11 Best Free Webcam Software for Windows 7, 8, 10 & 11

Do you record live streams, games, webinars, meetings, or screencasts often?

Want to make your webcam videos better?

You are in the right place.

This post lists the 10 best free webcam software you can use today. We cover the pros, cons, pricing, and which OS each one works on.

1. Vmaker's Webcam Recorder
2. Movavi Screen Recorder
3. Logitech Capture
4. YouCam
5. ManyCam
6. YAWCAM
7. SplitCam
8. Windows Camera
9. NCH Software
10. Apowersoft

Vmaker is a screen and webcam recorder that captures video at 4K. It comes with virtual backgrounds and lets you add brand colours and a logo to every video. It also has an AI video editor that turns raw footage into a polished video in one click. The editor adds B-rolls, music, transitions, and subtitles for you. It can also cut a long video into short clips.

Formats

MP4

Compatibility

You can use Vmaker on:

• Windows
• Mac
• Chrome extension
• iOS (beta)

Pricing

Vmaker has a lifetime free plan. You can record as many webcam videos as you want.

Paid plans:

Starter: $7 per month ($84 billed yearly)
Team: $10 per month ($120 billed yearly)

Pros

• Built-in screen annotation tools
• AI virtual background changer
• Mouse click highlights
• Filters
• Auto-generated captions
• AI video background remover
• Brand logo on every recording

Cons

None

Movavi Screen Recorder lets you capture webinars, tutorials, and Zoom calls in good quality. It works on Windows 7 and above. You can pick a custom frame rate, record audio from many sources, draw on the screen, and even schedule a recording for later.

Formats Supported

• MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, GIF

Compatibility

• Works on Windows and macOS

Pricing

• Free during a trial
• Paid plan starts at $44.95 per year

Pros

• Multiple recording modes
• Drawing and trim tools
• Schedule recordings ahead of time
• Removes mic background noise
• Exports to Google Drive, YouTube, and more

Cons

• The free version is limited and adds a watermark

See a full Vmaker vs Movavi comparison.

Logitech Capture is built for live streaming and video calls. You can record, edit, share, or stream straight to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, XSplit, or OBS.

It also lets you record from many sources and supports portrait mode for mobile viewers.

Formats

MP4

Compatibility

• Mac
• Windows

Pricing

Free.

Pros

• Portrait mode for mobile viewing
• Takes screenshots
• Good transitions and effects

Cons

Only works with a Logitech webcam.

YouCam is a webcam app for Windows 7 and above. It lets you add studio-style effects, overlays, filters, emojis, and stickers to your video.

It uses low CPU and GPU power, so it does not drain your battery fast.

Formats Supported

MP4, WMV, AVI

Compatibility

Works on all Windows versions (7, 8, and above).

Pricing

Free version available. Paid plan starts at $4.16 per month.

Pros

• Apply natural-looking makeup on camera
• Replace or blur the background
• Works with Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• Add brand logos and promo messages
• Auto face tracking

Cons

• Windows only
• The free plan has very few features

ManyCam is a live streaming app for teachers and trainers. You can add a whiteboard and draw on the screen.

You can also switch backgrounds, add layers, change opacity, and use a green screen with chroma key.

It supports multitasking and RTMP streaming.

Formats Supported

MKV, MOV, MP4, FLV, GIF

Compatibility

Works on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.

Pricing

Free version available.

Paid plans:

$35 per year (Standard)
$69 per year (Studio)
$79 per year (Premium)

Pros

• Blur, replace, or change background to image or video
• Works on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac
• 3D masks and effects
• Remote control for your streaming deck

Cons

• No light enhancement
• Most features need manual control

YAWCAM (Yet Another WebCam Software) is fully free and easy to use. It has motion detection, so it alerts you if anyone walks in front of the webcam.

It does not have fancy effects, but you get the basics like image and text overlay.

Formats Supported

GIF, PNG, JPG

Compatibility

Windows only.

Pricing

Fully free.

Pros

• Beginner friendly
• Strong security features
• Online scheduler
• Can make time-lapse videos
• Upload files to FTP sites

Cons

• The interface looks dated
• No built-in editor
• No transitions, filters, or effects

SplitCam is a webcam recorder with effects and 3D masks. It is good for live streaming because it can send one video feed to many apps or platforms at the same time.

It also has a built-in audio mixer to combine and monitor your audio.

Formats Supported

MP4

Compatibility

• Windows
• Mac (beta)

Pricing

Fully free.

Pros

• Easy to use
• Wide resolution range (320×180 to 2048×1536)
• Works with most messaging apps

Cons

• Few file formats
• Mac version is still in beta

Windows Camera is Microsoft's built-in camera app. It has an auto-stitch feature that lets you pause and resume a recording.

Formats Supported

MP4

Compatibility

Windows 10 and above.

Pricing

Free.

Pros

• Simple and easy to use
• Works with Microsoft OneDrive
• Good camera resolution

Cons

• No live streaming features
• No built-in virtual webcam
• Needs an external camera for 4K

NCH (also called Debut Video Capture) lets you record video from your webcam, screen, or external devices. You can also live stream straight from the app.

You can edit colours, change resolution, and add text overlays or buttons.

Formats Supported

MP4, MPG, WMV, MOV, FLV, AVI

Compatibility

Windows and Mac.

Pricing

Free and paid plans. Paid plans start at $24.99.

Pros

• Wide range of video and audio formats
• Live stream to any social platform
• Built-in editor called VideoPad

Cons

The free version has a watermark.

Apowersoft is a web-based screen recorder. It captures both your screen and webcam. You can upload your videos straight to YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Even though it runs in the browser, you still need to install a small launcher to use it.

Formats Supported

MP4, AVI, VOB, ASF, GIF, WMV, FLV, MPEG

Compatibility

macOS and Windows.

Pricing

Free and paid plans. Paid plan starts at $59.95 per year.

Pros

• No watermark
• No time limit
• Many output formats

Cons

Not ideal for game recording.

Recommended Readings:

10 Best 4K Screen Recorders For Windows and Mac

How to Screen Record on Windows 10 with Audio

9 Best Free Screen Recorders Without Watermark

10 Best Screen Recorders for Chromebook

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How to Screen Record on Chromebook with Facecam