When you implement a video surveillance system, choosing your security cameras is only one of the steps you’ll need to take. You’ll also need to select video management software (VMS) that runs behind those cameras and supports all the functions you need. We shared a list of the best security cameras for business, and now we want to give you a broader picture of the video surveillance market and video management software.
Integrated vs. separated video systems #
Before we move on to looking at the best video management software, it is crucial to understand the value of having an integrated solution compared with separated cameras and video management software.
Piecing together cameras and video management software does offer a degree of flexibility because you can use cameras that you already own. However, it’s best not to take issues with compatibility and a lack of scalability lightly. If the system isn’t integrated, you’ll need some degree of technical knowledge to pair the cameras and VMS and an even greater level of skill to maintain the pairing bug-free.
An integrated hardware and software solution comes ready to use out-of-the-box, saving you frustration from the first stages of the process. You're also spared further aggravation in the long term as an integrated system doesn’t require any compatibility-related maintenance. Moreover, such solutions tend to come with frequent software updates and new feature rollouts that may benefit you over time.
Integrated solutions also often pair very well with other security-related software solutions, such as access control or visitor management. We would recommend you choose this type of solution if your budget allows it, but a separated solution will get the job done if an integrated system isn’t an option.
The video surveillance market #
In 2025, the video surveillance market was valued at $56.11 billion with projections reaching $88.06 billion by 2031 (CAGR 7.8%).
After a flat 2024, when global spending dipped slightly by 0.3% due to election cycles and delayed public-sector security budgets, demand has picked up in 2025. The competitive landscape is varied, and while Asian manufacturers still dominate, some Western brands have risen to the top of global manufacturers.
After the National Defense Authorization Act banned the US government from purchasing video surveillance equipment by Hikvision and Dahua a few years back, there was an increase in revenue for brands based outside of China.
Some of the popular market players in 2025 include:
- Genetec
- Axis Communications
- Bosch Security Systems
- Cisco Systems
- Verkada
- Hanwha Vision (Hanwha Techwin)
- Avigilon (Motorola Solutions)
- Vivotek
- Honeywell Security
On the industry side, the commercial segment is the largest vertical and continues to lead global adoption. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6%. The infrastructure segment is also projected to grow fast in the following years. Other high-growth verticals include healthcare, manufacturing, and government.
Trends in the market #
After a market boom, AI has passed from an emerging feature to a core part of modern video surveillance. In 2025, AI-driven systems account for roughly a third of new deployments (the segment itself is valued at around 7.57 billion). Right now, most new enterprise deployments include on-camera or edge AI processing.
Cloud-based video platforms are also becoming the norm. With annual growth around 16%, cloud VMS is expanding faster than any other trend. Organizations are less and less likely to consider anything other than cloud or hybrid models.
The 2026 trends point to the same direction: a stronger move toward edge AI, continued growth in cloud systems, wider adoption of multi-sensor cameras and tighter cybersecurity requirements.
Video surveillance vendor landscape 2026 #
Additional resources
- Video Protocols: ONVIF
- Video relevant compliance: NDAA (government), FedRamp (military)
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Examples of best-in-class video vendors by category #
Consumer & Prosumer VMS
Arlo Technologies
Arlo provides security and video monitoring solutions for residential applications. They focus on product design, wireless connectivity and RF engineering, cloud infrastructure, and leading-edge AI capabilities. Their system uses an all-in-one sensor with eight different detection functions to protect spaces throughout the home.
Positive reviews: Arlo has long been known as a manufacturer of high-quality, well-designed security products. Their smart features — like AI-driven notifications — help keep customers safe without gimmicks, and their long battery life and easy DIY installation make them a great choice for most homeowners. Source: Security.org
Negative reviews: Their cameras tend to be pricey, and some advanced features require a subscription. Source: Security.org
Arlo pricing
Arlo offers two subscription tiers. One is Plus, which costs $7.99/month for a single camera or $17.99/month for unlimited cameras. The other is Premium, which costs $24.99/month for unlimited cameras and adds 24/7 professional monitoring, emergency response, cellular and battery backup, and a home insurance discount. Source: Arlo.com
Nest
Nest offers wired and battery-powered indoor/outdoor cameras, video doorbells, and models with built-in floodlights. Their cameras include AI-based motion detection (people, animals, packages) and integrate into the Google Home ecosystem. There is also the option of having Gemini for Home capabilities to its latest Nest Cams. This means the built-in intelligence is more descriptive.
