VirtuaCam vs Webcamoid
VirtuaCam
github.comWebcamoid
webcamoid.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | VirtuaCam | Webcamoid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Camera Software | 7.2 (#29) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Build requirements | Building requires Visual Studio 2022 with Desktop development with C++, CMake 3.21 or newer, and automatically fetched WIL headers. | The 9.3.0 build notes require Qt 5.15 or newer and CMake 3.16 or newer. |
| License | The project is MIT-licensed. | Webcamoid is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or any later version, without warranty. |
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.