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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Deep-Live-Cam alternative without a gaming PCA Deep-Live-Cam alternative for laptops: the same live face swap idea, set up in Chrome with no Python, models or graphics card.
FaceFusion alternative for live video callsA FaceFusion alternative for live calls in Chrome, with the frame rate we measured, for anyone who only needs the webcam part.
DeepFaceLive alternative for Mac, Windows and any laptopA DeepFaceLive alternative that runs from Chrome, without Windows-only builds, a DirectX 12 card or OBS and audio-cable setup.
Swapface alternative with no downloadA Swapface alternative that runs in your browser: try the live swap on a web page, then use it in Chrome calls, with no RTX card.
Remaker alternative with card plans and live face swapRemaker's photo face swap is free and quick. If you also want GIFs, short videos or a live face swap on a plan you pay by card, Facecam is the alternative.
Facecam vs LiveSwapFacecam vs LiveSwap: both swap your face live from the browser. They differ on price per minute and on how the video reaches your call.
Facecam vs LivesyncFacecam vs Livesync: a Chrome camera at a lower price per minute, or a web studio with free minutes, recording and phone support.
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 | $0.038 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 from $22 a month |
| FaceFusion | Your graphics card | OBS (UDP or /dev/video stream) | Free source; installer $20 (Windows) or $30 (Mac) |
| DeepFaceLive | Your Windows graphics card | OBS Virtual Camera | Free (archived) |
| Swapface | Your graphics card (RTX 2060 or better) | Its desktop app's stream mode | From $39 a month for unlimited live swap; watermarked free plan |
Which one fits your setup
- An NVIDIA gaming PC, and you want it free and offline: Deep-Live-Cam or FaceFusion. Nothing leaves your computer and there's no per-minute cost, but you install Python and the models yourself.
- You need the Zoom, Teams or Discord desktop app: a desktop tool plus OBS Virtual Camera. Facecam's camera only exists inside Chrome, so it reaches those apps' web versions, not the desktop apps.
- A work laptop, a Mac without a big graphics card, or a Chromebook: a tool that swaps on its own servers. Facecam adds its camera straight to the call in Chrome; LiveSwap and Livesync run in a web page and need OBS to get into a call.
- You stream for many hours a month on a PC with an RTX card: Swapface's $39-a-month plan has unlimited live swap, which beats paying by the minute.
- You want to try before paying: Livesync gives 10 free minutes once, Swapface has a free plan with a watermark, and the open-source tools are free if your hardware runs them. Facecam's live swap has no free minutes.
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 you have a strong graphics card and want a free, offline swap, a desktop tool is often the better fit. Each page says so where it applies.
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