The folks at Smut.com have always dabbled a bit in the world of adult cams. For years they had a site that utilized the popular backend powered by Streamate. They've recently shifted course though, re-branded, and have now teamed up with the folks who run Naked.com. If you're asking yourself why we don't just review Naked.com, it's because Smut Cams offers something they don't, a big bonus that we'll go into detail later about.
At first glance, Smut Cams doesn't have a ton of performers. There are close to 5,000 registered chat hosts with about 100 online at any given time. This is somewhat low compared to other more established sites, although not uncommon for a newer network. We estimate that as the site grows in members, more chat hosts will appear. The good news is that there is less competition amongst other members to grab the attention of the hosts, and thus leads to a more intimate experience.
For what they lack in quantity, they make up for in quality. A high percentage of the girls are American, a nice change of pace from European-centric sites. They are both friendly and eager to perform. We were in awe with their playfulness even in the free chats. Due to their low numbers though, there are only a few specialty cams online. For fans of ebony, BBW, mature, and fetish babes, it becomes hit or miss depending on the time of day.
Cam speeds and clarity are largely dependent on the particular host. From what we saw though, most of them were excellent. Audio seems to be a staple of the site as every girl we came across utilized it well. Members can enlarge the chat window to 4 times the current size without losing too much detail. Our only gripe with the larger view is the chat will overlay the bottom of the window. Overall though, the video chat experience ranks up there as one of the best in the industry.
Smut Cams is similar to other cam sites in terms of how they handle their chats. There is a free video chat for just about every model on the site. Most of these girls are scantily dressed and will converse with the members in an attempt to seduce them into something more sexual. This is of course the best way to determine if a girl is worth forking over a few bucks for.
Paid chats are broken into two parts, Show mode and Private mode. The show mode is simply a nude performance by the cam girl that can be seen by as many people as she wants. The performer typically calls the shots, although you can jump in and make requests. The private mode is an intimate 1-on-1 session with the girl. Here is where you can get everything you want without any interruptions. It's by far the most popular option on the site, and costs a little more than the show mode.
Performers each have a simple profile page with their vital statistics. There is a free picture gallery although no recorded shows are available. Models can be rated on a scale of 1-10 and you can mark girls as "favorites" for easier access. The site will also recommend girls to you based on your preferences. We would like to see some features such as performer schedules and discount fan clubs in the future.
One of the main reasons Smut Cams earns a strong rating despite some of their growing pains is their new member bonus. Signing up for a free account will get you $20 in free credits to be used anywhere on the site. This is currently the biggest signup bonus in the industry, coming in at double what other websites have to offer. This is enough to test out the site and get in one or two short performances.
Membership is free to the site and you are only charged when you purchase prepaid credits. Private one-on-one shows come in at $3.99 a minute. This is a little high, but not by much. You should expect to pay this price for higher quality cam performers. Nude shows are a good deal at $1.99 a minute, especially considering that they are sometimes empty and turn into a 1-on-1 show without the high cost.
Smut Cams is a fairly easy site to navigate. There aren't a ton of models, nor a ton of specialty cams. This means that the bulk of the models are on the screen in front of you. Everything you need to do is typically one click away. This even includes adding girls to your favorites, something that can actually be done directly on the homepage (no other site does this).
We like the sleek web 2.0 design and feel it adds to the overall appeal. This is a perfect site for newbies to jump in without getting too confused.
Smut Cams is still in its infancy yet seems to be growing at a nice pace. They are adding new chat hosts everyday while maintaining their focus on quality. Their free $20 bonus is tops in the industry and a great incentive to join their site. Membership is free and pricing is fair. If you're a penny pinching guy who can't pass up a free bonus, Smut Cams is an excellent option that will only get better with time.
Based on 3 reviews
Number of Performers: 5,000
Average Cost Per Minute: $3.99
Features:
High Quality Video
Audio
Free Chat
Cam2Cam
Photo Gallery
u get free $20 in credits but with out purchasing more ur taken out of the free chat in under a min, which makes it kind of hard to pick a girl
Very user friendly, good variety, faster than other sites.
The free trial is no joke. Just tried it out last weekend and you do get $20 in credits and don't have to pay a dime. I was a little worried about that since so many adult sites seem to be shady with their billing. The site is pretty good and I really like how quick it was to load up the girls. I guess my only real complaint is that there aren't a ton of girls to choose from on the site. There are some cuties but I was hoping to see at least 100 choices. I'm close to finishing up my free credits and will probably use the site in the future when I need some release.