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Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software

Milestone XProtect vs Agent DVR

Updated Sep 2026
Both researched from official sources
2 checks side by side

Higher score Milestone XProtect #1 in Video Surveillance Software 9.0/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Milestone

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

Milestone XProtect leads on 0 checks, Agent DVR on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreMilestone XProtect · 9.0/10
Free planboth
Most featuresAgent DVR · 1 of 1

Milestone XProtect scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

On deployment, Milestone XProtect gives you Hybrid where Agent DVR offers On-prem. Agent DVR offers rtsp/onvif support; Milestone XProtect doesn't publish it.

Milestone XProtect is the better fit for organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS. Agent DVR is the better fit for small operators needing local recording and AI features.

Milestone XProtect fits best
Organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS
Agent DVR fits best
Small operators needing local recording and AI features

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Side by side

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Feature	Milestone XProtect 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Agent DVR 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.1
Ranking	#1 in Video Surveillance Software	#7 in Video Surveillance Software
Best for	Organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS	Small operators needing local recording and AI features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$7.95/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Integrations	1,000+ integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Milestone XProtect 0/1 · Agent DVR 1/1
RTSP/ONVIF support	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	On-prem
Camera limit	100 cameras	Not published
Video retention	Not published	Not published
AI analytics	Not published	Advanced
Alert channels	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Supports multi-site, federated and redundant recording architectures Integrates with over 1,000 third-party applications and ONVIF devices Offers centralized monitoring, evidence tools and access-control integration	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	Essential+ is limited to eight device licenses and one server AI analytics rely mainly on camera-side or partner integrations Licensing is handled through Milestone partners and resellers	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	Milestone XProtect is a video management system for organizations ranging from small businesses to mission-critical, multi-site operations. It centralizes live and recorded video, cameras, sensors, alarms, maps and evidence workflows.… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

M Milestone XProtectVideo Surveillance Software 9.0Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A Agent DVRVideo Surveillance Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $7.95/mo

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Strengths and trade-offs

Milestone XProtect — where it wins
- Supports multi-site, federated and redundant recording architectures
- Integrates with over 1,000 third-party applications and ONVIF devices
- Offers centralized monitoring, evidence tools and access-control integration
Where it doesn't
- Essential+ is limited to eight device licenses and one server
- AI analytics rely mainly on camera-side or partner integrations
- Licensing is handled through Milestone partners and resellers
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

Milestone XProtect9.0/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A scalable VMS with multi-site resilience and an extensive integration ecosystem.
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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 DVR Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we research and update