Avigilon Unity Video vs Avigilon Alta Video

Avigilon Unity Video8.8Visit Avigilon Alta Video8.7Visit

Higher score Avigilon Unity Video #2 in Surveillance Video Management 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Avigilon

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Avigilon Alta Video #3 in Surveillance Video Management 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Avigilon Alta

• Avigilon Unity Video fits best

  Organizations seeking advanced on-prem video analytics

• Avigilon Alta Video fits best

  Multi-site teams seeking cloud video and AI search

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Feature	Avigilon Unity Video 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Avigilon Alta Video 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Surveillance Video Management	#3 in Surveillance Video Management
Best for	Organizations seeking advanced on-prem video analytics	Multi-site teams seeking cloud video and AI search
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA, SSO/SAML
Integrations	5 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avigilon Unity Video 4/4 · Avigilon Alta Video 4/4
AI video analytics	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
ONVIF support	✓	✓
Access control	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	On-premise	Cloud
Camera capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	AI search and analytics cover people, vehicles, crowds, audio and license plates ONVIF support and Unity Access integration connect video with security systems Web, desktop and mobile access supports distributed operations	Search video with AI timeline and appearance-based tools. Manage live video and alarms through web, iOS and Android apps. Connect existing cameras, access control and third-party tools.
Cons	Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed Capacity and retention depend on hardware and configuration Advanced analytics and integrations may exceed simpler surveillance needs	Pricing requires a sales quote based on camera count, retention and features. No perpetual free plan is offered. Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking an on-premises VMS.
Our verdict	For commercial, institutional and enterprise security deployments, Avigilon Unity Video combines on-premise recording and management with optional cloud services. It is designed for organizations that want local video operations alongside… Read the review →	Avigilon Alta Video is a cloud-based video management system for organizations overseeing security at one or more sites. It brings live and recorded video, AI-powered video and audio analytics, event search, rules and alerts into browser… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Avigilon Unity Video — where it wins

  • AI search and analytics cover people, vehicles, crowds, audio and license plates
  • ONVIF support and Unity Access integration connect video with security systems
  • Web, desktop and mobile access supports distributed operations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
  • Capacity and retention depend on hardware and configuration
  • Advanced analytics and integrations may exceed simpler surveillance needs

• Avigilon Alta Video — where it wins

  • Search video with AI timeline and appearance-based tools.
  • Manage live video and alarms through web, iOS and Android apps.
  • Connect existing cameras, access control and third-party tools.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales quote based on camera count, retention and features.
  • No perpetual free plan is offered.
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking an on-premises VMS.

• Avigilon Unity Video8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  On-prem video management pairs AI analytics with cloud-managed access and system tools.

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• Avigilon Alta Video8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  Cloud video management combines AI search, mobile access and access-control integrations.

  Visit Avigilon AltaFull verdict →