Filmode vs Cheese

Filmode7.5Visit CCheese7.4Visit

Higher score Filmode #4 in Camera Apps 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Filmode

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C Cheese #5 in Camera Apps 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GNOME

• Filmode fits best

  Mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing

• Cheese fits best

  Linux users wanting a free webcam camera

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Side by side

Feature	Filmode 7.5/10 Visit ↗	CCheese 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.5	7.4
Ranking	#4 in Camera Apps	#5 in Camera Apps
Best for	Mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing	Linux users wanting a free webcam camera
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Linux
Support	Email, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Filmode 3/4 · Cheese 0/4
Manual camera controls	✓ (best)	Not published
Video capture	✓ (best)	Not published
RAW photo capture	✓ (best)	Not published
External camera support	—	Not published
Specs
Platforms	ios, android, web	linux
Max video resolution	4k	Not published
Our review
Pros	Live film LUTs and film-roll shooting in 12, 24 or 36 frames Manual controls plus RAW and Apple ProRAW capture LUT video recording up to 4K, with batch editing and reusable recipes	Captures webcam photos and video with timers and burst mode Offers visual effects plus brightness, contrast and resolution controls Can switch between installed webcams and share captured media
Cons	External camera support is not included Pro purchases are needed for features such as batch editing and 4K video The main Filmode experience is for iPhone and iPad; Android uses Filmode Vibe	Limited to Linux desktop use No virtual camera or background tools GNOME replaced it as its core camera app with Snapshot in GNOME 45
Our verdict	Filmode combines a film-style camera with color-grading and editing tools for mobile photographers, especially people who want to shape a look while shooting rather than apply it only afterward. Live film LUTs provide baked-in looks, and… Read the review →	Cheese is a free, open-source webcam application for Linux desktops, aimed at people who want straightforward photo and video capture from an installed webcam. It covers everyday capture needs with countdown photography, configurable burst… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Filmode — where it wins

  • Live film LUTs and film-roll shooting in 12, 24 or 36 frames
  • Manual controls plus RAW and Apple ProRAW capture
  • LUT video recording up to 4K, with batch editing and reusable recipes

  Where it doesn't

  • External camera support is not included
  • Pro purchases are needed for features such as batch editing and 4K video
  • The main Filmode experience is for iPhone and iPad; Android uses Filmode Vibe

• Cheese — where it wins

  • Captures webcam photos and video with timers and burst mode
  • Offers visual effects plus brightness, contrast and resolution controls
  • Can switch between installed webcams and share captured media

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Linux desktop use
  • No virtual camera or background tools
  • GNOME replaced it as its core camera app with Snapshot in GNOME 45

• Filmode7.5/10 · Free plan

  A film-style camera and editor with manual controls, RAW capture and LUT video.

  Visit FilmodeFull verdict →
• CCheese7.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source webcam app with practical capture tools and a focused feature set.

  Visit GNOMEFull verdict →