At a glance
| Reolink | Ubiquiti UniFi Protect | |
|---|---|---|
| About | Direct-to-consumer favourite — PoE, Wi-Fi, battery and 4G cameras with no licence fees and a genuinely good app. | Cameras that live inside the UniFi network ecosystem — beautiful software, local storage, no licence fees. |
| Origin | China | USA |
| Popular lines | RLC PoE cameras, Argus battery range, Reolink Go 4G | G4/G5 cameras, AI series, UniFi Protect consoles |
Where Reolink wins
- No subscriptions required for core features
- Strong battery and 4G range for off-grid spots
- Simple ONVIF support on most PoE models
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 Reolink and Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.