Best Virtual Camera Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Camo Studio is ranked #1 of 36 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of FineCam and PRISM Live Studio. The best-ranked option with a free plan is FineCam. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FineCam at $2.50/mo.
A virtual camera can combine camera sources and shape what another app receives. Compared on camera inputs, virtual camera outputs and scene composition, these entries also show options for background effects and audio routing. Supported platforms help you check compatibility with your setup, while free plans and paid-from pricing give cost context. Camo Studio, FineCam and PRISM Live Studio are among the tools to weigh, alongside CutWire Prism and OBS Studio. Consider which sources you need to bring together, what effects you want, and whether the listed platform support fits the apps and devices you use.
36 virtual camera software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
15 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camo StudioWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | FineCamWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | PRISM Live StudioWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $6.67/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | CutWire PrismWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | OBS StudioWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | PhotoDirectorWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | VCamWeb · Windows · Mac | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $4/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | WebcamoidWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 9 | mimoLiveWeb · Mac · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | NVIDIA ShadowPlayWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | SplitCam MultistreamWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 12 | CamDeckMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 13 | DeskBroadcastMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 14 | XSplit BroadcasterWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.3 | |
| 15 | NVIDIA BroadcastWindows | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 16 | ManyCamWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $4.92/mo | 5.6 |
| 17 | Streamlabs DesktopWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $14.92/mo | 5.5 |
| 18 | Big Remote PlayLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | CamLooperWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | CamMaskWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | FakeCamWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | SnowmixMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | Camera GraphMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | camfxLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | CamTwistMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Questions about this list
Which virtual camera software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Camo Studio is ranked #1 of 36 with a score of 6.6. FineCam is second and PRISM Live Studio third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, FineCam has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.