VSCO vs Cheese

VSCO9.3Visit CCheese8.4Visit

Higher score VSCO #1 in Camera Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit VSCO

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C Cheese #4 in Camera Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GNOME

• VSCO fits best

  Creators building a capture-to-portfolio workflow

• Cheese fits best

  Linux users wanting a free webcam camera

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Side by side

Feature	VSCO 9.3/10 Visit ↗	CCheese 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Camera Apps	#4 in Camera Apps
Best for	Creators building a capture-to-portfolio workflow	Linux users wanting a free webcam camera
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$2.49/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features VSCO 0/4 · Cheese 0/4
Manual camera controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video capture	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
RAW photo capture	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
External camera support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms	Not checked yet	linux
Max video resolution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	RAW and ProRAW capture with cloud sync across devices AI retouching, video editing, and batch edits up to 100 images Client galleries, portfolio sites, and creative community features	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	Advanced editing and video tools require a paid membership VSCO One is available only with annual billing Batch editing is capped at 100 images	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	VSCO is a photo and video platform for creators who want editing, capture, sharing, and client-facing tools in one service. It runs on web, iOS, and Android, with features spanning presets, adjustment tools, video color grading, RAW 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

• VSCO — where it wins

  • RAW and ProRAW capture with cloud sync across devices
  • AI retouching, video editing, and batch edits up to 100 images
  • Client galleries, portfolio sites, and creative community features

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced editing and video tools require a paid membership
  • VSCO One is available only with annual billing
  • Batch editing is capped at 100 images

• 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

• VSCO9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A multi-platform editor and portfolio suite for creators at every stage.

  Visit VSCOFull verdict →
• CCheese8.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit GNOMEFull verdict →