Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software
Agent DVR vs Ivideon
Agent DVR leads on 0 checks, Ivideon on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAgent DVR · 7.1/10
- Free planboth
Agent DVR scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 7.1 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
On deployment, Ivideon gives you Hybrid where Agent DVR offers On-prem.
Agent DVR is the better fit for small operators needing local recording and AI features. Ivideon is the better fit for teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access.
- Agent DVR fits best
Small operators needing local recording and AI features
- Ivideon fits best
Teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access
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Side by side
| Feature | Agent DVR 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Ivideon 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #7 in Video Surveillance Software | #8 in Video Surveillance Software |
| Best for | Small operators needing local recording and AI features | Teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7.95/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Agent DVR 1/1 · Ivideon 1/1 | ||
| RTSP/ONVIF support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | On-prem | Hybrid |
| Camera limit | Not published | Not published |
| Video retention | Not published | 30 days |
| AI analytics | Advanced | Advanced |
| Alert channels | Not published | Push |
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| Our verdict | Agent DVR runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker hosts, or Raspberry Pi and connects to a range of supported camera sources, including IP, ONVIF, RTSP, and USB. It is aimed at personal users and businesses that want to record and manage… Read the review → |
Ivideon connects compatible cameras and recorders for live viewing and video archive access, with clients for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Its mix of cloud and local recording suits teams that want remote access while… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Agent DVR — where it wins
- Connects to IP, ONVIF, RTSP, USB, and other supported video sources
- Offers schedule, motion, alert-triggered, and manual recording
- Provides AI analytics, PTZ control, alerts, and remote viewing
Where it doesn't
- Free use is limited to private local use
- Remote access, mobile apps, and hosted services require a subscription
- Footage is stored on local hardware unless uploaded to cloud storage
Ivideon — where it wins
- Combines cloud archives with local recording through Ivideon Server
- Connects compatible cameras through RTSP and ONVIF
- Supports live viewing, export, sharing, and motion or sound alerts
Where it doesn't
- Online plan does not include cloud archive recording
- Cloud archive plans range from 3 to 30 days of retention
- Video analytics such as people counting and facial recognition are optional
- Agent DVR7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.95/mo
A flexible local DVR with a free private tier and paid plans from $7.95 per server monthly.
Visit Agent DVRFull verdict → - Ivideon7.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A hybrid surveillance service with flexible viewing, recording, sharing, and alerts.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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