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In order to setup a good video surveillance system, you should not only buy right equipment but also uses right software. When buying network security cameras/NVRs/DVRs, usually they include free mobile application and software from manufacturers. However, the software is either not compatible with Mac Os, or too simple and “cheap” may not be able to provide adequate features to let you have a good, smart, redundant and cross platform system. This dues to they lack R&D investment and experience on software.

No matter you are an end-user or a professional security installer, you can strengthen your video surveillance system by using third-party video management software that released by professional software companies. There are many free and open-source either free-trial VMS you can use. Herein we are so delighted to compile a list of best open-source, restricted use and trial version VMS. If you like this list, please bookmark or share it with your friends who need it too.

1# Open Source/Totally Free VMS

Free
iSpyVisual Studio 2015 source code is available as well as precompiled installable versions.
OpenCVR/Rapidvmsfrom veyesys
veyesys RapidvmsOffers opensource code for most of the VMS platforms, but some components are only available as binaries.
ZoneminderOffers precompiled packages for linux distros, and also open source code.
OpenALPROpenALPR is an open source Automatic License Plate Recognition library.

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2# Free With Restricted Use

Alnet Systems Netstation4 CH, 7 days recording, software login required every 8 hours
Argus DVRFully functional demo, displays 'Unregistered' watermark on video
Arteco Me2 CH
ATVideo VMSNo restrictions
Axxon Next4 CH, 1TB storage
Devline Line16 CH, no time limit, but only offers live viewing, no recording
GeniusVision NVR16 CH, non-commercial use only
Herospeed VMS64 CH, but partially stolen from Milestone / Video Insight
ipConfigure Orchid4 CH/128GB storage free. Raspberry Pi version with no hard limits, effectively limited to 4-8 cameras, depending on resolution
ISS SecureOS4 CH
Luxriot Evo1080p max resolution supported
March Networks Command Lite6 CH, 1 week of recording
Milestone Essential8 CH, no storage limits, requires annual renewal for free license key
NovoSun64 CH
Pelco DigitalSentry4 CH
Sighthound1 channel, low resolution only
Trassir8 CH

3# Free For Trial Period

Aimetis Symphony30 day trial
Avigilon Control Center30 day trial of Enterprise product, sales people can provide 180 day trial keys
Axis Camera Station30 day trial
Blue Iris15 day trial with watermark on video
CathexisVision5 CH, 60 day trial
Digifort VMS30 day trial
Exacq45 day trial, request key here
IndigoVision Control Center5 camera/45 day trial, longer trial periods can be requested
Logiware go198430 day trial
Ksenos90 day trial
Macroscop30 day trial
Milestone XProtect30 day trial of any version, 8 CH/5 days storage
netavis Observer30 day trial, 20 CH
Network Optix nxWitness(In US nxWitness is distributed as Digital Watchdog Spectrum)- 4 cameras, 30 day trial
OnSSI Occularis30 day trial, requires providing project/user details
SecuritySpy(runs on OS X) 30 day trial
SeeTec Cayuga30 day trial
Sony RealShot Manager30 day trial for up to 32 CH
Vicon Valerus30 day trial
VideoInsight VI Monitor60 day trial, up to 99 IP cameras
Wavestore VMS30 day trial

4# Free With Same-Brand Cameras

ACTi NVRFree for use with ACTi cameras + 1 free channel for non-ACTi cameras
Axis Camera CompanionOnly works with Axis cameras, 16 channel limit
GeoVision G-VMSFree for up to 32 GeoVision devices
Mobotix Control CenterFree for Mobotix cameras
Sony RealShot Manager9 CH free for use with Sony IP cameras
Video Insight VI MonitorFree when used with Panasonic security cameras
Vivotek VAST32 CH free when used with Vivotek network cameras
last update:6/19 2017

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