Agent DVR review
A flexible local DVR with a free private tier and paid plans from $7.95 per server monthly.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 surveillance footage on their own hardware. There is no software-set camera limit. Recording can be scheduled, started manually, or triggered by motion or alerts, with browser and mobile access for viewing feeds.
The plan structure keeps the entry point low, but the free tier is limited to private local use. Basic costs $7.95 per server per month and adds a business-use license, unlimited cameras, real-time AI and local training, remote access, cloud storage upload, push notifications, and mobile apps. Standard is $14.95 per server monthly and includes Basic features plus RTMP streaming and HD playback. Professional costs $19.95 per server monthly, adding playback up to 4K, unlimited user accounts, and the option to rebrand Agent DVR. Paid service is relevant for business use and for access beyond local viewing.
The feature set extends beyond recording: motion detection, trip wires, object tracking, heat maps, counting detectors, PTZ control, and email, push, browser, or webhook alerts are available. Built-in and third-party AI options support object, face, license-plate, and audio recognition, while integrations include Home Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, MQTT, and several AI services. Local storage gives operators direct control of footage, but also means they need suitable local hardware; cloud storage is optional. Agent DVR fits operators who want broad camera support and local management at a modest subscription price. It is less suited to teams seeking a fully hosted surveillance service without local infrastructure.
Agent DVR pros and cons
- 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
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