wxCam Alternatives

wxCam is described as 'webcam application for linux. It supports video recording (in an avi uncompressed and Xvid format), snapshot taking, and some special commands for philips webcams, so you can also use the program for astronomy purposes' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to wxCam for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, iPad, iPhone and BSD. The best alternative is Cheese, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like wxCam are Webcamoid, Kamoso, Yawcam and Apple Photo Booth.

wxCam alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools but may also be Video Streaming Apps or Screen Recorders. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of wxCam.

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wxCam

Free • Open Source
Linux

wxCam is a webcam application for linux. It supports video recording (in an avi uncompressed and Xvid format), snapshot...

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Cheese
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Linux
BSD
Flathub
Flatpak
35 alternatives to Cheese
Cheese uses your webcam to take photos and videos, applies fancy special effects and lets you share the fun with others. It was written as part of Googles 2007 Summer of Code lead by Daniel G. Siegel and mentored by Raphaël Slinckx.
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Cheese Features
1. LightweightCheese consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeCheese doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Works OfflineCheese can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Dark ModeCheese supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Cheese without registration.
7. Support for Multiple MonitorsCheese supports the use of multiple displays.
Photobooth
Webcam recording
Capture Video
Webcam Effects
Custom Backgrounds
Webcamoid
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
Flathub
37 alternatives to Webcamoid
Webcamoid is a full featured and multiplatform webcam suite.
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Webcamoid Features
1. Chroma Key / Green ScreenWebcamoid supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
2. Virtual camera outputUse the output from Webcamoid as your webcam's primary video source.
3. PortableWebcamoid can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Virtual Webcam
No installation required
Image Correction
Webcam recording
Webcam Effects
IP camera
Special effects
Capture Video
Record videos
Multiple languages
Kamoso
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Free • Open Source
Linux
31 alternatives to Kamoso
Kamoso is a simple and friendly program to use your camera.
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Kamoso Features
1. LightweightKamoso consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Webcam Effects
Special effects
Webcam recording
Record videos
Yawcam
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Free • Proprietary
Video Streaming App
Windows
Java
60 alternatives to Yawcam
Yawcam stands for Yet Another Webcam software & that's exactly what it is. More precisely Yawcam is a webcam software for windows written in Java. The main ideas for Yawcam are to keep it simple and easy to use, but to include all the usual features.
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Yawcam Features
People detection
Time-lapse
Streaming
Webcam recording
Motion Detection
Java based
Multiple languages
Apple Photo Booth
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
iPad
22 alternatives to Apple Photo Booth
Take photo snapshots and video clips with your Mac using Photo Booth. Send them to your friends, use one as an iChat icon, add them to your Address Book, or organize and edit them in iPhoto. The real fun starts when you use the effects and backdrops in Photo Booth.
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Apple Photo Booth Features
Photo effects
Replace background
CamStar
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Freemium • Proprietary
Photo Sharing App
iPhone
iPad
19 alternatives to CamStar
CamStar is a Photo Booth of your mobile camera, featuring 45 Live Effects and counting!
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CamStar Features
Photo effects
Manything
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Freemium • Proprietary
iPhone
iPad
13 alternatives to Manything
Manything converts your spare iOS device into a free home monitoring camera in seconds. With live streaming, motion alerts, remote control and cloud recording it’s the easy way to watch your home when you’re away.
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Manything Features
Motion Detection
Record videos
Time-lapse
Video-surveillance
Cameroid
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Free • Proprietary
Online
18 alternatives to Cameroid
Just like Photo Booth - exept is online. Have fun with your webcam. Apply text and funny effects.
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Cameroid Features
Infinite canvas
Photo effects
Webcam Effects
MyCam
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
21 alternatives to MyCam
Record videos and take pictures with your webcam, open image or video files and apply photo filters and video effects.
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MyCam Features
Webcam Effects
Social media integration
Image Processing
Sound Effects
Webcam recording
Photographic filters
Camorama
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Free • Open Source
Linux
15 alternatives to Camorama
Camorama is a small utility to view and save images from a webcam or any other Video4Linux device. It can apply a number of image filters and make remote captures.

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