SSMS CCTV / VMS pricing in Canada
Transparent VMS — unlimited cameras, one price. Every brand, every protocol, multi-site, about 50% cheaper than HikCentral.
Versus HikCentral: HikCentral pricing is normally quote-gated. Its best bulk rate works out to about $20 per camera, and published international street pricing is higher (about $46–78 per camera). SSMS is a flat, published $10 per camera — roughly 50% less — and every camera above 500 is free, with the whole perpetual license capped at $10,000.
Pricing by camera count
| Cameras | SSMS price ($) | HikCentral ($) | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | $500 | $1,000 | $500 (50%) |
| 100 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 (50%) |
| 250 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $2,500 (50%) |
| 500 ★ | $5,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 (50%) |
| 1,000 (500 free) | $5,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 (75%) |
| 5,000 (4,500 free) | $5,000 | $100,000 | $95,000 (95%) |
Prices in USD · indicative · one-time perpetual license · software only. HikCentral compared at ~$20/camera (best bulk rate); international street pricing is higher. Final price scoped per quote.
Deployable for local compliance needs: PIPEDA
Auto-discovery via NVR
Point SSMS at an NVR or subnet and it discovers the connected cameras automatically — no manual channel-by-channel setup.
Multi-site over the network
Manage cameras across multiple sites and branches from one console over the network.
Central live & playback
Unified live view, recording and playback across every connected brand in one pane.
Perpetual per-camera license
Pay once per camera. No subscription, no per-seat tax, no annual lock-in.
SSMS in Canada
Central camera management across all your sites — from the control room to your phone.
Central video wallSee every camera from every site on one screen.
Multi-siteConnect all your branches and sites in one system.
Any camera, any brandONVIF & RTSP — every major brand supported.
Watch from your phoneLive view and alerts on mobile, wherever you are.
AI video analyticsSmart detection, tracking and alerts on video.
Recording & storageContinuous recording and instant playback.