CCTV System Cost Calculator

Camera count, recorder, and installation cost for coverage.

Number of cameras

Camera type

Outdoor cameras (%)

Avg cable run (ft)

Storage retention (days)

Professional install?

Tab to move between fields

Total system cost

$3,789.00

≈ 4 smartphones

Hardware subtotal$2,549.00

Camera cost$1,180.00

Recorder (NVR/DVR)$400.00

Storage (HDD)$275.00

Cabling cost$394.00

Installation labor$1,240.00

Cost per camera$474.00

Storage needed (TB)4.3

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the number of cameras required and camera resolution/type (IP, analog HD).
Set the DVR/NVR channel count and storage retention period in days.
Input cable run lengths and installation labor per camera.
Review hardware cost, installation cost, and storage capacity required.
Add 20% contingency for conduit, power supplies, and network switches.

How the result changes with Number of cameras

Number of cameras: Total cameras needed for your property coverage.
Camera type: 1 = Analog, 2 = HD-TVI/CVI, 3 = IP PoE (2-4MP), 4 = IP 4K/8MP.
Outdoor cameras (%): Percentage of cameras installed outdoors (weatherproof housing costs more).
Avg cable run (ft): Average cable distance from recorder to each camera location.
Storage retention (days): Number of days of recorded footage to keep on disk.
Professional install?: 1 for professional installation, 0 for DIY.

Total system cost: Complete system cost including hardware, cabling, and installation.
Hardware subtotal: All hardware including cameras, recorder, storage, cabling, and monitor.
Camera cost: Total cost for all indoor and outdoor cameras.
Recorder (NVR/DVR): Network or digital video recorder cost.
Storage (HDD): Surveillance-grade hard drive cost for required retention.
Cabling cost: Cable and connector costs for all camera runs.
Installation labor: Professional installation and configuration labor.
Cost per camera: Average total cost per camera including all costs.
Storage needed (TB): Total hard drive storage capacity required.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Number of cameras = 8, Camera type = 3, Outdoor cameras (%) = 50, Avg cable run (ft) = 75 = 6 input(s) provided
Calculate Total system cost
Total system cost = hardwareTotal + installationCost
3789 = $3,789
Calculate Hardware subtotal
Hardware subtotal = cameraCost + recorderCost + storageCost + cablingCost + poeSwitchCost + monit...
2549 = $2,549
Calculate Camera cost
1180 = $1,180