One plan. Everything included.
Hardware, software, AI analytics, 24/7 SOC monitoring, deployment, and maintenance — all in one subscription. No hidden fees. No per-camera charges. No surprise invoices.
Every deployment is quoted to your exact sites, volume, and term. Tell us what you need and we'll build a plan and quote around it.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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Choose how much our SOC does.
Pick a service tier (how much our SOC does), a commercial model (how you pay), and your term and retention. Hardware is configured per site — every deployment is quoted to exactly what you need.
Every tier includes solar-autonomous hardware, the AI VisionStream cloud platform, web + mobile app, AI push alerts, cloud recording with event search, and standard analytics (object detection & classification, intrusion detection, line crossing).
| COMPARE TIERS | Self-Monitor | Verify | ★ MOST COMMONActive After-Hours | Active 24/7 | Enterprise GSOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who watches | Your team, via app | SOC verifies every AI alert | Live operators — nights, weekends & holidays | Live operators around the clock | Dedicated multi-site program |
| SOC human verification | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio deterrence | — | Automated audio warning | Live talk-down (120 dB) | Live talk-down | Live talk-down |
| Strobe activation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Escalation | — | — | Keyholder → dispatch → law enforcement | Keyholder → dispatch → law enforcement | Custom protocols |
| Virtual site tours | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | — | Basic activity | Activity + incident | Activity + incident | Custom reporting |
| SLA | — | — | — | — | Custom SLA |
| White-label (dealers) | — | — | — | — | SOC + platform |
| Get a Deployment Plan | Get a Deployment Plan | Get a Deployment Plan | Get a Deployment Plan | Get a Deployment Plan |
Not sure which tier fits? Design your site → and we'll recommend one, or talk to a deployment specialist.
How you pay.
Subscription / Lease
One predictable monthly rate — hardware, AI, monitoring, and service all bundled.
Mid-market, construction, auto, retail — 1 to 50 sites
- ✓Solar-autonomous hardware
- ✓AI VisionStream cloud platform
- ✓24/7 SOC monitoring
- ✓Deployment & logistics
- ✓Maintenance & firmware updates
- ✓Dedicated account manager
Purchase + Managed
Own your assets outright, then layer on managed monitoring and service.
Organizations that prefer to own assets outright
- ✓Hardware ownership (title transfers)
- ✓AI VisionStream cloud platform
- ✓24/7 SOC monitoring subscription
- ✓Deployment & initial setup
- ✓Optional maintenance contract
- ✓Dedicated account manager
Enterprise
A volume-based program built around your sites, terms, and compliance needs.
National accounts, 50+ sites, federal & compliance-driven
- ✓Volume terms & dedicated agreements
- ✓Custom hardware configurations
- ✓White-label SOC & platform options
- ✓Dedicated deployment team
- ✓SLA-backed uptime commitments
- ✓Executive account management
Commit to what the project needs.
With VDS, it’s all in.
- ✓Solar-autonomous power system
- ✓5MP PTZ + 8MP 360° camera array
- ✓AI VisionStream cloud platform
- ✓24/7 staffed SOC monitoring
- ✓Audio talk-down deterrence
- ✓PD dispatch & live video hand-off
- ✓Delivery, placement & deployment
- ✓Ongoing maintenance & repair
- ✓Firmware & AI model updates
- ✓Dedicated account manager
- ✓Monthly performance reports
- ✗Solar power system (separate vendor)
- ✗Cloud VMS license (per-camera fee)
- ✗Monitoring service (3rd-party SOC)
- ✗Audio deterrence hardware
- ✗Deployment & installation labor
- ✗Maintenance contracts
- ✗Software updates & patches
- ✗Account management
Priced like a partner, not a captor.
No per-camera license
AI VisionStream is licensed per site, not per camera. Add turrets, LPR, or bring your own ONVIF cameras without the meter running.
SOC is optional
Self-monitor, go hybrid — you watch by day, VDS covers after hours — or hand it all to our 24/7 U.S. SOC. Monitoring is a choice, not a condition of the hardware.
You can leave
Purchase transfers title. ONVIF/RTSP support means the cameras keep working without us. No mandatory software lock-in, ever.
Keep your stack
Native integrations for Immix, Milestone, Genetec, Bold, Stages, Lenel, Brivo, and ServiceNow — plus webhooks and a REST API. VDS plugs into the tools your operation already runs.
What affects your price.
Number of Units
Volume pricing scales. More sites = lower per-unit cost. Multi-year agreements unlock additional tiers.
Contract Term
12, 24, or 36-month terms available. Longer commitments reduce monthly cost. Month-to-month available at premium.
Monitoring Tier
Standard 24/7 monitoring included. Enhanced monitoring with dedicated operators and custom protocols available.
Video Retention
30-day cloud retention standard. 60-day and 90-day options available. Custom retention for compliance requirements.
What the market charges — published, not hidden.
per unit / month, depending on hardware, monitoring level, and term
per post / month — three overlapping shifts plus relief coverage
Those are industry figures, not VDS rates. VDS quotes per site — hardware, platform, and any monitoring tier on one line — with no per-camera license and no setup fee on standard deployments. Savings figures on this site are customer-reported and results vary; the assumptions behind every number we publish are disclosed on How We Measure.
See how VDS compares to your current spend.
Most customers cut guard rotations or fixed-camera spend by 70–90% — a 3–10× reduction. Run your numbers.
Resellers get partner pricing.
Protected margins, no sell-around policy, and full backend support. If you're a dealer or integrator, partner pricing is available through our channel program.
Common questions.
Industry-wide, managed surveillance-trailer programs commonly run $1,500–$3,500 per unit per month depending on hardware, monitoring level, and term. VDS quotes per site rather than off a national price list — and there is never a per-camera license fee. Ask for a quote scoped to your site and we reply within 24 hours.
A 24/7 posted guard typically costs $25,000–$35,000 per post per month at fully loaded market rates. Most VDS customers use monitored units as a force multiplier — so people, yours or your security partner's, handle verified incidents instead of standing static posts. Customers report 70–90% savings versus their prior security spend; results vary by site, and our methodology is published on the How We Measure page.
No. Deployment and initial configuration are included with every VDS subscription and purchase plan. We deliver the trailer, position it, aim cameras, and go live — all included.
Everything: solar-autonomous hardware, AI VisionStream cloud platform, 24/7 SOC monitoring, audio deterrence, PD dispatch, maintenance, firmware updates, and a dedicated account manager. No hidden fees.
Yes. Lease-to-own options are available, and purchase customers can add monitoring subscriptions at any time. Your account manager can restructure terms as your needs change.
Subscription plans include full maintenance and replacement coverage. Purchase plans can add a maintenance contract. Remote diagnostics catch most issues before they affect coverage.
Yes. Short-term deployments for events, seasonal sites, and project-based coverage are available. Minimum terms vary by unit type — ask your account manager for details.
Enterprise pricing is volume-based and customized to your program requirements — number of sites, deployment cadence, monitoring protocols, and compliance needs. Contact our enterprise team for a tailored proposal.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your sites and timeline. We'll build a deployment plan and quote specific to your requirements.
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