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XProtect Essential

XProtect^® Essential+

Start right. Right now.

XProtect Essential+ is a free full-featured version of Milestone’s market-leading video management software (VMS). With support for eight cameras, XProtect Essential+ is the perfect match for the small business owner who wants video surveillance to protect employees and assets. You can integrate other systems and applications with your surveillance, and you can access your system from any Internet-enabled device. And in 30 seconds, you can upgrade to a more advanced Milestone VMS. Why start anywhere else?

Download XProtect Essential+

You’re only a few steps away from the free version of our award-winning software.
So what are you waiting for?

Get free Essential+

Access your video from anywhere

With XProtect Essential+, you can access your video at home, at work or while you’re on-the-go.
View your video on your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
And did we mention the viewing clients are available in 30 languages?

Find the video you need, when you need it

Find specific recordings using an intuitive and simple video timeline
Quickly locate cameras relevant to an investigation with the interactive map function
Only record relevant video with built-in motion detection

Find the video

Sharing video

Sharing video is a cinch

Choose any format: Export video as JPEG images, MKV, AVI and the native database format
Choose any medium: Easily export and share video via a media player, email or MMS
Choose to make it secure: Ensure your evidence stays private by password protecting database exports