Streamate Review - Premium Worldly Stunners For Cheap
Since 2003, Streamate has been one of the pioneering live cam sites, providing premium services for freemium prices, along with a deep respect for its performers, some of which have been on the site since the beginning. Over 1,000 performers grace the site, and the filter on the left makes it simple to find that one special gal you've been looking for, though the site also employs male models, and also has a Transgirl category.
The site also impresses with the high quality chat rooms, streaming almost exclusively in HD, between 720p-1080p, which you can adjust according to your preference once you enter the room of your choice. Using the filter on the main page you can either select one of the main categories, such as Redhead, Mature or Latina, but you could also select a particular Region, and even according to Trending topics other users are finding compelling.
The profile pictures hold quite a bit of important info - The model's country flag, her ratings in stars (Given by the members), her age, and of course her status. The ladies speak multiple languages, and will most likely be able to accommodate the most exotic of guests, just search using the filter on top.
The Good and The Bad
The Good
- Free rooms with sex and nudity
- Super low prices
- Great sorting and filtering
- HD streaming quality up to 1080p
- Over a thousand amateur and pro performers
- Multilingual models from around the world
- 24/7 live customer support
The Bad
- No HD filter
- Design of the site feels outdated
- Limited categories
The Fetish Models
One of Streamate's greatest appeals is the multicultural vibe on the site - From Africa, Australia, Europe, Asia and North/South America. This is good news for those who love to explore fetishes regarding ethnicities, such as Ebony and Asian, and also accents and languages, which can be extremely steamy. This also adds to the impressive variety of women, and will make it extremely hard not to find one exactly to your liking.
While Streamate is purportedly a mixture of amateur and pro porn hosts, you'll find that the majority seem to be either extremely skilled and beautiful amateurs, or the standard is so high that you'll never really come across those that look and act like amateurs.
If you're into a specific fetish, then there's really only one option and that's to filter the results down by typing in the kink you're looking for in the top search bar. Make sure you use a generic term such as JOI, bondage, BDSM, fingering, etc. The options that appear will feature every adult model that is into the act and has it listed as an expertise of theirs.
Streamate Feature Highlights
As the ladies are the main event on the site, there aren't extra features such as games or blogs, because who has the time to explore all that with 1,000 options for chats and sexual antics? Instead, the site focuses on the member's experience, giving guests the most information, and the most chances to get closer to their ladies. To that end, the site's best asset for it's member is the model's profile.
The profile really lets you into the inner life of the model, and includes an About Me section, which describes her own fetishes and skills. To the right is the extremely useful section of Member Comments, mostly positive, which can sometimes really help to inform you what kind of show the model puts on. On the left you have a chance to join the performer's Fan Club. Each model has her own, decides her own prices, and gives special privileges at her discretion. You also get all her specs, from appearance to stats. In the middle, depending on the sexy vixen, you can see all the pics and vids that are up for viewing or for sale. Or, if you're in her club - For free.
It's also important to note that the site offers a gigantic video library on the top right of the main page, available for purchase, with over 40,000 videos in a multitude of categories.
Other great features include:
- New Models section
- My Favorites section
- Trending topics
- Phone chatting with models
Getting Started
As a guest you can check out all the models online, enjoy the fun taking place in many of the free open chat rooms, and check out the sex stars' bios and photos. However, to see prices, along with the full model's profile, you'll need to register. Keep in mind that as describes below, you can't actually do anything on the site prior to providing a payment method, but as a guest the rooms are still free and at your disposal.
Chat Show Types & Prices
There are a few ways to lower prices of private chats on Streamate, explained below, but not to worry - The free rooms have plenty of action before you decide to commit to paying. Here's your first tip - If you book a private cam session and pay upfront for a set amount of time - 5 mins / 30 mins / 45 mins or even hour, you'll get a discount in the rate of 5% / 10% / 15% and 20%, accordingly.
Free Chat
Anything goes, despite the site being a premium one. The members gain a lot here, because it gives them the chance in the free rooms to both see what the model is working with, as well as the ability to really get to know her look and style before going to private.
Private Chat
To start, select the large Go Private button under her live stream. If you're not a member though, then now's the time you'll have to sign-up. Prices for a show won't even appear until you've completed the registration process. A private chat is different from an Exclusive chat session, and cheaper, because other members can spy in. On average expect to spend around $3.20 a minute, but there are plenty of performers starting out at just $1.20 a minute, which you can usually find under New Models.
