Open Camera Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Open Camera for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Secure Camera, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Open Camera and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Open Camera are Fossify Camera, PhotonCamera, Libre Camera and FreeDCam.

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Open Camera alternatives are mainly Camera Apps, but if you're looking for Photo Editors or Photo Sharing Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPhone, iPhone + Camera and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Open Camera.
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  1. Secure Camera icon
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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...

    47 Secure Camera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
    • 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
  2. Fossify Camera icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. PhotonCamera icon
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    PhotonCamera uses advanced algorithms for capturing and processing raw images which give unmatched HDR outputs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    Comments about PhotonCamera as an Alternative to Open Camera
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • PhotonCamera is Free and Open SourceOpen Camera is also Free and Open Source
  4. Libre Camera icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. FreeDCam icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Comments about FreeDCam as an Alternative to Open Camera
    Biep
    Positive
    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
  6. VSCO icon
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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.

    100 VSCO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about VSCO as an Alternative to Open Camera
    Guest
    Negative
    4

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  7. Cinema FV-5 icon
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    Cinema FV-5 is a professional video camera application for mobile devices, that puts professional manual controls in your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Simple Camera icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  9. ProCam X icon
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    ProCam X will turn your phone into professional camera with full control over exposure, focus, white balance, ISO and other features.

    34 ProCam X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. Cryptocam icon
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    Cryptocam allows you to use an Android device as a camera that encrypts video as it is recorded. This means you can record anything without worrying about the footage getting into the wrong hands in case someone else gets access to your device or memory card.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    Timemark is a timestamp camera and photo management tool for field teams to capture, organize, and deliver job photos across the team and to clients.

    2 Timemark Camera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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