These 4 HD Webcam Sites are Great Substitutes for Stripchat
Stripchat is a very popular site and for good reasons. It has an immense selection of models, ultra-high-definition streaming, and an excellent media player with virtual reality capabilities. It's a top-tier site you should definitely bookmark, but like everything else in life, the thrill eventually wears off. When that happens, you'll need a good list of sites similar to Stripchat. Otherwise you'll spend your down time rummaging around the internet and its endless sea of webcam sites. To make sure you're always ready for a great time, I've put together this list of the 4 best high-definition alternatives to Stripchat.
CamSoda
Given that Stripchat is a freemium site, it's only logical for this list to include CamSoda. While the volume of models isn't quite a high as Stripchat, the site does have 1000 models online at a time. Its active preview screens make it easy to search for a hot cam girl, and the cost of a private chat is slightly less than you'd pay on Stripchat. The streaming quality is hit-or-miss, but there certainly are models streaming in high-quality HD.
CamSoda offers an impressively diverse selection of models performing every explicit act imaginable, right there in the open chat. All of the preview screens on the homepage are active, giving you a comprehensive sneak peek into the rooms. There's a voluminous list of hashtags that was obviously intended to make filtering and searching easier, but it now exceeds 100 pages, making it unwieldy at best. The best way to locate a hot model is to just window shop till someone catches your eye.
The HD quality on CamSoda could use some work. There are too many standard feeds for my liking, particularly when you consider how inexpensive HD webcams have gotten. There also isn't a very effective way to isolate the best feeds. You can use the high-definition hashtag (#hd), but it's not necessarily reliable because the models tag themselves. The best you can really do is eyeball the quality of the feed from the preview screen, and then activate the HD button on the media player. CamSoda's media player is adjustable, which is a rare feature.
The average price for a private chat on CamSoda is only $3.00 a minute, which is the industry average but $0.80 cheaper than Stripchat. If you set the Private Show Price filter to 6 toks/min (6 tokens per minute) you'll find the least expensive models on the site. Tokens cost approximately $0.10 each, which means these models are working for around $0.60 a minute. That's one of the lowest prices you'll find on any major webcam site. No matter the price, during private chats you can activate cam-to-cam and two-way audio, and you can record the session for later viewing.
Flirt4Free
Flirt4Free is an obvious choice for this list. In my opinion it's one of the best sites on the market today, and it has some great features you won't find on any other site. For example, there are Model of the Month and Model of the Year contests that keep the models working hard, a high-end media player with adjustable protocols, a VIP Program that is head-and shoulders above the rest, and even a Performer Schedules page so you can plan your week. The site's prices are a bit steep, but you certainly get what you pay for.
The moment you open the Flirt4Free homepage you know you've reached a high-quality site. The platform has a sleek modern look with very little "noise" on the page. You can activate preview screens simply by hovering over the thumbnails, and the various filters and tabs make it very easy to navigate the site. If you want the cream of the crop, go to the site's Hall of Fame, which lists models with the Most Customer Favorites, Most Credits in a Day (a whopping 1 million), Biggest Tip, and other such achievements.
Flirt4Free's HD quality is exceptional. The media player has two protocols: Nano, which is the default setting and allows you to adjust the streaming quality, and an HLS player, in case you want to rely on the system to do all the work for you. Either way, most models use high-end rigs that yield 720p and even 1080p, and there's very little lag on the site. The media player also has an Extra-Large Layout setting in case you're using a high-resolution monitor, and full-screen options for a theater experience.
Flirt4Free is a bit more expensive than most of its competitors. The average cost of a private session is $3.90 a minute, and the top models charge quite a bit more. If you're going to use the site often, I recommend the cam site VIP plan. It costs $39.95 a month, which is around what you would pay for one 10-minute session. In addition, the site with deposit bonus credits into your account each month, and you'll also get access to exclusive content. If you're looking for a cheap model, go to the Room Type filter and select Lowest Price. You should be able to find a few models working for around $0.55 a minute.
