Unlimited cameras. One price. Forever.
The transparent VMS: $10 per camera, every camera above 500 FREE, and the whole license capped at $10,000 — about 50% below HikCentral.
500 cameras paid + 500 free. HikCentral charges for every single camera.
One fair price — however big you grow
than HikCentral — and far cheaper the more cameras you add.
Pay for your first 500 cameras only; add thousands more cameras and sites free.
One-time perpetual license, capped at $10,000 — no subscription, no surprises.
Built for real security operations
Central camera management across all your sites — live, recorded and analysed, from the control room to your phone.
Pricing by camera count
| Cameras | SSMS price ($) | 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.
100 cameras = $1,000 · 500 cameras = $5,000 · everything above 500 free · capped at $10,000. Project quotes available.
Exactly what the price covers
Pricing by country
Frequently asked questions
How much does SSMS cost per camera?
A one-time $10 per camera, perpetual license — charged on your first 500 cameras only. 100 cameras = $1,000; 500 cameras = $5,000. Every camera above 500 is free.
Are cameras above 500 really free, and what is the most I can pay?
Yes. You pay $10 per camera for the first 500 cameras; every camera beyond 500 is free, across any number of sites. And the whole perpetual license is capped at $10,000 — you never pay more than that, ever.
How does SSMS pricing compare to HikCentral?
About 50% lower per camera, and far lower at scale. HikCentral works out to roughly $20 per camera at its best bulk rate (normally quote-gated; international street pricing is higher). SSMS is a flat, published $10 per camera, free above 500 cameras, capped at $10,000.
Which camera brands does SSMS support?
Any ONVIF camera (Profiles S, G and T) or RTSP stream, plus native support for Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Uniview, Bosch, Hanwha and more.
Is SSMS a subscription?
No. SSMS is a one-time perpetual license — pay once, own it forever. No subscription, no annual renewal, no per-seat tax.
Is SSMS available in my country?
Yes — SSMS is delivered worldwide with the same published $10 per-camera price, free above 500 cameras, $10,000 cap, plus remote deployment support. Tell us your location and camera count for a quote.
Unlimited cameras — one price
Tell us your camera count and location for an exact quote.