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Webcamoid

Free#21 of 34 in Virtual Camera SoftwareWebcam Software

Webcamoid: A capable free webcam suite for broad platform coverage, with limited scene-building depth. Ranked #21 of 34 in Virtual Camera Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free open-source users needing broad platform support.

6.7/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free open-source users needing broad platform support
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Scene composition
    No
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Free and open source across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
    • Combines webcam, screen, file, and network-stream sources
    • Adds effects, recording, RTMP streaming, and audio controls

  • Where it doesn't

    • Multi-source scene composition is not currently available
    • Virtual camera output is unavailable on Android
    • macOS uses local streaming instead of virtual camera output

Our verdict on Webcamoid

Webcamoid is a free, open-source camera and capture suite for general users, streamers, and developers who need broad platform support. It runs on GNU/Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android, with FreeBSD also included in the product description. The software can manage multiple webcams, capture individual windows or screens, accept camera, file, and network-stream sources, apply video and OpenGL effects, and record photos and video. It also provides virtual camera output on GNU/Linux and Windows, while macOS uses local streaming instead.

Its strongest case is breadth within a single webcam utility. The feature set covers virtual camera output, RTMP streaming, simultaneous multistreaming, and local HTTP audio and video streaming. Multiple audio inputs can be managed with per-input volume control, while background effects and audio routing are included in the category specifications. This gives Webcamoid a useful range for basic broadcasting, processed video feeds, and capture workflows without introducing a paid plan structure. Platform coverage is especially relevant for users who move between desktop operating systems or need an Android-compatible camera tool.

The trade-off is depth. Multi-source scene composition is described as future work, so Webcamoid is less suited to workflows that depend on arranging layered scenes, combining sources into designed layouts, or building production-ready compositions. The platform behavior also varies: virtual camera output is unavailable on Android, and macOS relies on local streaming after virtual camera support was removed. Choose Webcamoid for free, open-source webcam effects, capture, streaming, and broad operating-system support. Choose an alternative when advanced scene composition or consistent virtual-camera output across every supported platform is central to the workflow.

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Webcamoid pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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Webcamoid fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Supported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS
Camera inputsNot verified
Scene compositionNo
Background effectsYes
Virtual camera outputsNot verified
Audio routingYes
DeploymentDesktop, Mobile
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitewebcamoid.github.io
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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