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If you are looking for a Milestone recording solution are but not sure which package suits your needs then take a moment to consider our guide to the key differences between Milestone XProtect Basis+ (update: discontinued) and Milestone XProtect Professional.
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Business Size | |
Suitable for small/home office security | Suitable for small/home office as well as small-medium sized business |
Maximum Number of Cameras | |
Up to 25 cameras | Up to 64 cameras |
Archiving to Network Drives | |
Archive to local drives only | Archive to local and network drives |
Maximum Camera Playback | |
Playback up to 25 cameras simultaneously | Playback up to 64 cameras simultaneously |
Number of Supported Audio Channels | |
1 Supported Audio Channel | Support for Multiple Audio Channels |
Number of Available Presets | |
Number of available presets: 25 | Number of available presets: 50 (25 displayed, 25 hidden) |
Preset Guard Patrolling | |
No support for Guard Patrolling | Guard Patrolling supported for PTZ cameras |
Camera Scanning | |
No support for Camera Scanning | Camera Scanning supported for compatible PTZ models |
Output Port Control (Device Specific) | |
No output port control for compatible devices | Output ports can be controlled for compatible devices |
Matrix Support | |
Does not support XProtect Matrix | Supports XProtect Matrix (included) |
Floating Hotspot | |
Cannot use a floating hotspot window | Hotspot can be displayed in a floating window |
Smart Search | |
No smart search facility | Smart search function supported |
Export as Native Database | |
Export as image and movie files only | Export as image, movie files as well as export as native database files |
Export Encryption | |
No export encryption supported | When exporting recordings the video content can be encrypted and password protected |
PDA Client | |
Does not include XProtect PDA Client | XProtect PDA Client included |
Max Number of Remote Clients | |
Max no. of simultaneous clients using remote/smart client applications: 1 | Max no. of simultaneous clients using remote/smart client applications: 5 |
Product Maintenance Agreement (PMA) | |
XProtect Basis+ does not come with a PMA. To upgrade there are trade-in options | XProtect Professional will come with a 1 year PMA (can be extended after one year). This keeps your software covered, allowing you to download future upgrades free of charge |
Summary
The key points to consider are:
For small/home businesses XProtect Basis+ should be adequate but for anything larger you should be looking at XProtect Professional for a full IP camera solution for security recording and CCTV.
For more information visit:
XProtect Basis+
Update: Milestone Basis+ has been replaced by Milestone XProtect Essential.
XProtect Professional
1 Camera License
Milestone XProtect Professional base licence
Check our product listings in the links above for more information or check the following datasheets:
https://www.networkwebcams.co.uk/downloads/milestone/nwl_milestone_xpbplus60_ds.pdf
https://www.networkwebcams.co.uk/downloads/milestone/nwl_milestone_xppro60_ds.pdf
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