Genetec Security Center
Video surveillance software
Physical security software
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What is Genetec Security Center
Genetec Security Center is a unified physical security platform that centralizes video management, access control, and related security operations in a single system. It is used by security teams and IT administrators in commercial, public sector, and critical infrastructure environments to monitor sites, manage identities and doors, and investigate incidents. The platform supports on-premises and hybrid deployments and integrates with a broad ecosystem of cameras, access control hardware, and third-party security systems.
Unified security operations platform
It consolidates video, access control, and alarm/event monitoring into one operator interface and data model. This reduces the need to switch between separate applications during incident response and investigations. The unified approach is well-suited to multi-site environments that need consistent policies, auditing, and reporting across locations.
Flexible deployment and scaling
Security Center supports on-premises deployments and can be extended with hybrid/cloud-connected components depending on the organization’s architecture. It is commonly deployed in larger environments where distributed sites and higher camera/door counts require scalable server and storage design. This flexibility can help organizations align security operations with internal IT and compliance requirements.
Broad device and system integrations
The platform is designed to integrate with a wide range of IP cameras, encoders, access control hardware, and third-party security systems. This can reduce lock-in to a single hardware vendor and support phased migrations from legacy systems. Integration breadth is a practical advantage for organizations with mixed device fleets or multiple acquired sites.
Complex implementation and administration
Deployments typically require careful design of servers, storage, networking, and security policies, especially at scale. Configuration of roles, permissions, and integrations can be time-consuming and often benefits from experienced integrators or trained administrators. This can make the product less suitable for teams seeking a simple, turnkey setup.
Higher total cost at scale
Licensing, infrastructure (compute and storage), and professional services can add up for large camera and access-control deployments. Organizations may also need ongoing maintenance and upgrade planning to keep systems current and secure. For smaller sites, lighter-weight offerings may meet requirements with lower overhead.
Feature depth varies by module
Capabilities depend on which modules are licensed and deployed, and some advanced functions require additional components or integrations. Organizations may need to validate that specific requirements (e.g., analytics, identity workflows, or specialized compliance reporting) are covered in their chosen configuration. This modularity can complicate procurement and requirements mapping.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Access control: $99 USD per connection / year; Video: $149 USD per connection / year; Intrusion: $149 USD per connection / year | Includes built-in cybersecurity & privacy, web/mobile/desktop apps, event management & automation, video forensic searches, federation support, cardholder sync, visitor management, standard phone & chat support. Priced per device connection (door reader, camera, intrusion panel, federation, etc.). MSRP and regional pricing via channel partners. |
| Premium | Access control: $149 USD per connection / year; Video: $199 USD per connection / year; Intrusion: $199 USD per connection / year | All Standard features plus work management, access request & review, corporate single sign-on, REST API, 24/7 support, and other enterprise capabilities. |
VSaaS bundles (first-year, MSRP as listed on Genetec site):
- VSaaS 1x4 | Year 1: $1,690 USD (Genetec Cloudlink 110 with 1 TB storage + 4 premium camera connections). Renewals thereafter only pay to renew camera connections.
- VSaaS 8x8 | Year 1: $3,100 USD (Genetec Cloudlink 210 with 8 TB storage + 8 premium camera connections).
- VSaaS 22x20 | Year 1: $5,900 USD (Genetec Cloudlink 210 with 22 TB storage + 20 premium camera connections).
Managed appliances (MSRP listed on pricing page):
- Genetec Cloudlink 110 with 1 TB storage: $1,395 USD
- Genetec Cloudlink 210 with 8 TB storage: $1,900 USD
- Genetec Cloudlink 210 with 22 TB storage: $2,400 USD
- Genetec Cloudlink 210 with dual drives, 44 TB storage: $3,200 USD
Notes: All prices shown on Genetec's pricing page are presented as USD MSRP and are subject to change; Security Center SaaS is sold through Genetec Certified Channel Partners and quotes/ordering are handled via partners.
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Genetec Inc.
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1997
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