IPVM SDT alternative · Banks

    The Free IPVM System Design Tool Alternative for Banks — Browser-Based, EU-Hosted (2026)

    If you design CCTV for banks and weigh whether IPVM System Design Tool still earns its place, this page is for you. CCTVplanner is the free, EU-hosted alternative — no $999+ research bundle required integrators are switching to in 2026 — same DORI math, bigger camera catalog, modern UI, vertical-specific workflows built in.

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    Designing banks? These are the friction points

    Four pain points specific to banks

    Teller-window Identify capture

    Identify-DORI (250 px/m) at the teller window means a 4-6 MP camera with the right focal length at the right mounting height. CCTVplanner overlays the DORI ring on each camera so the Identify zone snaps to the customer-side counter — drag, verify, mount.

    ATM lobby and vestibule

    ATM customer face + transaction screen need parallel coverage. Two cameras at oblique angles, both Identify, both surviving 24/7 lighting changes. Datasheet-verified WDR (HDR) ratings surface in our catalog — pick the model that handles the glare.

    Vault and back-of-house compliance

    Vault, safe deposit room, cash-handling counters carry per-zone retention requirements that vary by jurisdiction. CCTVplanner per-zone DPIA worksheet (Art. 35) flags each, surfacing the retention horizon for the compliance team.

    Audit trail and tamper detection

    Bank CCTV is audited. Tag each camera with mounting height, lens, recording window, retention. The PDF carries this as the audit trail — auditor signs off without separate documentation.

    How CCTVplanner solves it

    Built for banks from day one

    Identify-ring snapped to teller counter

    Drop the camera, set lens, drag the Identify ring (250 px/m) to the customer-side counter. If it does not reach, change the lens.

    WDR + low-light camera filter

    Filter the 171 flagships by 0.01 lux capability, WDR ≥ 120 dB, smart codec (H.265+). ATM-grade specs surface in seconds.

    Per-zone retention metadata

    Vault, safe-deposit, lobby, ATM each carry their own retention setting. The PDF deliverable shows the compliance horizon per zone.

    Audit-trail PDF with mounting metadata

    Every camera carries mounting height, tilt, lens, IR range, IP/IK, ONVIF profile. The auditor reads the PDF and signs off; no separate doc.

    Four wins specific to banks

    EU-hosted, GDPR-clean by default

    Bank data does not leave the EU in CCTVplanner's default stack. The Art. 30 record-of-processing fields in the PDF speak the right language for the DPO.

    NDAA §889 per camera

    US federal banking projects mandate non-Hikvision / non-Dahua. The compliance flag surfaces on every spec card; the mixed-compliance validator catches mistakes.

    26 standards cited and validated

    EN 62676 series, EN 50130-4/5, BS 8418, NDAA §889, GDPR, ISO/IEC 11801 — cited inline, validated by 4,270 unit tests. The tender response carries the standards reference directly.

    Multi-branch chain rollout

    Standard plan unlocks unlimited projects — design 30 branches in one tool. White-label Premium PDF lands every branch with the same brand template.

    Frequently asked

    What CCTV pixel density do banks need at the teller window?

    Identify-DORI (250 px/m) at the teller window — face capture survives masks and partial occlusion. Use a 4-6 MP camera with motorised zoom mounted 2.5-3.5 m up at oblique angle. CCTVplanner snaps the Identify ring to the counter so you verify before mounting.

    How long must bank CCTV footage be retained?

    Varies by jurisdiction — typically 30-90 days for general lobby, 1-3 years for vault and high-value cash handling. CCTVplanner per-zone retention metadata in the PDF surfaces the horizon per zone so the compliance team validates without re-keying.

    Is the tool NDAA §889 compliant for US federal banking?

    Yes. Every camera in our catalog carries an NDAA §889 flag. The mixed-compliance validator catches any Hikvision / Dahua / Huawei / Hytera / Dahua-OEM model in the project before it ships to a federally-funded site.

    Can the tool handle a 30-branch retail bank rollout?

    Yes. Standard plan (€4.17/mo) unlocks unlimited projects. Premium plan (€8.33/mo) adds white-label PDF — your bank logo on every branch deliverable, identical brand template across all 30 sites.

    Design your next banks project in the browser

    Free tier covers a real small site. No card, no install, no learning-curve hangover. See your first DORI ring in under 60 seconds.