Video management software
Discover which XProtect variant is right for your needs
XProtect comes in four variants to cover every type and scale of installation — from single sites to global operations. Our experts will help you select the right choice for your current operations and ongoing growth.
XProtect
Express+
Express+
For small businesses requiring basic security and alarm management.
XProtect
Professional+
Professional+
For mid-sized installations needing to quickly respond to incidents.
XProtect
Expert
Expert
For mid-to large-sized installations that require end-to-end video integrity.
Most advanced
XProtect
Corporate
Corporate
For mission-critical installations that demand situational awareness and uninterrupted video access.
Are you an XProtect Essential+ user? While we've discontinued Essential+ as part of our XProtect 2025 R2 release, we're excited to offer special offers for those users on other powerful XProtect variants. Contact a Milestone representative today to learn about these exclusive offers and find the perfect solution for your surveillance needs.
"With Milestone Systems we are confident we are investing in a technology that can last long term. It provides complete reliability and protection of our premises."
– Head of Data Center Projects at Technologies HQ
Compare XProtect products 2025 R1
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For small businesses requiring basic security and alarm management. |
For mid-sized installations needing to quickly respond to incidents. |
For mid-to large-sized installations that require end-to-end video integrity. |
For mission-critical installations that demand situational awareness and uninterrupted video access. |
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XProtect
Express+ |
XProtect
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XProtect
Expert |
XProtect
Corporate |
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For small businesses requiring basic security and alarm management. |
For mid-sized installations needing to quickly respond to incidents. |
For mid-to large-sized installations that require end-to-end video integrity. |
For mission-critical installations that demand situational awareness and uninterrupted video access. |
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| System architecture | ||||
| Max number of users | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* |
| Supports of XProtect Smart Client, XProtect Web Client and XProtect Mobile | ||||
| Type of deployment | Single server | Centrally managed, multi server | Centrally managed, multi server | Centrally managed,distributed sites |
| Scalability | ||||
| Max number IP devices per recording server | 48 | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* |
| Number of recording server per system | 1 | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* |
| Storage | ||||
| Edge storage and scalable video quality recording | ||||
| Multicast support | ||||
| Video Processing | ||||
| Hardware accelerated video motion detection (QuickSync) | ||||
| MJPEG, MPEG 4, MPG 4ASP and MxPEG. H264 and H265 | ||||
| Multi-live streaming – adaptive and playback | ||||
| Hardware accelerated video motion detection (NVIDIA) | ||||
| Audio | ||||
| Two way audio support | ||||
| Max number of supported audio channels | 48 | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* | Unrestricted* |
| Cybersecurity and user rights | ||||
| External identity provider support (OIDC) SSO | ||||
| GDPR compliant | ||||
| Dual authorization (Smart Client and Management Client) | ||||
| Media database encryption and digital signing | ||||
| Two-step verification (Web Client and Mobile Client users) | ||||
| Situational awareness | ||||
| Map functions | ||||
| Alarm Manager | ||||
| Customizable dashboard for tasks and specific live monitoring | ||||
| Smart Map functions | ||||
| XProtect Smart Wall | Additional license | |||
| Failover and redundancy | ||||
| Hot & Cold Failover Recording Server | ||||
| XProtect Management Server Failover | Additional license | Additional license | ||
| Investigation and evidence management | ||||
| XProtect Incident Manager | Additional license | Additional license | Additional license | |
| Bookmarks | ||||
| Evidence lock | ||||
| Centralized management | ||||
| Milestone Interconnect | Remote site | Remote site | Remote site | Central & Remote site |
| Centralized management of XProtect Smart Client (SC) applications (number of supported SC profiles) | 3 | 12 | Unrestricted* | |
| Milestone Federated Architecture | Remote site | Central & Remote site | ||
| Device management | ||||
| Firmware upgrade | Single | Single | Single & Bulk | Single & Bulk |
| Device Password Management | ||||
| Extensions | ||||
| XProtect Access, XProtect LPR, XProtect Transact, XProtect Retail, XProtect Hospital Assist | Additional license | Additional license | Additional license | Additional license |
| Integrations | ||||
| Third party application integration and support for video analytics. | ||||
| *Depending on system configuration | ||||
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| XProtect Remote Manager, part of Care Plus |
Core features
Explore the capabilities of XProtect that have made it a popular choice in over 500,000 customer sites around the world. These robust features have been developed with your needs in mind. They not only enhance security but also optimize your operational efficiency.
Centralized Search
Incident Manager
Independent Playback
Evidence Lock
Secure evidence handling
Centralized Search
Centralized Search enables users to easily search for relevant video footage across multiple cameras and timeframes from a centralized interface. You can swiftly review incidents, suspicious activities, or potential threats, without the need to manually go through extensive video content. This streamlined search capability enhances incident investigations, expedites response times, and improves overall security.
Included in all XProtect variants.
Included in all XProtect variants.
Incident Manager
XProtect Incident Manager is an XProtect extension that enables you to streamline the logging and documenting of incidents (video and audio). It provides an overview of all incidents in your organization and makes reporting less time consuming — whether it’s for internal or external use.
Included in:
XProtect Corporate
Optional (require license) in:
XProtect Expert
XProtect Professional+
XProtect Express+
Included in:
XProtect Corporate
Optional (require license) in:
XProtect Expert
XProtect Professional+
XProtect Express+
Independent Playback
Independent Playback allows users to simultaneously view live video from multiple cameras, providing a real-time overview of different locations or incidents. This feature is particularly useful for security personnel, first responders, or any stakeholders needing immediate access to critical information.
Included in all XProtect variants.
Included in all XProtect variants.
Evidence Lock
Evidence Lock ensures the integrity of video evidence by preventing any alterations or deletions of important video footage. Once evidence is locked, it becomes unmodifiable and can only be accessed by authorized personnel, ensuring its admissibility in legal proceedings.
Included in:
XProtect Corporate
Included in:
XProtect Corporate
Secure evidence handling
Secure evidence handling empowers users to share video footage securely with authorities like law enforcement. This feature ensures that video evidence is handled with the utmost care, maintaining its integrity throughout the entire chain of custody. With secure evidence handling, users can confidently provide crucial video material for investigations or compliance purposes.
Included in:
XProtect Corporate
Included in:
XProtect Corporate
Frequently Asked Questions
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