SSMS CCTV / VMS pricing in Canada
Transparent VMS — every brand, every protocol, multi-site, about 40% 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 $12 — roughly 40% less.
Pricing by camera count
| Cameras | SSMS price ($) | HikCentral ($) | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | $192 | $320 | $128 (40%) |
| 32 | $384 | $640 | $256 (40%) |
| 64 | $768 | $1,280 | $512 (40%) |
| 100 ★ | $1,200 | $2,000 | $800 (40%) |
| 200 | $2,400 | $4,000 | $1,600 (40%) |
| 400 ★ | $4,800 | $8,000 | $3,200 (40%) |
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.