{"id":4207,"date":"2022-11-01T12:49:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T12:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/blog-x\/?p=4207"},"modified":"2023-10-04T12:49:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T12:49:10","slug":"best-cctv-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/blog\/best-cctv-software\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best CCTV Software for YOU!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4207\" class=\"elementor elementor-4207\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68ce52e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68ce52e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24e59494\" data-id=\"24e59494\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352ea29e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"352ea29e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/1f32960b-bd19-4767-8a72-e3362e9c4ce0\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"The Best CCTV Software for YOU!\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Best CCTV Software for YOU!<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Security cameras have become one of the most useful, yet confusing pieces of technology on the market today. Between the different brands, technologies, and resolutions. There has got to be a million and one different solutions for a single security system. Luckily, A1 has a team of security experts to make your decision as simple and cost effective as possible. We have compiled a list of what we feel is necessary to build the most budget-friendly and best performing system analog available. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information and Best Scale for CCTV software<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9f7273a6-225f-4069-a178-c993a164a3d4\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/arecont-vision\/software-license\/\"><strong>Arecont Vision Software License<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>For scalability, Arecont Vision (now AV Costar) offers average to advanced options with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/arecont-vision\/conteravms-series\/\">Contera VMS<\/a>. Coming in three commercial levels, this VMS offers different camera capacities per server (16, 32, 128) depending on the license level, limited concurrent remote connections (3, 5, unlimited), no backward compatibility, and provides only basic features. Renewal per channel also features 1 to 5 year options.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible Server OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Linux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RTSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>ONVIF Profile S<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Additional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color: #ededed36;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/1d9653e3-e02e-4b50-904c-76c88bf0e2cc\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/axis\/software-license\/\"><strong>AXIS Software License<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>AXIS offers a pricy commercial VMS with its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/axis\/camera-station-series\/\">AXIS Camera Station<\/a>\u00a0and a scaled-down option with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.axis.com\/products\/axis-companion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Companion<\/a>. Proven successful with government agencies and institutions, the program can be used at scale when supported by hardware at the same scale. At even high levels,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/axis\/camera-station-series\/\">AXIS Camera station<\/a>\u00a0offers excellent features and a smooth user interface not seen with other manufacturers. This VMS can also manage access control and third-party cameras while supporting 4K ultra HD at a high framerate if needed. In the commercial and scaled-down versions, real-time notifications and streaming have proven reliability. Also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ipvm.com\/reports\/testing-axis-camera-station-vms-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tested by IPVM<\/a>, customers highly rate the software while other rating sites offer high praise despite the price.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows Enterprise 8 to 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows Pro 8 to 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>More information on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.axis.com\/ftp\/pub_soft\/cam_srv\/cam_station\/latest\/relnote.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AXIS Release Notes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HTTP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HTTPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RTSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>TCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>UDP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>ONVIF Profile S<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>More protocol-specific information on through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.axis.com\/support\/faq\/FAQ116306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AXIS FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff52;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/15f12332-1346-4250-8cd1-ef4d777668b2\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/bosch\/software-license\/\"><strong>Bosch Software License<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Bosch offers multiple solutions for businesses looking for a VMS that scales to your needs thanks to the different\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boschsecurity.com\/us\/en\/solutions\/management-software\/bvms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BVMS versions<\/a>\u00a0(Lite handles 42 cameras, Plus handles 256 cameras, Professional handles 2,000 cameras, and Enterprise can handle up to 200,000 cameras or 10,000 sites) Small businesses may find BVMS beneficial for their needs thanks to it supporting up to eight cameras for free. Each other option also has several features and an expansive user interface, having a proven history with schools and businesses of varying sizes. However, there are reports that the VMS is complex to fully set up and maintain, requiring an experienced IT department to handle it. While additionally there are reports that the Bosch IT department is unreliable for BVMS, our reporting contradicts such claims.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows 8 to 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>More information in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/community.boschsecurity.com\/t5\/Security-Video\/BVMS-System-design-guide\/ta-p\/3916#:~:text=3.