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Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software

Angelcam vs Avigilon Unity Video

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Angelcam #2 in Video Surveillance Software 8.4/10 Free plan · paid from $4/mo · 21-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Angelcam
Avigilon Unity Video #3 in Video Surveillance Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Avigilon

Angelcam leads on 2 checks, Avigilon Unity Video on 0, and 0 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 scoreAngelcam · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Angelcam
  • Most featuresAngelcam · 1 of 1

Angelcam scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Angelcam offers free plan; Avigilon Unity Video doesn't publish it. Angelcam offers rtsp/onvif support; Avigilon Unity Video doesn't publish it.

Angelcam is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring. Avigilon Unity Video is the better fit for multi-site security teams needing video analytics.

  • Angelcam fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring

  • Avigilon Unity Video fits best

    Multi-site security teams needing video analytics

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Side by side

Feature Angelcam 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Avigilon Unity Video 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #2 in Video Surveillance Software #3 in Video Surveillance Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring Multi-site security teams needing video analytics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $4/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 200+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Angelcam 1/1 · Avigilon Unity Video 0/1
RTSP/ONVIF support ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Deployment Cloud Not published
Camera limit 10 cameras Not published
Video retention Not published Not published
AI analytics None Not published
Alert channels Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Monitors live feeds, camera health, and offline alerts in web and mobile apps
  • Offers multicamera views, video walls, cloud recording, and alarm verification
  • Connects through RTSP, H.264, ONVIF, API, and webhooks
  • Combines on-premise recording with cloud-managed camera access.
  • AI tools cover appearance search, watch lists and multiple analytics types.
  • Supports ONVIF cameras, Unity Access and REST/.NET API integrations.
Cons
  • Cloud-first focus may not suit teams seeking a broader VMS feature set
  • AI analytics are not included
  • Essentials account pricing is separate from recording and broadcasting add-ons
  • On-premise recording requires suitable local infrastructure.
  • Pricing is quote-based, so buyers need a sales conversation.
  • Its features are centered on video security rather than general video workflows.
Our verdict

Angelcam is a cloud platform for managing security cameras, DVRs, and NVRs, aimed at homes and organizations that want browser or mobile access to video. It supports live monitoring, cloud recording, multicamera views, camera health…

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Avigilon Unity Video is an on-premise video management system for commercial, institutional and enterprise security deployments. It combines local video recording and management with optional cloud services for remote camera access,…

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  1. AngelcamVideo Surveillance Software 8.4Free plan · paid from $4/mo · 21-day trial
  2. Avigilon Unity VideoVideo Surveillance Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Angelcam — where it wins

    • Monitors live feeds, camera health, and offline alerts in web and mobile apps
    • Offers multicamera views, video walls, cloud recording, and alarm verification
    • Connects through RTSP, H.264, ONVIF, API, and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-first focus may not suit teams seeking a broader VMS feature set
    • AI analytics are not included
    • Essentials account pricing is separate from recording and broadcasting add-ons

  • Avigilon Unity Video — where it wins

    • Combines on-premise recording with cloud-managed camera access.
    • AI tools cover appearance search, watch lists and multiple analytics types.
    • Supports ONVIF cameras, Unity Access and REST/.NET API integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • On-premise recording requires suitable local infrastructure.
    • Pricing is quote-based, so buyers need a sales conversation.
    • Its features are centered on video security rather than general video workflows.
  • Angelcam8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $4/mo · 21-day trial

    A cloud-first camera platform with a free broadcasting tier and paid plans from $4 per month.

    Visit AngelcamFull verdict →
  • Avigilon Unity Video8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Local video management pairs with cloud access, AI search and multi-site controls.

    Visit AvigilonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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