drvnbysound 0 Posted February 25, 2010 So I know I want a PC-based DVR... but I have been battling the idea of getting a GeoVision card and installing analog cameras, or getting higher resolution IP cameras. I know there are pros and cons of each, and Ive read a lot of people say that IP cameras arent necessarily ready for primetime in the CCTV world. That said, I know I could have a much better chance of recognition and identification with higher resolution cameras. However, I really dont know of any good software that supports IP cameras - more specifically Axis cameras since they are more than likely what I would end up installing. As with most everyone, I am on a budget, so I'm not trying to break the bank on software. From what I have seen in the past, is that many companies that support IP cameras charge a license fee for each camera. Is there any software that doesnt (maybe up to say 16 cameras)? I know Axis has their own software, but I believe it runs upwards of $400 or so - and Im really not sure how good it actually is. Any/all suggestions are appreciated. One additional question regarding GeoVision... if I were to purchase one of their combo cards, which comes with the NVR software which supports IP cameras - are there then license fees also associted with each camera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted February 25, 2010 Look at ACTi..... they have free NVR software for there cameras only. http://acti.com/ There are a lot of options besides Axis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drvnbysound 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Understood, and I have looked at ACTi before. However, I have used many Axis cameras for work in the past and have had a great overall experience with them. Pelco is another brand that I am also looking at and have also used in the past as well. Id prefer some software that was fairly brand agnostic - and the ACTi software is definitely not that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted February 26, 2010 Well you can look at http://luxriot.com/. Cheap, I have never used it but I can recommend Exacq for NVR very good product $150 per license. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert 0 Posted February 28, 2010 I can recommend Luxriot, I work only with it. Very nice software for a great price. Also, Messoa does provide free software as well. http://www.messoa.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailbone215 0 Posted February 28, 2010 CastleKeeper This is exactly what I'm looking for!! Win 7 support. Almost too good to be true. Thanks for posting.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
