What is a Verkada alternative that works with the cameras I already have?
Silarius Cloud is a Verkada alternative that records the IP cameras, NVRs and DVRs you already own, of almost any brand, so you do not replace a single camera to get cloud video. One Silarius Gateway connects up to 50 existing cameras, plans start at $6.99 per camera per month with every price published, and there is no long-term contract; Verkada is built around its own cameras, and other cameras need its Command Connector appliance plus a license for each camera.
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The short answer
- Keeps your cameras: ONVIF or RTSP IP cameras of almost any brand, plus NVRs and DVRs through the Silarius Gateway.
- One Silarius Gateway connects up to 50 cameras; Gateway V2 connects up to 200.
- Every price is published, from $6.99 per camera per month, and you can check out online.
- Month to month: cancel with 1 month notice. Pay yearly and save 10%.
- Choose recording quality and how long video is kept, camera by camera: days to a year, custom plans up to 3 years.
- Need new cameras later? Silarius X cameras record straight to the cloud with no NVR and no Gateway.
Keeping your cameras: Silarius Cloud, Verkada and Coram
| Question | Silarius Cloud | Verkada | Coram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with the cameras you already own | Yes: ONVIF or RTSP IP cameras of almost any brand, plus NVRs and DVRs through the Gateway | Built for Verkada cameras; other cameras need a Command Connector appliance plus a camera license each[1] | Yes, "works with any IP camera"[3] |
| Box to buy for existing cameras | Silarius Gateway, up to 50 cameras each | Command Connector appliance[1] | Coram Point[3] |
| Prices published online | Yes, every plan, from $6.99 per camera per month | No, through Verkada sales or a reseller | No dollar prices on the pricing page; quotes through sales[3] |
| Commitment | Month to month, 1 month notice; or yearly with 10% off | Per-device licenses[2] | License terms of 1, 3, 5 or 10 years[3] |
| If you stop paying | Your cameras stay standard ONVIF cameras that work with any NVR or video software | 30 days after a license expires: no access to devices or settings; alarms and notifications off[2] | Not stated on the pricing page[3] |
- Verkada Help Center: Get started with Command Connector, checked November 2026
- Verkada Help Center: Manage your licenses, checked November 2026
- Coram pricing page (pricing factors, license terms, Coram Point, camera support), checked November 2026
How to switch from Verkada without replacing cameras
- List the cameras you want to keep and check each model in the free compatibility checker. Most business IP cameras support ONVIF or RTSP.
- Plug a Silarius Gateway into the network the cameras are on. It finds them and connects them to your Silarius Cloud account, with no port forwarding.
- Pick a plan for each camera: recording quality and how many days of video to keep.
- Replace only the cameras you want to, over time. Silarius X cameras go straight to the cloud and sit in the same account.
When Silarius Cloud is the better fit
- You already own working cameras, an NVR or a DVR and do not want to throw them away.
- You want to see the full price before talking to anyone, and pay by card online.
- You want monthly billing instead of multi-year licenses.
- You want different retention on different cameras, from a few days to a year.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch from Verkada without replacing my cameras?
If your other cameras support ONVIF or RTSP, yes: Silarius Cloud records them through a Silarius Gateway, up to 50 cameras per Gateway. Verkada cameras themselves are built for Verkada Command; check any model in the compatibility checker on silariussecurity.com/compatibility.
Does Silarius Cloud work with my NVR or DVR?
Yes. The Silarius Gateway connects an NVR or DVR of almost any brand and adds each camera on it on its own. The recorder needs ONVIF or RTSP turned on.
How much does Silarius Cloud cost compared with Verkada?
Silarius Cloud starts at $6.99 per camera per month and every plan price is published at silariussecurity.com/pricing. Verkada sells per-device licenses through its sales team and resellers.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Monthly plans can be cancelled with 1 month notice. Yearly plans cost 10% less.
Keep your cameras. Leave the contract.
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