Xeoma’s comparison to other video surveillance software

Why should I choose Xeoma? Xeoma’s comparison to other video surveillance software

Navigation:
Blue Iris
Axxon
Milestone
ZoneMinder

Cloud surveillance:
Nest Aware
Stratocast
Eagle Eye Cloud
Camcloud

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A newer and more detailed comparison of Xeoma to ZoneMinder

Blue Iris

Feature	Xeoma	Blue Iris
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android +iOS	Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS (not Linux)
Licensing	Flexible: licenses cumulate, buy exactly what you need	Only 2 packages: for 1 camera and for 64 cameras
Easy to learn	Simple to pick up even for newbies	–
PTZ	Supported	Often unavailable
Fisheye dewarping	Supported	–
Image Rotation	Supported	–
Lifetime licenses	Yes	Certain extensive updates require new licenses
Minimal system requirements	Windows XP SP2 or Linux x32, x64	Windows XP SP3
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

1) Xeoma fully supports all the popular OS with servers available for Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android.
Clients can be used on Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM, Mac OS X, Android, iOS.
The competitor doesn’t work with Linux whatsoever.

2) Xeoma offers a flexible licensing system: licenses cumulate and there are plenty of packages to choose. This way you can buy only what you need – beneficial and convenient. For the competitor – it’s either 1 camera or 64 cameras, thus forcing you to buy a license for 64 while you only need e.g. 2.

3) Xeoma features a user-friendly intuitive interface – no need for special training. The competitor’s interface is complicated.

4) Xeoma supports up to 99.9% of all cameras including their PTZ functions. The competitor doesn’t support PTZ most of the time.

5) Xeoma has a module for fisheye cameras’ dewarping. The competitor is unable to dewarp such images.

6) If the camera is installed with the wrong angle, you can fix it in Xeoma by rotating the image. The competitor is unable to rotate the preview image.

7) Xeoma license are lifetime and you can freely download updates for 1 or 3 years. The competitor forces you to purchase new licenses after particularly extensive updates.

8) Minimal system requirements for the competitor – Windows XP SP3. Xeoma supports earlier versions of Windows as well as a number of other OS.

9) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

10) Xeoma allows for full customization for both the server and the clients – you can change more than just names, functionality and design are customizable as well. The competitor does not offer any rebranding options.

Axxon

Feature	Xeoma	Axxon
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android +iOS	Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS (not Linux)
Price and purchasing	Fixed prices, can be bought via website or partners	Can be bought only via partners, prices vary
Partnership program	Simple: no bureaucracy or minimal payments	Workshop participation and testing are required
Customer support	Quick and efficient, both before and after the purchase	Available only after registration on third-party website and purchasing
Availability	Easy to download and install	Downloading a free version requires your credentials
Multipurposeness	Fits both huge and small installations	Fits only business clients, not recommended for individuals
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–
Licensing structure	Need to buy licenses only for the server. Clients are free. The number of cameras per server is not limited	Each client requires additional licenses. Axxon Next Free – 4 cameras, 1 server, no analytics
Demo-version	Trial version has no limitations on functionality and period of use. Settings are reset every 4 hours	Intant – vaid during 2 months, working hours – 8.00-24.00. Axxon Next Demo – valid during 1 month, working hours – 8.00-18.00
What the price for 1 channel includes	Each edition includes certain modules. Pro includes: HTTP requests, PTZ, license plate, face recognition, smoke, object detection, privacy masking, etc.	Intant: Sound, PTZ, alarms are not included (additional price for each module). Axxon next – includes the initial functionality of the camera
Modules’ price	The license price covers modules	Intant: smoke detection module has additional price
ANPR module	Included in Xeoma Pro license. Need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used	Intant: the number of licenses should correspond to the number of cameras, the number of traffic paths, depends on the speed of vehicles
Face recognition module	Included in Xeoma Pro license. Need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used	The number of licenses should be the same as the number of persons in the database
Integration with POS-terminals	Included in Xeoma Standard, Pro license. Need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used	Need to buy a license for each POS-terminal
Updates	Free updates during 1 or 3 years for Standard and Pro editions. After that period you can buy renewals with 50% discount	Free updates for the fucntions which have been paid for

2) Xeoma is easy to purchase for the fixed price both via the website and from our partners. The competitor’s product can be bought only from the partners and, as a result, the prices change from purchase to purchase. Some regions may have to pay more than others.

