CamDeck vs Webcamoid
CamDeck
camdeckapp.comWebcamoid
webcamoid.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | CamDeck | Webcamoid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Webcam Software | 7.9 (#13) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Virtual Camera Software | 8.0 (#12) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Effects | CamDeck includes 20 real-time camera effects, and the maker says they can be switched while the camera is running. | It offers more than 60 effects for videos and snapshots. |
| Support | The maker provides a Help & Support walkthrough and a contact form for questions, bug reports, or ideas. | 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. |
| What it does | CamDeck composites image or video overlays, a live lower-third bar, and camera effects into a virtual camera feed for compatible Mac apps. | Webcamoid is a cross-platform camera suite for capturing photos and videos, applying effects, streaming and creating virtual cameras. |
Plans
Webcamoid
- Free/open-source WebcamoidFree
- WebcamoidFree
- Webcamoid 9.3.0 APK$1.99, paid once
In their own words
Webcamoid
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.