RetailNext alternative
A RetailNext alternative that works with the cameras you already have
If you have been quoted for RetailNext, you already know the pattern: proprietary sensors at every door, a long enterprise contract, and a rollout measured in quarters. That model makes sense for national chains with a procurement team. For an operator running 1-50 stores, it is overkill you pay for monthly. Horus takes the opposite approach. It turns the IP cameras you already own into footfall, conversion, queue and loss-prevention analytics, processed on-premise, priced per camera, and live in under an hour. No sensor hardware, no rip-and-replace, no enterprise minimum.
Who should switch?
Horus is the right move if you operate between 1 and 50 physical locations and want store intelligence without an enterprise commitment. You are likely a store owner, retail operations manager, or loss-prevention lead who already has a working CCTV system and resents being told you must install a second sensor network to measure footfall. You want conversion and queue data to make staffing and layout decisions, real-time alerts when a queue builds or a door is propped, and a bill you can predict per camera. If you need data sovereignty for GDPR or franchise reasons, on-premise processing is decisive. If you are a 500-store chain that wants a managed enterprise platform and has the budget for it, RetailNext may still suit you better.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to replace my cameras to switch from RetailNext?
No. Horus connects to your existing IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis and 50+ brands. There is no sensor hardware to buy.
Is Horus accurate enough for conversion reporting?
Yes. Horus counts people and tracks zones from your camera feeds and reports footfall, dwell, and conversion. Run a pilot on a single store to validate against your current numbers.
How does pricing compare?
Horus uses SMB-friendly per-camera pricing with no enterprise minimum, while RetailNext is built around a sensor plus enterprise license model.
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Horus runs on-premise, works with existing cameras, and keeps video on your site.
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