Positive reviews: Nest’s latest generation of Google Nest Cams offer impressive video quality and smart features for a lot less than the price of older Nest Cams. Security.org
Negative reviews: One of Nest’s shortcomings, however, is that it requires a subscription to access its best features. Security.org
Google Home pricing
There are two subscription plans. Standard costs $10/month or $100/year, and Advanced costs $20/month or $200/year, with annual billing giving you a $20 or $40 discount. Source: Google Store
Camera & Edge VMS
Spot AI
Spot AI is an all-in-one AI camera system for multiple locations. See, search, share, and scale video with their cameras or your existing security cameras. As a multi-location modern enterprise, accessing and using your security footage might be difficult.
Their turnkey set-up, camera health alerts, and end-to-end network observability make it easier to manage your systems at a large scale. Spot AI reinvented the NVR to cater to a smoother user experience at a large scale.
Spot AI integrates with other security systems, including Kisi, enabling users to enhance security insights by matching events data to Spot AI’s video footage.
Positive reviews: Spot AI has many helpful smart AI features, such as the counting of people and/or cars in a certain area, the ability to make cases and attach videos to the cases, the ability to follow a specific individual through multiple cameras, and so much more. It's also easy to set up, easy to use, and easily intergrates into your business. As an IT Tech, I use the cameras frequently, and reach out to customer support a lot. They are always readily avalible to help and always come up with solutions to fix the issues in a timely manner. G2 Crowd
Negative reviews: Occasionally our camera feed will be delayed, maybe 10 seconds behind live. Also, infrequently our cameras will go completely green and nothing can be seen. Typically this clears out after a minute or so, but it is an inconvenience. G2 Crowd
Spot AI pricing
Spot AI enables you to calculate the pricing as a custom quote.
Bosch
Bosch video products come with AI as a built-in standard. You can connect them to the IoT to support recurring revenue models via services and remote access and management via the secure Bosch cloud.
Bosch pricing
Bosch offers BVMS Viewer as a free application for small or medium-sized video installations. For larger installations, they offer BVMS Lite, BVMS Plus, BVMS Professional, and BVMS Enterprise. See their product catalog for more details.
Mobotix
Mobotix makes IP video security software that pairs with their hardware to create a complete security system. They have no limits on the number of cameras or users and offer video analysis functionality. They also offer advanced video analysis functionality, specializing in thermal technology and Edge AI.
Positive reviews: The platform enables most of the users to see the image, read license plates, and observe people's faces clearly without any strain. The platform is great as it supports communication protocols such as sip and HTTP and also it has competent cameras for performing advanced functions. The management platform facilitates simultaneous configuration and updates for all cameras, centralizes monitoring views for optimal oversight, and ensures simple reproduction processes. G2 Crowd
Negative reviews: Mobotix cameras don’t have user installation and configuration processes, making it difficult for users. The brand lacks customer support which can cause difficulties for users. G2 Crowd
Mobotix pricing
Mobotix offers cost- and license-free software for their Mobotix Move cameras. See their catalog for more details.
Axis Communications
Axis Communications is a Swedish manufacturer of network cameras, access control, and network audio devices for the physical security and video surveillance industries. Axis Camera Station Pro is a video surveillance system that allows you to easily export video, redact video, conduct searches, and automate actions. Real-time alert notifications keep you aware of any suspicious activity and can be customized to suit your needs.
Axis pricing
Axis offers a pricing calculator for their Camera Station license.
Hanwha Vision
Hanwha Vision offers video surveillance products including IP cameras, storage devices, and management software founded on world-class optical design, manufacturing, and image processing technologies. Hanwha offers two primary software solutions. The Wisenet WAVE VMS is easy to implement, allows you to share systems, and supports all major operating systems.
The newer OnCloud is a direct-to-cloud VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) platform that streamlines remote surveillance management by combining the speed of the cloud with edge-based recording.
Hanwha also integrates with many solutions, soon including Kisi, to create a comprehensive security solution for your office or studio that includes access control and video surveillance.
Hanwha pricing
Contact Hanwha’s sales department to learn more about pricing.
