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Alternative: Coram AI

AI-Driven Security Without Hardware Lock-In

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Why Security Teams Switch from Verkada

Modern AI Infrastructure

Verkada

Hardware-centric system with incremental feature updates.

Coram

AI-first platform built on modern infrastructure, designed to evolve faster with advanced models.


No Vendor Lock-In

Verkada

Proprietary cameras tightly tied to their ecosystem.

Coram

Works with existing IP cameras, easier upgrades, no forced hardware replacement.

Smarter Pricing at Scale

Verkada

Costs increase significantly as you add cameras and  locations.

Coram

More advanced capabilities with better long-term economics and 30% lower total cost.

We Offer Everything Verkada Does — And More

Here are the core differentiators that win us head-to-head evaluations.

Key Features
Verkada
Camera Compatibility
Native to Verkada cameras; third-party via Command Connector (reduced native functionality)
Weapon Detection
Third-party weapon detection (extra vendor + integration)
Vendor lock-in
Closed ecosystem
Long-Term Upgrades
Over time, new capabilities may require upgrading 
to newer hardware models
Cost over time
Costs rise as you add devices/licenses
Users & access
Can be more limited/packaged
AI Investigation & Search
Search performs best within the Verkada camera ecosystem
Technical Support Model
Standard ticket-based support workflow
Scaling to New Sites
Scale requires more ecosystem capacity (new cameras or Command Connector per site/channel)
Network Bandwidth Impact
Bandwidth Heavy
Camera Compatibility

Open architecture — full native AI across 
any IP camera (Use existing cameras)

Weapon Detection

Native AI gun detection with real-time alerts 
& system-wide response (one platform, one support team)

Vendor lock-in

No forced lock-in (mix & match)

Long-Term Upgrades

New features ship as system updates 
(no camera refresh)

Cost over time

Lower long-term cost by reusing cameras + flexibility. Save up to 30% with Coram

Users & access

Unlimited user seats + granular access

AI Investigation & Search

Global AI search across all cameras & sites 
— works natively with any IP camera

Technical Support Model

Senior engineers directly engaged — faster resolution

Scaling to New Sites

Add Coram Point — installed in minutes, 
reuse existing cameras

Network Bandwidth Impact

Limited Impact on bandwidth

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This Is What Our Customers Told Us

Coram AI's software is designed with the user in mind,  and they are always open to feedback and suggestions  for improvement.

Ricardo Diaz

Director of IT Dreisbach Enterprises

IT Dreisbach Enterprises

It’s not just video surveillance—it’s about buying time. Every second counts in an emergency, and Coram delivers the early detection we need to save lives.

Zack DeMoss

Director of IT North Cross School

IT North Cross School

Coram AI is one of the first systems that I have seen that can take our existing cameras and add AI to it.

Jason Gale

Director of IT Hart Public Schools

IT Hart Public Schools

With advanced AI tools and unmatched reliability, it wasn’t just an upgrade—it was a leap forward.

Adam Scavone

Director Of Compliance North Coast Analytical Laboratories

Compliance North Coast Analytical Laboratories

Coram exceeded our expectations by delivering advanced features at a fraction of the cost of competitors. For a district like ours, it’s the ideal solution.

Johnny Alves

Director of Technology Middletown Unified School District

Technology Middletown Unified School District

We Built Coram as a Complete 
Security Platform

AI-First Architecture, Built to Scale

Facial Recognition

Identify people instantly across locations.

Identify people instantly across locations.
License Plate Recognition

Track vehicles in real time.

Track vehicles in real time.
Weapon Detection

Built-in detection using existing cameras.

Built-in detection using existing cameras.
Real-Time Alerts

Instant text & email notifications.

Instant text & email notifications.
Natural Language Search

Search footage using plain English.

Search footage using plain English.
Granular Access Control

Role-based permissions for every user.

Role-based permissions for every user.
Multi-Site Management

Control all locations from one dashboard.

Control all locations from one dashboard.
Open Camera Compatibility

Works with standard IP cameras.

Works with standard IP cameras.