{"id":2479,"date":"2026-05-10T21:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T21:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/blog\/comparativa-de-sensores-de-conteo-de-personas-2026-analisis-de-las-50-mejores-soluciones-ia-3d-lidar-radar-y-termica\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T20:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T20:50:23","slug":"comparativa-de-sensores-de-conteo-de-personas-2026-analisis-de-las-50-mejores-soluciones-ia-3d-lidar-radar-y-termica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/comparativa-de-sensores-de-conteo-de-personas-2026-analisis-de-las-50-mejores-soluciones-ia-3d-lidar-radar-y-termica\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparativa de Sensores de Conteo de Personas 2026: An\u00e1lisis de las 50 Mejores Soluciones (IA, 3D, LiDAR, Radar y T\u00e9rmica)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-counting-sensors-compared-2026-cover-1024x576.png\" alt=\"People Counting Sensors Compared 2026 &#x2014; side-by-side review of all 50 leading solutions across AI 3D, LiDAR, Radar, Thermal, ToF and PIR technologies\" class=\"wp-image-2361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-counting-sensors-compared-2026-cover-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-counting-sensors-compared-2026-cover-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-counting-sensors-compared-2026-cover-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-counting-sensors-compared-2026-cover-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-counting-sensors-compared-2026-cover.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PeopleCountings.com 2026 \u2014 Side-by-side comparison of all 50 top people counting sensor solutions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Among the 50 leading people counting solution providers in 2026, <strong>RetailNext (Aurora Series)<\/strong>, <strong>V-Count (Ultima AI Series)<\/strong> and <strong>Xovis (PF-Series)<\/strong> deliver the highest accuracy (98\u201399.9%) for enterprise retail and airports, while <strong>Density<\/strong> and <strong>Terabee<\/strong> lead privacy-first occupancy, <strong>Hikvision<\/strong> and <strong>FootfallCam<\/strong> dominate value-for-money, and <strong>SensMax<\/strong>, <strong>Eco-Counter<\/strong> and <strong>MetroCount<\/strong> own the outdoor and transit niches. This guide compares all 50 vendors side-by-side by sensor technology, accuracy, price, ideal use case, strengths and weaknesses \u2014 so you can pick the right system in minutes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>This is a 2026 follow-up companion to our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/lista-de-poder-2026-los-50-mejores-proveedores-de-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-clasificados\/\">Top 50 People Counting Power List<\/a>, focused entirely on direct head-to-head comparison. For background on how these systems work, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/sistema-de-conteo-de-personas-la-guia-completa-sobre-contadores-de-afluencia-sensores-y-analisis-2026\/\">complete people counting system guide<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/conteo-de-afluencia-que-es-como-funciona-y-por-que-todo-minorista-lo-necesita-guia-2026\/\">2026 footfall counting guide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a Side-by-Side Comparison of People Counting Sensors Matters in 2026<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-store-interior.jpg\" alt=\"Retail store interior with people counting sensors installed at the entrance\" class=\"wp-image-2301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-store-interior.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-store-interior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-store-interior-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-store-interior-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\">Picking a people counting sensor is not just about counting heads. The wrong choice can over-spend your budget by 5\u201310x, miss 10\u201320% of foot traffic, expose you to GDPR fines, or fail in real-world conditions like sunlight, darkness or heavy crowds. In 2026 the market has split into <strong>six clear sensor families<\/strong> \u2014 AI 3D vision, LiDAR, thermal imaging, mmWave radar, infrared\/PIR beams, and hardware-free mobile-data analytics \u2014 each with very different cost curves and accuracy ceilings. We unpack the trade-offs in our deep-dive on <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/comparativa-de-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-que-tecnologia-es-la-adecuada-para-tu-empresa\/\">which people counting technology is right for your business<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/lidar-vs-contadores-3d-la-guia-definitiva-de-compra-2025\/\">LiDAR vs 3D buying guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\">Below we compare all 50 providers across the dimensions that actually drive ROI: <strong>accuracy, price per sensor, recurring SaaS cost, technology, best-fit vertical, and standout pros &amp; cons<\/strong>. If you want to translate any of these numbers into dollars saved or earned, plug them into our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/calculadora-de-roi-para-conteo-de-personas-como-construir-el-caso-de-negocio-para-tu-organizacion\/\">people counting ROI calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 6 Sensor Technologies Compared at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ssmm.png\" alt=\"People counting sensor and smart retail monitoring solution overview\" class=\"wp-image-2352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ssmm.png 1090w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ssmm-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ssmm-1024x627.png 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ssmm-768x470.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\r\n<thead><tr><th>Technology<\/th><th>Typical Accuracy<\/th><th>Price Range \/ Sensor<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Privacy Level<\/th><th>Top Vendors<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr><td>AI 3D Stereo Vision<\/td><td>98\u201399.9%<\/td><td>$450\u2013$2,500<\/td><td>Retail, malls, airports<\/td><td>Medium-High<\/td><td>RetailNext, V-Count, Xovis, FootfallCam, SenSource, Vivotek, ShopperTrak<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>LiDAR<\/td><td>98\u201399%<\/td><td>$2,000\u2013$3,500<\/td><td>Smart offices, premium occupancy<\/td><td>Highest<\/td><td>Density<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Time-of-Flight (ToF) \/ Structured Light<\/td><td>97\u201399.8%<\/td><td>$550\u2013$2,000<\/td><td>Transit, offices, libraries<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Milesight, Iris-GmbH, DILAX, Terabee, IEE S.A.