18.2
Webcamoid is a cross-platform camera suite for capturing photos and videos.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidAPILinux
Best Virtual Camera Software in 2026
A virtual camera can shape camera sources into an output for other apps to use. Compare camera inputs and virtual camera outputs, and check whether scene composition, background effects, or audio routing match the setup you want. Supported platforms help you gauge fit with your devices and software, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost points to consider. Camo Studio, FineCam, and OBS Studio…
28.0
Camo Studio uses cameras you already own as video sources for meetings, streaming, and recording.
Free planAndroidiOSAPI
38.0
FineCam is an AI-powered webcam and virtual camera for video recording and conferencing.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
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mimoLive
mimoLive is a live video production application from mimoLive in Germering, Germany.
Free planiOSWebAPImacOS7.9From $70 a month - 5
VCam
VCam is a locally powered AI meeting companion for changing and enhancing webcam video.
Free planWebmacOSSelf-hostedWindows7.8Free plan - 6
PRISM Live Studio
PRISM Live Studio is a broadcasting and media creation tool for live streams, video recording, and photos with effects, stickers, images, and music.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.6From $79.99 a year - 7
DeskBroadcast
DeskBroadcast turns a webcam and microphone into a software-defined studio, sending processed video and voice to other apps as virtual camera and microphone devices.
Free planmacOS7.3$79 one-time - 8
OBS Studio
OBS Studio is free, open-source software for recording video and live streaming on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 9
SplitCam Multistream
SplitCam Multistream is a free streaming tool for sending a stream to multiple destinations using an encoder-based setup.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 10
XSplit Broadcaster
XSplit Broadcaster is a Windows application for creating and controlling scenes for live streams, recordings, podcasts, presentations, and virtual-camera workflows.
Free planWindows7.0From $59.99 a year - 11
ManyCam
ManyCam is virtual camera and live-streaming software for video calls, streaming platforms and remote learning.
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows6.8From $59 a year - 12
CamMask
CamMask is virtual webcam software for Windows and Mac OS X that adds effects to video for chats, websites, and Flash applications.
Free planmacOSWindows6.6$34.99 one-time - 13
Ecamm Live
macOS6.6From $16 a month - 14
vMix
Windows6.6From $50 a month - 15
FakeCam
FakeCam is a virtual webcam for Windows that sends a video, image, screen view, or recorded loop to an app as a camera feed.
Free planWindows6.5$12.99 one-time - 16
Streamlabs Desktop
Streamlabs Desktop is a desktop app for broadcasting and recording on Windows 10 and macOS 12 or higher.
macOSWindows6.5From $179 a year - 17
AlterCam
Windows6.4From $29.95 a year - 18
Wirecast
macOSWindows6.4From $34 a month - 19
Snowmix
Snowmix is a free, open-source command-line tool for building systems that mix live audio and video feeds.
Free planLinuxmacOS6.2Free plan - 20
SparkoCam
Windows6.2$39.95 one-time - 21
CamLooper
CamLooper turns video recordings into a virtual camera feed for video-call, streaming, and other applications that accept a webcam.
Free planLinuxWindows6.1Free plan - 22
CutWire Prism
CutWire Prism is a free, open-source node-based live video mixer for volunteers, streamers and small venues.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 23
e2eSoft VCam
Windows6.1From $12.95 a year - 24
VisionMixer
macOS6.1 - 25
CamDeck
CamDeck is a macOS virtual camera app that combines camera effects, image or video overlays, and a live lower-third bar in a feed for compatible Mac apps.
Free planmacOS6.0Free plan