Avigilon Unity
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Avigilon Unity (formerly Avigilon Control Center, ACC) is a VMS developed by Avigilon, part of Motorola Solutions, characterized by AI-based video analytics and tight integration with its own cameras.
Pricing details
- Per-camera license: $100–300 (varies by tier)
- Only major version upgrades are paid (e.g. 4.x → 5.x), minor updates are free
- No SMA (maintenance agreement) is a key selling point
- A 4-channel encoder is covered by a single license (an advantage over Genetec)
- Alta Aware (cloud VMS): custom quote
Key features
- Appearance Search™: cross-camera tracking based on person/vehicle appearance
- AI-based advanced video analytics
- Optimal integration with its own cameras (camera settings adjusted directly within the VMS)
- Automatic firmware updates (its own cameras)
- Panic Button + Motorola body cam integration
- Smart Presence™: dwell time/movement path visualization analytics
- Alta Aware: cloud-based AI VMS (built-in ML, event/object/similarity search)
Pros
- Pricing structure without SMA — lower long-term maintenance costs
- Excellent integration with its own cameras (automated settings/firmware management)
- Integration with the Motorola ecosystem (body cams, communications, etc.)
- Favorable 4-channel encoder licensing policy
Cons
- Relatively limited 3rd-party camera support (relies on ONVIF)
- Lacks troubleshooting features — contacting the support team is required
- High total cost due to add-on features
- Less integration depth/breadth than Genetec
Best suited for
Companies in the Motorola ecosystem, organizations that prioritize AI analytics, all-in strategies on its own cameras