Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software
Angelcam vs Rhombus Video Security
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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