DroidCam Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to DroidCam for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Iriun Webcam, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to DroidCam and four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to DroidCam are DroidCam OBS, SmartCam and Audio Source.

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DroidCam alternatives are mainly Camera as Webcam Apps, but if you're looking for Video Streaming Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Mac, iPhone, Free, Android, Video Streaming and Linux. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to DroidCam.
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  1. Iriun Webcam icon

    Iriun Webcam

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    Transforms a phone camera into a wireless or USB webcam for Windows and macOS, supports up to 4K resolution, works with video and audio conferencing apps, enables automatic WiFi or wired setup, and requires drivers plus companion applications for full compatibility.

    16 Iriun Webcam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about Iriun Webcam as an Alternative to DroidCam
    Top Positive Comment
    Harish Sridharan
    6

    It's better than droidcam. it has autofocus and a better resolution when recording.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    Every simple action you do with the phone will stop the transmition. And can't rotate image.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
    1

    Way better than DroidCamX, much more stable USB support, app never crashes, instantly recognized my device over USB without issue. Not sure if it has wireless capability.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Iriun Webcam is a great DroidCam alternative.

    • Iriun Webcam is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to DroidCam.

    • Iriun Webcam is the most popular free alternative to DroidCam.

    • Iriun Webcam is Freemium and ProprietaryDroidCam is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    SmartCam

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    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.

    14 SmartCam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
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    Audio Source

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    Audio Source forwards Android microphone audio input to the PulseAudio daemon through ADB, so you can use your Android device as a USB microphone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
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    Just one app, that works on my pc properly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Audio Source is Free and Open SourceDroidCam is Freemium and Proprietary
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