Alternatives
These pages compare Facecam with one other tool each, and say plainly when the other tool is the better choice.
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Live face swap tools compared
| Tool | Where the swap runs | Into a call through | Price per live minute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facecam | Our servers; any laptop with Chrome | “Facecam Virtual Camera” in Chrome | $0.033 a minute |
| LiveSwap | Its servers, from a web page | OBS Virtual Camera | $0.73 to $0.83 a minute |
| Livesync | Its servers, from a web page | OBS Virtual Camera | $0.22 to $0.30 a minute; 10 free minutes once |
| Deep-Live-Cam | Your graphics card | OBS Virtual Camera | Free source; pre-built version $22 a month |
| FaceFusion | Your graphics card | OBS (UDP or /dev/video stream) | Free source; installer $20 |
| DeepFaceLive | Your Windows graphics card | OBS Virtual Camera | Free (archived) |
| Swapface | Your graphics card (RTX 2060 or better) | Its desktop app's stream mode | Pay as you go or subscription |
More about Alternatives
How we compare
- We test Facecam's side ourselves and note the date, computer, operating system and browser.
- Facts about the other tool come from its own site, docs or pricing page, linked with the date we checked. When we haven't run the other tool, the page says so.
- We measure what we can (startup time, frame rate, which apps see the output, price per minute) instead of rating.
- Every page lists the other tool's strengths, including where it beats Facecam.
Where Facecam usually differs
Most alternatives are desktop apps that add a camera or mic to your whole computer, so they work in the Zoom and Discord desktop apps. Facecam needs only a Chrome extension, which suits Chromebooks and work laptops but only works inside Chrome. Each comparison covers whether that trade-off fits your setup.
Alternatives FAQ
What does a tested date mean?
It is the day we last tested Facecam's side, with the computer, operating system and browser we used. It also says whether we ran the other tool or only read its public pages.
Why would I pick the other tool?
If you need a desktop app such as Zoom or Discord to see your camera or mic, a desktop tool is often the better fit. Each page says so where it applies.
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