3) Xeoma offers easy-to-enter partnership programs without any unnecessary bureaucracy or minimal payments. The competitor admits partners only after they participate in a workshop and pass certain tests.

4) While using Xeoma (before or after the purchase) you can always receive quick and responsive customer support using a variety of ways. The competitor provides support only when the client is registered on a third-party website and has already made the purchase.

5) Xeoma is easy to acquire both in free and commercial versions.To download the competitor’s free version you will have to indicate your name, country, phone number and e-mail.

6) Xeoma is easy to implement both in small installments (e.g. personal houses) and in major companies, corporations, etc. The competitor is suitable only for major businesses, it is not recommended for individuals with just a few cameras.

7) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

8) Xeoma allows full customization for both the server and the clients – you can change more than just names, functionality and design are customizable as well. The competitor does not offer any rebranding options.

9) In Xeoma you need to buy licenses only for the server. Clients are free. The number of cameras per server is not limited. In Axxon each client requires additional licenses. Axxon Next Free – 4 cameras, 1 server, no analytics.

10) Trial version in Xeoma has no limitations on functionality and period of use. Settings are reset every 4 hours. Demo-version in Intant is vaid during 2 months, working hours – 8.00-24.00. Axxon Next Demo –valid during 1 month, working hours – 8.00-18.00.

11) Each edition in Xeoma includes certain modules. Xeoma Pro includes: HTTP requests, PTZ, license plate, face recognition, smoke, object detection, privacy masking, etc. Intant: Sound, PTZ, alarms are not included (additional price for each module). Axxon next – includes only the initial functionality of the camera.

12) In Xeoma the license price covers the modules. Intant: smoke detection module should be bought additionally.

13) In Xeoma the ANPR module is included in Xeoma Pro license. You need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used. Intant: the number of licenses should correspond to the number of cameras, the number of traffic paths, depends on the speed of vehicles.

14) In Xeoma the Face recognition module is included in Xeoma Pro license. You need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used. In Axxon the number of licenses should be the same as the number of persons in the database.

15) In Xeoma the integration with POS terminals is included in Xeoma Standard, Pro license. Need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used. In Axxon you need to buy a license for each POS-terminal.

16) In Xeoma free updates are available during 1 or 3 years for Standard and Pro editions. After that period you can buy renewals with 50% discount. In Axxon free updates are available for the fucntions which have been paid for.

Milestone

Feature	Xeoma	Milestone
Price and purchasing	Fixed prices, can be bought via website or partners	Can be bought only via partners, prices vary
Free versions	Free version and Trial version	7 free versions, hard to make a choice
Customer support	Quick and efficient, both before and after the purchase	Available only after registration on third-party website
Partnership program	Simple: no bureaucracy or minimal payments	Filing documents and studying terms of licenses are required
Multipurposeness	Fits both huge and small installations	Fits only business clients, not recommended for individuals
Clarity	All the relevant information is on website, videos and trial version	Unclear: very little information before purchase
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Licensing structure	Need to buy licenses for the server. Clients are free. The number of cameras per server is not limited	Express edition – for one server, the number of cameras is limited. Professional – for multiple servers, up to 320 cameras per server
Demo-version	Trial version has no limitations on functionality and period of use. Settings are reset every 4 hours	Valid during 30 days
Functionality of the license for 1 channel	Each edition (Lite, Standard, Pro) includes certain functions. Pro modules: HTTP, PTZ, sound, analytics, including license plate, face recognition, smoke detection, privacy masking etc.	Just the initial functionality of the camera
Software protection dongle	The license is connected to the server hardware and software. Also there is a license server (works without Internet connection)	Need to register the license in the personal account, then activate it on the server, where the software is installed
License plate recognition module	The module is represented in Pro edition. Need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used	The number of licenses should correspond to the number of cameras and the number of international libraries
Interface languages	24	14 languages for the operator, 30 – for the administrator
Updates	Free updates during 1 or 3 years for Standard and Pro editions. After that period you can buy renewals with 50% discount	Updates are free in case you are subscribed for Care Plus
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

1) Xeoma is easy to purchase for the fixed price both via the website and from our partners. The competitor’s product can be bought only from the partners and, as a result, the prices change from purchase to purchase. Some regions may have to pay more than others.

