2026 Platform Comparison
$107 Million to Detect One Threat. We Detect Eleven.
ZeroEyes raised $107M and deploys in 48 states to detect visible firearms. IntelliSee detects firearms plus falls, fire, smoke, crowds, loitering, cell phones, vehicles, slip risk, perimeter breaches, and rooftop intrusion. Same cameras. One price. No video leaves your building.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Every Capability Compared
Built from public filings, contract data, press releases, and published specifications. Updated April 2026 to reflect ZeroEyes’ announced platform expansion (limited release).
| Capability | IntelliSee | ZeroEyes |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Capabilities | ||
| Gun Detection | Yes (GA) | Yes (GA) |
| Fall Detection | Yes (GA) | No |
| Slip-Risk Detection | Yes (GA) | No |
| Unauthorized Access | Yes (GA) | Intruder detection (limited release, Apr 2026) |
| Crowd Detection | Yes (GA) | Crowd formation (limited release, Apr 2026) |
| Loitering Detection | Yes (GA) | No |
| Vehicle Detection | Yes (GA) | Vehicle detection (limited release, Apr 2026) |
| Smoke & Fire | Yes (GA) | No |
| Perimeter Control | Yes (GA) | No |
| Cell Phone Detection | Yes (GA) | No |
| Rooftop Intrusion | Yes (GA) | No |
| Knife Detection | No | 6″+ blades (limited release, Apr 2026) |
| Suspect Tracking | No | Non-biometric geolocation (limited release, Apr 2026) |
| Architecture & Privacy | ||
| Video Processing | 100% on-premises edge AI | Frames sent to centralized cloud center (ZOC) |
| Gun Verification | AI detection + human verification via RapidSOS | AI detection + human verification at ZOC (3-5 sec) |
| Facial Recognition | No facial recognition. No biometric identification. All video processed on-premises — frames never leave your building. | Not used, but detection images with faces are captured |
| DHS SAFETY Act | QATT Designated | QATT Designated (first AI gun detection to receive full designation) |
| New Detection Models | Automatic, no extra cost | Limited release; pricing TBD |
| Camera Requirements | Existing ONVIF / RTSP | Existing IP cameras |
| Cost & Funding | ||
| Pricing Model | Per-camera, all 11+ detections included | Per-camera, gun detection; expansion pricing TBD |
| Public Contract Range | Available on request | $168 – $420 per camera per year |
| Grant Eligible | SVPP, NSGP, BSCA, SHSP | SVPP, state programs |
| Company Funding | Strategic (AtlasIED equity + seed) | $107M+ raised |
GA = Generally Available. Data as of April 2026. Sources: SEC filings, StateScoop, public contracts, vendor websites, ZeroEyes press release April 2, 2026.
The Core Difference
Years of Multi-Threat Detection vs. A Limited Release Announcement
In April 2026, ZeroEyes announced an expansion into knife detection, intruder detection, and crowd analytics — in limited release. IntelliSee has shipped 11+ generally available detection types for years. The gap is not capability on paper. It is maturity, availability, and architecture.
ZeroEyes
Gun Detection GA + Expansion in Limited Release
$107M+ Raised — Founded 2018
- Gun detection: generally available across all customers
- Knife, intruder, crowd, vehicle, abandoned object: limited release (Apr 2026)
- No fall detection, slip risk, smoke/fire, cell phone, or rooftop intrusion
- Video frames transmitted to centralized cloud operations center
- Detection images including faces captured and stored at ZOC
IntelliSee
11+ Detections — Generally Available
Production-Ready Multi-Threat Platform
- 11+ threat types shipping to all customers today
- 100% on-premises processing — no video leaves your building
- New detections added automatically at no extra cost
- DHS QATT designated + NSCA EPI Award
- No facial recognition, no biometric identification — all video stays on-premises
Weapons Falls Access Crowds Fire Vehicles Loitering Slip Risk Perimeter
Key Insights
What the Data Reveals
01
Pricing Transparency
Public contracts show ZeroEyes pricing from $168/camera/year (Mount Pulaski, IL) to $420/camera/year (SEPTA). William & Mary pays $82,600/year for 400 cameras. Seminole County pays $250,000/year. IntelliSee includes all detection types in one predictable cost.
02
False Alarm Track Record
A clarinet triggered a lockdown in Florida (Dec 2025). An arm shadow triggered a lockdown in Texas (Oct 2023). Theater props triggered a response in New York (Jun 2024). In each case, both the AI and the human reviewer confirmed the false detection before the alarm fired. ZeroEyes does not disclose its false positive rate.
03
Legislative Capture Strategy
Investigative reporting from StateScoop, the AP, and Kansas Reflector documented ZeroEyes deploying lobbyists and participating in ALEC to shape procurement mandates. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed one bill calling it a no-bid contract. IntelliSee now meets the same SAFETY Act requirements.
04
Privacy Architecture Gap
ZeroEyes transmits video frames to a centralized cloud operations center. Detection images including faces are captured and stored. IntelliSee processes all video on-premises. No frames leave the building. No facial recognition. No biometric identification. Video processed on-premises — frames never transmitted or stored externally.
