Cisco Meraki MV vs. Milestone XProtect Video Management Software (VMS)

Usually, Meraki MV cost is quite high, so you need to deal with an experienced Cisco partner to make sure you're getting the greatest discounts you can have, especially for larger deployments. In opposite, in very small deals, Meraki MV can be an attractive solution based on price as you don't even need to buy a NVR. Just like with Meraki MR (access points), you can get great analytics info from the solution, and even more with some third party solutions on top of it. As you pay for a licence, Meraki has a evergreen model so make sure to always have the latest and greatest features.

Incentivized

• Motion detection with activity zones works well
• Motion snapshots are stitched together into one image which is amazing
• Works well with other sensors including the button and door sensor

Incentivized

• Pricing change
• New bundles with sensors to create more value
• More products

Incentivized

While the Ubiquiti cameras perform similar functions, their systems do not have the same integration possibilities as the Cisco Meraki MV cameras. They were more flexible generally.

Incentivized

It would be very easy to configure a new camera at another location, as long as someone at that location can do the install. The camera can then be categorized in the console. Different video walls can be created so you can group the video feeds by site or department, etc

Incentivized

• Cloud updates will ensure to stay up to date with new features
• Lifespan of product should be longer than average => better ROI
• Once deployed, maintenance is affordable