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Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software

Angelcam vs Rhombus Video Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Angelcam #4 in Video Surveillance Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 21-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Angelcam

Angelcam leads on 1 check, Rhombus Video Security on 0, and 1 is 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 · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly Angelcam
  • Free trialonly Angelcam

Angelcam scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Angelcam offers free plan; Rhombus Video Security doesn't. On deployment, Rhombus Video Security gives you Hybrid where Angelcam offers Cloud. On ai analytics, Rhombus Video Security gives you Advanced where Angelcam offers None.

Angelcam is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring. Rhombus Video Security is the better fit for teams seeking AI video search and event alerts.

  • Angelcam fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring

  • Rhombus Video Security fits best

    Teams seeking AI video search and event alerts

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Side by side

Feature Angelcam 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Rhombus Video Security 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #4 in Video Surveillance Software #7 in Video Surveillance Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring Teams seeking AI video search and event alerts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $36/yr $149/device/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 21 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Integrations 200+ integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Angelcam 1/1 · Rhombus Video Security 1/1
RTSP/ONVIF support ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Camera limit 10 cameras Not checked yet
Video retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
AI analytics None Advanced
Alert channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Natural-language search, recognition, and indexed activity speed investigations
  • Hybrid storage combines local recording with optional cloud archiving
  • Web, iOS, Android, API access plus event and occupancy alerts
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
  • Professional license costs $149 per camera annually
  • AI features and cloud archiving are excluded from the Professional License
  • Third-party RTSP cameras require Relay Core and supported ONVIF connectivity
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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Rhombus Video Security is a cloud-managed surveillance platform for organizations monitoring and investigating activity across camera systems. It provides live streaming, playback, video walls, searchable activity and event indexing, and…

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  1. AngelcamVideo Surveillance Software 8.3Free plan · 21-day trial
  2. Rhombus Video SecurityVideo Surveillance Software 7.9Paid

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
  • Rhombus Video Security — where it wins

    • Natural-language search, recognition, and indexed activity speed investigations
    • Hybrid storage combines local recording with optional cloud archiving
    • Web, iOS, Android, API access plus event and occupancy alerts

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional license costs $149 per camera annually
    • AI features and cloud archiving are excluded from the Professional License
    • Third-party RTSP cameras require Relay Core and supported ONVIF connectivity
  • Angelcam8.3/10 · Free plan · 21-day trial

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

    Visit AngelcamFull verdict →
  • Rhombus Video Security7.9/10 · Paid

    AI video search, recognition, and alerts for teams managing hybrid camera systems.

    Visit RhombusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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