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Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software

Avigilon Unity Video vs Agent DVR

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Avigilon Unity Video #3 in Video Surveillance Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Avigilon
Agent DVR #7 in Video Surveillance Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $7.95/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Agent DVR

Avigilon Unity Video leads on 0 checks, Agent DVR on 2, 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 scoreAvigilon Unity Video · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly Agent DVR
  • Most featuresAgent DVR · 1 of 1

Avigilon Unity Video scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 8.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

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

Avigilon Unity Video is the better fit for multi-site security teams needing video analytics. Agent DVR is the better fit for small operators needing local recording and AI features.

  • Avigilon Unity Video fits best

    Multi-site security teams needing video analytics

  • Agent DVR fits best

    Small operators needing local recording and AI features

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Side by side

Feature Avigilon Unity Video 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Agent DVR 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.1
Ranking #3 in Video Surveillance Software #7 in Video Surveillance Software
Best for Multi-site security teams needing video analytics Small operators needing local recording and AI features
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $7.95/mo
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Avigilon Unity Video 0/1 · Agent DVR 1/1
RTSP/ONVIF support Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not published On-prem
Camera limit Not published Not published
Video retention Not published Not published
AI analytics Not published Advanced
Alert channels Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • 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
Cons
  • 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.
  • 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
Our verdict

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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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…

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  1. Avigilon Unity VideoVideo Surveillance Software 8.2Pricing on request
  2. Agent DVRVideo Surveillance Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $7.95/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • 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
  • Avigilon Unity Video8.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit AvigilonFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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