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Thermal Imaging<\/td><td>95\u201398%<\/td><td>$350\u2013$3,000<\/td><td>Low-light, privacy zones, SMB retail<\/td><td>Highest<\/td><td>FLIR, Irisys, Dor, Infodev EDI<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>mmWave Radar<\/td><td>95\u201398%<\/td><td>$800\u2013$1,200<\/td><td>Outdoor, all-weather, vehicles<\/td><td>Highest<\/td><td>SensMax, Foorir<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>PIR \/ Infrared Beams<\/td><td>85\u201395%<\/td><td>$100\u2013$500<\/td><td>Trails, parks, small shops, SMB<\/td><td>Highest<\/td><td>Eco-Counter, EvolvePlus, IMBuildings, Traf-Sys (beams)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Mobile-Data \/ Software-only<\/td><td>Estimated<\/td><td>SaaS only<\/td><td>Competitive intel, no-install use cases<\/td><td>Anonymized<\/td><td>Placer.ai, Camlytics, CountThings, TASS Vision<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\n<p class=\"\">If you want a deeper conceptual primer before reading the vendor table, see <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/unveiling-the-magic-of-3d-sensors-your-comprehensive-guide-to-people-counting\/\">our guide to 3D sensors and visitor tracking<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/mastering-the-essentials-a-comprehensive-guide-to-people-counting-systems\/\">A Comprehensive Guide to People Counting Systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Comparison Table: All 50 People Counting Solutions (2026)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands.png\" alt=\"Comparison of leading people counting brands and solutions for retail\" class=\"wp-image-2331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands.png 787w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands-768x651.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\">The table below ranks every vendor on the 2026 Power List with their core technology, average price, accuracy\/strength signal, and best-fit use case. For the long-form write-up of each vendor, refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/lista-de-poder-2026-los-50-mejores-proveedores-de-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-clasificados\/\">2026 Power List<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/mejores-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-top-10-proveedores-2025\/\">Top 10 in-depth reviews<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/leading-people-counting-system-platform-providers-an-expanded-list-top-30-providers\/\">expanded Top 30 list<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/top-20-people-counting-solutions-in-2024\/\">Top 20 (2024) reference list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\r\n<thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Vendor<\/th><th>Core Technology<\/th><th>Avg Price<\/th><th>Accuracy \/ Strength<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr><td>1<\/td><td>RetailNext (Aurora Series)<\/td><td>Deep Learning Optical 3D<\/td><td>$1,500+\/zone<\/td><td>Enterprise full-funnel<\/td><td>Large retail chains<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>2<\/td><td>V-Count (Ultima AI)<\/td><td>3D Stereo + Edge AI<\/td><td>$800\u2013$900 + SaaS<\/td><td>99% + demographics<\/td><td>Global retail<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>3<\/td><td>Xovis (PF-Series)<\/td><td>AI 3D Stereovision<\/td><td>$1,500\u2013$2,500<\/td><td>Massive coverage, GDPR<\/td><td>Airports, large venues<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>4<\/td><td>FootfallCam (AI 3DPro2)<\/td><td>Dual-Lens 3D AI<\/td><td>$450\u2013$750<\/td><td>Best price\/performance<\/td><td>Retail chains, libraries<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>5<\/td><td>Density<\/td><td>LiDAR<\/td><td>$2,000\u2013$3,500<\/td><td>Privacy gold standard<\/td><td>Smart offices<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>6<\/td><td>SensMax (TAC-B Radar)<\/td><td>77GHz mmWave Radar<\/td><td>$800\u2013$1,200<\/td><td>All-weather, no camera<\/td><td>Outdoor, parks, streets<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>7<\/td><td>Axis Communications (P8815-2)<\/td><td>IP Camera Edge AI<\/td><td>$900 + $250 license<\/td><td>Dual-use (security+count)<\/td><td>Existing IP infrastructure<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>8<\/td><td>Hikvision (iDS-Series)<\/td><td>AI Triple-Lens<\/td><td>$350\u2013$550<\/td><td>Lowest hardware cost<\/td><td>Budget-conscious global<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>9<\/td><td>SenSource<\/td><td>3D Stereo Video<\/td><td>$700\u2013$950<\/td><td>98%+ guarantee, US support<\/td><td>US retail\/universities<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>10<\/td><td>Dor<\/td><td>Battery Thermal Beam<\/td><td>$350 + $150\/mo<\/td><td>10-min DIY install<\/td><td>Pop-ups, boutiques<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>11<\/td><td>Traf-Sys<\/td><td>3D Stereo + Wireless Beams<\/td><td>$450\u2013$950<\/td><td>Reliable US support<\/td><td>US retail, libraries<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>12<\/td><td>DILAX<\/td><td>Structured Light + ToF<\/td><td>$1,200\u2013$2,000<\/td><td>Rail\/automotive certified<\/td><td>Buses, trains, transit<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>13<\/td><td>Vemco Group (Vemcount)<\/td><td>Hardware-agnostic SaaS<\/td><td>\u20ac40\u2013\u20ac60\/mo per sensor<\/td><td>Multi-vendor unification<\/td><td>Mall managers<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>14<\/td><td>Milesight<\/td><td>AI ToF + LoRaWAN<\/td><td>$550\u2013$800<\/td><td>99.8%, wireless km-range<\/td><td>IoT smart buildings<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>15<\/td><td>SMS Storetraffic<\/td><td>3D Video + T.M.A.S.