Cybersecurity · head to head
Hanwha Vision vs NordPass
Hanwha Vision
Cybersecurity
Korean camera maker whose Wisenet WAVE VMS licences are perpetual per channel with no annual renewal
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- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only NordPass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Hanwha Vision nDAA compliance is confirmed per model and per bill of materials rather than across the brand, and TAA status depends on whether a specific unit was made in Korea or Vietnam, so a buyer with procurement obligations must get both stated on the quote rather than relying on a brand-level claim.; NordPass business plan pricing is rendered client-side per user per month rather than published as a static figure on the page
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hanwha Vision and NordPass actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hanwha Vision | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android | Web |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 Hanwha Vision
- Wisenet WAVE VMS
- On-camera AI
- NDAA and TAA positioning
- Multi-site management
- Open platform
- Wisenet cameras and recorders
- Cybersecurity hardening
- Integration licences
Only in NordPass
Nothing recorded that Hanwha Vision does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hanwha Vision
- A federal agency or federal contractor whose procurement rules exclude Section 889 covered manufacturersnot NordPass
- A school district that wants a fixed one-time software cost rather than a per-camera monthly subscriptionnot NordPass
- A site running 200 cameras for a decade where a cloud subscription would cost several times a perpetual licencenot NordPass
- An integrator standardising on one manufacturer for cameras, recorders and VMS to simplify supportnot NordPass
NordPass
- Securely storing and managing employee passwords and passkeysnot Hanwha Vision
- Streamlining employee onboarding with instant account accessnot Hanwha Vision
- Monitoring credential breaches on the dark webnot Hanwha Vision
- Enforcing company-wide password security standardsnot Hanwha Vision
- Tracking user access and supporting audit compliancenot Hanwha Vision
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hanwha Vision
- NDAA compliance is confirmed per model and per bill of materials rather than across the brand, and TAA status depends on whether a specific unit was made in Korea or Vietnam, so a buyer with procurement obligations must get both stated on the quote rather than relying on a brand-level claim.
- Perpetual licences mean you own the servers, storage and patching, so the cost avoided on subscription reappears as IT labour and a hardware refresh every five to seven years.
- Hanwha publishes no list pricing and sells through distributors, so the perpetual-versus-subscription comparison it wins on paper still requires a distributor quote to verify.
- Wisenet WAVE is a solid mid-market VMS but does not match Genetec or Milestone on enterprise features such as federation across independently owned systems, scripted operator procedures or deep access control unification.
- Hanwha Vision is part of Hanwha Group, a large Korean conglomerate spanning defence, chemicals and finance, so the video business is one line among many and roadmap priority is set at a corporate level well above the security division.
NordPass
- Business plan pricing is rendered client-side per user per month rather than published as a static figure on the page
- Breach monitoring and full credential oversight features are marketed specifically toward business plans rather than confirmed as included in the free individual tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Hanwha Vision
On request- Wisenet WAVE channel licence$undefined/year
- Perpetual per-channel licence that does not expire once activated
- No annual renewal fee to keep the system running
- Sold singly and in 4, 8, 16, 24 and 48 channel bundles
NordPass
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the NordPass review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hanwha Vision if
- You need wisenet wave vms.
- You work on Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want on-camera ai.
Questions people ask
- Is Hanwha Vision or NordPass better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hanwha Vision starts at On request and NordPass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hanwha Vision or NordPass?
- NordPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hanwha Vision and Free for NordPass.
- Does Hanwha Vision or NordPass run on more platforms?
- Hanwha Vision runs on Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android. NordPass runs on Web.
- Can I use NordPass for free?
- Yes. NordPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hanwha Vision starts at On request.
- What is Hanwha Vision best used for?
- Hanwha Vision is most often used for a federal agency or federal contractor whose procurement rules exclude section 889 covered manufacturers, a school district that wants a fixed one-time software cost rather than a per-camera monthly subscription, a site running 200 cameras for a decade where a cloud subscription would cost several times a perpetual licence, an integrator standardising on one manufacturer for cameras, recorders and vms to simplify support. Of those, a federal agency or federal contractor whose procurement rules exclude section 889 covered manufacturers and a school district that wants a fixed one-time software cost rather than a per-camera monthly subscription are not what NordPass is typically brought in for.
- What can Hanwha Vision do that NordPass cannot?
- Hanwha Vision covers Wisenet WAVE VMS, On-camera AI, NDAA and TAA positioning, Multi-site management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hanwha Vision: Is Hanwha Vision NDAA compliant?
Hanwha is a South Korean manufacturer and is not among the Section 889 covered entities, which are Hikvision, Dahua, Huawei, ZTE and Hytera, and its cameras do not use banned Chinese system-on-chip processors. Confirm compliance per model on the quote.
NordPass: Will I be charged when signing up for the free trial?
No credit card is required to start the trial. Payment details are only needed when you purchase a plan, and NordPass will only charge you once your payment process is completed.
SourceHanwha Vision: Are Wisenet WAVE licences subscriptions?
No. Channel licences are perpetual and do not expire once activated, with no annual renewal fee.
NordPass: What is the refund policy for NordPass?
NordPass offers refunds within 14 calendar days of your initial purchase if you are unsatisfied with the service.
SourceHanwha Vision: Is Wisenet WAVE the same as Nx Witness?
It is built on the Network Optix platform, so the two share a common core, with Hanwha adding its own camera integration and support.
NordPass: Can I upgrade or downgrade between NordPass plans?
Yes, you can switch between Teams and Business plans at any time. The system charges the difference between the plans based on the number of users and the remaining duration.
SourceHanwha Vision: Is Hanwha TAA compliant?
Many models are, manufactured in South Korea and Vietnam, but TAA is a per-unit question tied to manufacturing origin, so it must be verified model by model.
NordPass: Why do different NordPass plans cost different amounts?
NordPass provides tiered pricing so customers only pay for the features they need, and can upgrade at any time as their needs change.
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