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Omnicast

byGenetec
in Video Surveillance Management Systems
4.8

Overview

Product Information on Omnicast

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Omnicast?

Omnicast is a video management software designed to facilitate the management, recording, and monitoring of video surveillance across distributed environments. The software supports a range of IP cameras and encoders, enabling scalability and integration with various security systems. Omnicast provides centralized administration of video content, real-time and archived video playback, and advanced functionalities such as analytics, incident management, and automation. The software addresses business requirements for security, risk mitigation, and situational awareness by assisting organizations in monitoring premises and assets, supporting investigations, and enabling regulatory compliance within operation centers or across multiple facilities.

Omnicast Pricing

Omnicast software uses a licensing-based pricing model, where costs are typically determined by the number of cameras, features, and integration options required. The software offers tiered packages that may vary based on system size and functionalities, with additional charges possible for advanced features, maintenance, and technical support.

Overall experience with Omnicast

Manager
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Exploring Omnicast's Centralized Video Management and Security”

5.0
Apr 17, 2024
I liked Omnicast much because I can manage and view videos from one place. It provides great security and surveillance features. It easily integrates with other security systems. It works with many different IP cameras and hardware.
Systems Analyst
10B - 30B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Good tool but not very intuitive.”

3.0
Jun 29, 2019
Omnicast has several functionalities, enabling integration with other systems and large-scale monitoring. However, the setup is complicated. I believe that there are other tools with better cost benefit in the market.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Genetec, based in Montreal, Canada, is a company that focuses on the development of software, hardware, and cloud-based services for the physical security and public safety industry. They offer Security Center, a product that combines IP-based video surveillance, access control, and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) into one platform. Having been operational since 1997, their primary mission is to remain at the cutting edge of technologies that bring together physical security systems. Their offerings are available to enterprise and government organizations globally through an integrated network of resellers, integrators, and consultants across 159 countries.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1997
Head office location
Montreal, Canada
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.genetec.com

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Reviewer Insights for: Omnicast
Performance of Omnicast Across Market Features

Omnicast Likes & Dislikes

Like

I liked Features like video analytics, centralized management and Integration with other security systems.

Like

The good points are in live monitoring on a large scale, and the possibility of various integrations with third party systems.

Like

Integration Regular Updates Scalability

Dislike

1. It is network dependent. Performance may be affected if network issue is there. 2. It requires powerful hardware for large setups. 3. maintenance cost is high.

Dislike

The tool is extremely difficult to set up and manage. There is no configuration assistance mode and employees take time to operate the tool efficiently.

Dislike

Visualization Limitation Integration costs DAP program

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Peer Discussions

Omnicast Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(12 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
67%
4 Star
25%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.8

Service & Support

4.7

Product Capabilities

4.7

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  • Manager
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Exploring Omnicast's Centralized Video Management and Security

    5.0
    Apr 16, 2024
    I liked Omnicast much because I can manage and view videos from one place. It provides great security and surveillance features. It easily integrates with other security systems. It works with many different IP cameras and hardware.
  • HEAD AUTOMATION & PROJECTS
    10B+ USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Is Omnicast the right choice for YOU?

    4.0
    Jun 22, 2022
    The product fulfills the requirements as expected. The Genetec team releases patches and updates regularly and are focused on the security aspect.
  • Remote Systems Support Specialist
    1B-10B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Great product for Access control

    5.0
    Dec 31, 2019
    Genetec is a great product for security access control. It offers some key features which are very much mature and useful as compared with other vendors.
  • Expert
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    a tool for infrastructure security

    5.0
    Jul 8, 2019
    It saves time by minimizing infrastructure costs and enabling solutions with a single platform.Enables organizations of all sizes to deploy a surveillance system that meets unique video security requirements.
  • Systems Analyst
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Good tool but not very intuitive.

    3.0
    Jun 29, 2019
    Omnicast has several functionalities, enabling integration with other systems and large-scale monitoring. However, the setup is complicated. I believe that there are other tools with better cost benefit in the market.
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