| Software | Free | Motion Detection | HTTP Streaming | FTP Upload | Cross-Platform | |----------|------|----------------|---------------|------------|----------------| | | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (Win only) | | WebcamXP 5 | Freemium | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | | ManyCam | Freemium | No | Yes | No | Yes | | ZoneMinder | Yes | Yes | Yes (via server) | Yes | Yes (Linux) |
Yawcam v.0.3.0 is often described as having "everything you need, nothing you don't." Here is the feature breakdown: Yawcam - Yet Another Webcam Software -v.0.3.0-
Yawcam v.0.3.0 uses VFW (Video for Windows), not DirectShow. Install a VFW wrapper like "DirectShow to VFW Bridge" or use a very old Logitech driver from 2003. | Software | Free | Motion Detection |
It sounds insane to recommend legacy software, but there are three niches where this excels. Features basic motion sensing that can trigger actions
Features basic motion sensing that can trigger actions like saving a file, uploading to an FTP server, or sending an email.