At a glance
| Dahua | Ubiquiti UniFi Protect | |
|---|---|---|
| About | Hikvision's biggest rival — comparable technology, often sharper pricing, with excellent full-colour and AI ranges. | Cameras that live inside the UniFi network ecosystem — beautiful software, local storage, no licence fees. |
| Origin | China | USA |
| Popular lines | Full-Color cameras, WizSense AI, HDCVI (analog), DMSS app | G4/G5 cameras, AI series, UniFi Protect consoles |
Where Dahua wins
- Aggressive value for money
- Full-Color night vision rivals ColorVu
- WizSense AI filtering cuts false alarms
- Strong local distribution
Where Ubiquiti UniFi Protect wins
- Best-in-class management software
- Local storage on UniFi consoles — no cloud fees
- Seamless fit for sites already on UniFi networking
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 Dahua and Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.