credit balance and top up your account directly from this menu.
As of September 2024, the following payment options are available on Xcams:
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Paysafecard
- Various Cryptocurrencies
Credit prices are competitive compared to other cam sites, with credits costing €0.29 each if you buy the smallest package, and €0.24 each if you buy the largest. Credit packages and prices are the same regardless of the payment method. It is commendable that the site doesn’t push users towards any specific payment option by offering bonuses for choosing one over the other.
Stream Quality, Show Types & Interaction
The quality of the streams is generally decent, although there’s no option to adjust the resolution like on Chaturbate. It appears that the highest supported resolution on this site is 720p, which is a bit underwhelming. The site supports interactive toys but, surprisingly, does not currently support RTMP streaming solutions.
Unlike most cam sites, Xcams treats the ability to set a model’s price per minute as a reward. Every two weeks, the site grants the top 300 models the option to set a higher-than-usual price per minute.
I don’t see how this is a reward. Higher prices will likely attract fewer viewers compared to lower prices. But then again, there is a saying among models: ‘Higher prices attract a more quality crowd.’ Maybe there’s some truth to that…
Xcams offers live shows that differ somewhat from what you might find on other cam sites. Freechat is an option; however, unregistered users can only observe the models and are unable to interact with them.
Many people confuse a Group/Party session with a Private session (called a VIP session on this site), and the site is to blame for this confusion because they call Group/Party chat as ‘Private’ on the models’ page.
In reality, these so-called ‘Private’ sessions are actually multi-user shows at a low price per minute. And as one might expect, not many models are willing to go all out for just 5 credits per minute.
Cam2Cam is available even during Group sessions, but it’s natural to wonder how many others might be participating in a Cam2Cam session with your favorite model at the same time…
As I mentioned, they refer to the true private sessions as “VIP” here. VIP sessions are the real deal – these are genuine 1-on-1 sessions without any interference from others.
The price of these sessions can be a bit on the hefty side, though. I think the site missed the mark with their pricing schemes. ‘Private’ (Party/Group) chat is too cheap for models to offer much if there’s only one viewer in the room, while ‘VIP’ (Private) chats are a bit too expensive to attract a significant number of viewers.
According to a model I know, VIP shows are few and far between on this site, though this can vary from model to model.
Support
The support team struggles to manage the 300-400 online models. One of the models mentioned that it often takes 3-4 days or longer to get a response from support. There’s a ‘help center’ with various topics to browse, a chatbot, and phone support. I have no experience with member support, as I didn’t need to contact them during my time on Xcams. But a site of this size should have live chat support available 24/7.
Bottom Line
“…the lack of RTMP streaming support amd the somewhat confusing pricing model for VIP versus Party sessions could affect how users experience the site…“
Xcams has established itself as a significant player in the European camming scene, thanks to its long history and multilingual support.
The site’s layout is user-friendly, offering useful features like live previews and customizable model displays. While setting up an account and choosing from diverse payment options is straightforward, the site does have some quirks.
For instance, the lack of RTMP streaming support and the somewhat confusing pricing model for VIP versus Party/Group sessions could affect how users and models experience the site.
Overall, Xcams offers a solid camming experience with competitive pricing and a range of features. Despite some room for improvement, it’s definitely worth checking out for those looking for a versatile camming platform.
Overall, Xcams offers a strong camming experience, earning a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
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