Chaturbate
What Chaturbate lacks in graphic design it makes up for in sheer volume, impressive streaming quality, and advanced features. The site has as many as 8000 models streaming at a time, with over 1000 rooms with 1080p/HD+ feeds. Because it's a freemium site, users can enjoy hours of entertainment at no cost, and the prices for private sessions are lower than Stripchat's and below the industry average. Chaturbate employs a collection of hashtags similar to CamSoda's, but the list is much shorter and can be organized alphabetically, by number of viewers, and by number of rooms.
Chaturbate's interface doesn't have the visual polish of the more expensive sites, but it's actually a very sophisticated and feature-rich platform. For example, by selecting the Cam To Cam button in any model's room, you can activate your camera and display your good to the model. If you want to take things even further and show everyone what you have to offer, you're in luck. Chaturbate is one of the only sites where you can broadcast yourself. Select the Broadcast Yourself tab at the top of the page, provide proof of legal age (18+), and let the show begin.
One of the very best things about Chaturbate is the volume of HD+ rooms. On an average day you can find over 1000 rooms streaming in 1080p (UHD), and on occasion you'll find a few streaming in 4K (QHD). To bring those rooms to the top of your feed, select the settings icon, which is under the Sign Up tab, and checking the box for Prioritize HD cameras. You should get at least 10 pages of HD+ rooms, with around 90 rooms per page. Also, hover the mouse over the HD button on the media player to check the streaming quality. If it's set to Auto, consider adjusting it to the highest setting, just it case.
You can play for hours on Chaturbate without spending any money, but even when you do dip into your wallet you're not going to sustain any serious damage. The private chats only cost around $2.70 a minute, and there are models working for much less. To filter by price, scroll to the bottom of the page and select your preferred price under Private Shows. The lowest price is 6 Tokens per Minute, and since tokens cost around 10 cents each, we're at $0.60 a minute.
SexLikeReal
SexLikeReal is a virtual-reality porn site with nearly 15000 Premium VR porn videos, including over 200 full-length features in 6K/120fps with a 200-degree field of vision. In addition to its massive library of prerecorded material, the site runs a small, girl's-only webcam boutique with about 20 scorching hot models performing live in rooms set up for VR. However, you don't need VR glasses to enjoy the shows, and the streaming quality is simply extraordinary. You'll enjoy ultra-high-definition and 4K streaming, as well as the ability to manipulate the feed in ways on VR allows.
As the only other site currently offering virtual reality cams, SexLikeReal deserves a spot on this coveted list. VR is a technology you have to experience to really understand. Once those goggles are on and your entire field of vision is engulfed, you know you've truly entered the 21st century. The platform supports all the major VR devices: Oculus Quest, Quest 2, Rift, Valve Index, WMR headset, HTC Vive, HP Reverb, Pimax 8k, and so on. To get the best overall VR experience, you should download the site's proprietary software, SLR app. This will ever allow you to use integrated toys (when watching prerecorded material).
VR cameras can reach 12K, so just think about how beautiful the picture quality must be. These streams put 1080p to shame, and that's without the goggles. Also, even without the goggle you can move the feed around, zoom in and out, and enjoy something that at least simulates 3D. If you have invested in a pair then obviously you understand how superior VR is to "flat" viewing. The site also collects its rooms into a HUB you can view like a grid.
I do have to warn you: If you don't have hi-speed internet, don't bother with VR. Trying to view it on a dial-up line or even a slow internet line is just annoying.
You knew this section was going to be tough, and I wish I had better news for you. But the fact is VR costs money to stream, and that shows in the site's price point. A private session will run you a bare minimum of $1.90 a minute, which I supposed isn't terrible, but the average is $4.00 a minute, which is a full 33% above the industry average. On the other hand, you're going to enjoy a sci-fi sex chat with a stunning model, and even if you don't use VR goggles it'll be the smoothest stream and sharpest picture you've ever seen.
Conclusion
Don't feel guilty about stepping out on Stripchat. I know you love the site and I'm sure you'll get back to it eventually. You just needed a change of pace, and I'm with you on that. Any of the sites on this list should serve as a reasonable alternative to Stripchat, but if you have to choose just one, go with CamSoda. It has enough models to keep you excited for a while, the private sessions aren't expensive, and you can have a great time on CamSoda, for free.