Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software
Avigilon Unity Video vs Rhombus Video Security
Avigilon Unity Video leads on 0 checks, Rhombus Video Security on 0, and 2 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 · 8.7/10
- Most featuresRhombus Video Security · 1 of 1
Avigilon Unity Video scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Avigilon Unity Video is the better fit for multi-site security teams needing video analytics. Rhombus Video Security is the better fit for teams seeking AI video search and event alerts.
- Avigilon Unity Video fits best
Multi-site security teams needing video analytics
- Rhombus Video Security fits best
Teams seeking AI video search and event alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | Avigilon Unity Video 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Rhombus Video Security 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Video Surveillance Software | #7 in Video Surveillance Software |
| Best for | Multi-site security teams needing video analytics | Teams seeking AI video search and event alerts |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $149/device/yr |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA | SOC 2, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Avigilon Unity Video 0/1 · Rhombus Video Security 1/1 | ||
| RTSP/ONVIF support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Hybrid |
| Camera limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Video retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| AI analytics | Not checked yet | Advanced |
| Alert channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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 → |
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
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.
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
- Avigilon Unity Video8.7/10 · Pricing on request
Local video management pairs with cloud access, AI search and multi-site controls.
Visit AvigilonFull 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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