Cloudview
Portsmouth video-surveillance-as-a-service provider that connects analogue and IP cameras to the cloud through an encrypted edge device
Quick Overview
| Company | CloudVPlus Holdings Ltd (trading as Cloudview) |
|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance Software |
| Headquarters | Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (UK) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Cloud VMS, edge device, event-triggered recording, alerts, 2FA, RSA-256 transfer encryption, user permissions, retention settings |
| Pricing | See website; demo and site survey on request |
| Best For | Organisations that want a managed cloud layer on top of mixed legacy cameras |
| Replaces | Verkada, on-site recorder maintenance |
Detailed Review
Cloudview sells video surveillance as a service. Compatible analogue and IP cameras are set to record specific events, an encrypted Edge Device sends the clips to the platform, and authorised staff receive alerts and review the footage in a browser.
The site calls the platform brand agnostic and says it can often reuse existing on-site infrastructure, which reduces the capital spend of a camera replacement. The company address is Gatcombe House, Copnor Road, Portsmouth.
Event-Driven Instead of Continuous
The model leans on triggered recording: the customer chooses which events matter, only those are uploaded and alerted, and the vendor says this removes engineer call-outs and on-site checks. Features arrive through the platform without hardware upgrades.
Security Choices Listed on the Trust Page
Two-factor authentication is the default, via Google Authenticator, SMS code, secret word or email code. Footage moving from the Edge Device to the platform is protected with RSA-256 encryption, and customers set user permissions, camera functions and data retention periods.
The vendor also claims the platform provides time-stamped footage that is legally admissible, a statement worth checking against local evidence rules.
Survey and Partner Route
Navigation offers Book a Demo, Book a Survey and Become a Partner, which suggests deployments are scoped after a site survey and often resold through partners.
Limitations to Consider
Prices, storage region and hosting provider are not published on the pages checked, so a data-location answer has to come from the vendor. The service needs the Cloudview Edge Device, it is a hosted product with no self-hosted option, and it is a much smaller vendor than platforms such as Dallmeier.
Who Should Use Cloudview
Multi-site owners with a mix of analogue and IP cameras who want event alerts and cloud storage without maintaining recorders at each location.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Brand-agnostic, works with analogue and IP cameras
- 2FA enabled by default
- Encrypted transfer from edge device
- Retention and permissions set by the customer
- Event-triggered uploads cut bandwidth and review time
Cons
- No published pricing
- Storage location not stated
- Requires the Cloudview Edge Device
- No self-hosted option
Alternatives to Cloudview
Other European video surveillance software worth comparing before you decide:
Videoloft
United Kingdom · Cloud storage and AI search for the CCTV cameras you already own
Dallmeier
Germany · Multifocal Panomera cameras and SeMSy video software from Regensburg
Geutebrück
Germany · G-Core VMS with tamper-resistant recording for critical sites
MOBOTIX
Germany · Edge cameras plus the MOBOTIX HUB platform in four levels
See all European video surveillance software or compare them directly against Verkada on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The site says it is brand agnostic, compatible with most analogue and IP cameras, and can in many cases reuse existing infrastructure.
The trust page lists default two-factor authentication and RSA-256 encryption between the Edge Device and the platform.
No. The pages checked offer a demo and a site survey instead of a price list.