At a glance
| Avigilon | Hikvision | |
|---|---|---|
| About | Motorola Solutions' enterprise video platform — high-megapixel imaging and appearance-search analytics for large estates. | The world's largest CCTV manufacturer — huge range, strong app ecosystem, and the default choice for most South African installations. |
| Origin | Canada | China |
| Popular lines | H5/H6 cameras, Avigilon Control Center, Avigilon Alta cloud | ColorVu cameras, AcuSense AI detection, Turbo HD (analog), Hik-Connect platform |
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 Hikvision wins
- Widest product range at every price point
- ColorVu full-colour night vision is class-leading
- Hik-Connect app is mature and reliable
- Spares and support easy to source locally
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 Hikvision, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.