GNOME Camera vs VCam
GNOME Camera
apps.gnome.org
VCam
vcam.aiSide by side
| Figure | GNOME Camera | VCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Webcam Software | 7.7 (#21) | 8.7 (#5) |
| License | The app-specific content on its GNOME page is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later. | VCam is proprietary software rather than open source, according to AlternativeTo's licensing classification. |
| Support | GNOME points users to the app’s Matrix community for help and conversation. | The pricing page lists Basic Support for Starter, Chat & Email Support for Personal, Priority Support for Business, and a Dedicated Success Manager for Enterprise. |
Plans
VCam
- StarterFree
- Personal$48 a year
- Personal Lifetime$59, paid once
- Business$72 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
GNOME Camera
GNOME Camera has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
VCam
VCam is a locally powered AI meeting companion for changing webcam backgrounds and enhancing camera video. It can remove, replace, or blur backgrounds, with more than 1,000 virtual backgrounds and options to use an uploaded image, video, or Unsplash stock photo. AI auto-framing follows the user's face, while studio lighting effects brighten the feed. Pause Loop repeats the camera feed during a break so the user can return without disturbing the meeting. Nametags show a name and job title; four designs are listed, with customization described as coming soon. VCam lists compatibility with Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Discord, OBS Studio, and specialized software such as NCR's TellerNow, and its virtual camera can be used across multiple platforms at once. VCam says processing runs on the user's device and camera-feed data is not sent to its servers. Starter is free, but includes a watermark and up to 500MB storage. Personal costs $48 a year; Business costs $72 a year per user. Recommended systems are Windows 10 or higher and macOS Ventura 13.1 or higher.