GeoVision Vs. AVerMedia Surveillance Software Overview

There are several clear differences between the GeoVision and AVerMedia central monitoring software suites. Here are a few key points that will hopefully help you decide which system you would like to utilize for your next surveillance installation.

GeoVision Central Monitoring Station

From the standpoint of an experienced technician, it feels like more thought has been put into designing GeoVision's Products. The graphical user interface (GUI) is much more attractive and clean, and you have a different login for each user. If an administrator logs in, he or she has admin rights and does not have to enter a username and password time and again when navigating through the system.

There are also many more advanced options for fully utilizing the GeoVision software. The average user should have no difficulty using it for simple monitoring purposes, though. For more advanced applications, such as projecting different security cameras onto separate monitors, repairing archived video footage, having more control over your GeoVision DVR Cards, or integrating IP cameras into your existing system, the possibilities are numerous and span a much larger spectrum than I have time to detail here.

When it comes to tying in different manufacturers' products, however, GeoVision is not quite "user friendly." Unless you are using one of GeoVision's products with your GeoVision DVR Software, you will have to pony up a significant amount of money to integrate non-GeoVision equipment. This is quite unfortunate and can ruin the deal for many buyers. Many times, though, it is worth it to larger companies and installers to utilize GeoVision's high-end equipment and create a relatively "bulletproof" surveillance system that will experience few failures or problems.

AVerMedia Central Monitoring Software

The AVerMedia digital surveillance software is built with a larger focus on the average user. Once setup, the software is relatively self explanatory and somewhat painless to work with. Both Geo and Aver software suites are menu-driven, but accessing options within the AVerMedia CMS is a cinch.

Like GeoVision, though, AVerMedia does have its drawbacks. You have to type in a password several times when you are accessing setup menus, minimizing or closing the software, etc. Also, some of the tweaks and tricks readily available in GeoVision's software are not easily accessible in AVerMedia's.

I will give kudos to the engineers at AVerMedia, though, because their system is not nearly as proprietary-minded as GeoVision's. Without buying a special device to incorporate non-AVerMedia products, you can easily augment the software with various other security cameras and equipment. From IP cameras to POS devices, adding non-proprietary products to AVerMedia's software can be easily and cost-effectively accomplished.

Depending on your level of technical sophistication, either of these products is perfect for the average user. AVerMedia may lean a little bit towards the novice, with a more user-friendly interface & non-proprietary equipment integration, but if you are a "techie," or like to tinker, Geovision may be the better choice for you! Either solutions can and have been utilized in large scale projects, such as Las Vegas casinos, large police departments and universities.