# DroidCam vs pyvirtualcam

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** DroidCam

| Attribute | DroidCam | pyvirtualcam |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.2 (40% (low)) | 43.6 (21% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 41 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 584 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A utility that enables using a smartphone or tablet as a video camera source for desktop applications, particularly for video conferencing services. It is indexed under Webcam Streaming Tools.","source":"https://www.dev47apps.com","question":"What is DroidCam?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DroidCam offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.dev47apps.com","question":"Is DroidCam free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DroidCam supports Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.dev47apps.com","question":"What platforms does DroidCam support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for DroidCam, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype and OBS Studio. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.dev47apps.com","question":"What does DroidCam integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A Python package that enables applications to send video frames to virtual camera devices across multiple operating systems. It provides a backend abstraction layer for managing virtual camera device properties and frame formats. It is indexed under Webcam Streaming Tools.","source":"https://letmaik.github.io/pyvirtualcam/","question":"What is pyvirtualcam?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"pyvirtualcam supports Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://letmaik.github.io/pyvirtualcam/","question":"What platforms does pyvirtualcam support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. pyvirtualcam is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam","question":"Is pyvirtualcam open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| description.long | A utility that enables using a smartphone or tablet as a video camera source for desktop applications, particularly for video conferencing services. | A Python package that enables applications to send video frames to virtual camera devices across multiple operating systems. It provides a backend abstraction layer for managing virtual camera device properties and frame formats. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"free_hardware_utility","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":false,"video_recording_to_local_mp4_disk":false,"ai_eye_contact_correction_gaze_redirection":false,"multi_camera_switching_and_scene_management":false,"ai_audio_noise_cancellation_and_echo_removal":false,"presentation_slide_overlay_picture_in_picture":false,"ar_face_tracking_and_3d_masking_snapchat_style":false,"nvidia_rtx_gpu_hardware_tensor_core_requirement":false,"virtual_camera_driver_output_for_zoom_teams_meet":true,"ai_background_removal_and_blur_without_green_screen":false}` | `{"architecture_model":"desktop_local_application"}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zoom","native":false,"category":"chat","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":false,"category":"chat","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Skype","native":false,"category":"chat","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"OBS Studio","native":false,"category":"video","direction":"outbound"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-2.0 |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Unlimited usage at standard definition","Connect via WiFi or USB cable","Audio and video support","Background operation on Android"],"description":"Unlimited usage at standard definition","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free with unlimited usage at standard definition","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.dev47apps.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T13:58:01.915Z"}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | free | - |
| pricing.price_level | free | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | - | 25 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.15.0","date":"2026-01-24T17:12:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.14.0","date":"2025-09-10T07:13:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.13.0","date":"2025-05-12T22:00:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.12.1","date":"2025-01-19T16:14:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.12.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.12.0","date":"2024-07-14T08:16:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.11.1","date":"2024-02-09T08:29:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.11.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.11.0","date":"2023-12-10T09:54:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.10.2","date":"2022-10-30T12:49:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.10.1","date":"2022-10-27T18:25:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.10.0","date":"2022-10-02T10:48:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.9.1","date":"2022-10-02T09:41:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.9.0","date":"2021-12-12T19:33:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.8.0","date":"2021-04-19T18:01:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.7.0","date":"2021-03-26T22:20:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.6.0","date":"2021-03-23T07:44:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.5.0","date":"2021-03-13T13:46:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.4.0","date":"2021-03-07T12:19:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.3.2","date":"2021-03-07T10:25:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.3.1","date":"2021-03-07T10:25:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/letmaik/pyvirtualcam/releases/tag/v0.3.0","date":"2021-03-07T10:24:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.0"}]` |
| security.scorecard | - | 4.6 |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=pyvirtualcam&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Webcam Streaming Tools)

| Capability | DroidCam | pyvirtualcam |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Desktop local application | Desktop local application |
| Virtual camera driver output for zoom teams meet | ✓ | - |
| AI background removal and blur without green screen | ✗ | - |
| AI eye contact correction gaze redirection | ✗ | - |
| Presentation slide overlay picture in picture | ✗ | - |
| AI audio noise cancellation and echo removal | ✗ | - |
| Ar face tracking and 3d masking snapchat style | ✗ | - |
| Multi camera switching and scene management | ✗ | - |
| Video recording to local mp4 disk | ✗ | - |
| Nvidia rtx GPU hardware tensor core requirement | ✗ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | - |
| Gpl or permissive oss license | ✗ | - |
| Pricing model | Free hardware utility | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:37:31.955Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*