The recent surge in porch pirates and the general desire to keep our homes secure has many of us looking into security cameras. But the market has become a minefield of subscription-based services, turning what should be a one-time purchase into yet another monthly drain on our bank accounts.

Yesterday, while browsing through various online discussions about security cameras, I noticed a clear trend emerging. The community seems to be gravitating towards two main contenders in the subscription-free space: Eufy and Reolink. What caught my attention wasn’t just the number of recommendations, but the consistent praise for their reliability and feature sets.