Honest pricing for AI detection
One device, one subscription — it turns the cameras you already own into smart, verified alarms. No per-camera fees, no cloud-storage bills, no surprises.
CleverCam CCU
On-device AI · up to 8 cameras
+ R120/mo subscription · all cameras, all features
CleverMail
Bridge legacy email-alert cameras
No hardware, no site visit required.
Recommended resell prices. Special pricing is available for security companies and installers — see partner pricing.
How it compares
Traditional alarms and cloud-only monitoring were built for a different era. Here is how they stack up against on-device AI.
| CleverCam (CCU + 8-Cam Kit) Best value | Traditional 8-Beam Alarm | Cloud AI Video Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | |||
| User interface | CleverAlert app — real-time alerts, live view & full camera control | Keypad to arm/disarm; basic app for events | Telegram-based bot messages for events |
| Detection technology | On-device AI on your cameras — person & vehicle detection | Infrared beams & PIR sensors — no AI filtering | Cloud AI on streamed camera footage |
| Visual verification | Instant snapshot with every alarm | Blind alarms — no images | Images or short clips per alert |
| Active deterrence | Loud siren on verified threats | Loud siren | None |
| What it costs | |||
| Detection hardware | R 7 490 CCU | R 4 500 alarm panel & keypad | — none required |
| Cameras / sensors | R 9 500 8-camera kit | R 22 000 8 outdoor beams | R 9 500 8-camera kit |
| Upfront total | R 16 990 | R 26 500 | R 9 500 |
| Monthly service fee* | R 450 monitoring + armed response | R 450 monitoring + armed response | R 4 000 R 500 × 8 cameras |
| Total over 36 months | R 33 190 R 16 990 + 36 × R 450 | R 42 700 R 26 500 + 36 × R 450 | R 153 500 R 9 500 + 36 × R 4 000 |
| Total over 60 months | R 43 990 R 16 990 + 60 × R 450 | R 53 500 R 26 500 + 60 × R 450 | R 249 500 R 9 500 + 60 × R 4 000 |
CleverCam (CCU + 8-Cam Kit) Best value
Traditional 8-Beam Alarm
Cloud AI Video Monitoring
*Estimated typical fees — actual monitoring and armed-response pricing varies by provider and area.
Over 60 months, CleverCam costs R 9 510 less than a traditional beam alarm and R 205 510 less than cloud AI monitoring — with visual verification and full camera control included.
Everything, in one subscription
Every CleverCam system comes with all of this. No add-ons, no tiers, no per-camera charges.
On-Device AI Detection
Human and vehicle detection processed locally on your CCU - no cloud dependency.
CleverAlert Mobile App
Full camera control, live view, and event history from iOS and Android.
Live View & Playback
Watch cameras in real time and review recorded events from anywhere.
Push Notifications
Instant alerts with snapshots when a threat is detected on your property.
Privacy Zones
Mask areas like roads and neighbours to exclude them from detection.
Schedules & Modes
Set arm/disarm schedules and switch between home, away, and sleep modes.
USB Siren
Loud siren for active deterrence - triggers automatically on confirmed threats.
Automatic OTA Updates
Your system stays current with safe, automatic over-the-air updates.
Remote Tunnel Access
Securely access your cameras from anywhere without opening ports on your router.
What you see is what you pay. No cloud-storage fees, no per-camera charges, no surprise increases. Your R120/month subscription covers all cameras on your CCU, all AI features, and all future software updates.
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