Solutions Directory

AI Video Analytics Solutions

Pick your industry, the threat you need to catch, or the system you already run. Every solution runs on the cameras you own, with continuous 24/7 AI detection.

Core Technology

AI Video Analytics Platform

AI Video Analytics Software

Enterprise AI-powered video intelligence

Surveillance Analytics

Heat maps, occupancy & incident trends

Video Surveillance Software

Next-gen surveillance platform

Video Monitoring System

Cloud AI monitoring on cameras you already own

Best Security Cameras for Business

Honest 2026 comparison of business camera systems

Commercial Security System

Video, access, alarm and the monitoring layer

Small Business Security Cameras

What the system costs and how many cameras you need

Security Camera Monitoring

Self, service, or AI software: costs compared

AI Video Surveillance Software

Real-time threat detection on cameras you own

AI Security Camera Software

Works with any ONVIF or RTSP camera

AI Video Management System

AI VMS: analytics, search & alerts on your cameras

CCTV Analytics Software

AI analytics for the CCTV cameras you already run

Video Management System

Unified VMS with AI capabilities

Intelligent Video Analytics

IVA software: deep-learning detection on your cameras

Video Surveillance as a Service

VSaaS: cloud recording, AI analytics, no recorder

AI CCTV Software

AI-enhanced CCTV systems

Cloud Video Surveillance

Cloud-native video platform

Security Camera Cloud Storage

Off-site encrypted cloud recording & retention

Commercial Security Camera System

AI camera system for business & enterprise

Features

Detection & Search Capabilities

Natural Language Video Search

Search footage with plain English

Real-time Threat Detection

Instant security alerts

Video Forensics Software

Investigation & evidence tools

Video Redaction Software

Auto-blur faces & plates for release

Cross-Camera Tracking

Track subjects across cameras

Behavioral Analytics

Behavior pattern analysis

Object Detection CCTV

AI object recognition

AI Intrusion Detection

Perimeter breach alerts

License Plate Recognition

LPR/ANPR capabilities

Crowd Detection

Crowd monitoring & alerts

Loitering Detection

Detect suspicious loitering

Abandoned Object Detection

Unattended item alerts

Video Search Engine

Powerful footage search

Real-time Video Analysis

Live feed processing

Video Content Analysis

Deep content understanding

Enterprise

Enterprise & Integration

Enterprise Security Software

Large-scale deployments

Video Analytics API

Developer integration

Video Analytics Dashboard

Centralized monitoring

AI Security Monitoring

24/7 automated surveillance

Perimeter Security System

Boundary protection

Industries

Industry-Specific Solutions

Retail & Loss Prevention

Theft detection & analytics

Hospitals & Medical

Patient & facility safety

Healthcare

Healthcare facility security

Banks & Financial

Branch & ATM security

Schools K-12

Student safety solutions

Higher Education

University campus security

Manufacturing

Industrial facility security

Logistics & Supply Chain

Distribution security

Hotels & Hospitality

Guest & property safety

Restaurants & Food Service

Kitchen & operations security

Airports & Aviation

Aviation security

Transportation

Transit system security

Stadiums & Venues

Event security

Casinos & Gaming

Gaming floor surveillance

Government

Public sector security

Data Centers

Critical IT infrastructure

Utilities & Energy

Utility infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure

National security assets

Self Storage Facilities

24/7 unmanned security