<\/td><td>$500\u2013$850<\/td><td>Labor-hour conversion<\/td><td>Multi-door retail<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>16<\/td><td>Eco-Counter<\/td><td>PIR + Magnetometer<\/td><td>$2,500\u2013$4,500\/station<\/td><td>Solar, ultra-rugged<\/td><td>Trails, parks, cyclists<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>17<\/td><td>Iris-GmbH<\/td><td>ToF 3D high-frequency<\/td><td>$1,500+<\/td><td>10+ simultaneous people<\/td><td>Subways, mega venues<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>18<\/td><td>FLIR Systems<\/td><td>Thermal Imaging<\/td><td>$1,800\u2013$3,000<\/td><td>Works in darkness\/smoke<\/td><td>High-security, low-light<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>19<\/td><td>Eurotech<\/td><td>IoT Gateways + 3D Stereo<\/td><td>Custom enterprise<\/td><td>Industrial reliability<\/td><td>Smart cities<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>20<\/td><td>Placer.ai<\/td><td>Mobile Location Intel<\/td><td>$12k\u2013$25k+\/yr<\/td><td>Hardware-free, competitor data<\/td><td>Real estate, brands<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>21<\/td><td>Terabee<\/td><td>ToF + Thermal IR<\/td><td>Custom hardware-only<\/td><td>Camera-free, 60% energy save<\/td><td>Offices, banks, campuses<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>22<\/td><td>Camlytics<\/td><td>Software video analytics<\/td><td>$129 one-time\/cam<\/td><td>Use existing CCTV<\/td><td>DIY budget projects<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>23<\/td><td>HeadCount<\/td><td>Hybrid consulting<\/td><td>Custom service<\/td><td>Actionable staffing plans<\/td><td>Retailers needing strategy<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>24<\/td><td>CountWise<\/td><td>3D Video + Queue Analytics<\/td><td>$850\u2013$1,100<\/td><td>Predicts long lines<\/td><td>Banks, hospitals<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>25<\/td><td>IEE S.A.<\/td><td>3D MLI<\/td><td>$1,000\u2013$1,400<\/td><td>Self-calibrating, sleek<\/td><td>Premium architecture<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>26<\/td><td>TASS Vision<\/td><td>AI Video (SaaS + Edge)<\/td><td>$30\u2013$60\/cam\/mo<\/td><td>Hardware-agnostic, demographics<\/td><td>Existing CCTV upgrade<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>27<\/td><td>Cognimatics (Axis TrueView)<\/td><td>Embedded video analytics<\/td><td>$250\u2013$400 license<\/td><td>Native Axis integration<\/td><td>Axis camera owners<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>28<\/td><td>Vivotek<\/td><td>Dual-Lens 3D AI<\/td><td>$550\u2013$750<\/td><td>No hidden fees, durable<\/td><td>Mid-market security+count<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>29<\/td><td>IMBuildings<\/td><td>LoRaWAN + Infrared<\/td><td>$300\u2013$500<\/td><td>Battery, no Wi-Fi needed<\/td><td>Smart buildings (NL\/EU)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>30<\/td><td>ShopperTrak (Sensormatic)<\/td><td>AI Video + 3D Stereo<\/td><td>$700\u2013$1,200 + SaaS<\/td><td>Mature global benchmarks<\/td><td>Tier-1 global retail<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>31<\/td><td>CountThings<\/td><td>Mobile App AI Vision<\/td><td>$20\u2013$50\/user\/mo<\/td><td>No hardware, manual audit<\/td><td>Spot counts, inventory<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>32<\/td><td>Nortech HeadCount<\/td><td>AI 3D Video<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>98%+ audited accuracy<\/td><td>Casinos, hospitals<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>33<\/td><td>Ariadne Maps<\/td><td>Signal Sensing + ToF<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Camera-free journey paths<\/td><td>Malls, airports<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>34<\/td><td>DELOPT<\/td><td>3D Binocular Video<\/td><td>Custom (low)<\/td><td>Cost-effective scale<\/td><td>India retail, smart cities<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>35<\/td><td>HELLA Aglaia<\/td><td>Automotive-Grade 3D Stereo<\/td><td>Premium B2B<\/td><td>Vibration-proof<\/td><td>Public transport OEM<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>36<\/td><td>StoreTech<\/td><td>AI Video + Workforce Mgmt<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Staff schedule integration<\/td><td>UK retail franchises<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>37<\/td><td>Foorir<\/td><td>AI 3D + mmWave Radar<\/td><td>Budget<\/td><td>Affordable radar + battery<\/td><td>Smart restrooms, SMB<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>38<\/td><td>Affluences<\/td><td>AI Sensors + Public App<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Public \u201cbusyness\u201d app<\/td><td>Museums, libraries<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>39<\/td><td>SenSource (USA)<\/td><td>3D Stereo + ML<\/td><td>$700\u2013$950<\/td><td>Vea analytics, 22-yr track<\/td><td>North America institutions<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>40<\/td><td>EvolvePlus<\/td><td>LoRaWAN + Wireless IR<\/td><td>Custom (low)<\/td><td>Solar outdoor<\/td><td>AU\/NZ councils, parks<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>41<\/td><td>Inkryptis AI<\/td><td>Deep Learning CV<\/td><td>Custom (low)<\/td><td>Works on low-res cams<\/td><td>Emerging markets retail<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>42<\/td><td>Infodev EDI<\/td><td>Thermal + Optical<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Cold-climate proven<\/td><td>Canadian transit<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>43<\/td><td>Axiomatic Technology<\/td><td>Video + IR + Thermal<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Bespoke consultancy<\/td><td>UK custom projects<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>44<\/td><td>Sensormatic (Johnson Controls)<\/td><td>High-End AI CV<\/td><td>Enterprise<\/td><td>Loss-prevention integrated<\/td><td>Fortune 500 retail<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>45<\/td><td>Irisys<\/td><td>Thermal Array<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Original thermal pioneer<\/td><td>High-privacy zones<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>46<\/td><td>VIVOTEK<\/td><td>3D Deep Learning<\/td><td>Mid-range<\/td><td>Security + count hybrid<\/td><td>Mid-market global<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>47<\/td><td>Minew<\/td><td>BLE + ESL<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>BLE\/IoT integration<\/td><td>Smart retail tags<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>48<\/td><td>Teledyne Technologies<\/td><td>High-End Imaging<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Scientific-grade<\/td><td>Government, industrial<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>49<\/td><td>Inkryptis<\/td><td>Privacy-First AI Video<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>EU GDPR-tuned<\/td><td>EU privacy-heavy sites<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>50<\/td><td>MetroCount<\/td><td>Piezoelectric + Road Tubes<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Vehicles + cyclists<\/td><td>City road counts<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\n<p class=\"\">Cross-reference this list against the <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/principales-proveedores-de-conteo-y-sus-clientes-minoristas-guia-2026\/\">Top Providers and Their Retail Clients (2026 Guide)<\/a> to see which brands actually trust each vendor.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison by Use Case \u2014 Which Sensor Wins for Your Industry?<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Best People Counting Sensors for Enterprise Retail &amp; Shopping Malls<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-people-counting-footfall.jpg\" alt=\"Busy shopping mall corridor with visitors illustrating people counting and footfall analytics for malls\" class=\"wp-image-2319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-people-counting-footfall.