# iSpy Reviews **Vendor:** iSpy **Category:** [Physical Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/physical-security) **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 18 ## About iSpy iSpy is an open source surveillance software for Windows PCs. ## iSpy Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users find iSpy to be **very easy to use** , emphasizing its quick response and unique features. (1 reviews) - Users love the **unique design** of iSpy, finding it very easy to use and quick to respond. (1 reviews) ## iSpy Reviews ### 1. Average opensource product for Cameras and home setup **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ruben T. | Tester, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 08, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** the tool is free, open-source, well documented, and has an intuitive UI for operating, but there is nothing special about it, it's just a good, lightweight, and free solution for camera management. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** the interface is ugly, I mean it is doing its job, but they could add some brighter colors instead of what we have now **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** I needed to add some cameras near my house, the problem is there are plenty of solutions out there that cost a heft amount of money, so I decided to use some open-source solutions and setup the web by myself, which is when I came across the iSpy. it is helping me to simply create a local server and connect all web cameras using the same wifi network. Very easy and straightforward installation and usage ### 2. iSpy: A Versatile Surveillance Solution for Technical people **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Prakhar G. | Software developer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 12, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** 1. Basic Version of iSpy is free to download in desktop version. 2. iSpy supports a variety of camera types which are webcams and CCTV systems. 3. the best feature which I like is motion and sound detection . 4. Use of this software is easy once it is setup properly. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** 1. Not easy to setup as it requires basic technical knowledge to install. 2. Free version does not have a lot of features. 3.Customer support is not good. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** I set up ispy software in my home parking as currently a lot of vehicle thefts are roaming in my city and they are stealing the vehicles from house parkings. Therefore, I installed this software in my house parking and after a week of installation of iSpy, my neighbours vehicle got stolen but due to iSpy which I installed in my house parking . Faces of Thiefs got captured in the camera and local police successfully recovered my neighbour's vehicle as they captured the thiefs. ### 3. Open Source Analytical Tool for Data Importing and Analytics Effectively **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ankit S. | Business Development Manager, Information Technology and Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 29, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** iSpy is a fantastic monitoring tool that integrates easily with the majority of software packages. For those who understand the fundamentals of how a monitoring tool operates, it is simple to use. Although it took some time, iSpy's integration with our current environment turned out nicely. This lightweight tool makes tracking and app monitoring more effective. An excellent tool for server management and analysis. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** A system administrator is required to properly set up it. The absence of migration tools might make switching from one system to another challenging. These restrictions are typical of an open-source solution, though. It hardly contains any visuals. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** Prometheus is a fantastic monitoring tool that integrates easily with the majority of software packages. It has been functioning well so far and manages a lot of data for us. I've set up iSpy to keep an eye on every company server. I now think that iSpy is the greatest open-source monitoring program available. ### 4. Opportunity to link several cameras **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Amro L. | Customer Success Coordinator, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 01, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** iSpy is free and is an open-source system, it is relatively cheaper in terms of budget for home protection. It’s possible to control multiple cameras and watch the video stream in real-time on my PC. This is very useful in cases where there is activity in my property that I have not anticipated. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** iSpy has some fault of the features of a mobile app, but they are not quite basic indeed. The free app does not allow users to have multiple cameras on at once or zoom in on an area, but it only lets the user watch the feed from a single camera. This disjointed approach makes it difficult to track my home security system from any location. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** iSpy is a good option for those people like myself who are in search of an opportunity to create a primitive home safety system without spending lots of money. The ability to monitor live feeds is helpful as well as the motion alert feature makes me feel secure knowing I have an eye on things. ### 5. Elevate your surveillance with iSPY **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Leena S. | project manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 12, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** iSpy delivers a powerful and adaptable open-source security solution that caters to a variety of surveilance needs. With its supports for multiple camera types and comprehensive motion detection, it offers robust functionality for both home and business use. However, software's range of features might be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. 1. Excellent motion detection and alert options. 2. Accessible remotely via web and mobile apps. 3. cloud storage available for extra security. 4.Compatible with a wide range of camera types. 5.Highly customizable. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** 1. Can be complex for beginners to setup. 2. The interface might be bit challenging to navigate. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** iSpy addresses key business problems by offering a cost-effective, customizable surveillance solution that supports remote monitoring and is scalable as your needs grow. It enhances security wih robust motion detection and cloud storage. ### 6. Providing home security monitoring **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Avinash T. | Onboarding Specialist, Environmental Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 03, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** I found iSpy to provide a significant number of features such as motion detection, recording options, and the ability to monitor through my computer. In setting up the product, simple monitoring was quite easy and the interface is relatively easy to understand. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** The official app is awkward and buggy, that freezes and loses connection often. Third-party readers are slightly better when it comes to convenience but are usually less customized, carry some security risks with them. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** iSpy for home security monitoring is one of the few strong and free applications out there. I find solace in the fact that am able to monitor things and people when am not around. The possibility of filming is also beneficial in case of unwanted events occurring in the territory. ### 7. Ispy review **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** iroe jun l. | Virtual Assistant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 20, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** What I like the most about iSpy is that it is compatible with most devices. It also includes a feature such as motion detection, alarm notification, recording, and it can also be integrated into various applications. Support is always available for assistance, making it user-friendly and easy to navigate. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** I don't have anything that I dislike about Ispy, but they can have improved on the quality of the video specially if its capturing a motion video in multiple cameras **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** It reassures the safe of our home and our love once as well as our business.Giving Having remote access to monitor them can give us peace of mind. ### 8. Unique software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Dikeledi N. | Marketing manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 24, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** It's very unique, very easy to use and quick to respond. