Vivotek Vast Security Station VSS Lite

VIVOTEK’s VAST Security Station (VSS) is an easy-to-use, all-around, AI-powered IP video surveillance software designed to help you manage tens of thousands of cameras with ease and focus on only what matters to you through VIVOTEK AI solutions. With two paid variants VSS Standard and VSS Professional, you can choose what's best for your organization and scale up the whole system anytime.

• VSS Lite – free version made for lightweight users with VIVOTEK cameras. Works with up to 32 Vivotek cameras. Does NOT work with 33 Vivotek cameras or non-Vivotek cameras.
• VSS Standard – option for medium scale, under 128 cameras. Comes with 8 free licenses for Vivotek cameras only. For example, if you have 4 Vivotek Cameras and 28 non-Vivotek cameras, you need to purchase 28 VSS Standard Licenses.
• VSS Professional – large scale user with needs for failover and TV matrix. Does NOT come with any licenses included. Need to purchase VSS Pro Licenses or upgrade Licenses from VSS Standard.

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Ideal for all scales

Product Overview	Free entry-level VMS for basic surveillance needs	Cost-effective solution for small and mid-size business	Designed for mid-size to large-scale that requires central management and 24/7 operations
Complimentary Camera License	32 (VIVOTEK cameras only)	8 (VIVOTEK cameras only)	0
Maximum Number of Cameras per system	32-ch	128-ch	22400-ch
Maximum Number of Substations	0	32 (ND/NV Series NVR)	700 (ND/NV/NR Series NVR,VSS Pro)
Maximum Number of Cameras per server	32-ch	128-ch	320-ch
Basic Functions
Live View	V	V	V
Recoding	V	V	V
Playback	V	V	V
Event	V	V	V
Alarm		V	V
Deep Search
Attribute Search		V	V
Scene Search		V	V
Re-Search			V
3rd Party Integration
Data Magnet		V	V
TCP Message		V	V
E-map		V	V
GIS/GPS			V
Matrix			V
Failover
CMS			V
Substation			V

*There may be details not covered by this flowchart. If there’s other requirements, please contact VIVOTEK to verify the best option for you.

Think about your cameras.

Do you have any ONVIF cameras?

This is a trivial question, but a differentiating factor between Lite and Standard/Professional. If you have ONVIF cameras in the mix, then choose VSS Standard or Professional.

How many cameras do you have?

If you have less than 32 cameras, and all cameras are VIVOTEK, then choose VSS Lite. If you have more than 128 cameras, then choose VSS Professional. Anything less than 128 cameras and includes ONVIF cameras, VSS Standard is the way to go. Aside from the number of cameras, deployment, features should also be considered.

Think about your storage.

Do you plan to keep your videos in Linux desktop NVR or Windows server?

If you only have Linux desktop NVR, pick VSS Standard for the most economical option.

If you have both Linux desktop NVR and Windows server, select VSS Professional is recommended for managing up to 700 substations.

Think about your feature needs.

Basic needs

For basic needs such as live view, playback, and recording, VSS Lite is a suitable option. However, if you require additional features like alarms or an efficient way to search people and vehicles based on their attributes and behaviors, VSS Standard has got you covered.

Complete Deep Search experience

If you need accurate search results, an efficient search method like Deep Search can assist you. This function in VSS Professional not only filters search results by attributes and behaviors, but also performs re-identification across the entire database. This feature can save time and costs by efficiently finding people with similar appearances**.

** Re-identification feature is named "Re-Search" in the software. Searching similar appearance of people are required to use VIVOTEK AI cameras.

Failover

If you are concerned about system downtime, VSS Professional always provides reliability and availability. The failover feature is only compatible with VSS Professional substations could reduce the risk of downtime and data loss.

Video wall

If you're looking to set up a video wall, you'll want to make sure you have the right tools for the job. The Matrix feature in VSS Professional allows you to monitor multiple locations at once.

In conclusion, VAST Security Station offers a range of editions to meet the needs of different users. Choosing the right one can be challenging, but considering your cameras, storage, and feature needs can help you make an informed decision.

With VSS, you can enjoy powerful A.I. surveillance system that helps keep your premises and assets secure. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your security infrastructure and gain peace of mind.