At a glance
| Avigilon | Dahua | |
|---|---|---|
| About | Motorola Solutions' enterprise video platform — high-megapixel imaging and appearance-search analytics for large estates. | Hikvision's biggest rival — comparable technology, often sharper pricing, with excellent full-colour and AI ranges. |
| Origin | Canada | China |
| Popular lines | H5/H6 cameras, Avigilon Control Center, Avigilon Alta cloud | Full-Color cameras, WizSense AI, HDCVI (analog), DMSS app |
Where Avigilon wins
- Appearance Search finds people/vehicles across hours of footage in seconds
- Very high resolution multi-sensor options
- Enterprise VMS with strong access-control integration
Where Dahua wins
- Aggressive value for money
- Full-Color night vision rivals ColorVu
- WizSense AI filtering cuts false alarms
- Strong local distribution
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, coverage needs and budget — the right answer for a four-camera home is different from a warehouse or a farm. We install both Avigilon and Dahua, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.