We decided to compare all the popular webcam software available on the market today with our AlterCam. It seems that the most popular webcam software (besides AlterCam, of course) are SplitCam, WebCamMax, ManyCam, and Cyberlink Youcam. So, we gathered the details into one comparison chart, here it is:

AlterCam SplitCam WebCam Max ManyCam CyberLink YouCam
Installing third-party toolbars, adware, changing the homepage
Free Version Available
Real-time Video Effects
limited in a free version
Hardware Acceleration for Effects
Overlays Support
ChromaKey
Paid version only
Desktop Capture
Cannot select the window to capture

Cannot select the window to capture in a free version

Cannot select the window to capture
Audio Effects
Limited in a free version
Changing Voice Real-time
Limited in a free version
Video Recording
Upload to YouTube
Price $39.95 Donations $49.95 $99.95 $44.95

We hope this webcam software comparison chart was useful for you and helped to select the appropriate products for your needs.