Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to mewcam

Webcam video with a transparent bg in front of your apps

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. mewcam launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Blur Webcam Background on Linux▲174

   Add filters (background blur, etc) to your webcam on Linux. - jashandeep-sohi/webcam-filters

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Vidrio▲218

   Holographic screencasting app for Mac. Free for COVID-19

   2020 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   ScreenTime▲250

   Show your macOS desktop on FaceTime

   2018 · tryscreentime.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   remove.bg for Desktop▲291

   Remove image backgrounds 100% automatically on Win/Mac/Linux

   2019 · remove.bg · its alternatives →

5. 5
   VCam▲105

   AI powered live webcam background removal

   2019 · vcam.ai · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Serverless Cam▲184

   Record your screen from your browser

   2020 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Remove-bg – open-source remove background using WebGPU▲286

   Yesterday,I saw a post in X asking for a self-hostable background remover service. I was thinking, can we make it work by using WebGPU? So it will run in the browser and doesn't require any server/queue to run After a couple of hours, I created this and published the source code on https://github.com/ducan-ne/remove-bg It's still new so welcome any ideas and contributions Powered by WebGPU and Transformer.js (RMBG V1.4 model)

   2024 · bannerify.co · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Translucent Spatial Web Apps▲141

   Bring websites into your space — visionOS

   2024 · translucent.vision · its alternatives →

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   Zombocam – Filters and effects for your webcam▲64

   2016 · zombocam.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Webcam Effects▲157

    We just released a new version of our Chrome extension that enhances on-camera appearance and adjusts video image, making it perfect for meetings, video chats, and live streams. It's based on Webcam Effects SDK, using a custom pre-trained model and a WASM module. Compatible with any website that supports video conferencing or streaming, including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Discord, etc. It's completely free, no watermarks, no limits, no sign-ups required. Feedback is welcome!

    2023 · webcameffects.app · its alternatives →

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    Camo 2▲166

    Great video made easy

    2023 · camo.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Bideo.js▲211

    Fullscreen HTML5 background videos for the web

    2016 · rishabhp.github.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Lumox▲76

    Lumox - Wireless device screen mirroring for Mac. Screenshots, video recording, transparent background, and more.

    May 2026 · lumox.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    StreamCam - Livestream Webcam▲98

    Use your iPhone as a Webcam, for OBS, Twitch Studio and more

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Fun with cell phone webcam and WebGL shaders▲41

    2020 · acidicworks.github.io · its alternatives →

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    iOS app streams MPG video to browsers via WebSockets, decodes in JS▲31

    2013 · instant-webcam.com · its alternatives →

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    Circle Camera▲138

    Minimalist webcam app that displays your camera in a circle.

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    Virtual Backgrounds▲72

    Find the best free virtual backgrounds for your video calls

    2021 · virtualbackgrounds.site · its alternatives →

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    Camera Preview▲122

    Preview your webcam and take photos

    2024 · sindresorhus.com · its alternatives →

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    WebCamMesh▲74

    Webcam browser experiment for Chrome

    2014 · airtightinteractive.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    U-Eyes▲121

    A Chrome Extension for simulating and capture mobile view

    2023 · eyeballer.dev · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Golang FFmpeg wrapper for simple Video I/O and Webcam Streaming▲129

    FFmpeg wrapper providing simple, cross-platform Video I/O, GIF Creation, and Webcam Streaming in Go - AlexEidt/Vidio

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Vidwall▲108

    Set video as dynamic wallpaper

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Zombocam▲69

    Filters and effects for your webcam

    2016 · zombocam.com · its alternatives →

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