iVCam vs VCam

iVCam turns an iPhone, Android phone or tablet into a webcam for a Windows PC, connecting automatically over Wi-Fi or USB. Video sizes go up to 4K, with configurable frame rate and quality and both portrait and landscape modes. Camera controls include switching cameras, focus, exposure, zoom, and flipping or mirroring the video. Background replacement offers blur, bokeh, mosaic and green screen effects. A phone can also act as a wireless microphone, while the Windows client can preview, take pictures and record video files. Multiple devices can connect to one PC at the same time. The maker provides instructions for selecting iVCam as the camera and microphone in Zoom. A free plan and trial are listed, but the free version has a watermark and occasional ads; after the trial expires, video is limited to 640 × 480 and some features are restricted. A 1 Year subscription costs $12.95 a year, and a Permanent license costs 25.95 USD once. Each PC client license covers one PC. Background removal requires Windows 10 or later and a graphics card that supports DirectX 12.

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.