CamController vs iVMS-4500

Struggling to choose between CamController and iVMS-4500? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

CamController is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like camera, video, monitoring, management, ptz, motion-detection.

It boasts features such as View live video feeds from IP cameras, Record video footage locally or to remote storage, Control PTZ cameras (pan, tilt, zoom), Configure individual camera settings (resolution, frame rate, etc), Set motion detection zones and alerts, Create camera groups and camera presets, Manage user accounts and permissions, Supports ONVIF and RTSP standard protocols, Open platform supports plugin addons and integrations and pros including Free and open source, Easy to install and use, Supports wide range of IP cameras, Good video management features, Flexible user management, Customizable motion detection, ONVIF and RTSP support, Plugin architecture for expandability.

On the other hand, iVMS-4500 is a Security & Privacy product tagged with video-management, surveillance, cameras, nvrs, dvrs, live-viewing, event-management.

Its standout features include Live View, Playback, Remote Configuration, Event Management, Map Integration, Alarm Receiving, E-map, Video Wall, and it shines with pros like Supports many camera models, Intuitive interface, Powerful event management, Mobile app available, Good value for money.

Feature	CamController	iVMS-4500
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

CamController

Description: CamController is an open-source camera controlling and management software for IP cameras. It allows users to view live footage, record video, configure camera settings, control PTZ cameras, manage user access, set up motion detection alerts, and more.

iVMS-4500

Description: iVMS-4500 is a video management software developed by Hikvision. It allows users to manage surveillance cameras, DVRs, NVRs, and other devices. Key features include live viewing, playback, event management, map integration, and more.

Key Features Comparison

CamController Features

• View live video feeds from IP cameras
• Record video footage locally or to remote storage
• Control PTZ cameras (pan, tilt, zoom)
• Configure individual camera settings (resolution, frame rate, etc)
• Set motion detection zones and alerts
• Create camera groups and camera presets
• Manage user accounts and permissions
• Supports ONVIF and RTSP standard protocols
• Open platform supports plugin addons and integrations

iVMS-4500 Features

• Live View
• Playback
• Remote Configuration
• Event Management
• Map Integration
• Alarm Receiving
• E-map
• Video Wall

Pros & Cons Analysis

CamController

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to install and use
• Supports wide range of IP cameras
• Good video management features
• Flexible user management
• Customizable motion detection
• ONVIF and RTSP support
• Plugin architecture for expandability

Cons

• Limited mobile app support
• No central management for multiple servers
• Lacks some enterprise features
• Documentation could be improved
• Default UI is a bit dated
• Limited support options

iVMS-4500

Pros

• Supports many camera models
• Intuitive interface
• Powerful event management
• Mobile app available
• Good value for money

Cons

• Only works with Hikvision devices
• Limited third party integration
• No web client
• Can be resource intensive

Pricing Comparison

CamController

• Open Source
• Free

iVMS-4500

• Free
• Subscription-Based