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XProtect 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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  • Overview
  • Pricing and Plans
  • Features
  • User Reviews

Overview

XProtect
XProtect
4.6
(27)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About XProtect

Milestone Systems provides data-driven video technology that protects people and property and increases business efficiency. Milestone’s XProtect® video management software (VMS) platform is already proven and trusted in 500,000+ customer sites worldwide.

XProtect connects all an organization’s cameras, sensors and other hardware, giving users full control over their video technology installations. They can store, share, retrieve, display and analyze all their video footage in one place.

Feel confident
No one can afford downtime, data loss, or to buy a solution that won’t be supported. Milestone’s unique Technical Support is available 24/7 to keep XProtect-based solutions running reliably.

Get a configurable solution
XProtect users also have the option to integrate third-party software and hardware from Milestone’s 3,000+ Technology Partners. Popular integrations include access control, analytics, artificial intelligence, and motion, smoke and audio detection.

Invest smarter
For enterprise technology, return on investment (ROI) is key. XProtect delivers low lifetime costs as users need only pay for the functionalities they need. They can add and remove devices...

thanks to the simple per-device license model. Stay cyber safe Milestone technology is independently tested. And it’s supported by a dedicated security response team. The software adheres to the highest security standards to minimize the risk of malicious attacks and breaches caused by human error. Improve collaboration Milestone's XProtect promotes seamless collaboration within your organization, streamlining information sharing and decision-making. By providing a centralized platform for video data, different departments can work together more efficiently, making informed choices that drive success. Benefit from product lifetime support Milestone Care™, a comprehensive software maintenance and support program, guarantees expert assistance throughout the product's lifetime. XProtect is complemented by Milestone Kite™ cloud-delivered VMS and Milestone Husky IVO™ hardware. Milestone and its integrator and reseller network are present worldwide.

XProtect Screenshots

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XProtect Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Pricing available upon request
Free Trial
Free Version

Basic

Pricing available upon request

No plan information available

    XProtect Features

    • Popular features found in Physical Security
      Access Controls/Permissions
      Alarm Management
      Badge Management
      Employee Management
      Event Management
      Historical Reporting
      Investigation Management
      Real-Time Monitoring
      Security Management
      Visitor Management
    • More features of XProtect
      Access Control
      Alerts/Escalation
      Alerts/Notifications
      API
      Audio/Video Recording
      Customizable Forms
      Customizable Reports
      Digital Asset Management
      File Storage
      Inside the Video Search
      Live Streaming
      Mobile Access
      Multi-Language
      Multi-Location
      Playback Controls
      Real-Time Analytics
      Reporting/Analytics
      Reporting & Statistics
      Safety Incident Management
      Search/Filter
      SSL Security
      Third-Party Integrations
      User Profiles
      Video Analytics
      Video Archiving
      Video Management
      Video Tagging
      Visitor Tracking

    XProtect User Reviews

    Overall Rating

    4.6

    Ratings Breakdown

    5

    63%

    4

    33%

    3

    4%

    2

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    1

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    Secondary Ratings

    Ease of Use

    4.5

    Value for money

    4.4

    Customer support

    4.1

    Functionality

    4.6

    Alejandro's profile

    Alejandro H.

    Verified reviewer

    Telecommunications

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2018

    I love all Milestone software solutions for video vigilance

    4

    Best camera video vigilance suite you can get.

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Very easy to use, not so easy to setup but you can manage if watch some videos hey have for free on their website, you don't need to certify to become very good with this, Remember to choose wisely on what your camera count will be, XProtect Essential is for few cameras, if you plan to grow better go with XProtect Professional.
    Cons:
    The price per camera licence is a little high but still I love this software and still cant find a better one medium learning curve but once you get your bearing right the sky is the limit

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    VR

    Verified
    Reviewer

    Computer & Network Security

    2-10 employees

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed July 2020

    very good recording software

    5

    you download it, you install it, you configure it, and it works. what more needs to be said.

