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Agent DVR
Agent DVR is cross-platform video surveillance software for cameras, with motion detection and remote monitoring; private local use is free.
About Agent DVR
Agent DVR is cross-platform video surveillance software for Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and Raspberry Pi. It connects to IP, ONVIF, RTSP and USB cameras, records streams locally, and detects events such as motion, object movement, trip wires, faces, licence plates and audio, with learned feedback to reduce false alerts. Alerts can be sent by email, SMS, push notification, URL call, desktop notification or MQTT, and the software integrates with home-automation and messaging platforms plus several AI providers.
Remote access is provided over SSL without opening router ports, and it is advertised as working behind strict firewalls or on mobile networks. Private local use is free; remote access and business use are priced from $7.95/month. AI features rely on third-party or local AI services, and recordings can be stored locally, with optional cloud saving.
Key features
- Supports IP, ONVIF, RTSP and USB cameras with no device limit
- Motion detection plus object tracking, trip wires and AI recognition
- Alerts by email, SMS, push, URL, desktop and MQTT
- Remote access over SSL without router port forwarding
- Integrations with home automation, chat platforms and AI providers
- Ask connected AI assistants questions about cameras and recordings
Best for: Home users and small organisations that want cross-platform, locally run camera monitoring with optional paid remote access.
Good for
- Free for private local use
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and Raspberry Pi
- Remote access without port forwarding, including behind strict firewalls
Watch out for
- Not open source
- Remote access and business use require a paid plan from $7.95/month
- AI and cloud features depend on third-party or optional external services
Agent DVR at a glance
- Website
- ispyconnect.com
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Privacy Guides
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Paid
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Agent DVR FAQ
Is Agent DVR free to use?
It is free for private local use. Remote access and business use are priced from $7.95/month.
Does remote access require opening router ports?
No. Agent DVR uses custom technology to avoid port forwarding and provides access over SSL, including behind strict firewalls or on mobile networks.
What camera types and platforms are supported?
It supports IP, ONVIF, RTSP and local USB cameras and audio devices, and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and Raspberry Pi.
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