Hikvision
Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology) is a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance equipment. Their security management software is HikCentral Professional, which allows you to manage different systems on a single platform. Hikvision offers a wide range of NVRs, including models with AcuSense analytics and their more advanced DeepinMind AI capabilities.
Note for North American customers: Hikvision equipment is not NDAA compliant and is explicitly banned from being sold to U.S. government agencies and federal contractors. Furthermore, recent FCC import restrictions (2025) and a Canadian federal wind-up order (June 2025) have significantly limited the sale, support, and future warranty coverage of new Hikvision products in North America due to national security and cybersecurity concerns.
Positive reviews: As a centralized security system monitoring system, it can integrate with access control system and close circuit television surveillance, etc.The operator can remote control and monitor security system, it is easy to guard if dangerous things happen. G2
Negative reviews: NVR or DVR UnBinding is the problem and has to connect with support team. G2
Hikvision pricing
HikCentral Professional pricing is available through a custom quote.
Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti Networks is a technology company that manufactures wireless data communication products. It has grown since its start in 2005 to include a wide selection of surveillance cameras. Ubiquiti’s UniFi Protect security system software has centralized remote management, AI video analytics, and no license fees.
The current AI capabilities include person detection, motion detection, vehicle detection, and license plate recognition. The system includes cloud-enabled remote access, while video is managed through a local UniFi Protect controller.
Positive reviews: Love the hardware, the functionality, and the ease of use. Gartner Reviews
Negative reviews: Lacking direct vendor support options, using latest firmware is risky, and controller features aren’t always well tested before going live. TrustRadius
Ubiquiti pricing
Ubiquiti hosts a large variety of cameras for your specific needs. Alongside these, UniFi Protect is a security management application that runs on a UniFi OS Console. With it, you can configure your Protect devices, watch live camera streams and recordings, download footage, create recording schedules, customize detection-specific notifications, and more. Visit the Ubiquiti store to find pricing details for their cameras and UniFi equipment.
Vivotek
Vivotek offers a well-rounded selection of products including NVR devices, central management software, servers, receivers, and cameras. They develop innovative solutions to the most common problems associated with IP video systems.
Since Vivotek was established in 2000 in Taiwan, it has grown quickly into a leading manufacturer within the video surveillance industry, manufacturing products ranging from entry-level security to complex commercial systems.
In 2022, VIVOTEK introduced a hybrid model and unveiled VORTEX, a VSaaS platform seamlessly integrating video management services (VMS), top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) cameras, and cloud backup functionalities. Integrate VORTEX with Kisi to intuitively monitor access and identity on the VORTEX portal in real-time.
Vivotek's VAST Security Station is an easy to use IP video management software (VMS). It can quickly locate people and vehicles with Deep Search and has a user-friendly interface. Other features include video export encryption, CMS/substation failover, and alarms or notifications.
Positive reviews: The IP surveillance camera hardware they make is top notch. We've also used their PoE systems which are built solidly and we've never had an issue. G2
Negative reviews: Pricing is a bit on the higher side but is manageable for the type of hardware and service we receive. G2
Vivotek VAST Security Station Pricing
Vivotek offers a 60-day free trial for the VAST Security Station. Contact them for more specific pricing information.
Cloud-First VMS #
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki offers a wide range of video-related solutions for your security. These solutions all have something in common: their top-of-the-market software. Meraki’s software comes with powerful AI-powered video analytics and features that keep track of motion detection and motion search.
All of your cameras are connected to the cloud for remote video access and come with on-device storage so you don’t need an external NVR. Their firmware is always up-to-date, and feature releases, firmware updates, and bug fixes are always pushed automatically and at no additional cost with an active license.
Meraki also integrates with many solutions, including Kisi, to create a comprehensive security solution for your office or studio that includes access control and video surveillance.
Positive reviews: I wouldn’t hesitate to get more as the need arises. I can’t think of a situation where they wouldn’t work well. The motion detection and activity zones work great. They can also work with the various sensors Meraki offers, making them more of a smart camera. Trustradius
Negative reviews: Video access through Cisco Meraki MV has some room for improvement. Trustradius
Cisco Meraki pricing
The Meraki cameras come in various forms and prices. On the market, you can find the cheaper cameras starting from $500 circa and these can go up to $1000 per camera. To this price, the software license price must be added and that in itself can be around $1000, however, this depends on the time span of the license and the number of cameras. Cisco Meraki offers a free product evaluation and custom pricing.
