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FakeCam vs Webcam Effects

Both stand on webcam software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FakeCam

Free plan Windows

FakeCam offers multiple camera-feed sources and output adjustments, with local media processing. Check Windows requirements and the WhatsApp Web limitation before choosing it.

Visit FakeCam

Webcam Effects provides browser-based photo and short video capture with live effects and stated local processing. Note the download mark, 60-second clip limit and lack of virtual-camera integration before using it for meetings.

Visit Webcam Effects

The facts

	FakeCam	Webcam Effects
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	PRO: $12.99, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	fakecam.net	web.camera
On webcam software	#19 of 41	#23 of 41

FakeCam: what it does well

Video and image processing stays on the device.
Supports screen regions, windows, playlists, and GIFs.
Optional usage statistics and crash reports can be disabled.
Free use has no time limit.

What to know first

Requires 64-bit Windows 10 or later.
Does not support ARM or Snapdragon processors.
Does not work on Mac or Linux.
WhatsApp support is limited to Web in Chrome or Edge.

Webcam Effects: what it does well

Includes 31 live effects.
Offers timer photos and video clips up to 60 seconds.
Effects continue working offline after the page loads.
Camera frames stay in the browser tab.
Free plan includes the listed capture options.

What to know first

Downloads include a small web.camera mark.
Cannot act as a virtual camera for meeting apps.
Desktop support is listed for current browsers only.
Android support is listed for Chrome; iOS for Safari.

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