Cube Cam vs Videoloft.
Both put your Axis Cameras in the cloud. The difference is how. Cube Cam runs as an app on the Axis Camera — no adapter box, AI included, no contract. Videoloft is a well-regarded multi-brand cloud VMS that connects cameras through a plug-in Cloud Adapter. Here's a straight comparison to help you choose.
Cube Cam and Videoloft, feature by feature.
Purpose-built for Axis, with AI and no hardware — versus a broad, multi-brand cloud VMS. Both are solid; they're built for different buyers.
| Cube Cam | Videoloft | |
|---|---|---|
| How the camera connects | App (ACAP) runs on the Axis Camera — no extra hardware | Plug-in Videoloft Cloud Adapter appliance |
| Camera support | Purpose-built for Axis | Hundreds of camera brands |
| AI analytics | Face recognition & PPE detection included | Flexible AI analytics as add-ons |
| Contract | None — month to month, cancel anytime | Subscription, billed monthly or annually |
| Continuous cloud recording | Optional 7‑day recording, per camera | Configurable retention, days to years |
| Starting price | $7 / camera / mo | From ~$5 / camera / mo |
| Setup | Self-install from the camera's own interface | Plug in the Cloud Adapter |
| Free trial | Get started free | 30-day free trial |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. Videoloft is a trademark of its owner; verify current details at videoloft.com.
Pick the one built for your situation.
Choose Cube Cam if…
- Your cameras are Axis and you want zero extra hardware
- You want face recognition and PPE detection included, not as add-ons
- You'd rather pay flat, per camera, with no contract
- You want to install it yourself and be live in minutes
Videoloft may fit if…
- You have a mix of camera brands beyond Axis
- You need long, configurable retention (months to years)
- You're standardizing many sites on one multi-brand cloud VMS
- You prefer an adapter appliance to an on-camera app
Cube Cam vs Videoloft — common questions
What's the main difference between Cube Cam and Videoloft?
Cube Cam runs as an app directly on your Axis Camera, so there's no adapter hardware, and face recognition and PPE detection are included. Videoloft is a multi-brand cloud VMS that connects cameras through a plug-in Cloud Adapter and offers AI analytics as add-ons.
Is Cube Cam cheaper than Videoloft?
It depends on what you're comparing. Videoloft's entry storage plans can start lower per camera, while Cube Cam's $7 plan includes face recognition and searchable events with no adapter to buy. For Axis owners who want AI and no hardware, Cube Cam is often the better value.
Do I need a Cloud Adapter with Cube Cam?
No. Cube Cam installs as an ACAP app on the Axis Camera itself, so there's no adapter box to purchase, power, or maintain.
Does Cube Cam work with non-Axis Cameras?
Cube Cam is purpose-built for Axis Cameras. If you run a mix of brands across many sites, a multi-brand cloud VMS like Videoloft may suit that part of your fleet.
Try Cube Cam on your Axis Cameras.
Install it yourself and see it running today — no adapter, no contract. See also Axis cloud storage, Axis cloud storage without an NVR, and our AXIS Camera Station alternative.