Architecture Comparison
Edge AI vs. Cloud Monitoring
Two approaches to video processing, privacy, and alert verification. Both use human verification for gun detection. The difference is where your video goes.
ZeroEyes (Cloud Operations Center)
- Video frames transmitted to centralized ZOC for every potential detection
- Human reviewers verify each image before alerting (3-5 seconds)
- Detection images including faces are captured and stored
- Human verification adds variability based on staffing and volume
- Privacy depends on policy, not architecture. Video leaves your network.
- Gun detection GA. Additional analytics in limited release.
IntelliSee (Edge AI)
- All video processed locally on a 1U on-premises appliance
- Only encrypted metadata (~15-40 kbps/stream) traverses the WAN
- No video frames leave the building. Ever.
- Gun detection verified by humans through RapidSOS before 911 dispatch
- FERPA, HIPAA, and BIPA compliant by architecture
- 11+ detection types from one platform at one price
What IntelliSee Sees Today
Real Detections. Real Platform Output.
These are actual IntelliSee detection screenshots with visible AI overlays — threat types that have been generally available to all IntelliSee customers, not announced in limited release.
Hazard Prevention
Slip Risk Detection
Spills, wet surfaces, and environmental slip hazards identified before they cause injuries. Not available from ZeroEyes in any release.
Life Safety
Fall Detection
Immediate identification of fallen individuals in hospitals, senior living, and commercial facilities. Not available from ZeroEyes in any release.
Active Threat
Weapon Detection
Both platforms detect firearms. IntelliSee processes 100% on-premises with automated alerts. ZeroEyes routes to a cloud operations center for human review.
Intelligence Brief
Privacy by Design: Edge AI vs. Cloud Operations
ZeroEyes transmits detection frames — images that include faces and identifiable features — to a centralized cloud operations center staffed by former military and law enforcement personnel. These images are captured, reviewed, and stored. Privacy compliance depends on corporate policy, not architectural constraint. Video leaves your network by design.
IntelliSee takes the opposite approach. All video processing occurs on a secure, on-premises 1U rack appliance. No video frames leave the building. No facial recognition. No biometric identification. No PII or PHI stored. The platform detects object classes and threat types — not individual identities. Compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and BIPA is built into the architecture itself, not bolted on through policy.
Both platforms hold DHS SAFETY Act QATT designation. The difference is not in federal recognition — it is in where your video goes.
FAQ
Common Questions
What is the difference between IntelliSee and ZeroEyes?
IntelliSee detects 11+ threat types from one platform at one price with 100% on-premises edge AI processing. ZeroEyes has historically detected only visible firearms, though in April 2026 it announced knife detection, intruder detection, crowd detection, and suspect tracking in limited release. Both hold DHS SAFETY Act QATT designations. IntelliSee has offered multi-threat detection as generally available for years. ZeroEyes’ expanded capabilities are new and in limited availability.
Has ZeroEyes expanded beyond gun detection?
In April 2026, ZeroEyes announced knife detection (blades 6 inches or greater), suspect tracking via non-biometric visual characteristics, intruder detection, crowd formation detection, and abandoned object detection. These capabilities are in limited release — not generally available to all customers. IntelliSee has shipped 11+ detection types as generally available features for years, including fall detection, slip risk, smoke and fire, cell phone detection, and perimeter control — none of which ZeroEyes has announced in any release.
How much does ZeroEyes cost per camera?
ZeroEyes states most clients pay under $60 per camera per month. Public contract data shows $168 to $420 per camera per year. William and Mary pays $82,600/year for 400 cameras. Seminole County pays $250,000/year. At 100 cameras and $60/month, that is $72,000 annually for gun detection alone. IntelliSee includes all 11+ detection types in one fixed-cost platform.
Has ZeroEyes had false alarms?
Yes. Documented incidents include a clarinet flagged as a rifle in Florida (December 2025), an arm shadow that triggered lockdown in Texas (October 2023), and theater props that triggered a response in New York (June 2024). In each case, both the AI and the human reviewer confirmed the false detection before the alarm fired. ZeroEyes does not publicly disclose its false positive rate.
How does video processing differ between the two platforms?
IntelliSee processes all video on-premises on a 1U rack appliance within your network perimeter. No video frames leave your building. Only encrypted metadata traverses the network. ZeroEyes transmits video frames to a centralized cloud operations center (ZOC) for human verification. Detection images including faces are captured and stored at the ZOC. Privacy compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and BIPA is architectural with IntelliSee and policy-dependent with ZeroEyes.
Do both platforms have DHS SAFETY Act designation?
Yes. Both IntelliSee and ZeroEyes hold DHS SAFETY Act QATT designation. Both have been independently evaluated by the Department of Homeland Security. ZeroEyes was the first AI gun detection platform to receive full SAFETY Act Designation.
Can I switch from ZeroEyes to IntelliSee?
Yes. IntelliSee connects to the same ONVIF and RTSP cameras ZeroEyes uses. Migration completes in hours. You keep your weapon detection capability and gain 10+ additional generally available detection categories at one price with 100% on-premises processing.
Can either platform detect concealed weapons?
No. Neither IntelliSee nor ZeroEyes can detect concealed firearms. Both require a weapon to be visible on camera. This is an inherent limitation of camera-based visual AI detection.
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