The Ultimate Guide to Tip Menus for Webcam Models (With Examples & Tips)
- Xcite Team
- Sep 26
- 11 min read
💡 Webcam Model Tip Menu: More Than Just a Price List
Most cam models have a tip menu… but few know how to use it to its full earning potential.
When it comes to making money as a webcam model, one of the simplest yet most powerful tools you can use is your tip menu. A lot of models think it’s just something you setup once and then forget or something you copy from another model, paste into your profile, and leave there forever. While having any tip menu is better than none, not optimising an personalising your webcam model tip menu a common mistake that can lead to a lot of missed earnings.
A good tip menu isn’t just a list of actions. It’s a carefully structured tool that uses psychology and a bit of strategy to guide fans toward spending more, staying engaged longer, and coming back for repeat shows.
In this guide we’ll break down exactly how tip menus work, what you should include, clever pricing tricks that actually increase tips, and real examples you can use in your own room. Whether you’re brand new or looking to improve your current tip menu, you’ll learn how to build a tip menu that gets results.
📋 What is a Tip Menu for Webcam Models (and Why It Matters)
On the surface, a tip menu is just a list of simple actions or offers that you display to your viewers. It’s created by you, and should only contain things you’re comfortable and willing to do.
A tip menu is usually formatted as a list of items with a fixed price next to each one. The way it’s displayed depends on the platform you’re using:
On Stripchat, there’s built-in functionality where you can create and manage your menu directly in your show controls.
On MyFreeCams (MFC), a lot of models use the room whiteboard as well as set up a tip menu on their MFC Share profile to display their menus.
On Chaturbate, you need to install and run one of the tip menu apps to get yours working and displayed in your room.
While each platform handles it differently, they all serve the same purpose, which is to give fans a clear, easy way to see what’s available and how much it costs.
From our experience, we don’t recommend going over the top with complicated HTML or image-based menus, especially on sites like Chaturbate. While they may look impressive, they often give off too much of a professional “studio” vibe. From our experience, a simple, easy-to-read text menu usually performs better and feels more natural to fans.
The main purpose of a tip menu is to keep your shows running smoothly and to avoid repetitive back-and-forth conversations. A fan should be able to enter your room, quickly scan your menu, pick an action they want, and tip the set amount. You instantly know what they want, can complete the action or provide what they want, and then continue with the show.
Without a menu, every request turns into a negotiation. If you’ve been streaming for a while you’ve probably had a fan come in asking for something that isn’t on your menu. Now imagine that happening every single time. It's a massive waste of time and awkward for both sides.
A well-structured tip menu also gives you the chance to plan your offers in a way that maximises your income. Instead of leaving money on the table by negotiating for each action, you can use a few smart tricks to guide fans toward tipping more while keeping the whole experience simple and enjoyable.
✨ Tip Menu Ideas: What to Include in Your Webcam Model Tip Menu
One of the most important things is to remember that your tip menu should only include things you’re genuinely comfortable with doing. Once it’s on the list, fans will expect you to follow through, so make sure to choose and think about the actions carefully.
A good tip menu will usually contain items from the following categories:
Live actions
These are quick, fun interactions that fans can request during a show. Examples include blowing a kiss, standing up and giving a full body view, or even just a tip menu item for the fan to show his appreciation to you and make you smile.
Live actions can range from light teasing to more explicit acts, depending on what you’re comfortable with. For instance, you may want to include a strip tease, or a tip menu item to reveal a certain body part.
Think of each item as a mini-show. Not only does it reward the fan who tipped, it also entertains everyone else in the room and can encourage more viewers to spend or take you into a private show, and can also in turn boost the rooms rankings and get more viewers in.
Not every item has to be sexual. For example, you could include song requests. If you’re playing music during your stream, fans can tip a set amount to request a song. It’s a fun and interactive way to involve the whole room and make viewers feel part of the show.
Access and connection
Fans also love opportunities to feel closer to you. This could mean access to a dedicated work-only Snapchat or Telegram account, or the ability to message you privately on the platform.
The more exclusive the perceived access the higher the price should be. For example, a private Snapchat where you post regular updates, lifestyle content, and teasing photos might be priced at a mid-tier level of around 500 tokens. Whereas a dedicated WhatsApp number that offers daily chats and more of a girlfriend experience could be priced much higher, often 1,000–2,000 tokens on sites like Chaturbate, MyFreeCams, or Stripchat. This gives the higher-spending and serious fans looking for more of a personal connection a chance to do so, and lets them know as soon as they enter your room that it is something that you offer.
