Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software
Milestone XProtect vs Ivideon
Milestone XProtect leads on 0 checks, Ivideon 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 featuresIvideon · 1 of 1
Milestone XProtect scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 9.0 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Ivideon offers rtsp/onvif support; Milestone XProtect doesn't publish it.
Milestone XProtect is the better fit for organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS. Ivideon is the better fit for teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access.
- Milestone XProtect fits best
Organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS
- Ivideon fits best
Teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access
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Side by side
| Feature | Milestone XProtect 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Ivideon 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Video Surveillance Software | #8 in Video Surveillance Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS | Teams needing hybrid recording and flexible access |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Milestone XProtect 0/1 · Ivideon 1/1 | ||
| RTSP/ONVIF support | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Camera limit | 100 cameras | Not published |
| Video retention | Not published | 30 days |
| AI analytics | Not published | Advanced |
| Alert channels | Not published | Push |
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| 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 → |
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… Read the review → |
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
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
- Milestone XProtect9.0/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A scalable VMS with multi-site resilience and an extensive integration ecosystem.
Visit MilestoneFull 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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