Genetec Security Center
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Genetec Security Center is a unified security platform developed by the Canadian company Genetec that manages video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis), and license plate recognition (AutoVu) from a single interface. It holds the No. 1 global market share in video surveillance software.
Pricing details
- Omnicast Standard: software ~\(590 + ~\)150 per camera (up to 50 cameras, 1 server)
- Omnicast Pro: software ~\(1,130 + ~\)230 per camera (up to 100 cameras, 20 servers)
- Omnicast Enterprise: software ~\(3,650 + ~\)250 per camera (unlimited)
- SMA maintenance: $400 base per year + $18–48 per camera (varies by edition)
- Security Center SaaS: $150–300 per camera per year (cloud option)
| INFORMATION |
| Genetec does not manufacture its own hardware (except Streamvault server appliances). 3rd-party hardware must be purchased separately. |
Product lineup
| Module | Description |
| Omnicast | Video surveillance VMS — live/recording/search/export |
| Synergis | IP-based access control software |
| AutoVu | Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) |
| Mission Control | AI event prioritization automation/workflow |
| Stratocast | Cloud-based multi-site video monitoring |
| Security Center SaaS | Hybrid/full cloud management option |
Key features
- Unified security platform (video + access control + ALPR in a single interface)
- Mission Control — AI-based event prioritization and automatic escalation
- Dynamic Maps & Dashboards
- Security Center SaaS (cloud hybrid architecture)
- Strong 3rd-party integration (PSIM-level integration)
- Intercom/intrusion detection/audio system integration
- Watermarked/encrypted video export in g64 format
- Federated Architecture support
Pros
- Industry-leading VMS + access control integration
- Outstanding depth and breadth of 3rd-party system integration
- Cloud SaaS option available
- No. 1 global market share
Cons
- High upfront adoption cost
- Separate hardware purchase required (cameras, servers, etc.)
- Feature compatibility issues reported after software updates
- Intensive training needed to use advanced features (intrusion detection, zone tracking)
- No Occupancy Tracking feature
Best suited for
Large enterprises, organizations needing unified security (video + access + ALPR), government agencies, transportation/infrastructure