Full Feature & Performance Comparison
Searching for a FootfallCam alternative? As you know, Accuracy, features, and scalability are critical metrics to consider when evaluating a people counting sensor. However, there is a wide variety of people counting sensors available on the market. What makes a product truly stand out and best meet the needs of users? Through a direct comparison with Footfallcam, we will help you find the answer.
Dimensions | Functions | Milesight  VS125 / VS125-LW / VS126 | FootfallCam  3D Pro2 / 3D Extend |
|---|---|---|---|
Core Counting Performance While FootfallCam offers broader single-device coverage, Milesight provides a more reliable and scalable solution with higher counting accuracy, all-weather light adaptability, and superior large-scale deployment capabilities. | Counting Accuracy | ≥99% | ≥99% |
| Installation Height | 1.9m ~15m | 2.1~20m | |
| FOV (Field of View) | 75° or 101° or 130° Horizontal | 120° or 65° or 160° | |
| Counting Coverage | 2.1 x 1.63 m2 @2.2m 7.72 x 5.88 m2 @3.5m 10.43 x 6.02 m2 @6m 9.16 x 6.865 m2 @10m 9.99 x 7.54 m2 @15m | 4.36 x 4.85 m2 @2.1m 7.27 x 8.08 m2 @3.5m 12.47 x 13.85 m2 @6m 15.79 x 17.54 m2 @10m 18.93 x 21.04 m2 @15m 20.26 x 22.51 m2 @20m | |
| Require Illumination | 0 lux | 1 lux (With External Infrared Light) | |
| Stitching Device | Up to 16 devices | Up to 9 devices | |
| Visitor In / Out |  | | |
| Visit Duration | | | |
| Group Counting | | | |
| Queue Counting | | | |
| Heatmap | | | |
| U-turn Filtering | | | |
| Dual Direction Counting | |  | |
Advanced Analytics & Insights While both products offer powerful AI analytics, Footfallcam's reliance on a platform makes its AI accuracy difficult to verify. In contrast, Milesight's on-device configuration ensures complete data autonomy and delivers trustworthy, verifiable results. | Staff Exclusion | Landyard/Badge/Epaule/UWB Tag | Badge/Uniform |
| Child/Adult Detection | Up to 90% at lab environment | Accuracy unknown | |
| Gender Detection | Up to 90% at lab environment | Accuracy unknown | |
| Apparent Age | Customizable, Avail. Q2 2026 | Accuracy Unknown | |
| Mask Detection | Customizable | Accuracy Unknown | |
| Re-Identification | Customizable, Avail. Q2 2026 | Accuracy Unknown | |
| View Direction | Up to 90% at lab environment | Accuracy Unknown | |
| Mood Detection | Customizable | Accuracy Unknown | |
| Guide Gogs | Customizable | Accuracy Unknown | |
| Shopping Cart | Customizable | Accuracy Unknown | |
| Pram Cart Detection | Customizable | Accuracy Unknown | |
| WheelChair | Customizable | Accuracy Unknown | |
Compliance & Data Security Milesight places a strong emphasis on user privacy, adheres to GDPR regulations, and holds all necessary certifications. Its approach to data compliance and security aligns closely with industry standards, comparable to FootfallCam. | GDPR | | |
| Validation Recording | | | |
| Data Retransmission | | | |
| Data Backup | On Device | On External Server | |
Connectivity & Integration Milesight's direct integration ensures data security by eliminating platform-proxy risks. Furthermore, its flexible connectivity options guarantee a simple, professional deployment, even in complex scenarios. | Network Connection | POE/Cellular/WiFi | POE |
| Networking Protocols | MQTT(s), HTTP(s), BacNet--Planned FTP(s) --Planned SFTP/TCP/UDP --Planned | Protocols Handled via FootfallCam Platform Proxy | |
| DI/DO | | | |
| RS485 | | | |
Physical Design & Easy Installation Milesight leverages its optional IP67 industrial-grade protection to deliver unparalleled adaptability and reliability, greatly expanding its application scenarios and effectively safeguarding the client's long-term asset value. | Ingress Protection | IP40 and IP67 optional | IP31 and IP64 |
| Weight | 275g | 300g | |
| Dimension | VS125: 185 × 85 × 34 mm VS126: 435 x 75 x 38.5mm | 3D Pro2: 154 x 55 x 40 mm 3D Extend: 550 x 49 x 33 mm | |
| Color | White or Black (Optional) | White or Black | |
Device Management Unlike Footfallcam's closed, bundled ecosystem and its potential hidden costs, Milesight's open architecture delivers true plug-and-play freedom and completely transparent costs, with zero mandatory bundling. | Pricing Model | Device-based ($1/per device per year) | Locked-in Bundled Subscription (Hardware + Platform) |
| Plug & Play | | | |
| Data Integration with External Platform | Free | Requires Paid Footfallcam Platform | |
| Device Remote Control and Management | | | |
| Deployment Options | Milesight Development Platform: Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-Premises (available Dec. 2025) | FootfallCam V9: Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-Premises |