2) Initially, it is difficult to choose the right of the competitor’s 7 free versions. Xeoma is much more simple: free, trial and commercial versions.

3) While using Xeoma (before or after the purchase) you can always receive quick and responsive customer support using a variety of ways. The competitor provides support only when the client is registered on a third-party website.

4) Xeoma offers easy-to-enter partnership programs without any unnecessary bureaucracy or minimal payments. Partnering with the competitor requires filing a lot of documents, reading through extensive terms of agreement, etc.

5) Xeoma is easy to implement both in small installments (e.g. personal houses) and in major companies, corporations, etc. The competitor is suitable only for major businesses, it is not recommended for individuals with just a few cameras.

6) To familiarize yourself with Xeoma you can always rely on video lessons, manual and the Trial version. Thus, you know exactly what you are buying. The competitor’s website is hard to navigate and it’s difficult to learn anything without buying it first.

7) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

8) Xeoma allows for full customization for both the server and the clients – you can change more than just names, functionality and design are customizable as well. The competitor does not offer any rebranding options.

9) In Xeoma you need to buy licenses for the server. Clients are free. The number of cameras per server is not limited. The competitor has 2 editions: express edition – for one server, the number of cameras is limited. Professional – for multiple servers, up to 320 cameras per server.

10) In Xeoma each edition (Lite, Standard, Pro) includes certain functions. Pro modules: HTTP, PTZ, sound, analytics, including license plate, face recognition, smoke detection, privacy masking etc. The competitor provides only the initial functionality of the camera.

11) Trial version in Xeoma has no limitations on functionality and period of use. Settings are reset every 4 hours. The competitor’s trial version is valid during 30 days.

12) In Xeoma the license is connected to the server hardware and software. Also there is a license server (works without Internet connection). In Milestone you need to register the license in the personal account, then activate it on the server, where the software is installed.

13) In Xeoma the License plate recogniton module is represented in Pro edition. You need to buy as many licenses, as the number of cameras, on which it will be used. In Milestone the number of licenses should correspond to the number of cameras and the number of international libraries.

14) In Xeoma the interface is represented in 24 languages. In Milestone there are 14 languages for the operator and 30 for the administrator.

15) In Xeoma free updates during 1 or 3 years for Standard and Pro editions. After that period you can buy renewals with 50% discount.

ZoneMinder

Feature	Xeoma	ZoneMinder
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android +iOS	Linux only
Simple interface	Easy, even for newbies	–
Filter settings	Clear and simple	Impossible without the manual
Control	Both via interface and via console	Mostly via console
Integrity	Can use other utilities but works independently as well	Consists of a number of software – hard to navigate
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

2) Xeoma’s interface is very simple, no need for special training. The competitor’s interface is highly complex.

3) The competitor’s filter settings are difficult to understand without consulting the manual. Xeoma’s filters are easy to set up in no time.

4) Xeoma features full control both via the interface and via console, while the competitor requires the use of the console to access many functions.

5) The competitor’s software represents a package of several programs that requires addition effort to navigate through. Xeoma is capable of using third-party utilities, however, all the necessary parts are already integrated.

6) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

7) Xeoma allows for full customization for both the server and the clients – you can change more than just names, functionality and design are customizable as well. The competitor does not offer any rebranding options.