Exclusive Show
This is the same as Private Chat except no-one else can come into the session - It's exclusively between you and your lady. Prices for this tend to be slightly higher than the Private Chat rate. Sometimes a dollar more and other times the girl will double (or more) the rate if you want to shut out anyone else from barging into your session.
Gold Shows
This is a unique type of group chat. The model determines the length of the show and sets a minimum buy-in price per member. The performer works in public chat to reach a set goal before the countdown timer ends, and then either accepts and begins the show, or denies the money and cancels the show. If cancelled, any members that paid in for the show are refunded.
Payment Methods
Streamate's payment method is different to almost all other leading live cam sites in that it doesn't require you to pre-purchase site credits or tokens. Here, you're charged only for the time you spend in paid-for chat sessions, Gold Shows, or any tips that you give your models in their chat rooms. And, the site even makes sure that you won't go overboard by placing a daily limit on your spending. Once you've reached your cap, the chat you're involved in will close and you won't be able to start another until the 24 hour time period comes to an end. However, you can increase your daily cap by contacting the site and requesting a new limit.
Streamate Accepts:
- Credit or Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners, Discover, Maestro
- PayPal
- Prepaid cards
Customer Service
Streamate is true to it's premium nature primarily, as you may have noticed, by giving the members an optimal experience. Part of that is 24/7 live customer care, on the site. Not only that, you also have 24/7 live care through WhatsApp, with responsive and informative reps. You can also choose to contact the site by phone or by email.
Membership Benefits
Speaking of giving back to the members, on Streamate you get more, the more you spend, and the more days you spend on the site. The first time you buy a private session you'll automatically be registered to Level 1 of the reward system. Then, the more time you spend on the site in paid-for shows, the higher your level rises until you hit the bullseye Level 10. This means you're a big spender (and the girls can see that the minute you enter their room - so expect a lot of attention). You'll also get 10% of everything you spend credited back to your account.
Streamate on Mobile Devices
While Streamate's mobile version works on all smartphones and mobile devices, there are a few hiccups you'll encounter. You can view the live room in a full screen mode, but can't then message the girl. Many other features also disappear when you're in a room including their full bios and recommendations of similar models.
You'll have to keep going back to the homepage to find another honey. Quality is good and it's easy to navigate, but unfortunately there's no option to have a cam2cam session with your lady on mobile.
Webcam Streaming Quality
As mentioned above, there is good news and bad. The good news is that most rooms stream in crystal clear HD quality, up to 1080p. You can get it when you select the settings icon near the bottom of the webcam player and choose Auto. This will bring up the options the girl has regarding 'HD'. There are some rooms without it, but it's rare. The bad news, if you can call it that, is that there is no way to filter out the non-HD rooms, which for a premium site is disappointing. Also on the profile pictures there's no indication if the room is in HD. But this kind of trial and error is a fun one, as you get to check out multiple rooms and enjoy the full array of lovely ladies.
Our Readers Have Asked:
Does Streamate offer free credits or promotions?
No. With such low prices, and free chat being so full of adult action, the site focuses on quality control, 24/7 customer care, and the ladies themselves.
Do any of the models at Streamate use interactive toys that I can control?
For sure. Using the filter on top, select the Features section and check the Interactive Vibrator box. These are the models that offer toys that you can control using tipping, and many will have a tipping menu displayed either on their profile or on the live stream. There's also a Toys category on the main filter on the left, but you'll have to have a chat with your lady prior to the private chat and make sure she has the toy handy.
Are there couples and threesomes performing together?
Yes. Under the Girls section of the site, you can scroll to the categories and you'll notice the Lesbian category, as well as the Couples category, referring to straight couples. Under the Guys section of the site, you'll find the (Gay) Couples section too, with around 5-10 live cams always available.
Conclusion
Streamate is a great site for those who are budget conscience, and prefer a premium site with premium features but don't mind giving up a few small things like an HD filter to enjoy it all. It's also a site for those who love variety and choice, multiple cultures and languages, and experimenting with stunning models who love to show off what they can do.
The site is also excellent for a fun and intimate connection with your ladies, using the fan clubs, blocking out time with them and paying in advance, and using the free chat as well as the user comments on their profiles to get to know them better.
Streamate is there for you when you want to keep an eye on your spending habits, which is tough to do when you're enjoying yourself, and yet still give you the feeling that the live cam world is your oyster, because on this site, it is.
