AXIS Companion
AXIS Companion: A free app for viewing, reviewing and managing compatible Axis surveillance systems. Ranked #11 of 24 in Home Security Camera Apps by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small sites using Axis surveillance hardware.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall sites using Axis surveillance hardware
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Cloud recordingNo
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Free access to live viewing, playback, export and event notifications
- Records locally to camera surveillance cards or compatible recorders
- Manages multiple sites and supports Axis audio and network intercoms
Where it doesn't
- Works with Axis surveillance devices rather than a broad camera ecosystem
- No cloud recording; footage is recorded locally
- Axis has replaced Companion as its default video management software
Our verdict on AXIS Companion
AXIS Companion is video management software for small sites using compatible Axis network cameras and related surveillance devices. Its free app supports live viewing, recorded-video playback, mobile export and real-time event notifications. It is available on Windows, iOS and Android, with camera feeds also viewable on Apple TV or Android TV. The fit is clearest for sites already organized around Axis hardware, rather than buyers seeking a camera-agnostic security app.
Recording is local: users can record to surveillance cards in supported cameras or use compatible Axis recorder hardware. Companion also supports multi-site system management and integrates video with Axis audio devices and network intercoms. Those capabilities make it more than a mobile viewer for an Axis installation, while keeping the system within that vendor’s equipment ecosystem. Cloud recording is not part of the described Companion feature set, so buyers who need cloud-stored footage should consider a different offering.
AXIS Companion is free, with live viewing, playback, export, notifications and multi-site management included in the described product. Axis says AXIS Companion Classic has been replaced as its default video management software by AXIS Camera Station Edge, although Companion documentation and support materials remain available. Support channels listed for Companion are documentation. Choose it when the priority is no-cost management of compatible Axis cameras and related devices with local recording; look elsewhere if broad third-party camera support or cloud recording is central to the purchase.
AXIS Companion pricing
AXIS Companion fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Cloud recording | No |
| Local recording | Yes |
| Max video resolution | Not verified |
| Camera limit | Not verified |
| Mobile platforms | Both |
| Smart display support | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Axis network cameras, Axis recorders, Axis audio devices, Axis network intercoms |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | axis.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
AXIS Companion integrations
AXIS Companion lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Axis network cameras
- Axis recorders
- Axis audio devices
- Axis network intercoms
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