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-people-counting-footfall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-people-counting-footfall-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-people-counting-footfall-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-people-counting-footfall-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\">For multi-store retailers and malls that need conversion rate, dwell time, zone analytics and POS integration, the clear leaders are <strong>RetailNext (Aurora)<\/strong>, <strong>V-Count (Ultima AI)<\/strong>, <strong>Xovis (PF-Series)<\/strong>, <strong>FootfallCam (AI 3DPro2)<\/strong> and <strong>Sensormatic \/ ShopperTrak<\/strong>. RetailNext wins on ecosystem depth and POS\/staff scheduling integration; V-Count wins on raw accuracy + onboard demographics (99.9%); Xovis wins on coverage per device for huge mall atriums; FootfallCam wins on price-per-store rollout economics; Sensormatic wins on global enterprise scale + loss-prevention integration. For a deeper mall-specific buyer\u2019s view, see <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/conteo-de-personas-en-centros-comerciales-casos-de-uso-kpis-e-integracion-de-datos-de-afluencia\/\">People Counting for Shopping Malls: Use Cases, KPIs &amp; Integration<\/a> and our older primer on <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/people-counting-in-malls\/\">people counting in malls<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-foot-traffic.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping mall foot traffic analysis with people counters\" class=\"wp-image-2302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-foot-traffic.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-foot-traffic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-foot-traffic-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-mall-foot-traffic-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\">Mall operators who want to unify several brands in one dashboard should add <strong>Vemco Group\u2019s Vemcount<\/strong> as a hardware-agnostic data layer on top \u2014 this is also the best path if you\u2019ve already invested in mixed brands as listed in our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/144\/\">Comparison of People Counting Brands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Best Sensors for Airports, Stadiums &amp; High-Density Crowds<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Xovis PF-Series<\/strong> is the de-facto airport standard, providing 8x the coverage of previous-generation sensors and handling \u201ccrush\u201d densities. <strong>Iris-GmbH<\/strong> and <strong>DILAX<\/strong> are the strongest alternatives for transit hubs, with DILAX specifically certified for rail\/automotive vibration. <strong>HELLA Aglaia<\/strong> offers automotive-grade durability for OEM fleet integrations \u2014 we cover their full lineup in <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/blog\/hella-people-counting-solutions-optimizing-public-transport-and-retail\/\">our HELLA people counting deep-dive<\/a>. For passenger-flow journey analytics across an entire terminal without cameras, <strong>Ariadne Maps<\/strong> is the privacy-safe option. For background on this vertical, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/people-counters-in-transportation\/\">people counters in transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hella-aps-90.jpg\" alt=\"HELLA APS-90 automotive-grade 3D stereo people counting sensor for buses, trains and transit\" class=\"wp-image-2315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hella-aps-90.jpg 534w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hella-aps-90-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hella-aps-90-130x90.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HELLA Aglaia\u2019s automotive-grade 3D stereo sensor \u2014 the public-transport reference design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Best for Smart Offices, Workplace &amp; Occupancy Energy Savings<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-analytics-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"Retail and workplace analytics dashboard showing people counting data\" class=\"wp-image-2311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-analytics-dashboard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-analytics-dashboard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-analytics-dashboard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-analytics-dashboard-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Density<\/strong> (LiDAR) is the premium gold standard with the best privacy story for executive floors \u2014 we benchmark it against 3D in our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/lidar-vs-contadores-3d-la-guia-definitiva-de-compra-2025\/\">LiDAR vs 3D buying guide<\/a>. <strong>Terabee<\/strong> is the closest privacy-equivalent at much lower TCO and is proven to deliver up to 60% HVAC energy savings \u2014 ideal for ESG-driven facilities teams. <strong>Milesight<\/strong> offers the best wireless ToF + LoRaWAN combo for retrofitting older buildings without new cabling. <strong>IMBuildings<\/strong> and <strong>Eurotech<\/strong> round out the European smart-building stack.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Best for Outdoor, Trails, Parks &amp; All-Weather<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Eco-Counter<\/strong> dominates trail and cyclist counting worldwide with solar-powered, invisible PIR + magnetometer stations. <strong>SensMax<\/strong> is the king of mmWave radar for streets, plazas and outdoor retail \u2014 it shrugs off rain, fog and total darkness. <strong>EvolvePlus<\/strong> is the regional leader in Australia\/NZ for councils and parks. For city-wide vehicle and bike counts, <strong>MetroCount<\/strong>\u2019s piezoelectric road tubes are unmatched. If you\u2019re evaluating outdoor sensors for the first time, our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/como-elegir-el-contador-de-personas-adecuado-para-su-empresa-guia-2025\/\">how to choose the right people counter<\/a> walks through the environmental questions to ask.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Best for Privacy-First &amp; GDPR-Heavy Environments<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\">If a single facial pixel is unacceptable, choose camera-free tech: <strong>Density<\/strong> (LiDAR), <strong>Terabee<\/strong> (ToF + thermal), <strong>SensMax<\/strong> (radar), <strong>FLIR<\/strong> and <strong>Irisys<\/strong> (thermal arrays), <strong>Eco-Counter<\/strong> (PIR), <strong>IEE S.A.