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iSpy

Feature	Xeoma	iSpy
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android +iOS	Windows only
Ads	None	Present in the free version
e-Map	Flexible: any size, any camera position	Only 1 size is supported
Web-interface	Any devices and browsers, very intuitive	Doesn’t work with Opera, requires a lot of fine-tuning
Customer support	Quick and efficient, both before and after the purchase	Open source, ergo very slow
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

2) Xeoma is completely ad-free. The competitor’s free version is full of ads.

3) Xeoma’s e-Map is very flexible allowing for very quick response from the operator. The competitor’s e-map supports only 1 size – 533х400.

4) Viewing the cameras works on any browsers and devices with Xeoma. The competitor’s web-interface is unavailable for Opera.

5) The competitor’s web-interface requires very intricate fine-tuning, while in Xeoma you need only to add a module to the chain.

6) The competitor’s software is an Open Source project supported only be the community itself. This results in very slow support for the actual users. Xeoma’s Support team provides quick and efficient support to all the users.

7) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

Security Spy

Feature	Xeoma	Security Spy
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android +iOS	Mac OS X only
Price	Xeoma Standard for 1 camera – $14.95, bulk discounts (e.g. 4 cameras – $49.95, which is $12.49 per camera) Resellers get even better prices with personal discounts	Expensive: about $42 per camera
Free version	Can be used forever	30 days only
Partnership program	Simple: no bureaucracy or minimal payments	–
Easy to learn	Simple to pick up even for newbies	–
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

2) Rather expensive licenses (~$42 per camera). Xeoma’s licenses are available for as low as $8.95, bulk purchases are even more beneficial.

3) The competitor’s free version is limited by 30 days only. Xeoma’s free version is not limited in time.

4) The competitor does not offer any partnership or reseller programs. Xeoma has favorable partnership programs without any unnecessary bureaucracy or minimal payments, etc.

5) The competitor’s interface is rather sophisticated making it hard to work with without the manual. Xeoma’s interface is highly intuitive – no special training or materials required.

6) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

Luxriot

Feature	Xeoma	Luxriot
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android + iOS (Virtual Machines)	Windows and Mac OS X (client only), Virtual Machines aren’t supported
Price	Xeoma Pro for 24 cameras $899.90 (ANPR included)	24 cameras $1000 + ANPR $1999
H.265	Supported	–
Customizable interface	camera order, interface scaling, font size, transparency, etc.	–
Export formats	avi, mp4, webm, wmv, mjpeg + special format xem	AVI and WMV only
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

2) Expensive licenses (starting at $1000) with additions fees for different modules. Xeoma’s licenses are available for as low as $8.95, bulk purchases are even more beneficial.

3) The competitor does not support H.265 video coding.

4) Xeoma features very flexible interface settings: scaling, font sizes, transparency. The competitor offers no customization for the interface.

5) When exporting files from Xeoma’s archive, the user has a wide choice of formats: avi, mp4, webm, wmv, mjpeg. The competitor offers only AVI and WMV.

6) Xeoma allows for full customization for both the server and the clients – you can change more than just names, functionality and design are customizable as well. The competitor does not offer any rebranding options.

savVi

Feature	Xeoma	savVi
Max cameras per server	No limitations	200
Supported cameras	IP, USB, analog cameras + camera emulation	Only IP cameras of 7 brands
Functionality	Wide: intellectual modules, e.g. face recognition	Limited
ANPR	Included in Xeoma Pro licenses	Only by using additional software
Purchasing	3 types of licenses for any wallet + 2 free versions on the website	1 version, for business only, requires filling out forms
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

1) Xeoma allows for any number of cameras to be connected to a single server. The competitor limits it to 200.

2) Xeoma supports more cameras, including cheap no-name ones.

3) Xeoma features a wide variety of modules allowing to build your own system to suit your every need. The competitor’s video analytics are quite limited.

4) One type of licenses in Xeoma grants full access to all the intellectual features. The competitor provides ANPR only through the use of third-party software.

5) Xeoma is suitable for any wallet offering 3 types of licenses obtainable immediately via the website. The competitor features only 1 type of licenses, works only with business companies. The purchasing goes through the contact form, ergo takes a lot of time.

6) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

NUUO

Feature	Xeoma	NUUO
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android +iOS	Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS
Price and purchasing	Fixed prices, can be bought via website or partners	Can be bought only via partners, prices vary
Customer support	Quick and efficient, both before and after the purchase	Requires registration and credentials
Availability	Easy to download and install	Downloading a free version requires registration and credentials
Multipurposeness	Fits both huge and small installations	Fits only business clients, not recommended for individuals
Adding cameras	Simple autosearch or search by IP + manual adding	Long and laborious process, adding only 1 by 1
Customizable interface	camera order, interface scaling, font size, transparency, etc.	–
Personal cloud server	Xeoma Pro Your Cloud	–
Rebranding and customization	Yes	–

4) Xeoma is easy to acquire both in free and commercial versions.To download the competitor’s free version you will have to indicate your name, country, phone number, e-mail, company name, website, type of business, etc.

6) The competitor’s way of adding the cameras to the software is needlessly complicated, numbering 11 steps. Xeoma allows for adding cameras with a single button press (local connection).

7) Xeoma features very flexible interface settings: scaling, font sizes, transparency. The competitor offers no customization for the interface.

8) Xeoma offers to create your own cloud service – Xeoma Pro Your Cloud.

9) Xeoma allows for full customization for both the server and the clients – you can change more than just names, functionality and design are customizable as well. The competitor does not offer any rebranding options.

Nest Aware

Feature	Xeoma Cloud	Nest Aware
Price	1 camera with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $7.95 per month 1 camera with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $3.95 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $128 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $63.95 per month	1 camera with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $30 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $225 per month
Supported cameras	IP, USB, analog cameras + camera emulation, over 434 brands	Only specific IP cameras
Functionality	Wide: various modules for all needs, independent of the tariff	Limited: only 3 detectors
Interface languages	22	3
Reports	Present (CSV)	–
User settings	Flexible, e.g. archive actions	–
FTP uploading	Supported	–

1) The competitor provides a more expensive service, the only measure is archive storage time. Xeoma Cloud offers a much more flexible system that counts multiple parameters.

2) The competitor allows to connect only their own specific cameras, while Xeoma Cloud works with any cameras.

3) Every tariff of Xeoma Cloud provides a variety of features allowing you to build a system to suit any of your needs. The competitor offers only 3 detectors: for sound, motion and people.

4) Xeoma Cloud is available in 22 languages, while the competitor – only in 3.

5) Xeoma Cloud is capable of creating CSV-reports that allow for easy integration with other systems.

6) Xeoma Cloud provides more flexible individual user settings (e.g. archive actions).

7) Xeoma Cloud allows to send videos over FTP.

Stratocast

Feature	Xeoma Cloud	Stratocast
Price	1 camera with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $7.95 per month 1 camera with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $3.95 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $128 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $63.95 per month	Price-lists available only through dealers, only 3 tariffs
Supported cameras	IP, USB, analog cameras + camera emulation, over 434 brands	Only IP and analog cameras of 3 brands
Purchasing	Simple: via website using any suitable way of payment	Sophisticated: via dealers only
Camera settings	Simple and convenient	Via dealers only
Functionality	Wide: various modules for all needs, independent of the tariff	Very limited: archive only
Live feed	Works with every tariff	Only for extra fee
Interface languages	22	9
FTP uploading	Supported	–

1) The competitor’s price isn’t fixed, as all the purchases are made through dealers. Xeoma Cloud offers an incredibly flexible and clear system of tariffs that accounts for a variety of parameters.

2) The competitor’s supports only IP and analog cameras of 3 specific brands. Xeoma Cloud works with any cameras.

3) Purchasing the competitor’s software requires a lot of effort, including getting in touch with the dealer(s). Xeoma Cloud can be acquired with just a few clicks on the website.

4) The settings for the cameras connected to the competitor’s cloud can be accessed only by the dealers. This prolongs and complicates the set up. Xeoma Cloud allows to set up the cameras and filters for them directly.

