QtCAM
QtCAM: A focused Linux tool for capturing, viewing, and monitoring up to six cameras. Ranked #26 of 41 in Webcam Software by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Open source; best for linux multi-camera capture and monitoring.
At a glance
- Editor score5.7 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forLinux multi-camera capture and monitoring
- Paid fromFree
- Founded2003 · Chennai, India
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports simultaneous streaming from up to six Linux cameras
- Offers camera controls, frame counts, FPS, and preview settings
- Handles JPG, PNG, RAW, BMP, YUV, MJPEG, H264, and VP8
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Linux only
- Does not provide virtual camera output or video effects
- Does not include integrations with other software or services
Our verdict on QtCAM
QtCAM is an open-source webcam application from e-con Systems for Linux users working with USB webcams and compatible embedded or industrial cameras. Its Qt-based interface captures and displays video from Linux UVC and V4L2-compatible devices, with support for simultaneous streaming from up to six cameras. That makes it a focused option for multi-camera capture and monitoring rather than a general-purpose video production suite.
The open-source model keeps QtCAM outside a conventional tiered pricing structure. Its feature set centers on direct camera access and capture: users can adjust brightness, contrast, and supported UVC controls; configure preview format and resolution; and view frame count and FPS information. Still-image capture supports JPG, PNG, RAW, and BMP, while video workflows support YUV, MJPEG, H264, and VP8 encoders with MKV and AVI containers. Selected e-con camera extensions add further device-specific settings.
QtCAM fits Linux-based setups that need several compatible cameras, low-level controls, and format flexibility in one application. Its narrow focus is also the main boundary: it does not provide virtual camera output, background or video effects, or integrations. Choose it for straightforward capture and monitoring across Linux UVC/V4L2 devices, especially when multi-camera support matters. Choose an alternative if your workflow depends on broadcasting into other applications, creative effects, or a broader software ecosystem.
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QtCAM pricing
QtCAM fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Virtual camera | Not verified |
| Background tools | Not verified |
| Video effects | Not verified |
| Camera controls | Yes |
| Webcam recording | Yes |
| Supported platforms | linux |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | e-consystems.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to QtCAM
- NVIDIA BroadcastA free Windows tool for RTX users who want AI audio cleanup and webcam effects.9.2
- SplitCam MultistreamA free encoder for scene-based production, virtual cameras, audio mixing and multistreaming.8.8
- ManyCamA flexible webcam studio for layered scenes, streaming, audio routing, and video calls.8.5
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