LibreSwitch from CompanyCam Without the Chaos
A tested playbook for moving your team, your photos, and your workflow — with zero downtime.
The 5-step migration playbook
Follow this plan and your team won't miss a beat. Most crews complete the switch in 2 weeks.
Announce the switch to your team
Tell your crew what's changing and why. Lead with the savings: $0 vs $119/mo for a crew + $29 per extra seat (companycam.com/pricing, July 2026). Give them a heads-up before install day so nobody is surprised.
Install LibreCam on all phones
Have everyone install LibreCam during a morning meeting or lunch break. Registration takes 30 seconds — phone number, name, done. Text them the invite link.
Run both apps in parallel for 2 weeks
Use CompanyCam and LibreCam side-by-side for 2 weeks. Take photos in LibreCam. If anything feels off, CompanyCam is still there as a safety net.
Train office staff on reports and share links
Show your office team how to pull daily reports, generate share links for clients, and review photos in the web dashboard. This takes 15-20 minutes.
Cancel CompanyCam
Once your team is comfortable — usually after 2 weeks — cancel your CompanyCam subscription. Download a final backup of your CompanyCam data first.
What transfers from CompanyCam
| Data Type | Transfers? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Photos | ✓ Yes | Full resolution with original quality preserved |
| Project names and addresses | ✓ Yes | Mapped to LibreCam project structure |
| GPS coordinates | ✓ Yes | Location data transfers with each photo |
| Photo timestamps | ✓ Yes | Original capture dates and times preserved |
| Tags and labels | ✓ Yes | Mapped to LibreCam tags automatically |
| Photo comments | ~ Partial | Text comments transfer; @mentions need reassignment |
| Checklists | ✗ No | Recreate using LibreCam templates (5 minutes per template) |
| User accounts | ✗ No | Team members register fresh via phone number (30 seconds each) |
How to communicate the switch to your team
Be direct with your crew: we're switching photo apps to save money. Lead with the number — if you have 10 users, that's $3,864/year you're putting back in the business. Tell them the new app works the same way: open it, take photos, they sync. The biggest difference is it's free and works better offline. Send the install link in a group text. Do a quick demo at the next morning meeting. Answer questions. Most crews adapt within 2-3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most teams install and start using LibreCam in one day. The recommended 2-week parallel run is optional but gives your crew confidence.
Most resistance fades once crews see the app works the same way — and it's free. The 2-week parallel run eliminates risk and builds trust.
Keep CompanyCam active during the parallel run. If anything feels off, you still have your old system. Cancel only when you're fully confident.
Yes. Export your CompanyCam photos and project data before canceling. Keep a backup on a local drive or cloud storage as a safety net.