A municipal camera system, smarter — without rip-and-replace.
Cities have already invested in IP camera infrastructure across public works, parks, depots and downtown. The cameras work fine — the software layer is what's missing. Gobi adds the AI, search and public-facing layer on top of the existing municipal camera system.
Takes 2–3 minutes · No credit card required
- Works with existing RTSP cameras
- Flat pricing — no per-camera fees
- Setup typically under 1 hour
Used by: construction sites, municipalities, farms, and multi-site operations.
Where cities are stuck
- Cameras everywhere, footage nowhere usable
- No way for departments to share visibility
- License-plate logs at depots are manual
- Public-facing webcams require a different vendor
- Per-camera SaaS proposals don't fit the budget
What Gobi adds
One platform, one dashboard, all departments. Public works gets project documentation. Facilities gets after-hours alerts. Communications gets public webcam pages.
Public webcam pages for downtowns and parks
The public webcam feature publishes a stable snapshot URL plus an optional 24/7 YouTube live stream from any city camera. Tourism boards, downtown alliances and park departments use this for public-facing pages without buying new hardware. See the public webcam system use case.
Plate recognition at depots and chokepoints
Cameras at city yards, transfer stations and gated access points already exist. Gobi's license-plate recognition writes every read to a searchable log without any extra LPR appliance.
Privacy and retention controls built in
Per-camera retention. Role-based access. Cameras stay private by default; only specific snapshots can be exposed publicly. See the privacy & security overview.
How it compares
| Gobi | Traditional NVR | Per-camera SaaS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per node | One-time hardware + storage | Per camera, monthly |
| Searchable AI events | ✓ | — | limited |
| Daily timelapse | ✓ | — | add-on |
| License-plate recognition | ✓ | — | extra cost |
| Public webcam / RTMP push | ✓ | — | — |
| Sensor + automation layer | Node-RED + MQTT | — | — |
| Lock-in | Hardware-agnostic RTSP | Brand-specific NVR | Vendor cameras |
| Setup time | ~1 hour | Days | Hours per camera |
The five things people ask first.
Will this work with my cameras?
If they expose RTSP on the local network — yes, almost always. Run the compatibility check.
Do I need IT to install it?
No. One small node, plugged into power and the network. Outbound-only — no port forwarding, no VPN, no static IPs.
Is it expensive?
Flat per node, not per camera. Most single-site deployments land between $49 and $199/month. See pricing.
What happens to my data?
You own it. Cameras stay private by default. Data lives in your tenant. Export anytime. Privacy & security overview.
How long does setup take?
A typical single-site deployment is under one hour from node power-on to live dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gobi work with my existing cameras?
Yes. If your cameras stream RTSP (most IP cameras and NVRs do), Gobi can usually pull them in without replacing hardware.
Is Gobi priced per camera?
No. Gobi uses flat per-node pricing. You can grow your camera footprint without growing the bill.
How fast do AI events appear?
AI motion events typically appear in the searchable log within 5–12 seconds of being captured.
Do I need port forwarding or special IT setup?
No. The Gobi node creates an outbound connection to the cloud. No inbound ports, no VPN, no static IPs required.
How long does setup take?
A typical single-site deployment is under one hour once the node has internet and the cameras are reachable on the local network.