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    it's pretty easy to install, once you get the hang of it. the compatibility with other vendor's products is quite exceptional.
    Cons:
    sometimes it can be a little tough to get configured exactly the way you want it. other than that, everything is just fine.

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    TS

    Tom S.

    Media Production

    1001-5000 employees

    Used weekly for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed November 2016

    It can do the job

    3

    We currently use it with 14 cameras. I personally don't like this SW. We got quite poor support through a local reseller, and the biggest cons is very limited options in archiving footage (and purchasing a higher version is too expensive to justify). But it can do its job.

    Ratings Breakdown

    3
    Ease of use
    3
    Value for money
    2
    Customer support
    3
    Functionality
    Cons:
    No proper archive/restore options

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    Hugo Manuel D.

    Verified reviewer

    Furniture

    2-10 employees

    Used monthly for less than 6 months

    Review source

    Reviewed August 2023

    Video management software programs designed for installations of all shapes and sizes.

    4

    Xproyect is a project management software designed to help organizations efficiently plan, coordinate, and control their projects. It allows users to organize tasks, assign resources, set deadlines, track progress, and collaborate as a team, all from a single platform.

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    2
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    If you want to protect your storage from acts of vandalism or manage a high-security installation across multiple sites, XProtect makes it possible.
    Cons:
    the malware that presents itself in different areas

    Reasons for choosing XProtect

    Due to a recommendation

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    Mehul P.

    Verified reviewer

    Internet

    Self-Employed

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed October 2018

    Milestone the FOX eye

    5

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    3
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    It's Compatible with most of the CCTV manufacturing company
    Cons:
    we can not run this software on normal config computer. We have to improve processing power of computer

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    Christopher D.

    Verified reviewer

    Higher Education

    1001-5000 employees

    Used weekly for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed December 2017

    We use XProtect to view cameras in a busy testing center. It works well for what we need it to do.

    4

    We are able to view either live video or review past video from our camera footage. I can take clips of video and turn them into files to share with other people.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    4
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    I like how easy it is to select a clip of video and export it. I also really like how easy it is to move through the video by clicking and dragging or by using the arrows.
    Cons:
    we have a lot of cameras and sometimes it lags or takes a while to load. It also won't work if I leave it for a while. I end up having to restart the program rather than being able to sign back in.

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    Bryan's profile

    Bryan C.

    Verified reviewer

    Higher Education

    1001-5000 employees

    Used weekly for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed October 2019

    Competent Camera Viewing System

    4

    Every time I've had to use it to view or to obtain archived video it's been easy to do.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Easy to navigate the cameras. Zooming and panning are a breeze. The search functionality is very easy to use.
    Cons:
    Sometimes there are connection issues but that may be to do with the network.

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    TR

    Todd R.

    Verified reviewer

    Construction

    51-200 employees

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2019

    Leader in the Security video capture storage industry

    5

    We use Xprotect on small and large systems. The software does everything needed.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    The ease of setting up a system and integration into other systems
    Cons:
    Some features are so dependent on the camera manufacturer that it makes using special cameras somewhat difficult.

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    ML

    Melvin L.

    Verified reviewer

    Hospital & Health Care

    501-1000 employees

    Used daily for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed March 2018

    Great product exceeds expectations

    5

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    4
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Very easy to use and setup. There are a lot of useful items in software. Learn new things every time I use software.
    Cons:
    Little hard to keep up to date on software releases. A little more robust help system would be great.

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    Alexander E.

    Verified reviewer

    51-200 employees

    Used weekly for less than 12 months

    Review source

    Reviewed May 2018

    I am managing the software XProtect Smart 2017 R1(Client and Admin)

    4

    Manage cameras in a very easy and effective way.

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Many useful features, such as Sequence Explorer and Playback. Easy to navigate needed camera. Easy configuration option, allowing you to add new cameras pretty fast.
    Cons:
    The recording device could use more video extensions. .avi takes a lot of recording space and it takes forever to finish it. Also the update and upgrade can be moved to the Auto mode, instead of downloading every time a new version.

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