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Best Video Surveillance Software in 2026

Video surveillance software connects cameras to viewing, recording, alerts and management tools. This list is for people comparing camera monitoring options for a home, business or other site on a budget.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    Agent DVR

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $7.95/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Angelcam

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $4/mo · 21-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    Camcloud

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.4 Free plan · paid from $6/mo Visit site
  6. 6

    Ivideon

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Milestone XProtect

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    6.3 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    Avigilon Unity Video

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Luxriot EVO

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    4.8 Pricing on request · 45-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    March Networks Command Enterprise

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    Dahua DSS Professional

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWindows
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Digifort VMS

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWindows
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    OpenEye Web Services

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    Verkada Command

    by Verkada Inc.
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Rhombus Video Security

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.2 From $149 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial periods and paid starting prices. Check deployment type, camera limits, video retention, AI analytics, RTSP/ONVIF support and alert channels. Confirm supported platforms and review the software licence if reading or changing code matters.

Questions

Which video surveillance tools have a free plan?

Agent DVR, Angelcam, Camcloud, Frigate, Ivideon and Milestone XProtect list a free plan.

Which tools list a free trial?

Angelcam lists 21 days, AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry 90 days, Ivideon 7 days, Luxriot EVO 45 days and Milestone XProtect 30 days.

What platforms are supported?

Across the listed products, supported platforms include iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS and Linux. Check the specific product page for its platform list.

Which products show a public paid starting price?

Angelcam starts at $4 per month, Camcloud at $6 per month, Agent DVR at $7.95 per month and Frigate at $50 per year. Other prices are on request.

What camera features should I compare?

Compare camera limits, video retention, AI analytics, RTSP/ONVIF support and alert channels, then match them to your cameras and monitoring needs.

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