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Best ip camera software for pc

Home is where everyone should feel the safest. So, hear George Crerar out as he asks for your suggestions on the best IP camera software that he can install at home or at his office to reinforce security—software that will allow him to view the video from his PC!

List of the best apps

1.iSpy

Paid: $7.95 Varies by plan

iSpy is an open-source security software. Designed for Windows PCs, iSpy allows remote access of CCTV cameras, as well as watching the live feed and recorded footages. Users can download iSpy plugins for their system.

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  • Richard Robertson

    by Richard Robertson

    iSpy is AWESOME!!! It lets you monitor and record multiple IP cams or webcams. I really thought having video surveillance in our home would cost a lot More

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    by Daniel Biby null

    I can not get any of my cameras to work with this software, I have been trying for 3 days. I have Blue Iris and they all work with it but it uses to m More

2.Security Eye

Free download

Security Eye is a free software offered by security eye software. It allows users to transform computers into monitoring systems for security cameras. It can setup motion-sensors, set overlays of dates, and set timers.

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    by Sonny SN null

    My TPlink camera is recognized in this software where as it does not in IP camera software from Deskshare. It's free usage for only up to 2 hours.

  • Trust Kong

    by Trust Kong

    No remote access on the free version, which makes it pretty useless. There are several listings for my cam and none of them worked. This is not ready  More

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    by Mike Anderson null

    The most powerful video surveillance system I ever tried.

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    by Apps From The Box null

    Many users (including me) consider this program more convenient and easier to use than iSpy. A high-quality and powerful program, it includes the best More

  • Volodymyr Dorogokuplya

    by Volodymyr Dorogokuplya

    Nice software for secure!

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    by Marcello King null

    As Sonny SN says, this is a free trial up to 2 hours of recording. It did as well recognize my D-Link 2630L

3.ContaCam

Free download

ContaCam is a simple and lightweight solution for every surveillance system. Supporting OSs from Vista to 10, the software saves footages at SWF format, ideal for short recordings. 

  • Ralph Reynolds

    by Ralph Reynolds

    I can't believe this one is for free 😍 My webcam turned into a motion detection camera! it automatically starts recording when it detects any motion  More

  • Vincent Spencer

    by Vincent Spencer

    ContaCam is a nice little camera software. The only downside is how it defaults to swf which makes the videos short and kinda of a pain if you don't c More

  • Bright Banda

    by Bright Banda

    impresive i realy enjoy this software thanks

  • Craig Jones

    by Craig Jones

    I don't really trust this as the best ip camera software. It looks old and antiquated, I would trust so many more before ContaCam.

4.Home Security Camera

Free download

Home Security Camera is a free video surveillance software with a minimum delay of only one to two seconds when broadcasting. There is also an option to add and search for new IP camera devices. Archived videos can also be viewed. 

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    5.Security Monitor Pro

    Paid: $89.95 Free trial available

    The Security Monitor Pro is a video surveillance software that supports multiple IP cameras in any establishments. It has several features such as live previewing, hidden mode, motion detection, alarm.

    • Jennifer Clark

      by Jennifer Clark

      This is probably the best IP camera recording software that I've tried so far. It's a bit pricey yeah but the performance says it all. It supports alm More

    • Larry Kelly

      by Larry Kelly

      We recently installed Security Monitor Pro at my office, and it works pretty well. The interface is intuitive, and it's easy to quickly cycle through  More

    • Garras Porgratix null

      by Garras Porgratix null

      I do not believe you Larry. BUT! can it turn off the led's when you want them off?

    • Samuel Banks

      by Samuel Banks

      After using the free trial, I decided to buy the full version so that I can use the motion detection feature. 

    6.AnyCam.iO

    Paid: $19 Varies by plan

    AnyCam.iO is an IP camera software which allows users to monitor multiple CCTVs and IP cameras at the same time for surveillance. This also features a video archive playback.

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      by NGDU HH null

      Really easy to use software. The application easily discovered and connected my home cameras.

    • Tavo K null

      by Tavo K null

      I have installed this program after install many (more than 20) and now i can see my chinese camera. I hope anycam can add more functions and reduce t More

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      by Evgeny Kirichenko null

      Simple and powerful application. Supports automatic search of video source and connection to cameras by protocols RCP, MZHPEG, ZHYDVA. Records video o More

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      by Татьяна Кириченко null

      The application managed to connect two Hikvision cameras, but failed to connect Dropcam. Disappointed.

    7.DComplex LLC IP Camera Viewer

    Paid: $14.99 Varies by plan

    DComplex LLC IP Camera Viewer is a video surveillance software. It allows monitoring of an unlimited number of surveillance cameras. It also has the capacity to detect motion and is sensitive to sound.

