CamCloud alternative. Self-hosted, one-time payment
CamCloud is a solid cloud surveillance platform — until you add up the per-camera monthly fees. At $6-$15 per camera per month, four cameras cost $288-$720 every year. If your cameras already upload via FTP, Lunetta gives you a clean web dashboard to browse that footage for $29, once.
Lunetta versus CamCloud
Lunetta | CamCloud | |
|---|---|---|
Pricing | $29 one-time | $6-$15+/camera/month |
Footage storage | Your own server | Their cloud (AWS) |
Privacy | Never leaves your machine | Video sent to third party |
Camera limit | Unlimited | Per-camera pricing |
User accounts | Unlimited | Business plans only |
Notifications | Telegram (your bot token) | Push, email |
Cloud AI | N/A | Paid add-on |
Mobile apps | Web app | Android, iOS |
Live view | No (FTP-based, post-upload) | Yes (paid plans) |
Multi-site | Single server | Yes |
What Lunetta actually does
Lunetta is a self-hosted PHP app that watches your FTP folder, indexes new footage automatically, and gives you a clean web dashboard to browse it from any device — no cloud subscription needed.
Thumbnail grid
Every event as a thumbnail — no more clicking through raw FTP files. Filter by camera, date, or label.
Telegram notifications
Get an instant Telegram message with a photo or video clip when new footage is detected.
Works with your camera
Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Foscam, Axis, Amcrest — the same cameras CamCloud supports all upload via FTP, and Lunetta reads every one of them.
Your server, your data
Install on any shared hosting with PHP 8.1+. No Docker. No NAS. No monthly bill — ever.
The math speaks for itself
CamCloud's per-camera pricing adds up fast. Here's what you'd pay over 3 years with 4 cameras on the 14-day plan:
CamCloud (4 cameras, 14-day)
$1,440
over 3 years
Lunetta (unlimited cameras)
$29
once, forever
One-time payment, no subscription.
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Unlimited cameras
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Easy installation
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Questions about switching
Why switch from CamCloud?
CamCloud charges per camera every month — $6 for 7-day storage, up to $15+ for 30 days. With 4 cameras that's $240-$720, every year. Lunetta is $29 once. Unlimited cameras, no recurring fees.
Will my camera work with Lunetta?
If your camera uploads via FTP — which most IP cameras do — it will work with Lunetta. CamCloud supports Amcrest, Axis, Hikvision, Hanwha, Vivotek, Speco and Milesight. All of these brands support FTP upload and are compatible with Lunetta.
What about cloud AI and analytics?
Lunetta doesn't offer cloud AI. If you rely on CamCloud's AI person/vehicle detection or LPR, Lunetta may not be a full replacement. But if you just need to browse and review FTP footage, Lunetta does that job without the monthly bill.
What about mobile apps?
Lunetta doesn't have native iOS or Android apps. Instead, it's a fully responsive web app. View your footage, filter by camera and date, and browse thumbnails from any device with a browser.
What happens to my existing footage?
Lunetta scans your footage folder on first run and indexes everything it finds. If you have existing FTP footage from your CamCloud setup, point Lunetta at the same folder and it picks everything up.
Do I need a dedicated server?
No. Lunetta runs on standard shared hosting with PHP 8.1+. Any web host that supports PHP works — no Docker, no NAS, no cloud subscription.
Is there a trial?
No trial, but there's a 30-day money-back guarantee. Not happy? Contact us and we'll refund you instantly.