Video recording and storage | ✔Through DVR/NVR recorders | ✔Centralized storage on-premises or in the cloud | ✔Centralized storage on-premises or in the cloud |
Real-time monitoring | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
PTZ Control | ✔Limits depend on the device | ✔Remote control via software | ✔Remote control via software and automation |
Centralized cameras management | ✔Limited by the number of recorders | ✔Centralized management via software | ✔Centralized management via software |
System expansion | ✔Limited by the number of recorders | ✔Easy to expand | ✔Easy to expand |
Integration of monitoring devices | ✔Limited, mainly Analog cameras | ✔Support both IP and Analog cameras | ✔Support other monitoring devices |
Video analysis | ✖ | ✔Basic analysis | ✔Advanced intelligent analysis |
Facial recognition of subjects | ✖ | ✖ | ✔Facial and identity recognition |
Detection of unusual behavior | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ Detection and alerting of unusual behavior |
Detection and alerting of smoke and fire | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ Alerting via software |
Detection and alerting of dangerous weapons | ✖ | ✖ | ✔Alerting via software |
License plate recognition | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ Detection and recognition of license plates |
Recognition of crowded gatherings | ✖ | ✔Crowd detection | ✔ Crowds with people inside detection |
Automatic alerts | ✖ | ✔Low accuracy | ✔ High and quick accuracy |
Search and tracking | ✖ | ✖ | ✔Search by attributes or images |
Multi-system integration | ✖ | ✔Independent operation | ✔ Integrate with multiple VMS and other systems |