"It’s a really useful app that I think I’ll be using a lot, especially now that I’m on a lot more video calls…" — Jay Peters, The Verge
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac




CamDesk is described as 'Free, open source, desktop webcam widget, that was created as home surveillance application. Although others have used it for demonstrations even with CamStudio, and QuickTime Player for screen casting' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are three alternatives to CamDesk for Mac. The best CamDesk alternative is Hand Mirror, which is free. Other great apps like CamDesk are Camera Preview and Mirror Magnet.
"It’s a really useful app that I think I’ll be using a lot, especially now that I’m on a lot more video calls…" — Jay Peters, The Verge




Get instant access to your Mac's camera feed for quick video call checks with key features like instant camera feed, menu bar and dock access, keyboard shortcut, customizable view, photo capture, always-on-top window, and hide menu bar icon.


Mirror Magnet puts a live camera image on your desktop that stays on top of everything else.