Rhombus Systems
Similar to Meraki, Rhombus offers a comprehensive security solution that’s easy to install and connects all your cameras together through the cloud. Rhombus comes with a very clean dashboard where you can monitor in real time what is happening in your space. Their analytics include useful alerts with filtered footage for movement, faces, sensor events, and unusual behavior.
In addition to native remote access and cloud technology, Rhombus has many innovative features, including face recognition and license plate recognition. Like Meraki, they offer environmental sensors as well as cameras.
Rhombus has the advantage of integrating with multiple solutions, including Kisi, to create a complete security infrastructure for your company. This will turn your office into a secure space with cutting-edge technology.
Positive reviews: Prior to Rhombus, we used an inhouse DVR system that was complicated and mangement could view (when onsite) BUT it often required IT intervention to help find video and save it off if necessary. Since going to Rhombus, management loves its simplcity as well as it "from anywhere" availablity as wel as their ability to quickly find footage and share or store it. We all use this product frequently for not only security, but we also use it for safetly and IT monitoring as we have a device in our server room. G2 Crowd
Negative reviews: Licenses can get pricey so it’s definitely something to inform your management team about. The benefit is not having to deal with on-site hardware and the constant maintenance costs. Having a cloud-based system is a tremendous asset. Sometimes we run into connectivity issues where we lose coverage because the camera lost connection. G2 Crowd
Rhombus pricing
Rhombus offers specific pricing through custom quotes.
Verkada
Verkada is the third cloud-based IP camera in our series and comes with a whole suite of adjacent products. They offer access control systems and environmental sensors with cloud-based machine vision and AI. Their IP camera software, Command, is available over mobile apps and the web.
Even though the company was the victim of a security incident a few years ago, the breach led to a significant, platform-wide overhaul. Verkada has since invested heavily to strengthen its security posture, achieving rigorous certifications like SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27701 and implementing granular Audit Logs for user activity.
Positive reviews: Their surveillance cameras and the interface are fantastic. We purchased the cameras after looking at a few options and were very pleased with the purchase process, ease of installation, and the Verkada Command interface for the cameras. G2 Crowd
Negative reviews: Their reporting is awful. Getting audit logs, filtering users by division, etc. are all either extremely cumbersome or just not possible at all. For a security company, these are must haves. G2 Crowd
Verkada pricing
Check out Verkada’s comprehensive pricing.
Alta Aware (Avigilon Alta)
The Alta Aware Cloud video management system from Avigilon is a scalable, intelligent, cloud-based security that helps you gain real-time visibility and insights from anywhere. Aware is a powerful cloud-based AI video management system (VMS) equipped with integrated machine learning capabilities.
The features available through Alta Aware include preferred video views, map view, smart presence to see certain objects, and rules to generate alerts based on specific cameras, events, or other criteria.
With Aware, you can also quickly search by event, object, and similarity to find a specific person, vehicle, or event of interest through countless hours of video within seconds or minutes.
Positive reviews: Software interface is intuitive and it is very easy to use. Can get to whatever information I need and any setting I want to set. Used by many large corporations and small companies and easy for both. When I have questions, tech support is very responsive. Has been running for years without any failures. G2
Negative reviews: Slightly more expensive than some of the bare-bones offerings, but in return it is also more secure than they are. G2
Alta Aware pricing
The pricing for Alta Aware is a customized quote.
Avigilon
Avigilon, a Motorola Solutions company, designs, develops and manufactures solutions in video analytics, cloud, security cameras, video management software and hardware, and access control. Avigilon (now branded as Avigilon Unity for its on-premise and hybrid systems) provides integrated video security, access control, and critical communications solutions. Powered by advanced AI and video analytics, Avigilon strives to keep their technology simple and easy to use, letting you focus on what matters most.
Positive reviews: Friendly and intuitive UI, tabbed views, auto-login capability (caching of credentials), configurable inactivity auto-logout timer per user account, granular user/group permissions, and tons of other features make this one of the best VMS (Video Management System) software solutions in the industry. G2.com
Negative reviews: Needs a few more built-in features that don’t require complex programming (e.g. double-swipe unlock - it should be a check box). A real first responder type emergency mode instead of a PIN+Card hack. Needs better reports. Elevator setup needs some work. G2.com
Avigilon pricing
The pricing for Avigilon’s software is available through a customized quote.
Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye Networks is an American company providing cloud-based video surveillance products for physical security and business operations applications.
The Eagle Eye Cloud is an open, true cloud platform that stores and manages video. Because it’s purpose built, the Eagle Eye Cloud is more efficient and faster for video, designed to minimize latency and provide cost savings. Its AI learns from your business’s systems and identifies critical data points. You can also receive real-time motion alerts and create personalized detection areas for each camera.
Eagle Eye also integrates with many solutions, including Kisi, to create a comprehensive security solution for your office or studio that includes access control and video surveillance.
Positive reviews: Eagle Eye has been a better all-around experience than any other manufacturer we’ve used. Products are plug-and-play, for the most part, and their service has been exceptional. G2.com
Negative reviews: The lack of a non-subscription based model can be a difficult thing to overcome in the economy hotel sector. The ability for a simple plug and leave, CMVR could bring a new sector of customers to the table. G2.com
Eagle Eye pricing
The Eagle Eye Security Camera VMS is delivered via Eagle Eye subscription plans. An Eagle Eye Bridge or an Eagle Eye CMVR is required. The subscription plans are priced per camera per month, and vary based on camera resolution and desired retention period. All plans include web and mobile access, 24/7 operational monitoring, and unlimited alerts. Contact Eagle Eye for more details.
Enterprise VMS
Videoloft
Videoloft’s enterprise multi-site video monitoring allows for unlimited sites, cameras, and users. It includes offsite cloud backup and is compatible with a wide range of cameras and recorders. The Cloud Adapter Enterprise supports up to 64 camera and recorder channels for legacy and new security systems. Their cloud video surveillance solution provides remote access, analytics, and other sophisticated CCTV software features.
The solution employs rigid security protocols to ensure all video is transmitted and stored securely in the Videoloft cloud, which is hosted on Amazon's AWS. End-users have remote access to their cloud video surveillance system from anywhere and at any time via the mobile app or web-based VMS. It makes security systems highly proactive and personalized, and instantly upgrades legacy systems with new features.
Positive reviews: It’s a great alternative to a local NVR, removing the need for on-site hardware and maintenance. It made our CCTV access and storage simple and convenient. I like how easily it integrates with our existing cameras and allows us to review important events quickly through its event-based recording. This saves storage space and makes it easier to focus on critical footage. G2
Negative reviews: Doesn't have smart analytics search with other systems seem to be adding, where you can search for things recorded in the video. But they did send an email recently with things they're working on and mentioned it. G2
Videoloft pricing
Videoloft’s plans start at $7.99 per camera, per month. They offer a cost calculator to determine more specific pricing.
Lumana
Lumana is an AI-driven security and surveillance provider offering cutting-edge video management and analytics solutions for enterprises and high-security environments. Its technology combines high-resolution video processing with intelligent automation, helping businesses improve threat detection, reduce response times, and enhance overall security operations.
Lumana’s solutions are designed for seamless integration with existing security infrastructure, making it an attractive choice for organizations looking to upgrade their surveillance without overhauling their entire system.
At the core of Lumana’s offering is VMS+, its next-generation video management system that expands beyond traditional VMS capabilities. Unlike conventional platforms that rely on passive video recording, VMS+ leverages artificial intelligence to provide real-time analytics, anomaly detection, and automated security responses.
The system supports both cloud and on-premise deployments, offering organizations flexibility in managing and scaling their surveillance operations. With intelligent motion tracking, automated alerts, and deep learning capabilities, VMS+ transforms video surveillance into a proactive security tool that enhances situational awareness and operational efficiency.
Lumana integrates with Kisi’s access control system to enhance tailgating detection, using AI-powered video analytics to identify unauthorized entries and improve security response and mitigation.
Lumana pricing
Lumana’s pricing model varies depending on deployment type, camera selection, and AI feature set. Contact Lumana for a custom quote based on your needs.
Video Insight (i-Pro)
Video Insight by i-Pro is an enterprise VMS that features the MonitorCast Access Control platform. The features include unlimited clients and users, automated failover, and Health Monitor. This open-platform solution supports thousands of different camera models.
