LookPilot vs Beam Eye Tracker
Both products turn a normal webcam into tracking for games, both do 6DoF head tracking plus eye tracking, and both are one-time purchases - so the honest comparison comes down to focus, price, platforms, and reviews. Beam leads with eye tracking (gaze-driven camera, streaming overlays); LookPilot leads with head tracking, which is what sim players use the vast majority of the time. LookPilot is half the price, runs natively on Linux, and holds a higher Steam rating.
Beam Eye Tracker
- Strong webcam eye tracking (gaze camera, streaming overlays)
- 6DoF head tracking with built-in game protocols
- Twice the price for the sim use case
- Eye tracking is the headline; head tracking shares the spotlight
- Windows only, no native Linux or Steam Deck build
LookPilot + your webcam
- Full 6DoF head tracking first, eye tracking as an option
- $14.99 once (half the price), lifetime updates
- Native Windows and Linux (including Steam Deck / SteamOS)
- FreeTrack/TrackIR, opentrack UDP, joystick, and mouse outputs
- 96% positive on Steam vs Beam’s 88%
When the other option is the better choice
If eye-gaze features are the main thing you want - gaze-driven camera assist, streamer gaze overlays, multi-monitor pointer tricks - Beam is a polished product from a company with a real eye-tracking pedigree, and its 88% Steam rating is earned. LookPilot leads with head tracking because that is what ~85% of sim players actually use in game, and it is the only one of the two with a native Linux and Steam Deck build.
Common questions
Which one is better for flight and truck sims?
Sim players overwhelmingly use head tracking to look around the cockpit; that is LookPilot's primary feature and what its 6DoF pipeline is tuned for. Eye tracking is available on top when you want it.
Is LookPilot really a one-time purchase?
Yes. $14.99 once, all future updates included, no subscription and no DLC. (Beam is also a one-time purchase, at $29.99 list.)
Can I try both first?
Yes. LookPilot has a 14-day full-featured free trial and Beam has a limited demo on Steam, so you can compare both on your own webcam before spending anything.
Try it with the games you already play
700+ games supported. 96% positive on Steam (227 reviews).
Buy LookPilot $14.99