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What it is

Webcamoid is a camera suite for capturing photos and videos across Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows. It manages multiple webcams with customizable controls and offers more than 60 effects for video and snapshots. Capture sources include local files and custom network streams, and desktop capture can record the screen or individual windows. It can stream to Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and other destinations, including multiple destinations at once. Local Streaming sends audio and video over HTTP to a browser or player on the local network without drivers. The virtual camera can provide enhanced video to other programs on GNU/Linux and Windows, but not Android or Mac. Webcamoid is translated into 68 languages and is free software under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later. Its listed plan is free. The project directs bug reports to its issue tracker and mentions paid bounties for faster fixes or feature work.

Spec sheet

What it does
Webcamoid is a cross-platform camera suite for capturing photos and videos, applying effects, streaming and creating virtual cameras.Read 15 Oct 2026 · webcamoid.github.io
Product
Webcamoid is a cross-platform camera suite for capturing photos and videos.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platforms
The project describes availability on GNU/Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, and FreeBSD.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
Users are directed to the issue tracker to report bugs; paid issue bounties are also mentioned as an option for faster fixes or feature work.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
Webcamoid is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or any later version, without warranty.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android build requirements
Android builds require OpenJDK 8, Android SDK command-line tools, NDK r22b or newer and Android platform 24 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
API mention
Release notes mention fixes for communication with the virtual-camera API library and a standardized video-recording API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Build requirements
The 9.3.0 build notes require Qt 5.15 or newer and CMake 3.16 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Capture sources
Capture sources include custom network streams and local files.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Changelog 9.3.0
Version 9.3.0 added SIMD and OpenMP optimizations, Android TV support, PipeWire audio, UI color schemes and a help menu.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Changelog 9.4.0
Version 9.4.0 added Twitch, YouTube and Kick streaming, local streaming, OpenGL effect porting and a reworked audio layer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · webcamoid.github.io
Desktop capture
Desktop capture supports recording screens and individual windows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation
The project wiki contains user guides, installation instructions, troubleshooting, source-build guides, cross-compilation pages and developer conventions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
Precompiled packages are offered for GNU/Linux, Windows, and Android; Mac users are asked to consider donating toward development hardware.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Effects
It offers more than 60 effects for videos and snapshots.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Extensibility
The wiki documents customizable plugins and the repository describes a redesigned expandable plugin system.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Independent packaging
FreeBSD's FreshPorts lists Webcamoid 9.4.0 as a GPLv3 multimedia port with a webcamoid(1) manual page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · freshports.org
Languages
The project states that its interface is translated into 68 languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Latest release
The official site identifies version 9.4.0 as the latest release.Read 15 Oct 2026 · webcamoid.github.io
Limit: Android recording
A verified Payhip buyer reported recordings that sometimes became zero-length or unplayable and settings controls hidden under the notification bar in portrait mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · payhip.com
Limit: Flatpak and CPU
Linux Mint reviewers reported that the Flatpak would not launch and that the system package continued consuming significant CPU after closing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · community.linuxmint.com
Limit: image quality
SaaSHub reports mixed image-quality feedback, including requests for clearer images in detailed or low-light scenes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com
Limit: integration
SaaSHub reports user difficulties integrating Webcamoid with other applications, including inability to provide a MediaStream object in a Tauri/macOS setup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com
Limit: Mac binaries
The project says precompiled Mac binaries are restricted to sponsors because the maintainer lacks hardware to test them.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: updates and pricing
A Linux Mint reviewer said an upgrade prompt implied payment for version 9 and described the cost as under $5.Read 15 Oct 2026 · community.linuxmint.com
Limit: virtual-camera versatility
SaaSHub notes that users seeking multiple virtual-camera channels find Webcamoid more limited than OBS Virtual Camera.Read 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com
Local streaming
Local Streaming sends video and audio over HTTP to browsers or media players on the local network.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Multiple cameras
The software can manage multiple webcams and provides per-camera controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable news
The project blog announced Webcamoid 9.4.0 on 2026-07-06.Read 15 Oct 2026 · webcamoid.github.io
Praise: camera detection
A Linux Mint reviewer reported that Webcamoid detected a Logitech webcam and monitors immediately and worked out of the box.Read 15 Oct 2026 · community.linuxmint.com
Praise: effects and virtual camera
An AlternativeTo reviewer praised routing the camera through Webcamoid to add effects before using the modified feed in video calls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Praise: feature breadth
SaaSHub summarizes positive comments about many output formats, codec controls, creative effects and ease of use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com
Project funding
The project accepts donations through several services and cryptocurrencies.Read 2 Oct 2026 · webcamoid.github.io
Rating on AlternativeTo
3.3 out of 5 from 10 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Recording formats
Webcamoid supports multiple recording formats and configurable codecs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Screen capture
Desktop capture can record the screen, including individual windows.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security statement
The repository exposes a security-policy document and the changelog records a security bug fix in version 9.0.0.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Source activity
The public repository shows about 2.6k stars, 286 forks and 3,858 commits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Streaming integrations
Built-in streaming can target Twitch, YouTube, Kick and multiple destinations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported systems
The project lists GNU/Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and FreeBSD support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Video effects
It includes more than 60 creative video effects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · webcamoid.github.io
Virtual camera
Enhanced output can be exposed as a virtual camera for other applications on GNU/Linux and Windows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Virtual camera limits
Virtual-camera output is unavailable on Android and Mac, and some Windows applications may ignore virtual devices because of API incompatibilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Webcams
It can manage multiple webcams with customizable controls.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free/open-source Webcamoid Free GPL-3.0-or-later source distribution · precompiled GNU/Linux, Windows and Android packages Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Webcamoid Free Free and open source · GPL-3.0 or later Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Webcamoid 9.3.0 APK $1.99, paid once one-time purchase Android 7.0+ · Android TV optimized Read 15 Oct 2026 · payhip.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Manages multiple webcams with customizable controls
  • Offers more than 60 effects
  • Captures screens and individual windows
  • Streams to multiple destinations at once
  • Free plan listed at free

Limits

  • Virtual camera is unavailable on Android and Mac
  • No free trial is listed

Who it suits

Webcamoid suits people who need webcam controls, effects, screen capture, or streaming across its supported platforms. Its virtual camera is relevant to GNU/Linux and Windows users, but not Android or Mac users.

Verdict

Webcamoid combines webcam capture, effects, desktop recording, and streaming in a free, cross-platform suite. Check the platform-specific virtual camera limitation if that feature matters to your setup.

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