Avigilon Unity Video vs Angelcam

Avigilon Unity Video8.7Visit Angelcam8.3Visit

Higher score Avigilon Unity Video #2 in Video Surveillance Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Avigilon

vs

Angelcam #4 in Video Surveillance Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 21-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Angelcam

• Avigilon Unity Video fits best

  Multi-site security teams needing video analytics

• Angelcam fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Avigilon Unity Video 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Angelcam 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Video Surveillance Software	#4 in Video Surveillance Software
Best for	Multi-site security teams needing video analytics	Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$36/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	21 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS
Support	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	200+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avigilon Unity Video 0/1 · Angelcam 1/1
RTSP/ONVIF support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Cloud
Camera limit	Not checked yet	10 cameras
Video retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
AI analytics	Not checked yet	None
Alert channels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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.	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
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.	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
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,… Read the review →	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 →

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.

• 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 Video8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit AvigilonFull verdict →
• 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 →