Compare · Liveface vs ManyCam
Liveface vs ManyCam — browser face swap, no $59+ commitment
ManyCam is a legitimate native virtual-camera app — the Mac/Windows installer pattern Snap Camera trained users on, plus their own filter catalog. Pricing starts at $59/year (Standard tier) and tops out at $119/year (Premium), no lifetime license. Liveface is a browser-based real-time face swap — no install for you, $7.99 for a 24-hour Day Pass to test, $19.99/month if you commit. Different product shape; different commitment level.
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| What matters | Liveface | ManyCam |
|---|---|---|
| Install needed | No (browser) + OBS bridge for Zoom/Teams | Yes — native Mac/Windows app |
| Starting price | 30-min free trial; $7.99 / 24h Day Pass | $59/year Standard tier (no free trial in current pricing) |
| Subscription required for paid | Day Pass = one-time; Monthly / Annual = subscription | Annual subscription only — no one-time license |
| Real-time AI face swap | Yes — server-side | Yes — local AI |
| Filter catalog | 5 PD presets + custom face upload | ~10,000 filters/effects bundled |
| Multi-source mixing (PiP / multiple cameras) | No | Yes — built-in |
| Watermark on free tier | Yes (free trial + Day Pass; removed on Pro) | Yes (Lite free tier; removed on Standard+) |
| Cross-OS | macOS / Windows / Linux / Chromebook | macOS / Windows |
Where Liveface wins
- — Try before commit — 30-min free, then $7.99/24h before any subscription decision.
- — Browser-based, nothing to install or uninstall.
- — Linux + Chromebook support (ManyCam is Mac/Win only).
- — No annual subscription required — Day Pass is one-time.
Where ManyCam wins
- — Much larger built-in filter catalog (~10,000 effects).
- — Multi-source mixing (overlay multiple cameras, picture-in-picture, broadcaster-style scene composition).
- — Once installed, no OBS bridge step — virtual camera is built in.
- — Industry-established for ~15 years; stable native app rather than browser+OBS pipeline.
Verdict
If you want a full broadcaster toolkit (multi-camera, scene composition, thousands of effects) and you stream regularly, ManyCam's annual subscription is reasonable. If you want to occasionally use a face filter on a Zoom call without paying $59 upfront for features you won't touch, Liveface's Day Pass tier is uniquely positioned. Different tools for different commitment levels.
Frequently asked
Does ManyCam offer a free trial?
ManyCam has a free "Lite" tier with watermarked output and limited sources. There is no time-bounded trial of the paid features — you pay $59/year (Standard) or higher to remove the watermark and unlock the full catalog. Liveface gives you 30 minutes of full Pro-tier output free, then $7.99 to extend for 24 hours.
Can I use ManyCam and Liveface together?
Yes — ManyCam can ingest virtual cameras as sources, including OBS Virtual Camera. You can pipe Liveface → OBS → ManyCam if you want ManyCam's multi-source mixing on top of Liveface's face swap. Most users find Liveface → OBS → Zoom skips a step.
Why is ManyCam $59/year and Liveface $19.99/month?
ManyCam is a one-machine native install, so once you pay for the year you can use it offline. Liveface runs the AI on our cloud GPUs, so per-user pricing reflects the compute cost. The Day Pass tier ($7.99 / 24h) is for users who want occasional bursts without monthly commitment.