AI CCTV platforms: compare your options

Compare the operating model first.

A filter upstream of a control room, a camera-management platform and a service with live responders solve different problems. Establish who verifies the event, who receives it and who is responsible for the next action. Then compare the full deployment cost and supported camera estate.

Vael AI: filtering or site notification

Vael supports two distinct service models. AI event filtering helps monitoring stations and security platforms verify camera events upstream of their operators. Signed HTTPS webhook delivery can be configured and tested with compatible monitoring software during onboarding; it is not automatically enabled for every CMS.

Detection and notification plans serve site operators directly, with the call, SMS and email channels configured for their nominated contacts. Intrusion Detection is the base site product; Fire & Smoke Detection and Gate Watching are separately scoped add-ons. Response remains with the customer or its licensed provider.

Published filtering is $10–15 AUD per camera per month. Site detection and notification starts from $99 AUD per site per month after hours or $190 AUD around the clock. Installer partner terms are quoted separately. See public service pricing, installer partnerships and monitoring-station integration.

Vael uses Australian infrastructure, with standard image analysis sent to an offshore AI provider. Fully onshore private inference is available by arrangement. Confirm the source method, data flow, enabled notifications and response workflow during commissioning.

Calipsa

Pelco Calipsa provides cloud video analytics through modules for detection, protection, camera health and investigation. For alarm filtering, compare the relevant module, supported integration and operator workflow against your current system. Published reduction figures are vendor results; measure performance on your own cameras. Pelco Calipsa catalogue ↗

Genetec

Genetec Security Center provides unified security operations, with different on-premises and SaaS deployment options. Security Center SaaS supports selected direct-to-cloud devices and compatible ONVIF cameras. Confirm the edition, required appliances and integrations for your existing estate. Genetec supported devices ↗

Verkada

Verkada Command supports Verkada cameras and compatible third-party cameras through Command Connector. Existing-camera deployments require connector hardware, camera licences and a compatibility check; analytics, retention and support differ from native Verkada cameras. Verkada Command Connector ↗

Axis

AXIS Object Analytics provides object detection on compatible Axis devices. Assess the selected camera, analytics application and supported event actions or integrations. This is a device-level capability to evaluate within the wider detection and response workflow. AXIS Object Analytics ↗

Deep Sentinel

Deep Sentinel combines AI event detection with live-guard intervention. Its Bring Your Own Camera programme supports selected PoE cameras through a Deep Sentinel hub. Confirm camera support, response-service availability and local deployment terms before comparing it with an Australian station’s workflow. Deep Sentinel PoE and BYOC overview ↗

Run a trial against your actual workflow.

1. Confirm camera models, image quality, connectivity and any required hardware or licences.
2. Test representative day, night, weather and nuisance events. Assess missed-event risk as well as false alarms.
3. Commission the receiving integration and verify evidence links, delivery history and response ownership.
4. Document AI processing location, retention, access and the modules included in the quote.

Product documentation was reviewed on 11 September 2026. Capabilities depend on the selected edition and deployment. Confirm current compatibility, service availability and commercial terms with each provider.