SplitCam

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Country: Russia (RU)
Founded: 2009
Developer: SplitCam (Russia)
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, iOS, Android

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Live Streaming

Overview

SplitCam is live streaming software that enables multistreaming to multiple platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook simultaneously with low CPU and GPU usage. It functions as a virtual webcam, allowing a single camera feed to be used across several applications without conflicts. The tool supports mixing webcam feeds with screen capture, video files, images, and effects, targeting streamers, gamers, and video callers needing efficient video splitting and broadcasting.

Key Features

Multistreaming - Broadcast one live stream to multiple services like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook at the same time.
Virtual Webcam - Split webcam feed to multiple applications without 'webcam busy' errors.
Scenes Switching - Switch between different scene setups during streams.
Screen Sharing - Capture and share entire screen, specific apps, or custom areas.
Video Effects - Apply color adjustments, filters, and effects to video sources.
Audio Mixer - Mix multiple audio sources for streams.
Video Recording - Record streams in various resolutions and formats.
Video/Image Files - Add and resize video files or images in the stream canvas.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	All core features including multistreaming, virtual webcam, effects, and recording.

Platforms & Requirements

Primary desktop version runs on Windows 10 with low system requirements. Mobile apps available on iOS and Android for live streaming from phone cameras. No macOS or Linux support mentioned.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Twitch.tv
YouTube Live
Facebook Live
Skype
Zoom
OBS
Ustream
Livestream

Alternatives

App	Difference
OBS Studio	Free open-source tool focused on single-stream recording and broadcasting with plugins for multistreaming.
Streamlabs OBS	User-friendly OBS variant with built-in themes and alerts, supports multistreaming via service plugins.
Restream	Cloud-based multistreaming service that relays streams without local hardware strain.
ManyCam	Virtual webcam software with effects and multistreaming, available on more platforms including macOS.

Reputation

SplitCam is recognized for its free multistreaming and virtual webcam capabilities with low resource usage, appealing to budget users. It receives praise for ease of splitting webcam feeds across apps like Skype. Criticisms include limited platform support beyond Windows and occasional stability issues in older reviews.

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