Ocularis 5
The new Ocularis 5 from OnSSi provides very powerful features and functions. This latest version has replaced the five old versions of software available from OnSSi. You can select the level according to the size and sophistication of your IP security system. The software is licensed with a base license plus per camera licenses. See the Overview of Ocularis
One of the most powerful features of Ocularis is the ability to be combined with a database that allows you to integrate many different IP devices into the video stream. Now you can view door access control information with the video from the door. It can also be used with Point-of-Sales (POS) system, APLR, and other systems. The software, provided by C2P, not only merges the digital data but also allows you to do forensic type searches. For more details about the overall software capability, take a look at the Overview of Ocularis
WAVE VMS
This video management software is extremely easy to use yet it has some very powerful features. It not only supports the Hanwha cameras, it also supports IP cameras that conform to OnVIF, and today this means almost all other cameras.
The client software runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile smartphone clients making it a very flexible solution. The software is excellent when you require real-time notification and automated responses to alarms. Here are some of the key features.
TruViewIP
This is a similar solution to the WAVE solution but doesn’t have as many features. The server runs on a Windows computer. The client viewing software doesn’t just work on Windows Explorer, it also works on Firefox, Safari, and Chrome, so you can view cameras on your Apple Mac. It also supports smartphones including iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, and Android mobile phones without the installation of an App.
It only supports one-way audio recording from the camera location.
Milestone
This is very expandable and flexible video management software. It supports a very large number of camera manufacturers including cameras that conform to OnVIF standards. There are a number of different versions available. XProtect Essential to XProtect Professional. There are also advanced systems called Enterprise, Expert, and Corporate.
The high-end versions of this software support hundreds of cameras that can be located in many different locations. The Corporate versions allow central administration of all your cameras.
Axis Video Software
Axis is now part of Canon. Axis Camera Station is a small to mid-range single-server product. This is IP-Surveillance software that only works with Axis network cameras and video servers to provide video monitoring, recording and event management functions. Users can record video continuously, on schedule, on an alarm and/or on motion detection. The software has multiple search functions for recorded events. Remote viewing and playback are also possible with the use of a Web browser or the AXIS Camera Station Windows client.
The software supports up to 25 cameras with up to 16 cameras per viewing window. Economical software for home and small business from Axis that only works with Axis cameras.
Only supports one-way audio from the camera.
It only supports one-way audio recording from the camera location.