Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software
Milestone XProtect vs Rhombus Video Security
Milestone XProtect leads on 1 check, Rhombus Video Security on 0, 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 · 8.9/10
- Free planonly Milestone XProtect
- Free trialonly Milestone XProtect
- Most featuresRhombus Video Security · 1 of 1
Milestone XProtect scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Milestone XProtect offers free plan; Rhombus Video Security doesn't.
Milestone XProtect is the better fit for organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS. Rhombus Video Security is the better fit for teams seeking AI video search and event alerts.
- Milestone XProtect fits best
Organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS
- Rhombus Video Security fits best
Teams seeking AI video search and event alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | Milestone XProtect 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Rhombus Video Security 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Video Surveillance Software | #7 in Video Surveillance Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing a scalable, integration-rich VMS | Teams seeking AI video search and event alerts |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $149/device/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Compliance | 2FA | SOC 2, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Milestone XProtect 0/1 · Rhombus Video Security 1/1 | ||
| RTSP/ONVIF support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Camera limit | 100 cameras | 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Milestone XProtect8.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A scalable VMS with multi-site resilience and an extensive integration ecosystem.
Visit MilestoneFull 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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