NVR Software long term cost Avigilon, Exacq

[EarlT 0]

I am still trying to decide what makes the most sense for a home based camera setup. Being a gadget nut, I am driven to have quality stuff and don't mind paying a bit more for it. But there is a part of me that wants to be done and not have ongoing costs, beyond replacing cameras a few years down the road as they fail. Are any of the quality software based NVR systems a buy once and never pay for upgrades?

[thewireguys 3]

Avigilon does not have any yearly fees

[EarlT 0]

Avigilon does not have any yearly fees

 

So if Avigilon does not charge yearly maintenance then what about software updates. Will they likely always be free?

[thewireguys 3]

As of right now yes

[EarlT 0]

Good to know. Also curious how often Avigilon and Exacq provide software updates.

[alpine0000 0]

Good to know. Also curious how often Avigilon and Exacq provide software updates.

 

I'm not a fan of exacq software updates. I had to *know* that there was an update, then in order to get the server update, I had to email thewireguys and ask him to send me the executable file so I could update my server.

 

I think exacq needs to make this automatic, where my server can connect to the exacq software update server, check my license key, and download any updates.

 

I am not sure how Avigilon handles this, but I dont think it could be any worse than Exacq.

 

That said, I do really like exacq.

[thewireguys 3]

Aviglon does not require a password to download the new software.

[EarlT 0]

How about when you decide to build a new server for the software. I know Exacq is tied to a MAC address, and there are workarounds for that. Is Avigilon easier to move, or are you required to contact service to do so?