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    • by Jerry Richards

      The older versions were already fine but this by GOLLY this one is a keeper. It lets you access tons of stuff remotely as well as on-site for secur

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    • Alan Jenkins

      by Alan Jenkins

      Cool! This is beneficial for me since I'm using a Macbook. 👍

    8.FelenaSoft Xeoma

    Free download

    FelenaSoft Xeoma is a video surveillance software. It can professionally video record events and is watermark free. It can also give visitors count, detect sounds and inform you of certain anomalies within the vicinity it covers.

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    • Celia Corona

      by Celia Corona

      Call me paranoid but I think it's really smart to invest in security surveillance wherever you are. You may think your environment is safe but unexpec More

    • by Marie Watkins

      With the world in disarray, this application is entirely what I need. OMG the world is turning dangerous and you will not know when to be attacked

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    • George Russell

      by George Russell

      Good thing that there's a free IP camera software for Linux users like me.

    9.IP Cam Soft UWP

    Paid: $3.99

    IP Cam Soft UWP is a free video surveillance software for Windows. Users can view footages both on-site and remotely whether it be on tablets or mobile phones. It also supports 3000+ models of camera for maximum accessibility.

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    • Zhou Lai

      by Zhou Lai

      Been looking for a petcam that I can access when I'm at the office and away from my dogs and this is just perfect! Their camera viewer has lots of fea More

    • by Vincent Holland

      This is one of the oldest security softwares out there. I have been using this since time imemorial and it has served me very very well. Its acess

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    10.Pixpo Viewer 2.0

    Free download

    Pixpo Viewer 2.0 is a video surveillance software. It offers live viewing feature of Pixpo cameras as well as manage them. It can directly send files into your own personal database.

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    • Aarav Rao

      by Aarav Rao

      Too bad it's no longer active 😪

    • by Marie Watkins

      Although this is an unknown brand I was surprised to find how useful it is and it barely cost me anything. It can monitor tons of stuff and can det

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    • Amy Wong

      by Amy Wong

      This has been my fave IP camera software since it's free. Too bad it was now unavailable.

    11.NCH Software EyeLine

    Paid: $70 Varies by plan

    NCH Software EyeLine is a video surveillance software. It gives users the capability to monitor security via web cameras or security cameras. The footages can be viewed on site or from a remote location. 

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    • Russell Jones

      by Russell Jones

      NCH Software EyeLine has lots of cool features but my favorite one has to be its ability to access live feeds from afar through my web browser 💪

    • by Robert Schmidt

      Eyeline is simply the best! My business boomed after i got this. It kept me and my employees safe by its accessibility features and simplicity.

    12.DeskShare Inc. IP Camera Viewer

    Free download

    DeskShare Inc. IP Camera Viewer is an IP camera monitoring software. It has the ability to give the user capacity to view your cameras remotely and on-site. It can support over 2200 camera models which makes it quite an accessible software.

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    • Bruce Hernandez

      by Bruce Hernandez

      Indeed the best IP camera software for pc! This should be number 1 though? Anyway, this is ideal for both business or personal use and it has the most More

    • by Rishika Chopra

      This software is simply great! It can easily monitor our house keep an eye on my folks as well as the house. It simply is a gift from the heavens,

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    • Garras Porgratix null

      by Garras Porgratix null

      BUT! can it turn off the led's when you want them off?

    13.Camlytics

    $129

    Camlytics is a smart camera monitoring software which features a free recording of the unlimited number of cameras (e.g. IP, CCTV, webcams, NVR, etc.), as well as people or car-counter, motion detection, and heat-map building capabilities.

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    • Sofía Olvera

      by Sofía Olvera

      I used the free version and I'm impressed so far. I'm now planning to buy its premium version.

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      CCTV, IP, NVR & webcam recording, video analytics, and heatmaps. People counting, car counting, motion detection, vehicle classification, camer

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    WHAT’S THE MEANING?

    An IP camera (Internet Protocol Camera), is a type of digital video camera commonly employed for surveillance which can send and receive data via a computer network and the Internet. The term IP camera or netcam is usually applied only to those used for surveillance that can be directly accessed over a network connection.

    DID YOU KNOW?

    Did you know that the first centralized IP camera was developed in 1996? Such was the Neteye 2000 which was developed by Axis Communications, a Swedish network camera manufacturer. This task was completed under the team of Martin Gren and Carl-Axel Alm. Since then, huge developments have been made to advance the surveillance technology further. Though initially used to monitor the sea for oil spills, Axis took a step further. In 1998, they allowed the use of the IP camera to be integrated into existing analog CCTV systems, which a lot of customers still prefer to use at that time.

    However, as technology has further developed, IP cameras have been more and more in demand to address security issues globally. This is also due to the increasing necessity of having everything easily-accessible. Since IP cameras connect to the internet and their feeds can be accessed from across the globe, it is not surprising that homeowners and business owners prefer to install such IP cameras. Thanks to smart devices and security camera software, the issue of security is now a relatively easy one to address.

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