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bosch Knowledge\u00a0<\/a>Base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RCP+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RTSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>JPEG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>TCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>UDP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>SSH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Omni-Path<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mode 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.boschsecurity.com\/t5\/Security-Video\/What-are-the-support-limitations-due-to-device-compatibility\/ta-p\/4252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Limited Onvif support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>More information in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/community.boschsecurity.com\/t5\/Security-Video\/BVMS-System-design-guide\/ta-p\/3916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bosch Knowledge Base<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color: #ededed52;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/ef40626e-b398-4f82-a0fd-959f6f099874\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/digital-watchdog\/software-license\/\"><strong>Digital Watchdog Software License<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Despite being a smaller company compared to others on the list, Digital Watchdog offers companies with a solid choice in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/digital-watchdog.com\/productdetail\/DW-Spectrum-IPVMS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DW Spectrum<\/a>. While it is an OEM of Network Optix, the system offers a good middle ground for those wanting a few advanced features on top of the average, but need it at a less expensive price. Additionally, when used with DW Blackjack servers, purchasers get a four camera trial to save on the initial cost. Excellent for small to mid-sized companies, this VMS does have limitations for those needing coverage in larger locations according to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.digital-watchdog.com\/kb\/article\/754-dw-spectrum-ipvms-maximum-system-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DW help center<\/a>. More specifically, one system can only support 10,000 products (cameras, recorders, megapixel, access control), can only support 1,000 users, and 100 servers.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Linux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RTSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>MJPEG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HTTP progressive streaming (WebM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HLS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>More information in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.digital-watchdog.com\/kb\/article\/22-what-codecs-are-currently-supported-by-the-dw-spectrum-media-server-and-client\/#:~:text=Streaming%20from%20Desktop%20(Windows%2FLinux)%20DW%20Spectrum%20Server%3A&amp;text=264%2C%20MJPEG%2C%20WebM-,Audio%3A%20AAC%2C%20PCM%20(Mu%2DLaw%2C%20A%2D,progressive%20streaming%20(WebM)%2C%20HLS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DW FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/fa428367-d5ab-4eef-a169-3f3f954d9353\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/geovision\/software-license\/\"><strong>Geovision Software License<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>For businesses small to large needing a scalable solution, Geovision\u2019s GV Control Center provides an answer for small and commercial businesses alike. Offering features like Digital Matrix and Remote Viewlog, there isn\u2019t necessarily anything interesting about what Geovision has to offer, more accurately being described as basic yet affordable when compared to other options that can scale to the same size.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows 7 \/ 8 \/ 8.1 \/ 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RTSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>ONVIF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>PSIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color: #ededed57;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/8c85eeb2-974e-440a-8c31-2ac4b1618788\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/hanwha-vision\/software-license\/\"><strong>Hanwha Vision Software License<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>While pricier than many options on the market, Hanwha Techwin (now Wisenet) offers a capable VMS option with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/hanwha-vision\/wisenet-wave-vms-series\/\">Wave<\/a>. Proven to be a viable option for educational institutions and businesses alike, this option provides analytics perfect for those needing additional attention to interactions. Scalable even to the needs of larger, the software supports the maximum number of 128 cameras per server, which maxes out at 100 as well. While also an OEM of Network Optix, this VMS features basic options along with more advanced functions like cloud services, memory\/settings backup, enhanced video analytics, and more.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Linux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ubuntu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Apple macOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RTSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>MJPEG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>WebM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HLS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>RDP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>UDP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>TCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>ONVIF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>More information on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wavevms.com\/features\/specifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wave Specifications<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/c53cce7c-6d94-448f-800f-e778152af71d\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>For those needing a solid option for small to mid-sized business security camera systems, LTS offers the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/content\/product_documents\/52602\/LTS-Security-X-VMS-User-Manual-A1.pdf\">LTS X VMS<\/a>. While not offering much in the way of anything new, this OEM of Hikvision allows for high performance at a low cost while connecting to access control and can allow for some 3rd party compatibility with other programs like Milestone. With that said, customers do report that the program is not necessarily advanced for more complex surveillance issues, commands, nor is it compatible with all programs. While it does offer limited backward camera compatibility, the software is limited in sophistication.