Car Dealerships

Lot & inventory protection

Pharmacies

Controlled substance security

Gyms & Fitness Centers

24/7 member access security

Churches & Worship

Congregation safety

Senior Living

Resident safety & fall detection

Ports & Maritime

Cargo, dock & perimeter security

Oil & Gas

Remote site & pipeline security

Mining

Site safety & equipment protection

Agriculture & Farms

Livestock, equipment & field security

EV Charging Stations

Vandalism & uptime monitoring

Museums & Galleries

Exhibit protection & visitor flow

Coworking Spaces

Member access & shared-space safety

HOA Security Cameras

Entrance, pool and clubhouse coverage for associations

Scrap Yard Security Cameras

After-hours metal theft alerts

Substation Security Cameras

Perimeter alerts for utility substations

Cannabis Dispensaries

Vault and after-hours monitoring

ATM Surveillance

Skimming and loitering alerts at ATMs

Loading Dock Security

Dock door and trailer monitoring

Server Room Monitoring

Access and presence alerts in data rooms

Industrial Video Analytics

Analytics for plant and industrial cameras

Manufacturing Gun Detection

Weapon alerts for plants and logistics

Gun Detection for Theaters

Weapon alerts for cinemas and venues

Hospital Weapons Detection

Gun alerts for ER entrances and lobbies

Weapons Detection for Schools

Gun detection on school cameras

Use Cases

Specific Use Cases

Warehouse Security

Distribution center protection

Truck Yard Security

Fleet yards & cargo theft prevention

Car Wash Security

Damage claims & membership protection

Auto Repair Shop Security

Damage claim defense & tool theft

Gas Station Security

Fuel drive-offs & convenience store theft

Store Security Cameras

Retail store camera systems: POS, exits & stockroom

Grocery Store Security Cameras

Self-checkout, ORC sweeps, dock & shrink

Cold Storage Security

Food processing & cold chain food defense

Daycare Security

Childcare centers & abuse-claim defense

Marina Security

Docks, slips & boat theft prevention

Bar & Nightclub Security

Fights, dram shop & liquor-license footage

Restaurant Security Cameras

Self Storage Security Cameras

Gate tailgating, aisles & unstaffed sites

Jewelry Store Security

Smash-and-grab, switches & insurance proof

Gun Store Security

Ram-raids, ATF theft reporting & range oversight

Liquor Store Security

Robbery, beer runs & ABC license footage

Movie Theater Security

Concession theft, sneak-ins & fall claims

Office Security Cameras

After-hours alerts, audio-off & workplace privacy

Medical Office Security

Front desk theft, false claims & HIPAA-conscious

Vacant Property Security

Copper theft, squatters & no-power cellular sites

Campus Security

Multi-building coverage

Commercial Buildings

Office & property security

Smart City

Urban surveillance networks

Parking Lot Security

Vehicle & pedestrian safety

Property Management Security

AI across your whole portfolio

Apartment Complex Security

Multifamily & property management

Gated Community Security

HOA & neighborhood common areas

Student Housing Security

Off-campus & purpose-built housing

Construction Site

Job site protection

Remote Video Monitoring

Monitor multiple sites remotely

Automated Security Monitoring

24/7 AI-powered surveillance

Drive-Through Monitoring

Lane times & order accuracy

Elevator Monitoring

Incident & entrapment alerts

Clean Room Monitoring

Contamination & protocol compliance

Social Distancing Monitoring

Occupancy & spacing analytics

Compare

VMS & Platform Alternatives

Considering a switch? See how Surveillant compares to leading video management platforms.