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** I am still implementing and so far I haven't seen anything I dislike. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** They have home security and theft prevention. ### 9. Powerful and Simple **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Adam B. | IT Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 30, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** I appreciate how they've found a balance between free and paid services. The free service is feature rich and highly customizable, and never feels absurdly limited. At the same time, you really feel like you get your value from the paid services. It's powerful and reliable and basic use is pretty straight forward. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** I'll take features over usability any day, but the back end is pretty complicated. There's a host of resources to find help, but it could be more intuitive. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** We use it in a couple of isolated instances. Mostly as a deterrent in satellite locations with limited infrastructure. ### 10. iSpy is a nice and easy to use and easy to admin CCTV Software **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Heiko M. | IT-Experte, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 31, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** If you have a little bit experience with Camera Servers / Camera Software it is not that difficult to use or to administrate iSpy. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** That website is a little bit confusing. Where is what and where can I find what I'm looking for. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have about 30 Camera, and where were looking for a opensource and good working camera system. ### 11. I have installed in secound home it working fine **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shivam K. | software developer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 02, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** it have features like remote access, send me alerts immidiately and ease of integration specialy with alexa **What do you dislike about iSpy?** till now every thing seems to work fine just having some issues with agent sometime **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** giveing me acess to my secound home even if i am usueely not there ### 12. iSpy, Protecting your home since 2011 **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Leandro L. | Desktop Support Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 15, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** Cost-effective: Being free, it's an attractive option for those on a budget. Flexibility: Offers a wide range of features and customization possibilities. Active Community: Benefits from a strong user base and ongoing development. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** what i least like about iSpy is it can be resource-intensive, especially with multiple high-resolution cameras. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** iSpy's affordability and flexibility point out the performance issues and a steep learning curve. ### 13. Camera monitoring tool **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Gaurav A. | Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 13, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** It's really useful in tracing all activities including motion for surveillance and security purpose **What do you dislike about iSpy?** It becomes quite slow start loading if connectivity is not good **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** It's really easy to use tool where we can connect multiple camera and monitor all at a time ### 14. great product **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Aleana P. | HR manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 30, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** great for survallience, can see multiple screens at once, easy to use , support is available if needed **What do you dislike about iSpy?** sometimes glitches but other than that it is great **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** employee relations, being able to see what incidents went down for HR purposes and Workers comp ### 15. great application for security feed **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ashley L. | OFFICE & FLOOR ASSISTANT, Machinery, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 22, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** that we can look up any ip address to any ip camera and it ahs a wizard built into their program to hook up and view live feeds for free **What do you dislike about iSpy?** the newest update to agent isnt very good and you have to be online to view the camera feeds **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** we can keep an eye on our home & bbusiness and any packages that ar eleft there are monitored as well ### 16. ispy connect for home security **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Retail | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 18, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** iSpy Connect provides features to view and control your cameras from anywhere, anytime. It also provides advanced alerts via email,sms. Cloud storage, high definition video support, and the ability to connect to multiple devices are added advantage. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** Most of the useful features are paid and also customer service is not very adequate **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** End to End home security. ### 17. Very good solution for managing my home and home office security cameras **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jay M. | Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 17, 2024 **What do you like best about iSpy?** The ease of use in working with my in home AI system **What do you dislike about iSpy?** It was more program than I needed for my small amount of cameras **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** Helped me use all of my cameras from different brands in a single app ### 18. All I was in need. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Malik F. | Organization Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 16, 2019 **What do you like best about iSpy?** Check all the recorded videos and the live stream of the camera from your phone if you are not home, or even upload it directly and automatically and share it publicly and other features like face recognition, that option really helped me a lot to start recording when there a face appears in the screen and you really wanted to record the person in front of your home for example. **What do you dislike about iSpy?** I didn't find any inconvenience in using Ispy, just a little crashes that come from time to time (maybe because I had low space on my hard drive) but it's not a big deal. **Recommendations to others considering iSpy:** The free version is a wonderful start and it will help you. but if you want to take security to another level I highly recommend purchasing a membership. **What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you?** Security and monitoring my home and see what happens in the street or in the place near I live. and they offer the option to add multiple cams at the same time and movement detection. ## iSpy Discussions - [What is iSpy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ispy-used-for) - 1 comment - [View iSpy pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/ispy/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-13+09%3A43%3A03+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=36abaf82-85d2-4a61-b900-31f62357b293&secure%5Btoken%5D=6a870069063a3f4a3575e9c7f0363bfc184b11fe55bcff7c9b183a097c62afc4&format=llm_user) ## iSpy Features **Setup** - Turnkey - Compatibility - Integrations - Load Balancing **Access** - Storage - Alerts - Video Access - Security - Dashboard - Analytics - Collaboration **Video Intelligence** - AI-Based Search - Object Detection - Workflow ## Top iSpy Alternatives - [Rhombus](https://www.g2.com/products/rhombus-systems/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (603 reviews) - [Blue Iris](https://www.g2.com/products/blue-iris/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (18 reviews) - [FacilityOS](https://www.g2.com/products/facilityos/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (259 reviews)