VCamdroid AlternativesCamera as Webcam Apps like VCamdroid

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

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VCamdroid alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2025
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  1. DroidCam icon

    DroidCam

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    DroidCam screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    DroidCam VS VCamdroid

     

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

    • DroidCam is the most popular free alternative to VCamdroid.

    • DroidCam is Freemium and ProprietaryVCamdroid is Free and Open Source
    • DroidCam is LightweightVCamdroid is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    14 Iriun Webcam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Iriun Webcam screenshot 1

    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 VCamdroid

     

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

    • Iriun Webcam is Freemium and ProprietaryVCamdroid is Free and Open Source
  4. Camo icon

    Camo

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Mac
    Camo screenshot 1
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    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 VCamdroid

     

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

    • Camo is Freemium and ProprietaryVCamdroid is Free and Open Source
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    iVCam

    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 mul...

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    VDO.Ninja

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    VDO.Ninja screenshot 1

    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 VCamdroid

     

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

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

    • VDO.Ninja is Free and Open SourceVCamdroid is also Free and Open Source
    • VDO.Ninja is Privacy focused, Lightweight and DecentralizedVCamdroid is not according to our users
  7. IP Webcam icon

    IP Webcam

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    IP Webcam screenshot 1
    IP Webcam screenshot 2

    IP Webcam Features

    1.  Motion Detection
    2.  Record videos

    IP Webcam VS VCamdroid

     
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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.

    7 Audio Source alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    Audio Source screenshot 1

    Audio Source VS VCamdroid

     
  10. iVCam icon

    iVCam

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iVCam screenshot 1
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    iVCam Features

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

    iVCam VS VCamdroid

     
  11. DroidCam OBS icon

    DroidCam OBS

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    Use your phone as a camera directly in OBS Studio.

    13 DroidCam OBS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    DroidCam OBS screenshot 1

    DroidCam OBS VS VCamdroid

     
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    Spydroid

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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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.

    Spydroid Features

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

    Spydroid VS VCamdroid

     
  13. FineCam icon

    FineCam

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    FineCam is the go-to webcam software that helps enhance your webcam quality with iPhone and 100+ effects, working for all your favorite video calling and streaming apps.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    FineCam Features

    1.  Webcam Effects
    2.  Webcam recording
    3.  AI-Powered

    FineCam VS VCamdroid

     
  14. SmartCam icon

    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.

    13 SmartCam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    SmartCam - ready to capture while streaming in Yahoo!
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed since 2013. Last versions of the apps can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    SmartCam VS VCamdroid

     
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    CamON

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    CamON screenshot 1

    CamON Features

    1.  IP camera
    2.  Capture Video

    CamON VS VCamdroid

     
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