Ivideon review
A hybrid surveillance service with flexible viewing, recording, sharing, and alerts.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 retaining an option to record through Ivideon Server. It can fit homes and businesses, but buyers seeking cloud recording on every plan should note the distinction between its Online and Cloud tiers.
The Online plan includes online viewing and export but no cloud archive recording. Cloud 3, Cloud 7, Cloud 14, and Cloud 30 add cloud video archives with retention periods of 3, 7, 14, and 30 days respectively. Ivideon also offers a free plan and a 7-day free trial. Optional video analytics include people counting and facial recognition; buyers should assess whether these options match their needs rather than assume they are part of every plan.
Camera compatibility is a central part of the product's fit: Ivideon supports RTSP and ONVIF connections, as well as Dahua, Hikvision, and Uniview cameras and recorders. Alerts can cover motion, sound, or a camera going offline, and camera access can be shared. That breadth works for teams combining compatible equipment and needing access across desktop and mobile platforms. Choose Ivideon if hybrid recording and flexible access matter; consider another service if your priority is a cloud archive in the entry Online plan or a retention period beyond the standard Cloud 30 tier.
Ivideon pros and cons
- 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
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