Security & Privacy

Best Video Surveillance Software in 2026

Use this list to compare video surveillance software for camera monitoring and video management. It is for people choosing a tool and checking its stated plans and capabilities.

01 Spot AI
Spot AI is aimed at organisations using cameras for security, safety, compliance, or operational monitoring.

From $125/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
8.7 Visit Specs
02 AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry
It suits organizations that need to manage access across multiple doors and servers, with video review and attendance reporting.

Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android
8.6 Visit Specs
03 Frigate
Frigate suits IP-camera users who want local recording and object detection, especially those using Docker or Home Assistant.

From $4.17/mo Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
8.4 Visit Specs
04 Solink Drive-Thru AI
It is aimed at quick-service restaurant operators, including multi-site operations, that want to monitor drive-thru service, staffing, and guest interactions.

Web · iOS · Android
7.1 Visit Specs
05 Agent DVR
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
6.5 Visit Specs
06 Angelcam
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
6.5 Visit Specs
07 Avigilon Unity Video
Web · Windows · iOS · Android
6.2 Visit Specs
08 Camcloud
Web · iOS · Android
6.1 Visit Specs
09 Ivideon
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
6.1 Visit Specs
10 Luxriot EVO
Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
6.1 Visit Specs
11 Dahua DSS Professional
Windows · iOS · Android
5.9 Visit Specs
12 Digifort VMS
Windows · iOS · Android
5.9 Visit Specs
13 March Networks Command Enterprise
Web · Windows · iOS · Android
5.9 Visit Specs
14 Milestone XProtect
Web · Windows · iOS · Android
5.9 Visit Specs
15 OpenEye Web Services
Web · Windows · iOS · Android
5.7 Visit Specs
16 Rhombus Video Security
Web · iOS · Android
5.5 Visit Specs
17 Verkada CommandVerkada Inc.
Web · iOS · Android
5.5 Visit Specs

How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Review free access, entry-level paid prices, deployment choices, camera capacity, retention periods, AI analytics, RTSP/ONVIF compatibility and alert channels. Check trial terms where they are offered.

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