The Best Open Source DroidCam AlternativesTop Camera as Webcam Apps like DroidCam

The best open source alternative to DroidCam is VDO.Ninja. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to DroidCam and four of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to DroidCam are SmartCam, Audio Source and Spydroid.

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DroidCam alternatives are mainly Camera as Webcam Apps but may also be Video Streaming Apps. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DroidCam.

DroidCam

Camera as Webcam App
Freemium • Proprietary

Turn your Android device into a webcam using a USB cable or wirelessly over WiFi.

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DroidCam alternatives page was last updated Jul 16, 2024

VDO.Ninja
VDO.Ninja is a powerful tool that lets you bring remote video feeds into OBS or other studio software via WebRTC.
9 VDO.Ninja alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Camera as Webcam App
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
Platforms
- Online
VDO.Ninja Features
1. Ad-free
2. Screen Sharing
3. No registration required
4. Multi-streaming
5. Privacy focused
6. No Tracking
7. Lightweight
8. Custom overlays
9. Decentralized
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- VDO.Ninja is the most popular Web-based alternative to DroidCam.
- VDO.Ninja is the most popular Open Source alternative to DroidCam.
- VDO.Ninja is Free and Open SourceDroidCam is Freemium and Proprietary
- VDO.Ninja is Privacy focused and DecentralizedDroidCam is not according to our users

SmartCam
SmartCam - Smart Phone Web Camera - Turns a camera phone (S60, WinMo6.x, Android, Samsung Bada) with bluetooth or WiFi into a handy webcam ready to use with your PC.
13 SmartCam alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Camera as Webcam App
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Windows Mobile
- Android
- Java Mobile
- Symbian S60
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed since 2013. Last versions of the apps can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

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Audio Source
Audio Source forwards Android microphone audio input to the PulseAudio daemon through ADB, so you can use your Android device as a USB microphone.
5 Audio Source alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Android
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Comments about Audio Source as an Alternative to DroidCam

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Just one app, that works on my pc properly
Positive comment •Jul 16, 2024
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- Audio Source is Free and Open SourceDroidCam is Freemium and Proprietary

Spydroid
Stream camera and microphone from your phone to your browser or vlc (HTTP or/and RTSP server). It also enables you to do some other interesting things.
14 Spydroid alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Camera as Webcam App
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Spydroid Features
HTTP server
Live Camera Streaming
Webcam recording
VLC
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Discontinued
Last update was in 2013. The app was taken down from Android Play Store, and not compatible with newer Android versions.

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