5) Every tariff of Xeoma Cloud provides a variety of features allowing you to build a system to suit any of your needs. The competitor offers only archive storage.

6) Xeoma Cloud allows dual-streaming independent of the tariff: one stream for preview, another one for the archive. The competitor offers live feed view only for additional fee.

7) Xeoma Cloud is available in 22 languages, while the competitor – only in 9.

8) Xeoma Cloud allows to send videos over FTP.

Eagle Eye Cloud

Feature	Xeoma Cloud	Eagle Eye Cloud
Price	1 camera with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $7.95 per month 1 camera with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $3.95 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $128 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $63.95 per month	Price-lists available only through partners
Supported operating systems	Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android +iOS	Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS (not Linux)
Supported cameras	IP, USB, analog cameras + camera emulation, over 434 brands	IP and analog cameras
Adding cameras	search by IP, manual adding	Autosearch only
Functionality	Wide: various modules for all needs, independent of the tariff	Only motion detection and notifications
User settings	Flexible, e.g. archive actions	Very basic
Customizable interface	camera order, interface scaling, font size, transparency, etc.	–
FTP uploading	Supported	–

1) The competitor’s price isn’t fixed, as all the purchases are made through partners. Xeoma Cloud offers an incredibly flexible and clear system of tariffs that accounts for a variety of parameters.

2) Xeoma Cloud fully supports all the popular OS: Windows, Linux, Linux/ARM(!), Mac OS X, Android and iOS. The competitor does not support Linux.

3) The competitor supports only IP and analog cameras. Xeoma Cloud works with any cameras, including USB.

4) The competitor’s only way of connecting the camera to the cloud is autosearch. Should it fail, there is no alternative. Xeoma Cloud offers both the search by IP and manual adding, if you have the URL for the camera’s stream.

5) Every tariff of Xeoma Cloud provides a variety of features allowing you to build a system to suit any of your needs. The competitor offers only motion detection and e-mail/sms notifications.

6) Xeoma Cloud provides more flexible individual user settings (e.g. archive actions).

7) Xeoma features very flexible interface settings: scaling, font sizes, transparency. The competitor offers no customization for the interface.

8) Xeoma Cloud allows to send videos over FTP.

Camcloud

Feature	Xeoma Cloud	Camcloud
Price	1 camera with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $7.95 per month 1 camera with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $3.95 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $128 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of recording by detectors – $63.95 per month	1 camera with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $15 per month 14 cameras with 1-month archive of continuous recording – $210 per month
Payment methods	PayPal, MyCommerce, Bank	Bank only
Supported cameras	IP, USB, analog cameras + camera emulation, over 434 brands	IP and USB cameras
Functionality	Wide: various modules for all needs, independent of the tariff	Only motion detection and notifications
Archive	Search by motion, adjustable scale and speed	Only calendar
Integration	Any systems (including smart home) via HTTP requests	–
Dual-streaming	Yes	–
Customizable interface	camera order, interface scaling, font size, transparency, etc.	–

1) The competitor’s services are more expensive, especially for large number of cameras, while only the archive storage time is taken into account. Xeoma Cloud offers an incredibly flexible and clear system of tariffs that accounts for a variety of parameters.

2) The competitor’s services can be paid for only via bank transfer. Xeoma Cloud can be purchased in a variety of ways: PayPal, MyCommerce or bank transfer.

3) The competitor supports only IP and USB cameras. Xeoma Cloud works with any cameras, including analog.

4) Every tariff of Xeoma Cloud provides a variety of features allowing you to build a system to suit any of your needs. The competitor offers only motion detection and notifications.

5) The competitor’s archive can be navigated only via the calendar. Xeoma Cloud offers a more flexible archive with search by motion, adjustable scale (months, days, hours, etc.) and speed.

6) Xeoma Cloud can be easily integrated with a variety of other systems using the HTTP requests.

7) Xeoma Cloud allows you to work with 2 separate streams from the same camera simultaneously.

8) Xeoma Cloud features very flexible interface settings: scaling, font sizes, transparency. The competitor offers no customization for the interface.