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Best Video Management in 2026

Video management tools let you view camera feeds, save and retain recordings, find specific footage, and watch live activity. Camera limits and retention periods can affect whether a tool fits a home, site, or larger operation.

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    Frigate

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Frigate combines local camera recording with real-time object detection and location-based notification refinement. Check host compatibility and authentication needs before choosing it.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $50/yr Visit site
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    Agent DVR

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $7.95/mo Visit site
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    AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Choose AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry if you need door access controls and video investigation in one system, with capacity for large deployments.

    6.5 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
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    Milestone XProtect

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    6.3 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Spot AI

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Spot AI combines camera-based monitoring with agents for security, safety, and operational workflows.

    5.4 Pricing on request · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Solink Drive-Thru AI

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Solink Drive-Thru AI focuses on lane visibility, service timing, and operational review using existing cameras. Operators should request a demo and pricing to assess deployment for their layouts.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Avigilon Unity Video

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Luxriot EVO

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    4.8 Pricing on request · 45-day trial Visit site
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    March Networks Command Enterprise

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Cisco Meraki Cameras

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
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    Dahua DSS Professional

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWindows
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Digifort VMS

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWindows
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Microsoft Stream

    Paid Web
    4.6 Visit site
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    SecurOS

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    OpenEye Web Services

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Verkada Command

    by Verkada Inc.
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trial periods, deployment options, and supported platforms before choosing. Check camera limits, live viewing, footage search, mobile apps, and the licence if you need to read or change code.

Questions

Are free plans available for video management tools?

Agent DVR, Frigate, and Milestone XProtect show free-plan options. Other products list paid pricing or pricing on request.

Which tools list free trials?

AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry and Cisco Meraki Cameras show 90-day trial periods. Luxriot EVO lists 45 days, and Milestone XProtect lists 30 days.

What platforms are supported?

The list includes products for iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Check each product's platform entries because support varies.

Can I search recorded footage?

Footage search is a comparison field for this category. Review each product's details to see how its search works for the recordings you plan to use.

How should I compare video retention?

Compare the stated video-retention period with how long you need recordings available. Retention can differ by product and plan.

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