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Physical security software for handling video surveillance

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Blue Iris - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: August 2025

Blue Iris overview

What is Blue Iris?

Blue Iris is a video security and webcam software which lets businesses manage security of employees, buildings, and assets through video surveillance and access control capabilities. It enables business owners to view live or recorded videos using mobile applications and receive real-time security alerts via email, SMS, or phone call.

The application allows organizations to capture and store screenshots or videos in JPEG, MP4, AVI, DVR, and Windows media formats. Enterprises can utilize the motion or audio sensing functionality to periodically record audios or videos, manage current date or time of live recordings, and change logos in user interface. Blue Iris also offers a variety of features including SSL security, offline access, data synchronization, automated notifications, log analysis, and more.

Blue Iris facilitates integration with various third-party applications such as Etrovision, Eyeview, AMCap, and more. Professionals can also utilize the built-in web server to remotely access recordings, manage user authentication, and grant permissions to view live cameras.

Starting price

34.95per feature

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Blue Iris reviews

Overall rating

4.0

/5

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Positive reviews

50

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Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7/10
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Blue Iris's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Blue Iris users:

Real-Time notifications
Access controls/permissions
Alerts/Notifications
Event management
Security management
Alarm management

All Blue Iris features

Features rating:

Alerts/Escalation
API
Audio/Video recording
Audit management
Authentication
Image recognition
Investigation management
Mobile access
Playback controls
Reporting & statistics
Third-Party integrations
Timecoding
Video analytics
Video management
Video recording/transcriptions
Video streaming
Video tagging

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Starting from

34.95

One-time payment

Per Feature

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Free trial
Free plan
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User opinions about Blue Iris price and value

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Blue Iris support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Phone Support
Email/Help Desk
Knowledge Base
FAQs/Forum

Blue Iris FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Blue Iris?

Blue Iris has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Small Business

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Q. What languages does Blue Iris support?

Blue Iris supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Blue Iris support mobile devices?

Blue Iris supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does Blue Iris offer an API?

Yes, Blue Iris has an API available for use.


Q. What level of support does Blue Iris offer?

Blue Iris offers the following support options:
Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, FAQs/Forum

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