AlterCam
The facts below are what the maker publishes about AlterCam, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From AlterCam's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Single · 1 year | $29.95 a year | Up to 2 of your own computers · free updates for the life of the license · Annual subscription; renews automatically |
| Single · Forever | $59.95, paid once | Up to 2 of your own computers · free updates for the life of the license · One-time fee |
| Business · 1 year | $480 a year | Commercial use · unlimited activations · priority support · Annual subscription; renews automatically |
| Business · Forever | $980, paid once | Commercial use · unlimited activations · free updates for the life of the license · One-time fee |
The facts
Each one read from AlterCam's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio
- The page says version 6.7 fixed and restored noise suppression, automatic volume normalization, and voice changing.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Backgrounds
- AlterCam can replace or hide a webcam background without requiring a green screen.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Broadcasting
- It can send video files or desktop video, with or without webcam video, to its virtual camera.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Effects
- The product page lists more than 50 live webcam effects.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker says the virtual camera can be selected in apps including Teams, Zoom, Discord, and OBS.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License limit
- A Single home license covers up to two of the purchaser’s computers, while a Business license allows unlimited activations for commercial use.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the program may send downloaded-data information with an anonymous identifier, along with registration data, program version, and computer ID code.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- AlterCam is Windows virtual webcam software for adding live effects and virtual backgrounds to video.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Recording
- The product page lists webcam video and photo recording.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Refund and payment
- The purchase page advertises a 30-day money-back period and checkout through PayPro Global with cards, PayPal, and other methods.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker accepts technical support messages through its contact form and asks bug reports to include the AlterCam version, Windows version, and reproduction details.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Virtual camera
- It installs a kernel-mode virtual webcam driver that the Windows Camera app, Teams, Zoom, Discord, and other clients can see.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2003checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Multiple apps
- AlterCam can split webcam video to as many programs as the user wants, according to its FAQ.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial and watermark
- The site offers a free trial and says the AlterCam.com logo can be turned off in Preferences.checked 8 Oct 2026
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