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Envysion vs Sweep

Envysion logo

Envysion

Cybersecurity

Managed video for restaurants and convenience stores that pairs camera footage with point of sale transaction data

From
On request
Free plan
No
Sweep logo

Sweep

Developer Tools

AI coding assistant for JetBrains IDEs

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Only Sweep has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Envysion envysion now sits inside Motorola Solutions alongside Avigilon and Pelco, which overlap with it in retail video, so buyers should establish which platform Motorola intends to invest in before committing to a multi-year multi-site agreement.; Sweep limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors
  • They diverge on capability: Envysion covers Point of sale exception reporting, Sweep covers Autocomplete.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Envysion and Sweep actually diverge.

Attributes where Envysion and Sweep differ
AttributeEnvysionSweep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteFreemium with paid tiers
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidJetBrains IDEs
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
FoundedUnknown2023

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Envysion

  • Point of sale exception reporting
  • Cloud video review
  • Audio capture
  • Loss prevention case management
  • Operational auditing
  • Multi-site dashboards
  • Franchise access controls
  • Managed service model

Only in Sweep

  • Autocomplete
  • AI Agent
  • Full codebase indexing
  • Code review functionality
  • Multi-IDE support
  • GitHub integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Envysion

  • A 300-store quick service chain where till voids and refunds are a known shrink channelnot Sweep
  • A convenience retailer needing drive-through audio and video to settle a customer disputenot Sweep
  • A franchisor auditing food safety and uniform compliance across franchisee sites remotelynot Sweep
  • An investigator building an evidence package for a termination that will be challengednot Sweep

Sweep

  • Accelerating code completion for JetBrains developersnot Envysion
  • Automating refactoring tasks across codebasesnot Envysion
  • Handling bug fixes with full repository contextnot Envysion
  • Code review and quality assurancenot Envysion

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Envysion

  • Envysion now sits inside Motorola Solutions alongside Avigilon and Pelco, which overlap with it in retail video, so buyers should establish which platform Motorola intends to invest in before committing to a multi-year multi-site agreement.
  • Point of sale integration is per till system, so a chain running two or three POS platforms across acquired brands may find exception reporting works properly in only some of its stores.
  • No pricing is published and it is sold as a per-site managed service, usually on a multi-year agreement, so a chain closing or refranchising stores mid-term can be paying for locations it no longer operates.
  • It is built specifically for till-level retail and restaurant loss prevention and is a poor fit for campus, industrial or office security, so an operator with a mixed estate needs a second platform for the head office.
  • Each site typically needs recording hardware installed, which makes rollout an install project per location rather than a software subscription, and refreshing that hardware is a periodic capital event the subscription does not cover.

Sweep

  • Limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors
  • Free tier limited to 1,000 autocompletes per month
  • API credit consumption varies by feature usage
  • Performance dependent on codebase size and indexing quality

Pricing, plan by plan

Envysion

On request
  • Envysion managed video$undefined/year
    • Priced per site as a managed service
    • Recording hardware typically required in each location
    • Point of sale integration scoped per till system

Sweep

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 autocompletes
    • 5 USD API credits included
    • All JetBrains IDEs supported
  • Pro$20/month
    • Unlimited autocomplete
    • Higher API credit allocation
    • Priority support
  • Ultra$60/month
    • Unlimited autocomplete
    • Maximum API credit allocation
    • Extended context window

Which should you pick?

Choose Envysion if

  • You need point of sale exception reporting.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want cloud video review.

Choose Sweep if

  • You need autocomplete.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on JetBrains IDEs.
  • You also want ai agent.

Questions people ask

Is Envysion or Sweep better?
Neither clearly leads. Envysion starts at On request and Sweep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Envysion or Sweep?
Sweep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Envysion and Free for Sweep.
Does Envysion or Sweep run on more platforms?
Envysion runs on Web, iOS, Android. Sweep runs on JetBrains IDEs.
Can I use Sweep for free?
Yes. Sweep has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Envysion starts at On request.
What is Envysion best used for?
Envysion is most often used for a 300-store quick service chain where till voids and refunds are a known shrink channel, a convenience retailer needing drive-through audio and video to settle a customer dispute, a franchisor auditing food safety and uniform compliance across franchisee sites remotely, an investigator building an evidence package for a termination that will be challenged. Of those, a 300-store quick service chain where till voids and refunds are a known shrink channel and a convenience retailer needing drive-through audio and video to settle a customer dispute are not what Sweep is typically brought in for.
What can Envysion do that Sweep cannot?
Envysion covers Point of sale exception reporting, Cloud video review, Audio capture, Loss prevention case management. Sweep covers Autocomplete, AI Agent, Full codebase indexing, Code review functionality.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Envysion: Who owns Envysion?

Motorola Solutions. It sits in the same video security portfolio as Avigilon, Pelco and Openpath.

Sweep: What programming languages does Sweep support?

Sweep works with all programming languages supported by JetBrains IDEs, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, Kotlin, C++, and many others.

Source
Envysion: What makes it different from a cloud camera service?

The point of sale integration. Exception reports link a void, refund or discount directly to the clip of that transaction, which is what makes multi-site review practical.

Sweep: Does Sweep retain my code data?

No. Sweep is SOC 2 Type II certified with zero data retention. Code is processed for suggestions but not stored.

Source
Envysion: Is pricing published?

No. It is quoted per site as a managed service, typically on a multi-year agreement.

Sweep: Can I cancel my Sweep subscription anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings with no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.

Source
Envysion: Will it work with my point of sale system?

Integration is built per POS platform, so confirm your specific system and version before buying, especially across acquired brands.

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