PTP Webcam vs DroidCam OBS
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PTP Webcam
6.0DSLR live view video plugin
DroidCam OBS
7.0Use your phone as a camera directly in OBS Studio
| Metric | PTP Webcam | DroidCam OBS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 25 |
| 90-day Installs | 9 | 69 |
| 365-day Installs | 40 | 335 |
| Version | 1.3.2 | 2.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 200 | 664 |
| GitHub Forks | 19 | 85 |
| Open Issues | 90 | 9 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 19, 2021 | Apr 14, 2023 |
Reviews
PTP Webcam
PTP Webcam is a niche macOS app that enables DSLR cameras to function as webcams for video conferencing and streaming. It offers live view functionality, catering to photographers and videographers who prefer using professional cameras for video calls.
PTP Webcam allows DSLR cameras to act as webcams, providing live video feed for conferencing and streaming.
Pros
- + Enables professional DSLR cameras for video conferencing and streaming.
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 license.
- + Supports various DSLR models.
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain Nikon models.
- - No auto-update feature.
DroidCam OBS
DroidCam OBS allows users to utilize their smartphone as a camera within OBS Studio, making it ideal for content creators who want to integrate mobile devices into their workflows. Key features include video and audio streaming from the phone to OBS, offering flexibility and convenience for live streaming and recording.
DroidCam OBS streams video and audio from a smartphone to OBS Studio for use in live streams or recordings.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0 license
- + Seamless integration with OBS Studio for video and audio streaming
- + Cross-platform support, compatible with multiple operating systems
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual installation of new versions
- - Limited community support and discussion