MorphCam Camera vs SplitCam and OBS
MorphCam, the real-time AI character camera, can reach your call app in three ways. Here's an honest comparison of the built-in MorphCam Camera, SplitCam and OBS, so you can pick the right one.
In short
- On Windows: use the built-in MorphCam Camera. It's the simplest, and it keeps working when MorphCam is minimised.
- On a Mac, or on Windows 10 for WhatsApp: use SplitCam.
- For advanced streaming setups with scenes and overlays: use OBS.
Side by side
| MorphCam Camera | SplitCam | OBS Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with | MorphCam Windows app | Windows app or web app | Windows app or web app |
| Computers | Windows 10 and 11 | Windows and Mac | Windows and Mac |
| Extra software | None (built in) | SplitCam (free) | OBS (free); DroidCam plugin on Windows for WhatsApp |
| Yes, on Windows 11 | Yes | On Windows, with the DroidCam plugin | |
| Minimise MorphCam during calls | Yes | Windows app: yes. Web app: no, keep it visible | Windows app: yes. Web app: no, keep it visible |
| Setup time | About a minute | A few minutes | Longest |
| Best for | Calls on Windows | Mac users, simple setups | Streamers who want scenes and overlays |
MorphCam Camera
The MorphCam Windows app installs its own camera. In your call app, choose MorphCam Camera (Windows Virtual Camera), or MorphCam Camera on Windows 10. Until your AI face is live, the call shows a black "Connecting..." screen, and your real camera is never sent into the call. WhatsApp only lists the Windows Virtual Camera version, so WhatsApp needs Windows 11.
SplitCam
SplitCam captures the MorphCam window and turns it into a camera called SplitCam Video Driver. It works on Windows and Mac, with WhatsApp too, which makes it the easiest choice for the web app.
OBS Studio
OBS is a free, powerful streaming studio. Capture the MorphCam window, then turn on OBS's virtual camera, or stream directly from OBS to Twitch or YouTube. On Windows, WhatsApp doesn't show the normal OBS camera, so you also need the DroidCam OBS plugin.
Whichever you choose, do your setup with Preview first. It doesn't use credits.
Comparison questions
Do I still need SplitCam or OBS?
Not with the MorphCam Windows app: it includes MorphCam Camera. SplitCam or OBS are needed with the web app, for example on a Mac.
Which is best for WhatsApp?
On Windows 11, MorphCam Camera. On Windows 10 or Mac, SplitCam.
Which is best for streaming?
MorphCam Camera works as a camera source in TikTok LIVE Studio and OBS. Use OBS if you want scenes, overlays and alerts.
Are SplitCam and OBS free?
Yes, both are free to download. MorphCam's camera preview is also free; live time uses credits.
The simplest setup is built in
Get the Windows app with MorphCam Camera, or use the web app on a Mac.