Positive reviews: Video Insight is a powerful and comprehensive video surveillance software that offers many advanced features and scalability. Its intuitive user interface and excellent technical support make it a popular choice for businesses of all sizes. Capterra
Negative reviews: The cost of Video Insight can be high for some businesses, especially small businesses. Costs may increase if additional functionality is required. Capterra
Video Insight pricing
VI7 has no license fees when used with i-PRO Extreme cameras. Contact Video Insight for additional pricing details.
Ivideon
Ivideon, a Cloud VSaaS company, is a cloud-based video surveillance solution for business and residential spaces. Ivideon technology and product offerings include live video surveillance from any device for real-time monitoring, motion and sound detection, smart reports, and notifications. It also offers detailed data on foot traffic, face and license plate recognition, queue detection, and thermal measurement and works with most cameras on the market.
Positive reviews: Ivideon’s functions have turned out to be useful for controlling the situation in the non-residential zones and preventing possible cases. It allows users to manage cameras effectively as well as control and monitor them remotely through an interface. G2
Negative reviews: My primary concern about the Ivideon is its slowness and some buffering in the ongoing streams. especially when the network is congested during certain times of the day or when the internet connection is generally slow. G2
Ivideon pricing
Ivideon’s pricing is available through a customized quote.
Qumulex
Qumulex, which was acquired by Synerion in October 2024 to form a unified security division, is a mobile-first commercial security system. Their QxControl software allows customers to manage their physical security from anywhere with an intuitive user interface. The features include customizable views, smart tag-based search, and browser-based access via Progressive Web App (PWA) technology. It is an open platform to work with leading camera and access control hardware, with no proprietary-product lock-in.
QxControl pricing
QxControl pricing is available as a customized quote.
Milestone XProtect
Milestone Systems is a leading provider of open platform video management software. Their video management platform enables integration with a variety of cameras and best-in-class business solutions.
Milestone XProtect, their video management software, is compatible with more than 14,000 devices. It includes a single interface, multi-layer maps, and advanced search. You can program the Alarm Manager with specific triggers, get desktop and Smart Map alarm notifications, and access any connected camera or sensor at any time.
Milestone’s many integrations will soon include Kisi to create a comprehensive security solution for your office or studio that includes access control and video surveillance.
Positive reviews: Probably the best surveillance software out there, incredibly powerful, somewhat easy to use (once you learn your way around). Compatible with virtually every camera make and model out there. Gartner Reviews
Negative reviews: You can’t easily get hold of Milestone and we have to depend on their YouTube videos mostly. Gartner Reviews
Milestone XProtect pricing
The pricing for XProtect Express+, Professional+, Expert, and Corporate are available through a customized quote. Milestone offers a 30-day free trial.
Genetec
Genetec the global leader in video surveillance software, develops open-platform software, hardware, and cloud-based services for the physical security and public safety industry. Its flagship product, Security Center, unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) into one platform. Security Center allows you to manage security policies, run investigations, and review events from one platform.
Genetec recently expanded Omnicast into a cloud-enabled architecture through Security Center SaaS, offering hybrid or fully cloud-managed video options alongside traditional on-premise deployments.
Positive reviews: The product fulfills the requirements as expected. The Genetec team releases patches and updates regularly and are focused on the security aspect. Source: Gartner Reviews
Negative reviews: The tool is extremely difficult to set up and manage. There is no configuration assistance mode and employees take time to operate the tool efficiently. Gartner Reviews
Genetec pricing
Genetec offers two pricing models depending on deployment, available on their website.
Sureview
Sureview Systems is an SaaS that delivers a suite of software to connect security systems and teams. It allows you to process and respond to events more quickly and consistently. Their Response interface enables you to respond to real-time alarms and events, Field Operations establishes connections between your field team and command center, and Cases helps you track incidents and investigations. Sureview also offers the Virtual Operator, an AI assistant that automates routine tasks, reducing manual operator load.
Positive reviews: Simple, easy to use. Quick deployment. The engineer helped me get started small which allowed my team to focus on addressing our top pain points. SourceForge
Negative reviews: It took some time to plot the cameras. It wasn’t required but it made it easier to use. SourceForge
Sureview pricing
Sureview Systems pricing is available through a customized quote.
