SmartCam AlternativesCamera as Webcam Apps like SmartCam

SmartCam is described as '- 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' and is a camera as webcam app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SmartCam for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best SmartCam alternative is DroidCam, which is free. Other great apps like SmartCam are Iriun Webcam, Camo, VDO.Ninja and IP Webcam.

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SmartCam alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2025
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  1. DroidCam icon
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    Transform your Android device into a versatile webcam and microphone using DroidCam. Connect over USB, WiFi, or 3G for flexible usage on Windows and Linux. Enjoy pro features like HD video, IP surveillance, Bluetooth, camera flash, and various video formats. A lightweight app maximizing device efficiency.

    15 DroidCam alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Camera as Webcam
    2.  Webcam recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Capture Video

    DroidCam VS SmartCam

     
    • DroidCam is the most popular Windows, Android & Linux alternative to SmartCam.

    • DroidCam is the most popular free alternative to SmartCam.

    • DroidCam is Freemium and ProprietarySmartCam is Free and Open Source
    • DroidCam is LightweightSmartCam is not according to our users
  2. Iriun Webcam icon
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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.

    14 Iriun Webcam alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Iriun Webcam Features

    1.  Support for HD videos
    2.  USB connection
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Camera as Webcam
    5.  Capture Video
    6.  Wireless

    Iriun Webcam VS SmartCam

     
    • Iriun Webcam is the most popular Mac & iPhone alternative to SmartCam.

    • Iriun Webcam is Freemium and ProprietarySmartCam is Free and Open Source
  3. Camo icon
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    Look amazing on video calls. Use your smartphone or tablet as a pro webcam and get powerful effects and adjustments for Zoom, Meet, and more.

    18 Camo alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Mac

    Camo Features

    1.  Support for HD videos
    2.  Webcam Effects
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Webcam recording
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Webcam Mirroring

    Camo VS SmartCam

     
    • Camo is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SmartCam.

    • Camo is Freemium and ProprietarySmartCam is Free and Open Source
  4. VDO.Ninja icon
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    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Multi-streaming
    6.  Custom overlays
    7.  Decentralized

    VDO.Ninja VS SmartCam

     
    • VDO.Ninja is the most popular Web-based alternative to SmartCam.

    • VDO.Ninja is the most popular Open Source alternative to SmartCam.

    • VDO.Ninja is Free and Open SourceSmartCam is also Free and Open Source
    • VDO.Ninja is Privacy focused, Lightweight and DecentralizedSmartCam is not according to our users
  5. IP Webcam icon
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    IP Webcam turns your phone into a network camera with multiple viewing options. View your camera on any platform with VLC player or web browser. Stream video inside WiFi network without internet access.

    14 IP Webcam alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    IP Webcam Features

    1.  Motion Detection
    2.  Record videos

    IP Webcam VS SmartCam

     
  6. iVCam icon
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    Transforms your phone into a high-quality HD webcam for Windows PCs with superior video quality and real-time features, replacing standard webcams. Ideal for a variety of uses including baby monitoring, and security. Supports multiple connections and advanced settings for personalized use.

    14 iVCam alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    iVCam Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Wireless

    iVCam VS SmartCam

     
  7. VCamdroid icon
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    VCamdroid is a Windows application that allows you to use your Android phone as a virtual webcam. It leverages a custom DirectShow filter, implemented using the Softcam library, to create a virtual webcam device on your Windows machine.

    15 VCamdroid alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    VCamdroid Features

    1.  Adjusting brightness
    2.  Rotate Video
    3.  Virtual Webcam
    4.  Flip Video
    5.  Change resolution

    VCamdroid VS SmartCam

     
  8. DroidCam OBS icon
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    Use your phone as a camera directly in OBS Studio.

    13 DroidCam OBS alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone

    DroidCam OBS VS SmartCam

     
  9. Spydroid icon
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    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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Discontinued

    Last update was in 2013. The app was taken down from Android Play Store, and not compatible with newer Android versions.

    Spydroid Features

    1.  HTTP server
    2.  Live Camera Streaming
    3.  Webcam recording
    4.  VLC

    Spydroid VS SmartCam

     
  10. CamON icon
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    Transforms your Android device in a wireless IP camera. It works with both the Wi-Fi and the mobile data connection and can stream video from any cameras together with the audio.

    12 CamON alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    CamON Features

    1.  IP camera
    2.  Capture Video

    CamON VS SmartCam

     
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    Shoot gives you a rock-solid connection to your iOS device’s camera for meetings and live streams. It's easy to connect and you get full manual camera controls when you need them. With Shoot's telestrator you can draw and add text (using your voice) on top of your video...

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Shoot Pro Webcam Features

    Shoot Pro Webcam VS SmartCam

     
  12. VibeCam icon
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    Instantly turns your iPhone into an HD webcam for your Windows computer. To give a strikingly true-to-life and impressive view for your video recording, and video chats on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Twitch, YouTube Live, Skype, Discord, etc.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    VibeCam VS SmartCam

     
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