Verkada Alternative

Open platform vs proprietary hardware

Milestone XProtect Alternative

Cloud-native vs on-premise VMS

Genetec Alternative

Simpler deployment, faster ROI

Avigilon Alternative

Camera-agnostic AI analytics

Avigilon Alta Alternative

No Cloud Connector appliance

Camio Alternative

AI video search, published pricing

Rhombus Alternative

Flexible pricing, any camera

Eagle Eye Networks Alternative

No bridge devices required

Spot AI Alternative

No required recorder appliance

Flock Safety Alternative

Full AI on cameras you own

Solink Alternative

Full-scene security beyond POS

Coram AI Alternative

Cloud or on-premise, no required box

OpenEye Alternative

Software-first AI, buy direct

Deep Sentinel Alternative

AI platform you run, not a guard service

Turing AI Alternative

Full AI on every camera, no license tiers

Scylla AI Alternative

Detect and investigate in one platform

Actuate AI Alternative

Full platform beyond gun detection

Ambient.ai Alternative

Cloud AI, no edge appliance

ZeroEyes Alternative

Weapon alerts in a full platform

Hikvision Alternative

NDAA-friendly cloud AI option

Dahua Alternative

AI software on cameras you own

Axis Alternative

Cloud AI for any IP camera

Hanwha Alternative

Camera-agnostic AI analytics

Cisco Meraki Alternative

Open platform, use any camera

March Networks Alternative

Cloud-native VMS, no lock-in

BriefCam Alternative

Searchable video without the appliance

Flock Alternatives

Flock Safety competitors compared

Lumana Alternative

Published pricing vs quote-only

Volt AI Alternative

Volt AI competitors and prices

Omnilert Alternatives

Gun detection vendors compared

Meraki Alternative

Cloud video without Meraki licenses

LVT Alternative

AI security on cameras you own

Surveillance Trailer Alternative

Fixed cameras instead of a leased trailer

Bosch BVMS Alternative

Cloud AI instead of on-prem BVMS

ISS SecurOS Alternative

AI analytics at a published price

Superb AI Alternative

CCTV search alternatives compared

Advanced AI

Advanced Detection Capabilities

Facial Recognition Software

Face detection & matching

People Counting Analytics

Occupancy & traffic analysis

Vehicle Detection Software

Vehicle classification & tracking

Smoke & Fire Detection AI

Early fire & smoke alerts

Weapons Detection AI

Gun & knife detection

Gunshot Detection Software

Audio & visual gunfire alerts

Forensic Video Enhancement

Clarify evidence footage

Integration

Camera & System Integration

Connect your existing cameras and NVRs to add AI analytics without replacing hardware.

RTSP Camera Integration

Connect any RTSP camera

ONVIF Compatible Software

Full ONVIF protocol support

NVR Integration Software

Add AI to existing NVRs

PTZ Camera AI Analytics

AI-powered PTZ control

Camera Agnostic VMS

Mixed-brand IP cameras in one system

AI Analytics for Existing VMS

Add AI to Milestone or Genetec

Video Analytics for Existing Cameras

CCTV retrofit software

Cloud Video Management System

Cloud VMS software

For Security Integrators

White label AI video analytics

POS Integration

Exception reporting with video

Bosch Video Analytics

Intelligent vs Essential VA tiers

Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Built-in compliance features for regulated industries and privacy requirements.

GDPR Compliant Video Surveillance

EU privacy regulation compliance

HIPAA Video Security

Healthcare privacy compliance

NDAA Compliant Cameras

Section 889 compliant surveillance

SOC 2 Compliant Surveillance

Evidence for your SOC 2 audit

Government Video Analytics

Public agency security and records

ITAR Compliant Video Security

Defense & export-controlled data

CCPA Compliant Video Surveillance

Privacy-first recording for California

PCI DSS Video Security

Cameras in card data areas

ROI

ROI & Business Value

Understand the financial impact of AI video analytics on your security operations.

Reduce Security Guard Costs

Optimize staffing with AI

False Alarm Reduction

Eliminate alarm fatigue

Security Camera ROI Calculator

Calculate your savings

Insurance Premium Reduction

Lower premiums with AI monitoring

Total Cost of Ownership

Five-year surveillance cost analysis

Guard Force Optimization

Fewer patrols, more coverage

Loss Prevention

Retail & Loss Prevention

AI-powered theft detection and prevention for retail environments.

Retail Theft Prevention

AI detection of theft behaviors

Shoplifting Detection AI

Real-time concealment alerts

Safety

Safety & Access Detection

Workplace safety monitoring and access control detection capabilities.

Slip & Fall Detection

Instant fall alerts & liability protection

Tailgating Detection

Access control piggybacking alerts

Line Crossing Detection

Virtual tripwire & counting

Workplace Safety Monitoring

OSHA compliance & PPE detection

Concealed Weapons Detection

What actually works and what it costs

PPE Detection Software

Hard hat and vest compliance alerts

Vehicle BOLO Detection

Plate watchlist alerts

Analytics

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Turn video into actionable business insights with advanced analytics.

