--- title: iSpy Reviews meta\_title: 'iSpy Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 18 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how iSpy works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 18 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Vertical Industry url: https://www.g2.com/categories/vertical-industry --- # iSpy Reviews & Product Details iSpy is an open source surveillance software for Windows PCs. * * * Seller [iSpy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ispy) Discussions [iSpy Community](https://www.g2.com/products/ispy/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Rhombus](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rhombus") Rhombus 4.6/5(610) ](https://www.g2.com/products/rhombus-systems/reviews) [ ![Blue Iris](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Blue Iris") Blue Iris 4.4/5(18) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blue-iris/reviews) [ ![FacilityOS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "FacilityOS") FacilityOS 4.7/5(264) ](https://www.g2.com/products/facilityos/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/ispy/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 18 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) PG Prakhar G. Software developer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/12/2024 "iSpy: A Versatile Surveillance Solution for Technical people" 4/5 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Ankit S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ankit S.") AS Ankit S. Business Development Manager Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/29/2024 "Open Source Analytical Tool for Data Importing and Analytics Effectively" 4/5 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite LS Leena S. project manager Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/12/2024 "Elevate your surveillance with iSPY" 4/5 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about iSpy? 1. Can be complex for beginners to setup. 2. The interface might be bit challenging to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite AT Avinash T. Onboarding Specialist Environmental Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/3/2024 "Providing home security monitoring" 4/5 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Heiko M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Heiko M.") HM Heiko M. IT-Experte Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/31/2024 "iSpy is a nice and easy to use and easy to admin CCTV Software" 4/5 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Shivam K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Shivam K.") SK Shivam K. software developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/2/2024 "I have installed in secound home it working fine" 4/5 What do you like best about iSpy? it have features like remote access, send me alerts immidiately and ease of integration specialy with alexa Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about iSpy? till now every thing seems to work fine just having some issues with agent sometime Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite GA Gaurav A. Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/13/2024 "Camera monitoring tool" 3.5/5 What do you like best about iSpy? It's really useful in tracing all activities including motion for surveillance and security purpose Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about iSpy? It becomes quite slow start loading if connectivity is not good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Ashley L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ashley L.") AL Ashley L. OFFICE & FLOOR ASSISTANT Machinery Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/22/2024 "great application for security feed" 3.5/5 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 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Retail](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Retail") UR Verified User in Retail Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/18/2024 "ispy connect for home security" 3.5/5 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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about iSpy? Most of the useful features are paid and also customer service is not very adequate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is iSpy solving and how is that benefiting you? End to End home security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 1/9/2026 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about iSpy? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about iSpy ](https://www.g2.com/products/ispy/discussions/new) GU Guest User • Last activity about 2 years ago What is iSpy used for? 0 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ispy-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/ispy/discuss) ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. 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