Compare Blue Iris vs. Kognition

Monitor your family, residence, business, vehicles, and prized possessions with ease. Access live feeds and stored footage from your cameras remotely. Benefit from reliable alerts triggered by cameras and various environmental conditions. The latest version, V5, introduces a completely revamped user interface that enhances the experience. You can connect and utilize up to 64 cameras, which can include webcams, network IP cameras, analog capture cards, or even the desktop of your Windows PC. Capture images as JPEG snapshots or record videos in popular formats such as MP4, AVI, advanced DVR, or Windows Media. You have the flexibility to record based on motion or sound detection, or to schedule continuous or periodic recordings. The system allows you to overlay the current date and time, as well as other pertinent information or logos on your recordings. Additionally, you can opt to record audio alongside the video. A timer feature lets you set specific times for when the system should be armed. Alerts can be received through various means, including loudspeakers, emails, instant messages, voice calls (with automatic retries), or through external scripts and programs. Moreover, Blue Iris can operate as a Windows service, ensuring that you maintain exclusive control over its functionality, even on a shared computer. This comprehensive monitoring solution empowers you to safeguard your assets effectively.

Kognition provides advanced AI-driven security technology that offers continuous, vigilant force multiplication at a fraction of the expense of conventional security solutions. Integrating seamlessly with existing systems, we empower organizations to actively detect threats (like weapon displays and crowd formation) and notify your security team about the presence of restricted individuals and VIPs. Kognition lowers IT expenditures and reduces the need for extra security personnel while enhancing incident response efficiency and delivering thorough security reporting and visibility for K-12+, commercial real estate, regulated sectors, and beyond.