Evolv Technology
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What is Evolv Technology
Evolv Technology is a physical security screening platform centered on AI-assisted weapons detection for venue entry points. It combines screening hardware with software for real-time alarms, operator workflows, and reporting, and is commonly used in stadiums, arenas, schools, hospitals, and other high-traffic facilities. The product focuses on walk-through screening and operational analytics rather than general-purpose video surveillance management.
Purpose-built entry screening
The platform is designed specifically for weapons detection and visitor screening at entrances, rather than for camera management or alarm panels. It supports operator workflows for resolving alarms and managing screening lanes. This specialization can simplify deployment for organizations whose primary need is high-throughput entry screening.
Operational analytics and reporting
Evolv provides software features for monitoring screening activity and reviewing events over time. This can help security teams assess throughput, alarm rates, and staffing needs across entrances. These capabilities are oriented toward venue operations and compliance documentation rather than video-centric investigations.
Integrations for security operations
The product is positioned to integrate with broader security and venue operations workflows (for example, incident response processes and related systems). This can reduce manual handoffs when an alarm occurs and support centralized oversight across multiple locations. Integration focus differentiates it from tools that primarily manage cameras and recordings.
Not a full VMS suite
Evolv Technology is not primarily a video management system and does not replace platforms used for camera fleet management, long-term video retention, and forensic search. Organizations typically still need separate software for CCTV operations and investigations. This can increase overall solution complexity when a unified physical security stack is required.
Hardware-dependent deployment model
Core functionality depends on dedicated screening hardware at entry points, which can require upfront capital spend and physical installation planning. Space constraints, power/network availability, and lane design can affect feasibility at some sites. Scaling to many entrances may require additional devices and operational staffing.
Performance and policy constraints
Weapons detection systems can be sensitive to local policies, acceptable screening thresholds, and operational procedures for secondary screening. False alarms and missed detections are operational risks that require tuning, training, and clear escalation processes. Suitability can vary by environment (e.g., event types, crowd flow, and prohibited-item policies).
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Subscription per system (monthly subscription) or hardware purchase + software subscription (per Evolv investor materials and official site). Free tier/trial: No public free tier or time-limited trial stated on the official site (see FAQ and blog). Example costs (official sources):
- Investor presentation (March 8, 2021, Evolv investor relations) lists a subscription price range of $2,000–$3,000 per month per system and references 12-month (paid annually) and 48-month contract options. (See investor presentation slide). Notes & official statements:
- Evolv’s public FAQ and a company interview state that Evolv does not publicly share actual pricing levels and directs prospective customers to Contact Sales/Request a Quote.
- The MyEvolv Portal and Evolv Insights analytics are provided to customers at no additional cost with every subscription (per Evolv FAQ).
- Evolv offers a rental program (partners with rental companies); contact Evolv for details (per Evolv FAQ).
Seller details
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Waltham, MA, USA
2013
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https://www.evolvtechnology.com/
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