<\/strong> (3D MLI), and <strong>Inkryptis<\/strong> (privacy-first AI video). All are GDPR-clean by design. Our piece on <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/the-future-of-people-counting-and-footfall-analytics-navigating-technological-advancements-and-ethical-considerations\/\">the future of people counting and ethical considerations<\/a> outlines the regulatory landscape these vendors are designed for.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Best for Small Businesses, Pop-Ups &amp; Single-Door Shops<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/storefront-window-display.jpg\" alt=\"Storefront window display with people counting and capture-rate measurement\" class=\"wp-image-2333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/storefront-window-display.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/storefront-window-display-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/storefront-window-display-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/storefront-window-display-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Dor<\/strong> wins on plug-and-play (10-minute install, 5G cellular, no Wi-Fi). <strong>Hikvision iDS<\/strong> is the lowest hardware cost if you have a tech-savvy installer. <strong>Camlytics<\/strong> turns any existing security cam into a counter for $129 one-time. <strong>FootfallCam<\/strong> is the best step-up if you plan to grow into multi-store reporting. For SMB shops curious about ROI before buying, run the numbers through our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/calculadora-de-roi-para-conteo-de-personas-como-construir-el-caso-de-negocio-para-tu-organizacion\/\">people counting ROI calculator<\/a> and skim <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/title-advanced-analytics-uncovering-insights-from-footfall-data-for-business-growth\/\">how people counting data can boost retail sales<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Best for Banks, Hospitals, Libraries &amp; Public Buildings<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checkout-queue-retail.jpg\" alt=\"Checkout queue management using people counting technology in a retail environment\" class=\"wp-image-2323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checkout-queue-retail.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checkout-queue-retail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checkout-queue-retail-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checkout-queue-retail-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>SenSource<\/strong> and <strong>Traf-Sys<\/strong> are the US institutional favorites. <strong>CountWise<\/strong> shines for queue prediction in bank branches and hospital waiting rooms. <strong>Affluences<\/strong> is uniquely strong for libraries and museums because it ships a public-facing \u201chow busy is it now\u201d app \u2014 pair this section with our dedicated guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-people-counting-sensors-for-museums\/\">choosing people counting sensors for museums<\/a>. <strong>Nortech HeadCount<\/strong> is independently audited at 98%+ accuracy for casinos and hospitals.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Best for Existing Camera Infrastructure (No New Hardware)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>TASS Vision<\/strong> and <strong>Camlytics<\/strong> let you upgrade existing IP\/CCTV cameras into AI counters \u2014 TASS adds demographics and heatmaps via SaaS, Camlytics is a one-time license for DIY. <strong>Cognimatics (Axis TrueView)<\/strong> is the no-brainer if you already run Axis cameras. <strong>Inkryptis AI<\/strong> is similar for emerging-market low-resolution cameras. To understand what extra insights you unlock by adding analytics on top of cameras, read our breakdown on <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/unlocking-retail-success-the-power-of-heatmaps\/\">the power of heatmaps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Best for Competitive Intelligence Without Installing Anything<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Placer.ai<\/strong> is in a category of one \u2014 it uses anonymized mobile location data to estimate visits to your stores <em>and your competitors\u2019<\/em>, without a single sensor on a wall. Expensive ($12k\u2013$25k+\/year) but invaluable for site selection, marketing attribution and benchmarking.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price Comparison \u2014 What Does a People Counter Actually Cost in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-kpi-data-analysis.jpg\" alt=\"Retail KPI data analysis dashboard for people counting systems and pricing comparison\" class=\"wp-image-2303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-kpi-data-analysis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-kpi-data-analysis-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-kpi-data-analysis-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-kpi-data-analysis-768x547.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\r\n<thead><tr><th>Price Tier<\/th><th>Hardware Range<\/th><th>Recurring SaaS<\/th><th>Representative Vendors<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr><td>Entry \/ SMB<\/td><td>$100\u2013$500<\/td><td>$0\u2013$150\/mo<\/td><td>Hikvision, IMBuildings, Dor, Camlytics, Foorir, Minew<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Mid-Market<\/td><td>$500\u2013$1,000<\/td><td>$30\u2013$200\/mo<\/td><td>FootfallCam, V-Count, Vivotek, Milesight, SenSource, SMS Storetraffic, Traf-Sys, Axis<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Enterprise \/ Premium<\/td><td>$1,000\u2013$3,500<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>RetailNext, Xovis, Density, Iris-GmbH, FLIR, IEE S.A., DILAX, Sensormatic, ShopperTrak, HELLA Aglaia, Teledyne<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Software \/ SaaS-only<\/td><td>$0 hardware<\/td><td>$30\u2013$2,000+\/mo<\/td><td>TASS Vision, Vemco (Vemcount), Camlytics, CountThings, Placer.ai<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Rule of thumb for 2026:<\/strong> budget roughly <strong>$700\u2013$1,200 per door<\/strong> all-in (hardware + first-year SaaS) for a serious AI 3D solution; under $400\/door is achievable with Hikvision\/Dor\/Camlytics if you accept lower analytics depth; $2,000+\/door is reserved for LiDAR, airports and OEM transit. Validate the payback period with our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/calculadora-de-roi-para-conteo-de-personas-como-construir-el-caso-de-negocio-para-tu-organizacion\/\">ROI business case template<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accuracy Ranking \u2014 Who Actually Hits 99%?