Dwell Time Analytics

Customer engagement measurement

Heat Map Video Analytics

Traffic flow visualization

Edge AI Video Analytics

On-device processing

Multi-Site Video Management

Centralized multi-location control

Time-Lapse Surveillance

Condense long footage to clips

People Counting Software

Visitor counts on your cameras

Footfall Counter Software

Visitor counting and occupancy

Access

Mobile Access & Visitor Management

Manage security from anywhere and track who enters your facilities.

Video Analytics Mobile App

Monitor & respond from anywhere

Visitor Management System

Video-integrated check-in & tracking

Guides & Resources

Surveillance Guides

Plain-English answers to the questions security and facilities teams ask before they buy.

How Long to Keep Security Camera Footage

Retention periods and policy by industry

Can a Landlord Install Security Cameras?

Where rental cameras are legal, and where they are not

Can an HOA Install Security Cameras?

HOA camera rules, homeowner rights, and legal limits

NVR vs DVR Compared

IP versus coax, cost, and scalability for business

What is ONVIF? ONVIF vs RTSP

The camera standard, profiles, and compatibility

H.264 vs H.265 Security Cameras

Codec, storage, bandwidth, and compatibility

How to Redact a Video

Blur faces and plates for FOIA and disclosure

Security Camera Bandwidth

Mbps and GB by resolution, plus how to calculate it

PoE Security Cameras

PoE vs PoE+ vs PoE++, wattage, cabling, and distance

Body Camera Footage Redaction

Blur bodycam faces and audio for public records release

How Much Storage Do Security Cameras Need

Storage calculator, TB sizing, and GB per camera

What Security Guards Cost Compared With Cameras

Guard vs camera cost comparison and ROI for business

What Is a Video Management System (VMS)

What a VMS is, key features, and VMS vs NVR

Commercial Security Camera Placement

Where to place cameras in a warehouse, lot, and store

How to Reduce False Alarms on Security Cameras

Cut nuisance alerts and false-dispatch fines with AI

Do You Need 4K Security Camera Resolution?

1080p vs 4MP vs 4K and pixels per foot by task

Security Camera Lens & Focal Length Guide

2.8mm to 12mm field of view, fixed vs varifocal

WDR Security Cameras and Wide Dynamic Range

What WDR & dB mean, true WDR vs digital WDR

Cellular Security Cameras for Business

4G LTE and solar for remote sites with no WiFi

Commercial Security Camera System Cost

2026 prices per camera, install, storage, and cloud

Cloud Video Surveillance Pricing

VSaaS cost per camera per month and how to budget it

Cloud vs On-Premise Video Surveillance

Cost, data control, scalability, and uptime compared

How to Choose a Video Surveillance System

A buyer's checklist: types, cameras, storage, AI, and cost

Remote Video Monitoring Cost

Per-camera service pricing and how it compares to a guard

License Plate Recognition Cameras

How LPR works, camera cost, accuracy, and business uses

AI Gun Detection

How video weapon detection works, cost per camera, and accuracy

Add AI to Existing Security Cameras

Compatible cameras, cloud vs edge, what AI you can add, and cost

Business Security Camera Laws

Recording employees, audio consent by state, and where cameras are allowed

Security Camera Types

Dome vs bullet vs turret vs PTZ cameras compared, and how to choose

How Many Security Cameras for Business

Typical camera counts by business type and how to size your system

Verkada Pricing and What Verkada Costs

Camera, license, and cloud costs for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Avigilon Pricing and What Avigilon Costs

Camera, Unity Video license, and Alta cloud costs for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Genetec Pricing and What Genetec Costs

Security Center license, SMA, and Cloud SaaS costs for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Rhombus Pricing and What Rhombus Costs

Camera costs, Professional and Enterprise license fees, and cloud storage for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Axis Camera Pricing and What Axis Cameras Cost

Camera costs by M, P, and Q series, Camera Station Pro license fees, and system price for 2026, plus a cheaper AI option

Verkada vs Avigilon Compared

Cameras, AI analytics, storage, and pricing compared, plus a software-first alternative

Verkada vs Meraki Compared

Cisco Meraki MV vs Verkada on cameras, analytics, storage, and price, plus a software-first option

Genetec vs Milestone Compared

Security Center vs XProtect on features, AI analytics, and pricing, plus a cloud-native alternative

