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Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software

Avigilon Unity Video vs Ivideon

  • 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
Ivideon #8 in Video Surveillance Software 7.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Ivideon

Avigilon Unity Video leads on 0 checks, Ivideon 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 Ivideon
  • Most featuresIvideon · 1 of 1

Avigilon Unity Video scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 8.2 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Ivideon offers free plan; Avigilon Unity Video doesn't publish it. Ivideon 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. Ivideon is the better fit for teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access.

  • Avigilon Unity Video fits best

    Multi-site security teams needing video analytics

  • Ivideon fits best

    Teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access

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Side by side

Feature Avigilon Unity Video 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Ivideon 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.0
Ranking #3 in Video Surveillance Software #8 in Video Surveillance Software
Best for Multi-site security teams needing video analytics Teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 5 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avigilon Unity Video 0/1 · Ivideon 1/1
RTSP/ONVIF support Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not published Hybrid
Camera limit Not published Not published
Video retention Not published 30 days
AI analytics Not published Advanced
Alert channels Not published Push
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.
  • Combines cloud archives with local recording through Ivideon Server
  • Connects compatible cameras through RTSP and ONVIF
  • Supports live viewing, export, sharing, and motion or sound alerts
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.
  • Online plan does not include cloud archive recording
  • Cloud archive plans range from 3 to 30 days of retention
  • Video analytics such as people counting and facial recognition are optional
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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Ivideon connects compatible cameras and recorders for live viewing and video archive access, with clients for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Its mix of cloud and local recording suits teams that want remote access while…

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  1. Avigilon Unity VideoVideo Surveillance Software 8.2Pricing on request
  2. IvideonVideo Surveillance Software 7.0Free plan · 7-day trial

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.

  • Ivideon — where it wins

    • Combines cloud archives with local recording through Ivideon Server
    • Connects compatible cameras through RTSP and ONVIF
    • Supports live viewing, export, sharing, and motion or sound alerts

    Where it doesn't

    • Online plan does not include cloud archive recording
    • Cloud archive plans range from 3 to 30 days of retention
    • Video analytics such as people counting and facial recognition are optional
  • Avigilon Unity Video8.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit AvigilonFull verdict →
  • Ivideon7.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A hybrid surveillance service with flexible viewing, recording, sharing, and alerts.

    Visit IvideonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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