Blue Iris
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Blue Iris is a Windows-only VMS developed by Perspective Software in the US. With unmatched value for money and stability proven over more than 10 years, it is the most popular commercial VMS for small businesses and home security.
Pricing details
| Edition | Price | Cameras |
| LE edition | $29.95/year | 1 |
| Full edition | $79.95/year | Up to 64 |
| Support plan | Up to $99.95 | Phone/remote desktop support |
- 15-day demo version available (with watermark)
- Discounted to ~$75 during launch sales
Key features
- Supports up to 64 IP/analog/webcam cameras
- Motion/audio detection, custom detection zones
- Mobile app (iOS/Android)
- Web interface (UI3 — community-developed)
- JPEG snapshots, recording scheduling
- Email/phone/speaker push notifications
- Can integrate with DeepStack AI (object detection)
- H.265 support
- RTSP/ONVIF camera compatible
Pros
- Unmatched value for money — manage 64 cameras for $80 a year
- Stability proven over 10+ years
- Active community (IP Cam Talk, etc.)
- Compatible with almost every camera manufacturer
- AI integration (DeepStack, CodeProject.AI) available
Cons
- Windows only (no Linux/Mac support)
- Somewhat dated UI (feature-rich but old-fashioned design)
- Limited for large-scale enterprise scaling
- No native Home Assistant integration
System requirements
- OS: Windows 10 Pro or later recommended
- For 16 cameras: 8th-gen or later i5, 12GB+ RAM recommended
- Disabling Windows automatic updates recommended (stability)
Best suited for
Small businesses, home security, value for money as top priority, Windows environments