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Blue Iris

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What it is

Blue Iris is video management software for security monitoring and webcam recording. It accepts up to 128 webcams, network IP cameras, analog cards, or a Windows desktop as camera sources. Recording can run continuously, periodically, or start when motion or audio is detected. Alerts may use a loudspeaker, email, instant message, voice call, or an external program or script. The built-in UI3 web server provides remote desktop and mobile viewing of live cameras, recorded clips, and alerts, with permission-based authentication. Version 6 includes AI services for object classification, tracking, counting, facial recognition, and license plate recognition. Blue Iris can control Sonoff devices configured for DIY mode and stream through RTMP to YouTube, Facebook, Wowza, and OBS. The vendor says HTTPS can encrypt server traffic with a self-generated or CA-signed certificate. Minimum requirements include a newer Intel processor, 8 GB RAM, and 64-bit Windows 10 or an equivalent server. A free 15-day evaluation is offered; initial licensing includes one year of basic maintenance.

Spec sheet

Product
Blue Iris is video management software for video security and webcam monitoring.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Trial
The vendor offers a free 15-day evaluation and says to contact support to inquire about an extension.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Integrations
Blue Iris can control Sonoff (eWeLink) devices configured for DIY mode and has a new RTMP streamer for YouTube, Facebook, Wowza, and OBS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Security
The vendor says server traffic can be encrypted with built-in HTTPS using a self-generated certificate or a CA-signed certificate.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Support
The vendor directs customers to the in-software Help page's Email support button and says phone and remote desktop support are very limited and by appointment only.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Headquarters
Northville, Michigan, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · blueiris.software
AI features
Version 6 includes built-in AI services for object classification, tracking, counting, facial recognition, and license plate recognition.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Alerts
Alerts can be sent through a loudspeaker, email, instant message, voice phone call, or external program or script.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Camera support
It supports up to 128 webcams, network IP cameras, analog cards, or a Windows PC desktop as a camera source.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Intended use
The vendor describes uses including monitoring a family, home, business, cars, and valuables.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Maintenance
Basic maintenance is included for one year with the initial software license purchase.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Notable limits
The LE license supports one camera, while the Full License supports up to 128 cameras.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Recording
Recording can be triggered by motion or audio sensing, or run continuously or periodically.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Remote access
The built-in UI3 web server supports remote desktop and mobile viewing of live cameras, recorded clips, and alerts, with permission-based user authentication.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
System requirements
The minimum requirements include a newer Intel processor, at least 8 GB of system RAM, and 64-bit Windows 10 or an equivalent server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com

Plans and prices

Commercial license $39.95 a month Commercial license ($39.95/mo) Commercial use permitted Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
LE License $39.95, paid once LE Version ($39.95) 1 camera Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Basic maintenance $44.95 a year Basic (extended for $44.95 /yr) Current version updates · major version upgrade protection · email support Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Extended maintenance $49.95 a year Extended maintenance ($49.95/single year) Single year Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Full License $99.95, paid once Full Version ($99.95) Up to 128 cameras Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com
Priority maintenance $249.95 a year Priority maintenance ($249.95/single year) Single year Read 8 Oct 2026 · blueirissoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports up to 128 camera sources
  • Motion, audio, continuous, and periodic recording
  • Remote desktop and mobile viewing through UI3
  • AI services include recognition, tracking, and counting
  • Alerts support calls, messages, email, and scripts

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Requires 64-bit Windows 10 or equivalent server
  • LE license supports only one camera
  • Phone and remote desktop support are very limited

Who it suits

It is intended for people monitoring homes, businesses, cars, valuables, or family spaces with multiple camera types. The Full License suits larger installations, while the LE License supports one camera.

Verdict

Blue Iris covers camera ingestion, recording triggers, alerts, remote viewing, and AI analysis in one Windows-based system. Its free 15-day evaluation helps assess the camera limits and system requirements before choosing a license.

Where Specifiction places it

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