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shoppers-conversion-rate.jpg\" alt=\"Shoppers conversion-rate analytics for retail stores using people counting\" class=\"wp-image-2340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shoppers-conversion-rate.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shoppers-conversion-rate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shoppers-conversion-rate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shoppers-conversion-rate-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\">Vendor-claimed accuracy is famously optimistic. We unpack what \u201caccuracy\u201d actually means in our deep-dive on <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/accuracy\/\">mastering accuracy in people counting sensors<\/a>. Cross-referencing independent audits, RFP results and our 2026 testing notes:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>99.5\u201399.9%<\/strong>: V-Count Ultima AI, Xovis PF-Series, Milesight AI ToF, FootfallCam AI 3DPro2, RetailNext Aurora, Density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>98\u201399%<\/strong>: SenSource, Iris-GmbH, IEE S.A., Vivotek, Terabee, Nortech HeadCount, ShopperTrak, Sensormatic, HELLA Aglaia, DILAX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>95\u201398%<\/strong>: Hikvision, Axis, SMS Storetraffic, CountWise, Traf-Sys (3D), FLIR, Irisys, Dor (entrance-dependent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>85\u201395%<\/strong>: PIR\/beam systems \u2014 Eco-Counter, EvolvePlus, IMBuildings, Traf-Sys (beam mode), Foorir radar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Estimated \/ Not directly comparable<\/strong>: Placer.ai, CountThings, TASS Vision (camera-quality dependent), Camlytics (camera-quality dependent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengths &amp; Weaknesses \u2014 Honest Pros and Cons of Each Top Vendor<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands-1.png\" alt=\"Top people counting brands and solutions side-by-side guide\" class=\"wp-image-2348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands-1.png 787w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands-1-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/brands-1-768x651.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RetailNext (Aurora) vs V-Count (Ultima AI) vs Xovis (PF-Series)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\">The \u201cBig Three\u201d of premium retail. <strong>RetailNext<\/strong> wins on ecosystem depth and POS\/staff scheduling integration but is the most complex for a single-store buyer. <strong>V-Count<\/strong> wins on raw accuracy + onboard demographics (age\/gender\/dwell) and keeps images on the edge for privacy, but hardware costs more upfront. <strong>Xovis<\/strong> wins on coverage per device and is the only one truly designed for airports \u2014 downside is the dashboard is often handled by a partner rather than Xovis itself. For richer head-to-head context, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/mejores-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-top-10-proveedores-2025\/\">Top 10 in-depth reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FootfallCam vs Hikvision vs Vivotek \u2014 The Mid-Market Battle<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>FootfallCam<\/strong> offers the deepest analytics (25+ built-in reports) at $450\u2013$750. <strong>Hikvision<\/strong> is the cheapest entry ($350\u2013$550) but faces regulatory restrictions in some Western government sectors. <strong>Vivotek<\/strong> sits between them with strong cybersecurity and no hidden fees but a basic reporting layer.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Density vs Terabee vs FLIR vs Irisys \u2014 The Privacy Class<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Density<\/strong> sets the LiDAR benchmark but is the most expensive per door. <strong>Terabee<\/strong> delivers similar privacy without the LiDAR premium and adds proven HVAC energy savings. <strong>FLIR<\/strong> excels in low-light and smoke\/steam (industrial &amp; security). <strong>Irisys<\/strong> is the original thermal pioneer \u2014 rock-solid reliability but premium pricing.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SensMax vs Eco-Counter vs MetroCount \u2014 The Outdoor Trio<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>SensMax<\/strong> radar is best for retail-style outdoor counting (plazas, sidewalks, drive-thrus). <strong>Eco-Counter<\/strong> dominates trails, parks and cyclist-heavy environments with solar PIR\/magnetometer. <strong>MetroCount<\/strong> is unbeaten for full-on traffic engineering with road-tube vehicle\/cyclist data.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vemco (Vemcount) vs TASS Vision vs Camlytics \u2014 The Software-Only Layer<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Vemcount<\/strong> is the enterprise unifier \u2014 bring any vendor\u2019s data into one mall-grade dashboard. <strong>TASS Vision<\/strong> is the AI SaaS that turns your existing CCTV into a counting + demographic platform. <strong>Camlytics<\/strong> is the cheapest option ($129 one-time license per camera) but needs your own PC and CPU.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Placer.ai \u2014 The Outlier<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s the only vendor on this list that needs <em>zero hardware<\/em> and gives you data on competitors as well as your own stores. The trade-off: it estimates rather than counts at the door, and it\u2019s the most expensive subscription in the entire market.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose: A Decision Framework in 5 Questions<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-staff-customer-service.jpg\" alt=\"Store staff customer-service optimization using foot-traffic data &#x2014; decision framework\" class=\"wp-image-2304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-staff-customer-service.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-staff-customer-service-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-staff-customer-service-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-staff-customer-service-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Indoor or outdoor?<\/strong> Outdoor = SensMax \/ Eco-Counter \/ EvolvePlus \/ MetroCount. Indoor \u2192 Q2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Privacy critical?<\/strong> Yes = Density \/ Terabee \/ FLIR \/ Irisys \/ IEE \/ Inkryptis. No \u2192 Q3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Need demographics (age\/gender)?<\/strong> Yes = V-Count \/ RetailNext \/ TASS Vision \/ Sensormatic. No \u2192 Q4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Existing IP cameras?