Understanding the needs and choosing the best products for a CCTV project is not easy. Today, VMS software is constantly evolving to meet the diverse demands of the market across various segments.
However, despite this continuous evolution, there are still many software options with limitations in flexibility and security standards below what consumers expect, not to mention inadequate performance.
To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a list of the three best VMS solutions available on the market. Shall we take a look? 😀
Milestone
Milestone is one of the leading developers of video surveillance software in the world and is present in over 200 countries. It provides intelligent solutions to enhance IP surveillance and add convenience to users' daily lives. Its XProtect line offers 5 main licenses, which are:
XProtect Essential+: A free entry-level option, ideal for those who want to explore its interface and ease of use. It supports up to 8 cameras and offers advanced features such as timeline search and mobile viewing.
XProtect Express+: Recommended for more advanced projects, it supports up to 48 cameras and offers module integrations, video analytics, and much more.
XProtect Professional+: Designed for medium and large enterprises, it supports an unlimited number of cameras, provides an extra layer of redundancy in memory recordings, video hardware acceleration, and supports recent technologies such as H.265, 4K, and UHD.
XProtect Expert: In addition to all the features of Professional+, it includes server management, integration with video walls, and other advanced features.
XProtect Corporate: The most robust version, suitable for large-scale demands with high security and support for failover recording servers for critical installations.
Digifort
Digifort is the first national company specialized in providing intelligent solutions in security and video surveillance. It is present in over 120 countries and is recognized for its highly helpful support and its modular and scalable software solutions.
For the CCTV market, it contributes with VMS software, analytics for license plate reading (LPR), forensic analysis, facial recognition, and alarm and automation.
Now, let’s take a look at its licenses?
Explorer: Although it is the most basic license from Digifort, it has all the essential features to monitor and record data from analog or digital cameras in NVRs, DVRs, and peripherals. It supports 4 cameras per server and can be expanded with a pack for up to 16 cameras.
Standard: Recommended for managing up to 32 cameras simultaneously, with support for alarm boards and property identification. And we can't forget the integrated Web Server and its control of PTZ cameras via mouse.
Professional: Allows management of up to 64 cameras, has privacy mode features, and various integrations compared to previous versions. It also supports camera viewing via mobile and allows management of PTZ cameras with a joystick.
Enterprise: Last but not least, the Enterprise version allows unlimited camera management (through packs) and is recommended for medium to large projects. It has many additional features, one of which is the IP filter that improves the management of a large number of cameras.
Aimetis – Senstar
Senstar, a leader in perimeter intrusion detection systems, has partnered with Aimets to create Symphony, an intelligent and secure solution for CCTV.
Initially developed by Aimets, the platform has been improved and updated after the merger to include features such as support for access control, alarm management, action flow, and much more.
It is capable of efficiently managing monitoring terminals and allows for the implementation of integrable video analytics.
Its version 7.2 adds various improvements to the platform, including its compatibility for sharing videos with third parties through its cloud file hosting functionality, simplified alarm management, and navigation between cameras through a functional interface, allowing HTML5 to be used for live playback.
Now that you know a bit more about the best VMS software available on the market, how about getting a quote from our team of specialists?