Avigilon vs Genetec Compared

Cameras, AI analytics, and per-camera pricing compared, plus a cloud-native AI alternative

Verkada vs Genetec Compared

Cloud-managed vs open on-prem, AI analytics, and per-camera pricing compared, plus a cloud-native alternative

Avigilon vs Axis Compared

Integrated camera-plus-VMS platform vs the open IP-camera maker on AI, openness, and pricing, plus a cloud-native alternative

Avigilon vs Hikvision Compared

NDAA-compliant Motorola platform vs the budget Chinese camera maker on the US ban, AI, and pricing, plus a cloud-native alternative

Verkada vs Milestone Compared

Cloud-native vs open self-hosted XProtect VMS on cameras, AI, and pricing, plus a cloud-native AI alternative

Verkada vs Rhombus Compared

Two cloud camera platforms on cameras, AI, ecosystem, and pricing, plus a software-first AI alternative

Avigilon vs Hanwha Compared

Premium Motorola stack vs the open, NDAA and TAA-compliant Wisenet camera maker, plus a software-first AI alternative

Genetec vs Flock Safety Compared

An open enterprise video and ALPR platform vs a subscription-only cloud license-plate network, plus a software-first AI alternative

Hanwha vs Hikvision Compared

The NDAA and TAA-compliant Wisenet camera maker vs the cheaper, federally banned Chinese giant, plus a software-first AI alternative

Dahua vs Hikvision Compared

The two largest Chinese camera makers compared on AI, low-light, and price, plus the US ban they share and a compliant cloud-native alternative

Hanwha vs Axis Compared

Two top NDAA-compliant camera makers compared: value-driven Wisenet edge AI versus the premium Axis ACAP open platform, on AI, pricing, and ecosystem

Hanwha vs Dahua Compared

NDAA-compliant Korean-made Wisenet versus the cheaper but federally banned Dahua, compared on AI analytics, low-light, pricing, and compliance for US buyers

Eagle Eye Networks vs Verkada Compared

Open True Cloud VMS that keeps your existing cameras versus Verkada's closed all-in-one proprietary platform, on cloud architecture, AI, and pricing

Genetec vs Hikvision Compared

The NDAA-compliant open VMS platform versus the banned Chinese camera maker, on the US rules, AI, pricing, and a cloud alternative

Solink vs Verkada Compared

A camera-agnostic platform that ties your existing cameras to POS data for loss prevention versus Verkada's closed all-in-one platform, on features, AI, and pricing

Coram vs Verkada Compared

An open, AI-native platform that adds detection and natural-language video search to your existing cameras versus Verkada's closed all-in-one platform, on features, AI, and pricing

OpenEye vs Verkada Compared

An open, US-made video management system that records third-party cameras on a recorder, appliance, or cloud versus Verkada's closed all-in-one platform, on features, deployment, and pricing

Best Video Analytics Software With the Top 8 Compared

The top 8 AI and CCTV video analytics platforms for 2026 ranked by deployment, camera support, signature AI, pricing, and best use case for US security teams

Best Video Management Software (VMS) With the Top 8 Compared

The top 8 VMS platforms for 2026 ranked by deployment, camera support, scale, licensing, and best fit for US security and IT teams

How AI Video Analytics Works

How computer vision turns camera streams into detections, alerts, and searchable events in real time, plus the analytics types and edge versus cloud deployment explained

AI Video Analytics Cost and Pricing Models

What AI video analytics software costs per camera per month, the common pricing models, every cost component, cost by number of cameras, and how to size ROI

AI CCTV Software for Small Business

What a 4 to 20 camera business actually needs from AI CCTV software, what it costs per month, which features to skip, and why you probably do not need new cameras

Video Analytics vs CCTV

CCTV records footage; video analytics interprets it in real time. How the two differ, how they work together, what analytics costs, and which your business needs

What Can AI Video Analytics Detect?

The full list of detections: people, vehicles, weapons, intrusion, loitering, falls, PPE compliance, license plates, crowd density, and anomalies, with real use cases

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