One of the key advantages of CCTV Software is the ability to create a live journal for each IP camera. This means that users can view live footage from each camera, as well as review recorded footage from the same interface. This makes it easy to keep track of multiple cameras, even if they are located in different parts of the building or property.
VLC, while more or less universal as an RTSP stream player, has its limitations and drawbacks, especially in the realm of video surveillance. When using FFmpeg for video stream re-streaming or for adjusting video resolutions, significant computer resources are required. Designing proprietary libraries and players to display videos from a vast array of IP cameras is labor-intensive. As a result, many systems carry the disadvantages and problems of decades of open-source solution development.