The Open S3 Alternative to Axis Camera Station Cloud

Enterprise-grade camera-to-cloud bridge using Axis native SFTP/FTPS to stream into secure S3 / R2 buckets.

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Feature & Pricing Breakdown: Axis Camera Station Cloud vs. Rilavek + S3/R2

See how bypassing vendor subscription lock-in saves up to 90% in recurring storage costs.

Feature / CapabilityAxis Camera Station CloudRilavek + Cloudflare R2 / B2
Monthly Cost (per camera)$12.50/mo~$0.30 - $0.50/mo (raw storage only)
Per-Camera Seat TaxYes (scales linearly with camera count) Zero per-camera multipliers
Storage Retention Freedom30-day standard retention Unlimited custom retention via S3 Lifecycle
Data Portability & Lock-inEnterprise license costs multiply per device 100% Owned S3/R2/B2 bucket in your account
Hardware RequirementCamera OnlyCamera Only (Native FTP Firmware)

Supported Axis Camera Models

Choose your exact Axis model to view step-by-step FTP configuration guides and tested firmware parameters:

Axis M3068-P 12MP 360° Panoramic Dome
12MP
12.288 Mbps · H.265
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Axis P3245-V HDTV 1080p Dome Camera
1080p (2MP)
2.5 Mbps · H.265
View Setup Guide
Other Axis Cameras & NVRs
1080p (2MP)
4.096 Mbps · H.264
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Create your free Rilavek ingestion pipe in 60 seconds. Connect your Axis cameras and start streaming directly to your private S3 bucket.

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