<\/strong> Yes = TASS Vision \/ Camlytics \/ Cognimatics \/ Axis. No \u2192 Q5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Budget per door?<\/strong> Under $500 = Hikvision\/Dor\/IMBuildings; $500\u2013$1,000 = FootfallCam\/Milesight\/Vivotek\/SenSource; Over $1,000 = Xovis\/RetailNext\/Density\/Iris-GmbH.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"\">Pair this with our long-form <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/como-elegir-el-contador-de-personas-adecuado-para-su-empresa-guia-2025\/\">How to Choose the Right People Counter for Your Business<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/20-kpis-esenciales-para-el-comercio-minorista-que-puedes-medir-con-sistemas-de-conteo-de-personas-guia-completa-2026\/\">20 essential retail KPIs<\/a> you should plan to measure once installed.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Verdict \u2014 The Definitive Side-by-Side Winners<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-brands.png\" alt=\"Top retail brands using people counting technology in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-2356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-brands.png 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-brands-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-brands-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retail-brands-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\r\n<thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><th>Runner-Up<\/th><th>Best Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr><td>Overall Best Enterprise Retail<\/td><td>RetailNext (Aurora)<\/td><td>V-Count (Ultima AI)<\/td><td>FootfallCam (AI 3DPro2)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best for Airports \/ High Density<\/td><td>Xovis (PF-Series)<\/td><td>Iris-GmbH<\/td><td>DILAX<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best Privacy \/ Smart Office<\/td><td>Density<\/td><td>Terabee<\/td><td>Milesight<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best Outdoor \/ All-Weather<\/td><td>SensMax<\/td><td>Eco-Counter<\/td><td>EvolvePlus<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best Budget \/ SMB<\/td><td>Hikvision<\/td><td>Dor<\/td><td>Camlytics<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best Software-Only \/ Existing CCTV<\/td><td>TASS Vision<\/td><td>Vemco (Vemcount)<\/td><td>Camlytics<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best for Competitive Intelligence<\/td><td>Placer.ai<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best for Public Sector \/ Libraries<\/td><td>SenSource<\/td><td>Affluences<\/td><td>Traf-Sys<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best Demographics + Heatmaps<\/td><td>V-Count<\/td><td>TASS Vision<\/td><td>RetailNext<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>Best Transit \/ Buses &#038; Trains<\/td><td>DILAX<\/td><td>HELLA Aglaia<\/td><td>Infodev EDI<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-people-movement.jpg\" alt=\"Store people movement and zone heat map produced by AI people counting analytics\" class=\"wp-image-2324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-people-movement.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-people-movement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-people-movement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-people-movement-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the most accurate people counting sensor in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\">Independent testing in 2026 places <strong>V-Count Ultima AI<\/strong>, <strong>Xovis PF-Series<\/strong>, <strong>Milesight AI ToF<\/strong>, <strong>FootfallCam AI 3DPro2<\/strong>, <strong>RetailNext Aurora<\/strong> and <strong>Density (LiDAR)<\/strong> in the 99% accuracy band \u2014 the highest in the industry. See <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/accuracy\/\">our accuracy primer<\/a> for how this is actually measured.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the cheapest reliable people counter in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Hikvision iDS-Series<\/strong> ($350\u2013$550) and <strong>Dor Thermal Beam<\/strong> ($350 + $150\/mo) are the cheapest hardware-based options, while <strong>Camlytics<\/strong> ($129 one-time license) is the cheapest software-only option if you already have IP cameras.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which people counting solutions are 100% GDPR compliant?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Density (LiDAR)<\/strong>, <strong>Terabee (ToF + thermal)<\/strong>, <strong>SensMax (radar)<\/strong>, <strong>FLIR &amp; Irisys (thermal)<\/strong>, <strong>Eco-Counter (PIR)<\/strong>, <strong>IEE S.A. (3D MLI)<\/strong>, <strong>Ariadne Maps<\/strong> and <strong>Inkryptis<\/strong> are all camera-free or anonymized-by-design and considered 100% GDPR compliant. More on the regulatory landscape in <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/the-future-of-people-counting-and-footfall-analytics-navigating-technological-advancements-and-ethical-considerations\/\">The Future of People Counting and Footfall Analytics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which people counting brand is best for shopping malls?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\">For mall-scale deployments, the leaders are <strong>Xovis<\/strong>, <strong>RetailNext<\/strong>, <strong>V-Count<\/strong>, <strong>FootfallCam<\/strong> and <strong>Sensormatic \/ ShopperTrak<\/strong>, often unified through <strong>Vemco\u2019s Vemcount<\/strong>. Read the dedicated guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/conteo-de-personas-en-centros-comerciales-casos-de-uso-kpis-e-integracion-de-datos-de-afluencia\/\">People Counting for Shopping Malls \u2014 Use Cases, KPIs &amp; Integration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which sensor is best for outdoor people counting?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>SensMax<\/strong> (mmWave radar) is best for retail-style outdoor counting in any weather, <strong>Eco-Counter<\/strong> is best for trails \/ parks \/ cyclists, and <strong>MetroCount<\/strong> is best for vehicle and bicycle traffic engineering.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I turn my existing security cameras into a people counter?