This article compares Verkada and IPTECHVIEW, two cloud-based security camera system providers. Verkada offers a comprehensive platform with its own hardware and software, while IPTECHVIEW allows for a multi-vendor approach with more flexibility and potentially lower costs.
The two systems are compared on features like camera enrollment, form factor offerings, supported devices, installation, storage options, analytics, and pricing.
This is one of the pioneers that brought cloud-based security camera systems and related solutions to the market. Verkada provides a comprehensive platform that includes hardware, software, and cloud services for video surveillance and security. Verkada was founded in 2016 and the company’s headquarters is located in San Mateo, California, United States.
| Product | Years | MSRP | VAR |
| VMS License* | 1 Year | $199 | $169 |
| Cloud Storage (60 days retention)* | 1 Year | $199 | $169 |
| Camera** | – | $1,399 | $979 |
| Total 1 year | 1 year | $1,797 | $1,317 |
| Total 3 years*** | 3 years | $2,533 | $1,942 |
Informational pricing as per research on average of pricing data available q1/2024 for current correct pricing always consult with your distributor or the manufacturer.
IPTECHVIEW is a cloud-based video surveillance platform (VSaaS) built with partners in mind. It caters to businesses of all sizes, offering a user-friendly yet powerful surveillance solution that can scale from single-site setups to complex, multi-location enterprises. Unlike other options, IPTECHVIEW doesn’t restrict users to a specific vendor. Additionally, integrators benefit from a secure and comprehensive remote management platform that streamlines installation, maintenance, and health monitoring of business security camera systems.
Easy Setup, Centralized Management: Our provisioning tool and “Just Cameras & Cloud™” tech let users connect cameras directly to IPTECHVIEW’s secure cloud storage, eliminating local servers. Integrators manage all projects from a central platform with customizable cloud features. No local storage needed – IPTECHVIEW handles it all.
| Product | Years | MSRP | VAR |
| VMS License* | 1 Year | $120 | $90 |
| Cloud Storage (30 days retention)* | 1 Year | $60 | $45 |
| Camera | – | $249 | $176 |
| Total 1 Year | 1 Year | $429 | $311 |
| Total 3 Years | 3 Year | $762 | $561 |
Informational pricing as found Q1/2024. For current correct pricing always consult with your distributor or the manufacturer.
This section delves into how Arcules and IPTECHVIEW stack up on key features. We’ll compare their camera enrollment methods, storage options, video analytics capabilities, and pricing structures to assist you in selecting the system that delivers the most value for your investment.
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Enrollment | The platform only supports Verkada cameras (different models: Bullet, Mini, Dome, Fisheye, and PTZ). | MOBOTIX, Axis, and Universal cameras are supported in Cloud direct mode (all NDAA compliant). Also, some popular non-NDAA-compliant cameras like HiKvision & LTS can be used with a security gateway. |
| Form Factor Offering | 1-3-5 years licenses | 1-3-5 years licenses with 30-60 days of additional cloud storage |
| Other devices supported | Integration with Schlage and Engage gateway access control systems, Verkada’s SV environmental sensors, Verkada’s intercoms, Verkada’s alarm sensors, hub, paging, and LTE gateway. | Integration with IPTechView ecosystem like access control systems and environmental sensors from Kentix, Draytek routers and switches, Fanvil’s intercoms, IPTechView LTE gateway, and 3CX and Epygi IP PBXs among others. |
| Installation | Available in the cloud immediately after the camera connects to the broadband | Preconfigured cameras (Axis, Mobotix, Universal) are available in the cloud immediately after the camera connects to the broadband, to review footage and configure settings. The configuration file is available for download to be used with previously purchased cameras. |
| Visualization | SaaS / Web (any device) | Cloud-based via Web |
| Storage options | Cloud retention 60, 90, 365 days | Edge recording in SD card (offered 128GB with the camera and expandable to 512GB). Cloud retention is offered for 30, 60, 90,..365. |
| Analytics | People Analytics, Vehicle Analytics, Face Recognition, License Plate Recognition, Floor Plans, Cross Products Insights, Gender Appearance and person of interest | Smart intrusion prevention, cross line, intrusion enter/leave area detection. Based on target classification. Intelligent People counting analytics, Crowd Density Monitoring, Vehicle Analytics, License Plate Recognition, Heat Maps, Floor Plans, Cross Products Insight. |
| Onvif support | No | Yes, using IPTECHVIEW GAMGate |
| Price per license (VMS+30CL) | $33/month/camera | $15/month/camera |
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Price information as of information available online Q1 2024. For current prices always contact manufacturers or their distributors.
The following table summarizes the key features of Verkada and IPTECHVIEW in a side-by-side format. This will allow you to easily compare their offerings and determine which system aligns better with your priorities.
| VERKADA | IPTECHVIEW | |
| Motion search | |  |
| Live viewing | |  |
| System health Monitoring | |  |
| Video wall |  |  |
Price information as of information available online Q1 2024. For current prices always contact manufacturers or their distributors.
Verkada provides an all-inclusive platform with proprietary hardware and software. IPTECHVIEW competes with a multi-vendor approach, offering flexibility and cost advantages.
Verkada requires expensive proprietary cameras that support in-camera Face Recognition. IPTECHVIEW currently only supports Face Recognition on certain specific cameras that can provide Face Recognition Vectors.
