# pyvirtualcam vs Webcamoid

| Attribute | pyvirtualcam | Webcamoid |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.6 (21% (low)) | 41.5 (39% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | 44 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 41 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 584 | 2,540 |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"A comprehensive video capture and streaming tool supporting multiple cameras, effects application, and virtual camera functionality across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. It is indexed under Webcam Streaming Tools.","source":"https://webcamoid.github.io","question":"What is Webcamoid?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Webcamoid is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://webcamoid.github.io","question":"Is Webcamoid free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Webcamoid supports Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://webcamoid.github.io","question":"What platforms does Webcamoid support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Webcamoid can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://webcamoid.github.io","question":"Can Webcamoid be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Webcamoid is published under the GPL-3.0 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/webcamoid/webcamoid","question":"Is Webcamoid open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A comprehensive video capture and streaming tool supporting multiple cameras, effects application, and virtual camera functionality across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. |
| features.capabilities | `{"architecture_model":"desktop_local_application"}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_hardware_utility","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"video_recording_to_local_mp4_disk":true,"multi_camera_switching_and_scene_management":true,"virtual_camera_driver_output_for_zoom_teams_meet":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | C++ | C++ |
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://webcamoid.github.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T13:57:08.486Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | - | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | - | free |
| release.cadence_days | 25 | 147 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| 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}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=nixpkgs&package_name=webcamoid&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Webcam Streaming Tools)

| Capability | pyvirtualcam | Webcamoid |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-11T23:37:43.409Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*