Open Camera AlternativesCamera Apps like Open Camera

Open Camera is described as 'Open Source Camera app for Android phones and tablets. Features:' and is a very popular Camera app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Open Camera for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and F-Droid apps. The best Open Camera alternative is Secure Camera, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Open Camera are Fossify Camera, PhotonCamera, Final Cut Camera and Libre Camera.

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Open Camera alternatives page was last updated Apr 18, 2025
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  1. Secure Camera icon

    Secure Camera

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    This is a modern camera app focused on privacy and security. It includes modes for capturing images, videos and QR / barcode scanning along with additional modes based on CameraX vendor extensions (Portrait, HDR, Night Sight, Face Retouch and Auto) on devices where they're...

    45 Secure Camera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  QR Code Reader
    2.  Remove EXIF Data
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode

    Secure Camera VS Open Camera

     

    • Secure Camera is the most popular Android alternative to Open Camera.

    • Secure Camera is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Open Camera.

    • Secure Camera is Free and Open SourceOpen Camera is also Free and Open Source
    • Secure Camera is Privacy focused and LightweightOpen Camera is not according to our users
  2. Fossify Camera icon

    Fossify Camera

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    Fossify Camera is your go-to app for capturing life’s moments with precision and privacy. Whether you’re snapping photos or recording videos, this fully customizable, privacy-respecting camera app is designed to meet your needs.

    53 Fossify Camera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Camera capturing
    6.  Record videos
    7.  Image zoom
    8.  Material design

    Fossify Camera VS Open Camera

     
  4. PhotonCamera icon

    PhotonCamera

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    PhotonCamera uses advanced algorithms for capturing and processing raw images which give unmatched HDR outputs.

    47 PhotonCamera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    PhotonCamera screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Camera capturing

    PhotonCamera VS Open Camera

     
    Comments about PhotonCamera as an Alternative to Open Camera
    Guest
    Negative Apr 18, 2025
    0

    Does not work on most smartphones. And it has a lot of problems when loading. I do not recommend using it because of a catastrophic unfinished dev.

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    • PhotonCamera is Free and Open SourceOpen Camera is also Free and Open Source
    • PhotonCamera is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpen Camera is not according to our users
  5. Final Cut Camera icon

    Final Cut Camera

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    With the Final Cut Camera app on iPhone or iPad, you can record professional videos with full control of your footage and connect to Final Cut Pro for iPad to capture multiple angles at once with Live Multicam.

    46 Final Cut Camera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Final Cut Camera Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Multicam Editing
    5.  White balance correction
    6.  Video Stabilization

    Final Cut Camera VS Open Camera

     

    • Final Cut Camera is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Open Camera.

    • Final Cut Camera is Free and ProprietaryOpen Camera is Free and Open Source
  6. Libre Camera icon

    Libre Camera

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    Libre Camera is a free and open source camera app to take pictures and record videos written in Flutter and Dart.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.9.1) was released in June 2023.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Remove EXIF Data
    5.  Record videos
    6.  Material design

    Libre Camera VS Open Camera

     
  7. FreeDCam icon

    FreeDCam

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    Substitute for the default Camera with enhanced shot, exposure, and image options. FreeDCam is an open source camera app which tries to enable stuff that is forgotten by the manufacturers. It grants access to deep internals of Android camera APIs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    FreeDCam screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Camera capturing

    FreeDCam VS Open Camera

     
    Comments about FreeDCam as an Alternative to Open Camera
    Biep
    Positive Oct 18, 2023
    0

    It gives me total control.

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    • FreeDCam is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Open Camera.

    • FreeDCam is Free and Open SourceOpen Camera is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeDCam is Privacy focusedOpen Camera is not according to our users
  9. Megapixels icon

    Megapixels

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    Megapixels is a GTK-based camera app using the Linux media request API. It includes a fully configurable post-processing pipeline and QR code scanner.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • GTK+

    Megapixels Features

    1.  Camera capturing

    Megapixels VS Open Camera

     

    • Megapixels is the most popular Linux alternative to Open Camera.

    • Megapixels is Free and Open SourceOpen Camera is also Free and Open Source
  10. Fjorden Camera icon

    Fjorden Camera

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    The Fjorden Camera App for iOS is an advanced, intuitive camera app for fast, one-handed shooting.

    43 Fjorden Camera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Fjorden Camera screenshot 1

    Fjorden Camera VS Open Camera

     
  11. Google Camera icon

    Google Camera

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    Never miss a moment with Google Camera, and take fantastic pictures using features such as Portrait and Night Sight.

    37 Google Camera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Google Camera screenshot 1

    Google Camera Features

    1.  Capture Video

    Google Camera VS Open Camera

     
  12. VSCO icon

    VSCO

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    For creators, by creators, the VSCO app helps you reach your creative potential within a community that values honest and imaginative expression above all else.

    98 VSCO alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
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    VSCO Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Photographic filters
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Discovery engine
    5.  Image Processing

    VSCO VS Open Camera

     
    Comments about VSCO as an Alternative to Open Camera
    Most Recent Comment
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive Jan 17, 2024
    0

    This app have a simple camera feature and requiring a account to use.

    Guest
    Negative Nov 10, 2018
    4

    VSCO is not a regular camera app but rather a photo community app like Instagram.

    Guest
    Negative Jun 23, 2022
    1

    It's simply not an app to shoot photos and video.

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    • This alternative is disputed. VSCO is a legitimate Open Camera alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • VSCO is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to Open Camera.

    • VSCO is Freemium and ProprietaryOpen Camera is Free and Open Source
  13. ProCamera icon

    ProCamera

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    Get the most out of your iPhone camera: ProCamera offers you the full control of a professional camera – with an intuitive interface & advanced features for better pictures.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    ProCamera screenshot 1
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    ProCamera VS Open Camera

     

    • ProCamera is the most popular commercial alternative to Open Camera.

    • ProCamera is Paid and ProprietaryOpen Camera is Free and Open Source
  14. Simple Camera icon

    Simple Camera

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    A simple camera with zooming, capable of taking photos and recording videos, with customizable save folder. The resolutions can be limited by mpx, aspect ratio can be set too. Provides a nice and clean UI.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Simple Camera screenshot 1
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    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Capture Video

    Simple Camera VS Open Camera

     
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