Nx Witness Video Management System (VMS) is not entirely free, but it offers a generous 30-day free trial that includes full recording capabilities for up to

Part 2: The Official NX Witness License Price List (2025)

If you need more than two channels, you need to understand the pricing structure. NX Witness has moved away from hardware dongles to a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

NX Witness follows a "Free to Use, Pay to Record" model. You can download the full media server and desktop client software for free from the Network Optix website. What you get for free:

| License Type | Typical Price (USD, list) | Notes | |-------------|--------------------------|-------| | 1 camera license | ~$100–150 | One-time | | 8 camera pack | ~$600–800 | Best for small biz | | 32 camera pack | ~$2,000–2,500 | | | Unlimited cameras (per server) | ~$3,500+ | Enterprise | | Annual maintenance (optional) | ~20% of license cost | Updates + support |