You may also want to consider charging for private messages. If your room is busy PMs can easily become overwhelming and start to ruin the flow of your show if you're constantly having to check and reply to them. By making “Private messages” a tip menu item, you filter out time-wasters and make sure only the more serious spenders are using your time and attention. This not only an opportunity to increase your earnings, but also helps keep the overall show quality high for everyone watching.
Another option available on many platforms is Cam2Cam. This lets viewers turn on their own camera so you can see them as well as they see you. It’s very little extra work for you, but it's something we've seen requested a lot. It can also encourage fans to tip more during Cam2Cam sessions because it feels personal and intimate.
Important: never use personal accounts, phone numbers, or private socials. Always create separate accounts for work and check each platform’s rules before offering off-site access.
Interactive toys
If you use toys like the Lovense Lush, your tip menu is the perfect place to list control options. For example, one minute of control for 300 tokens, five minutes for 1,000. You can adjust the durations and pricing to whatever works best for you.
If you’re unsure where to start, take inspiration from other models’ menus, but only include items you’re happy with. Another good approach is to think about what fans already ask you for. If something keeps coming up, you should definitely consider placing it on your list.
Remember that your menu doesn’t need to be limited to sexual or teasing acts. In fact mixing in fun, playful, or personality-driven options can increase tipping opportunities and show off your personal brand.
If you’re broadcasting on more than one platform, it’s important to keep your pricing and menu consistent across sites. Here’s our complete guide on how to stream on multiple cam sites at the same time.
💰 How to Price Your Tip Menu
Price Anchoring
One of the most powerful pricing tricks is called price anchoring. The idea is by including one or two very high-ticket items on your menu, everything else suddenly feels much more affordable.
For example, if you list “Full strip tease - 2,000 tokens,” then your mid-tier items like “Dance tease - 400 tokens” or “Toy play - 600 tokens” seem much cheaper in comparison. Anchors shift the way fans perceive value, and it makes them more likely to tip in for the low to mid range items.
The Popcorn Pricing Effect
You’ve probably seen this at the cinema. A small popcorn might cost £4, a large costs £7, and a medium is set at £6.50. Most people choose the large because it feels like a much better deal compared to the medium, even if they weren’t planning to spend that much at first. The medium is there as a decoy to push sales to the higher-priced option.
You can use the same strategy on your tip menu. For example:
1 minute toy control – 300 tokens
3 minutes – 800 tokens
5 minutes – 1,000 tokens
Most fans will go for the 5 minutes, because compared to the 3-minute option it feels like much better value. This “decoy effect” works especially well for time or quantity-based items.
Entry-Level Pricing
Many models make the mistake of trying to compete on price. Don’t undersell yourself, but do include a few cheap, fun items that are accessible to everyone. These entry-level items get fans tipping, build momentum, and often lead to bigger purchases.
On sites that use tokens like Chaturbate, Stripchat, or MyFreeCams, keep these in the 1–100 token range.
Examples:
Make me smile - 4 tokens
Blow a kiss – 7 tokens
Hey [name] – 10 tokens
Missed you [name] – 30 tokens
Song request – 50 tokens
High-Ticket Pricing
At the other end of the scale, you should also have some high-ticket items available. These won’t get used often, but when a big spender is in the room, you want to give them a way to spoil you.
Examples:
Make my day – 999 tokens
Buy me flowers – 1,111 tokens
My dream tip – 19,999 tokens
High-ticket options can also include premium services like stripteases, Snapchat access, or WhatsApp access (always through separate work only accounts, never personal ones).
Sample pricing:
Striptease – 800 tokens
Snapchat access – 600 tokens
WhatsApp access – 900 tokens
🎨 Tip Menu Design: How to Make Your Menu Attractive and Effective
Keep it Short and Clear
You don’t want to overwhelm viewers with too many choices. Your menu should cover the most common requests, but not be so long that it feels overwhelming. Remember the rule that confused customers don’t buy.
Aim for around 15 to 20 items maximum. Lay them out in a clear order, ideally starting with the cheapest and working up to the most expensive. Use emojis to make the list feel more fun and eye-catching, and keep the formatting simple so it’s easy to scan quickly.