DW Spectrum
Digital Watchdog is a leading developer in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and video management software, delivering complete video surveillance solutions for HD over Coax and HD IP systems of any size and for any application. Digital Watchdog originated under Kaltec Electronics before becoming a standalone brand focused on surveillance solutions. The DW Spectrum IPVMS offers enterprise features, lifetime upgrades, and scalability for one to thousands of devices.
DW Spectrum IPVMS pricing
Contact a reseller for more information on pricing.
Video AI / Analytics Platforms
Kognition.ai
Kognition, an established enterprise AI software company headquartered in Philadelphia, automates cyber-physical security, compliance, and other high-value business operations in a single Kognition AI Platform.
Kognition People offers accurate person detection, alerts you to the presence of long lines, and alerts you when someone crosses a perimeter. Kognition Threats includes alerts for crowds forming, activity during after-hours periods, smoke and fire, and weapons. Kognition Watchlist combines face-matching with people-detection so you can quickly identify when a particular person is at your location.
Kognition.ai pricing
Kognition pricing is available through a customized quote.
Hakimo
Hakimo’s security AI solution uses advanced computer vision to monitor cameras and enables security personnel to communicate through speakers, specializing in Access Control AI. The system automatically clears nuisance alarms and constantly monitors the condition of your cameras and door hardware. Hakimo integrates with major access control and video management systems, and their PSIM-like architecture is especially useful for enterprises with multiple access control systems.
Hakimo pricing
Hakimo pricing is available through a customized quote.
Cogniac.ai
Cogniac’s no-code solution enables organizations to capitalize on the latest developments in AI to improve operational performance. You can leverage their AI to create your own scalable system. Creating visual inspection tasks allows you to monitor processes and procedures to ensure compliance, safety, and security.
Cogniac’s AI identifies questionable images and pushes them to a human expert for evaluation. The system continuously looks for the best AI model to constantly improve and learn. You can also pair Cogniac with security cameras to identify individuals, even in situations where it’s difficult to see.
Cogniac pricing
The Cogniac pricing is available through a custom quote.
Xailient
Xailient is a Computer Vision company specializing in putting accurate AI onto small Edge devices. They have built the world’s smallest and fastest object detector to fit on extremely tiny devices running on low power. Their software products enable features like Smart Motion Detection and Face Recognition at the Edge. Xailient also provides the Orchestrait management platform, which is an end-to-end Computer Vision Operations (CVOps) solution for scalably managing, auditing, and securely updating fleets of cameras.
Xailient pricing
Xailient’s pricing is available through a custom quote.
Camio
Camio serves as an AI layer that works across different camera systems and VMS platforms, making it easy to search, route, and analyze video from multiple sources in one place. It instantly streams activity to your security and management teams with real-time search and long-term storage capabilities. The pan zoom feature allows you to get full-resolution detail on any browser, no matter the window size and without any specialized software. As a SaaS solution, you can deploy Camio remotely and quickly.
Camio pricing
Camio offers flexible pricing through usage-based plans. Contact them to learn more.
Integrating video surveillance with access control #
No matter what video cameras and software you choose, combining them with access control offers a new level of safety and security for your property. This kind of integration allows you to not only monitor activity in and around your buildings but also grant and revoke access to employees, guests, visitors, and contractors.
Other things you can do by integrating your cameras with access control include:
- Review footage for access events, such as attempted forced entry
- Analyze employee behaviors, such as attendance
- Flag vulnerabilities that could result in security breaches, such as unauthorized visitor access
- Prevent criminal activity, such as vandalism and break-ins
Kisi can be integrated with many of the top video security providers, including Rhombus, Cisco Meraki, and Eagle Eye Networks for a comprehensive video surveillance solution.
How to choose the best solution for your business #
Your choice of video management software can have long-lasting effects on the safety and security of your business. If you’re primarily concerned about short-term issues, such as for a few months, price might be a primary concern. However, if you’re looking for a hassle-free solution that will serve your office for years to come, make sure you build a security system that is as self-sufficient as possible.
These are some key aspects to evaluate when it comes to security camera software:
- Analytics and reporting
- Cloud storage capacity
- Ease of deployment
- Onboarding and support
- Integration with access control
If you’re unsure which security camera to choose, check out this comparison of the top 10 brands for business-grade security cameras.
To learn more about combining access control with your video security system, contact our security experts.
Bernhard Mehl
Bernhard is Co-founder of Kisi. His philosophy, "security is awesome," is contagious among tech-enabled companies.
