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Best VMS for remote access without a vendor cloud

Keep your footage and remote viewing off any manufacturer's cloud — either with a directory-only relay or your own reverse proxy / VPN.

1. NoviscanTested on our bench

   Remote access via a directory-only relay with a direct/WebRTC data path — footage never transits a vendor cloud.

2. Frigate NVRNot yet benchmarked

   Local by default; you add your own reverse proxy, VPN or tunnel — no vendor relay involved.

3. ZoneMinderNot yet benchmarked

   Entirely local web interface; remote access is your own VPN or reverse proxy.

4. Blue IrisNot yet benchmarked

   Self-hosted web server (UI3); remote via your own port-forward or tunnel, no official vendor cloud.

5. ViseronNot yet benchmarked

   Local-only by design; no external dependency and no vendor cloud.

Each product links to its detailed review, criteria and dated sources. See the Methodology.