Best PoE Camera Kits Under $500 Ranked

The cheapest pan-tilt kit here: six tracking cameras and 3TB for under $60 per camera. Expect budget-brand build quality.

A mid-priced 4K kit with a wide view and a stated 2-year warranty. Fine for a small property.

Eight 4K cameras at a very low price per camera, for buyers who want resolution on a budget.

A very cheap eight-camera kit with color night vision and talk-back. Fine for a budget buyer who will add a bigger drive.

A balanced 4K kit with four bullet cameras and 2TB of storage, at a middle price. A good first system for a house.

The lowest cost per camera here: eight dome cameras with audio and a 2TB drive. It is for a house where coverage matters more than resolution.

A low-cost 3K starter kit with smart color night vision. The 1TB drive is small, so plan on adding a bigger one.

A brand-name 4K kit with strong analytics. The price per camera is moderate and storage is small.

Eight 5MP metal bullet cameras with long-range night vision at a very low price per camera. A solid budget whole-house kit.

Swann’s entry kit: four 5MP domes with smart alerts. Night range is short, so it suits small yards.