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\">Yes \u2014 <strong>TASS Vision<\/strong>, <strong>Camlytics<\/strong>, <strong>Cognimatics (Axis TrueView)<\/strong> and <strong>Inkryptis AI<\/strong> all convert existing IP\/CCTV cameras into AI-powered counters, with TASS Vision adding demographics and heatmaps via SaaS. For an architectural primer, see <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/unveiling-the-magic-of-3d-sensors-your-comprehensive-guide-to-people-counting\/\">our guide to 3D sensors and visitor tracking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the average cost of a people counting system in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\">Expect <strong>$700\u2013$1,200 per door<\/strong> all-in for a serious AI 3D solution (hardware + first-year SaaS). Budget options can drop below $400\/door (Hikvision, Dor, Camlytics) and premium LiDAR or airport-grade systems exceed $2,000\/door (Density, Xovis, Iris-GmbH). Quantify the payback with our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/calculadora-de-roi-para-conteo-de-personas-como-construir-el-caso-de-negocio-para-tu-organizacion\/\">ROI calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which people counter offers age and gender demographics?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>V-Count Ultima AI<\/strong>, <strong>RetailNext Aurora<\/strong>, <strong>TASS Vision<\/strong>, <strong>Sensormatic<\/strong> and <strong>ShopperTrak<\/strong> all provide on-board or SaaS-based age\/gender demographic analytics in 2026.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-basket-atv.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping basket and average transaction value analysis &#x2014; final verdict on people counting solutions\" class=\"wp-image-2332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-basket-atv.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-basket-atv-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-basket-atv-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shopping-basket-atv-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\">There is no single \u201cbest\u201d people counting sensor in 2026 \u2014 only the best fit for your use case. <strong>Enterprise retailers<\/strong> should shortlist RetailNext, V-Count and Xovis (read the <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/mejores-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-top-10-proveedores-2025\/\">Top 10 in-depth reviews<\/a>). <strong>Smart-office and ESG-focused buyers<\/strong> should compare Density and Terabee (start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/lidar-vs-contadores-3d-la-guia-definitiva-de-compra-2025\/\">LiDAR vs 3D guide<\/a>). <strong>Outdoor and public-space operators<\/strong> should look at SensMax, Eco-Counter and MetroCount. <strong>Budget-conscious SMBs<\/strong> should test Hikvision, Dor or Camlytics and validate payback with our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/calculadora-de-roi-para-conteo-de-personas-como-construir-el-caso-de-negocio-para-tu-organizacion\/\">ROI calculator<\/a>. And anyone with an existing CCTV stack should evaluate TASS Vision, Camlytics or Cognimatics before buying new hardware.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\">For the full ranked list with vendor details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/lista-de-poder-2026-los-50-mejores-proveedores-de-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-clasificados\/\">2026 Power List: Top 50 People Counting Solution Providers<\/a>. Other useful resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/mejores-soluciones-de-conteo-de-personas-top-10-proveedores-2025\/\">Top 10 In-Depth Reviews<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/leading-people-counting-system-platform-providers-an-expanded-list-top-30-providers\/\">Expanded Top 30 Provider List<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/como-elegir-el-contador-de-personas-adecuado-para-su-empresa-guia-2025\/\">How to Choose the Right People Counter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/sistema-de-conteo-de-personas-la-guia-completa-sobre-contadores-de-afluencia-sensores-y-analisis-2026\/\">Complete People Counting System Guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/conteo-de-afluencia-que-es-como-funciona-y-por-que-todo-minorista-lo-necesita-guia-2026\/\">Footfall Counting Complete Guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/20-kpis-esenciales-para-el-comercio-minorista-que-puedes-medir-con-sistemas-de-conteo-de-personas-guia-completa-2026\/\">20 Essential Retail KPIs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/unlocking-retail-success-a-guide-to-key-performance-indicators-kpis-for-people-counting-sensors\/\">KPI Guide for People Counting Sensors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/unlocking-retail-success-the-power-of-heatmaps\/\">Power of Heatmaps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/conteo-de-personas-en-centros-comerciales-casos-de-uso-kpis-e-integracion-de-datos-de-afluencia\/\">People Counting for Shopping Malls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-people-counting-sensors-for-museums\/\">Sensors for Museums<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/people-counters-in-transportation\/\">People Counters in Transportation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/30-burning-questions-about-people-counting-footfall-your-ultimate-faq\/\">30 Burning Questions FAQ<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplecountings.com\/es\/blog\/unveiling-the-power-of-people-counting-sensors-your-ultimate-faq-guide\/\">Ultimate FAQ Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the most accurate people counting sensor in 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"V-Count Ultima AI, Xovis PF-Series, Milesight AI ToF, FootfallCam AI 3DPro2, RetailNext Aurora and Density (LiDAR) lead the industry with 99.5\\u201399.9% accuracy in 2026.\"}},\r\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the cheapest reliable people counter in 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Hikvision iDS-Series ($350\\u2013$550) and Dor Thermal Beam ($350 + $150\/mo) are the cheapest hardware options, while Camlytics ($129 one-time per camera) is the cheapest software-only option.\"}},\r\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which people counting solutions are 100% GDPR compliant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Density (LiDAR), Terabee, SensMax, FLIR, Irisys, Eco-Counter, IEE S.A., Ariadne Maps and Inkryptis are camera-free or anonymized-by-design and considered 100% GDPR compliant.\"}},\r\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which sensor is best for outdoor people counting?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"SensMax mmWave radar leads outdoor retail counting, Eco-Counter dominates trails and parks, and MetroCount is best for vehicles and cyclists on roads.\"}},\r\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I turn my existing security cameras into a people counter?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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