Personalize Your Tip Menu
Your tip menu should feel unique to you. Making it more personalized makes it stand out and helps fans connect with your personality. For example, if your name is Chloe, you could include items like “Hey Chloe 👋” or “Missed you Chloe 🥺”.
Think about your theme and consistency too. A tip menu looks more memorable when it follows a consistent style. That could mean:
Using the same emoji format for every item (e.g. one before and after or just before each item).
Sticking to a consistent emoji “theme” (like hearts ❤️ or stars ✨).
Choosing colours or fonts that match your overall brand.
For example, a goth model’s menu might use darker colours emojis 🖤🕸️, while a gamer girl might go for bright colours and playful emojis ✨💕. Sticking to a consistent format not only makes your menu look cleaner but also makes it easier for fans to remember you.
You can also use the tip menu to develop your personal brand. Use consistent fonts, colours, and emojis that match your overall theme. A goth model’s menu might look darker, while a gamer girl’s menu might use bright colours and playful emojis.
📊 How to Optimize Your Tip Menu Over Time
Track What’s Popular
Pay attention to which items fans are tipping for most often. Tracking this data helps you understand what works and what doesn’t. You don’t need anything complicated, even a simple tally chart on paper or a quick spreadsheet on your computer works fine. Keeping a weekly log of which items get the most tips makes it much easier to spot trends and make smart adjustments.
Test Prices
Once you know which items are performing well you can start experimenting with their prices. Gradually increase the cost and see if fans still tip for them. If they do, you’ve just increased your income without adding extra work. This process is called elasticity testing.
For example:
Boob flash starts at 200 tokens.
Raise to 225 → 250 → 275 → 300.
At 325 tips start to drop off, so you reduce it back to 300.
By testing like this you’re able to earn the same money with fewer actions, making your time and effort more valuable.
Swap Out Underperforming Items
If you notice some items don't often get tipped for, you can either drop the price and see if that encourages more tips, or replace them with something new. Keeping items that never get used is just wasted space on your menu. Swapping them out not only helps you find better items, but also keeps your menu fresh to fans that return often.
Just like testing your menu, testing your timing matters too. Knowing when to go live can have a huge impact on your earnings. Here’s our breakdown of the best times to stream as a webcam model in the UK.
⚠️ Common Webcam Model Tip Menu Mistakes to Avoid
Here are some of the most common mistakes models make when building their tip menus and why you should avoid them.
Overwhelming viewers with too many options
It’s easy to think that more items = more tips but this isn't always true. A list that's too long makes can just overwhelm fans, which can actually stop them from tipping. Aim for a streamlined menu of around 15–20 items that contains your most popular and profitable options.
Pricing everything too low
A lot of models try to compete by being the cheapest. The problem is that this often leads to burnout. If you’re charging too little for high-value items, you’ll end up doing more work for less money. Instead, keep a balance and make your entry-level options affordable, but price your premium items higher to make sure you're valuing yourself correctly.
Offering things you don’t enjoy
Copying another model’s menu might seem like easy at first but it’s not sustainable. If your list is filled with items you don’t actually like doing, streaming will start to feel unenjoyable. Remember that camming is a long-term career for many and doing things you don't enjoy day after day will lead to burnout. Only include items you’re comfortable and happy with.
Using a generic, boring menu
A generic copy-and-paste list might get you started but it won’t help you stand out. Your tip menu should feel personal and fun, with options that fit your brand and personality. Adding playful, themed, or customised items helps fans feel connected to you and makes your menu more memorable.
Tip menus aren’t the only area where models can make mistakes, we’ve put together a full list of the most common mistakes new webcam models make and how to avoid them.
🚀 Final Thoughts on Building a Profitable Tip Menu
A tip menu is a lot more than just a list of prices. When it’s designed well, it becomes one of the most powerful tools you have as a cam model, helping you run shows smoothly and encouraging more tips.
By including the right items, using smart pricing strategies like anchoring and the popcorn effect, and optimising your menu over time, you can turn a list into a reliable income.
Remember that the best menus aren’t copy-and-paste. They’re personalised, tested, and regularly updated. They make tipping fun and easy for your fans, while keeping you in control of what you offer and how you work.
👉 At Xcite MGMT, we specialise in helping models build strategies that actually increase earnings, from creating irresistible tip menus to long-term brand growth and fan management. If you’re ready to take your camming career to the next level, apply to join us today and start building the success you deserve.