When selecting a video surveillance system for your business, it's important to compare solutions like VXG and Verkada to ensure you make a well-informed decision that aligns with your needs. Not all systems are created equal, and there are some key differences between VXG Cloud VMS and Verkada products.
VXG’s Cloud VMS platform offers unmatched flexibility, full customizability and complete ownership, making it a superior alternative to Verkada’s closed cloud system. VXG gives you the freedom to choose the cameras and hardware you prefer, without being locked into expensive, proprietary solutions. The open, flexible and customizable platform allows you to control recording, storage, and camera management at all times. With full customization capabilities for the entire platform, including the front-end, back-end, UI, AI/analytics, and deployment. VXG is also fully white-labeled under your brand, deployed in your own cloud or data center, offering complete control and ownership over the system.
| Capability | VXG | Verkada |
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| White-label VMS | ||
| Hosted in customer’s cloud or data center | ||
| Camera compatibility | ONVIF compatible (20,000+ cameras) | Proprietary hardware |
| Storage options (cloud, on-prem and SD card) | ||
| Share images and clips easily to anyone (ex. law enforcement, insurance company, etc.) | ||
| Updates & Upgrades | Free | |
| Pricing | Flexible (monthly, or perpetual plans) | Locked in to 1/3/5/10-year plans |
| Video Retention | Customizable (change anytime) | Fixed (30 days to 1 year, must select at purchase) |
| Customizations | Fully customizable | |
| Integrations (cameras, access control, intrusion, alarms, POS, etc.) | Open API (Integrate with any in-house or 3rd party solution) | Verkada-only proprietary solutions |
| Cancellation terms | No term | Fixed contracts (1/3/5/10 year plans)
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| Customer Support 24/7 |
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A major differentiator is hardware and software compatibility. While Verkada limits you to its own proprietary cameras, software and devices, VXG’s open Cloud VMS platform is product agnostic and supports thousands of camera models from a wide range of manufacturers, giving you maximum flexibility. VXG’s open API also allows seamless integration with other applications, creating a holistic security solution tailored to your needs.
If you already have a surveillance system, VXG can transition it to the cloud without replacing any existing cameras or requiring new hardware. With Verkada, you’ll need to invest in their proprietary cameras for cloud integration.
Another major difference between VXG and Verkada is the approach to customizations. VXG’s entire platform is fully customizable, including the front-end, back-end, user interface (UI), AI/analytics, and deployment, giving you complete control over how your system looks and functions. It’s also completely white-label under your company branding (web and mobile). In contrast, Verkada offers an out-of-the-box solution that lacks customization options.
Another major advantage between VXG and Verkada surveillance systems is the approach to cloud video. VXG offers a true cloud solution, where all video retention and management is remote. Verkada stores video on-premise with built-in camera storage that connects to a cloud-based access platform. This difference can impact scalability and control over video retention policies.
The VXG Cloud VMS platform is deployed and hosted right in your own environment (cloud or data center) providing you complete control and ownership over the system, costs and data. This level of ownership not only ensures compliance with security standards but also lowers operational costs, as the infrastructure belongs to you. Verkada’s closed system, on the other hand, does not offer this level of control or flexibility.
VXG’s white-label capabilities allow you to fully brand your web client and mobile apps, making the entire user experience uniquely yours.
Choosing between VXG and Verkada depends on your specific needs and priorities such as customization, flexibility, scalability, and ownership. VXG excels in flexibility, scalability and affordability, while Verkada stands out with its user-friendly interface and security measures of a closed (proprietary) system. Carefully evaluate your requirements to determine which solution is right for you.
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