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Review\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/content\/product_documents\/52602\/LTS-Security-X-VMS-User-Manual-A1.pdf\">manual\u00a0<\/a>for supported OS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/64d9db91-3de0-407b-99f3-beb6db0a898e\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\" width=\"346\" height=\"173\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A highly competitive option for those needing a VMS for their medium-sized business, Panasonic offers a solid choice with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.security.us.panasonic.com\/feature\/video-insight-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Video Insight<\/a>. Having been thoroughly tested by the professionals at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ipvm.com\/reports\/panasonic-video-insight-vms-tested\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IPVM<\/a>, the software shows that while it is not perfect, it can provide free access control integration and additional features on top of what\u2019s expected. However, shortcomings in edge recording, searches, and more have been reported. Overall, while it may be pricey and have some bugs, the program comes highly rated from what we could find.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>More information on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i-pro.com\/us\/en\/surveillance\/products\/video-management-software\/ip-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panasonic FAQ<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>MPEG-4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>MJPEG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Wavelet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>MxPEG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>JPEG2000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Onvif<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color: #ededed54;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/1fb7b87d-4309-400a-ab8b-1756fbb8f1a3\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/pelco\/software-license\/\"><strong>Pelco Software License<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Known for its easy setup and capability to monitor small to mid-sized locations, Pelco offers an option for video management software with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pelco.com\/products\/video-management-solution-videoxpert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VideoXPert<\/a>. Coming in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pelco.com\/products\/video-management-solution-videoxpert\/videoxpert-enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enterprise<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pelco.com\/products\/video-management-solution-videoxpert\/vxpro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional<\/a>\u00a0versions, the software doesn\u2019t offer anything too special besides the basics. While having two standout features in VxToolbox and VxOpsCenter client, there has not seemingly been much more to be mentioned at the time of writing.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/infohub.delltechnologies.com\/l\/sizing-guide-dell-emc-storage-with-pelco-videoxpert\/pelco-videoxpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tested by Dell<\/a>, VideoXpert offers affordable software for small businesses needing a surveillance solution.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>TCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>UDP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>SSH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HTTP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>DHCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>SNMPTRAP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>UPnP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HAL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>More Information on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.pelco.com\/s\/article\/VideoXpert-Ports-and-Protocols-used-by-Vx-Enterprise-Version-3?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pelco FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best environment per CCTV software<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Small to Medium<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Large<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>LTS<br \/>Panasonic<br \/>Pelco<\/td>\n<td>Arecont Vision<br \/>AXIS<br \/>Bosch<br \/>Digital Watchdog<br \/>Geovision<br \/>Hanwha Techwin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/043d22a9-be48-45c9-8f57-7aceaee267c1\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"Beginners Guide to Buying Analog Security Cameras\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does CCTV software come with operating software?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Typically no, the CCTV software and operating software are separate from each other. While some manufacturers will pre-download both onto recorders, it is generally a requirement for new owners to download both onto their security camera system (if a recorder is included) as the software requires an operating system to function. Furthermore, the OS allows for the management of recorded data, hardware, other downloaded software, and more. The most popular operating systems for CCTV hardware can include:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">Windows<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">Linux<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">Ubuntu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">Mac<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matching software and hardware cause fewer problems<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Something to remember when building your own commercial security camera system is that matching software to hardware based on the brand can lead to far fewer headaches than the alternative. Not only that, but when doing so, the manufacturer can provide further IT services thanks to having the technical software and hardware information on hand.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/a30cbf90-e4fa-4c2a-9669-30eeb3cf6780\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"Picking Your Cameras \" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the best CCTV software and products from A1 Security Cameras!<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>As can be seen from the above information, you have several options when it comes to CCTV software options. Businesses small to large can have effective surveillance with some of the most sophisticated features and not have to have something broken down every week thanks to so much as a basic understanding of the programs offered by each manufacturer. Purchase your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.a1securitycameras.com\/video-surveillance-software-vms-cms\/\">CCTV software<\/a>\u00a0and hardware from A1 Security Cameras today to enjoy the best of what the surveillance industry has to offer!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><br \/><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does CCTV software come with operating software?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Typically no, the CCTV software and operating software are separate from each other. While some manufacturers will pre-download both onto recorders, it is generally a requirement for new owners to download both onto their security camera system (if a recorder is included) as the software requires an operating system to function. 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