Transparent Financial ROI & CapEx vs OpEx Analysis

Stop Replacing Hardware. Start Upgrading Intelligence.

Why rip and replace perfectly operational CCTV cameras? FireVision connects directly to your existing RTSP video streams and WireGuard Pi gateways, transforming legacy hardware into sub-second AI fire detection while saving thousands in unnecessary capital expenditure.

100% Tax Deductible (OpEx)

Stop writing off depreciating hardware (CapEx). FireVision is a pure software-as-a-service subscription that UK & international businesses can fully deduct as an operational operating expense.

Sweat Your Existing CCTV Assets

Your existing cameras already cover your critical warehouse bays, halls, and perimeters. We tap securely into those streams with zero rewiring, zero drilling, and zero disruption.

Continuous Cloud AI Upgrades

Proprietary hardware cameras become obsolete within 18 months. FireVision cloud neural networks are retrained continuously, delivering weekly precision improvements without technician visits.

Dynamic Financial Model

Interactive CCTV Upgrade ROI Calculator

Compare the full cost of replacing cameras vs. upgrading your current video streams to FireVision AI.

Billing:
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Cost Assumptions & Variables

10 Cameras
1 Camera50 Cameras100 Cameras
$85 / unit

Typical commercial optical/thermal AI camera hardware retail cost ($60 – $250).

$10 / mo

Most smart camera vendors require ongoing cloud processing subscriptions per stream.

$75 / hr

Estimated 2 hours per camera for unmounting, cabling, recabling, and focal calibration.

Matched FireVision Tier:Business

Business Plan (Up to 10 Cameras) • $107.50/mo equivalent ($10.75/cam/mo).

The Old WayCapEx Heavy

Rip & Replace Hardware

Hardware Purchase (10 cams):$850
Labor (20 hrs @ $75/hr):$1,500
12-Month Cloud AI Fees:$1,200

Total Year 1 Outlay

$3,550

Operational Risk & Downtime:

Requires ~20 hours of active installation blind spots leaving facilities unmonitored.

The FireVision Way100% OpEx

Pure Software AI Upgrade

Hardware Purchase:$0 (Keep Cameras)
Installation & Wiring:$0 (Instant Connect)
12-Month FireVision AI:$1,290.00

Total Year 1 Outlay

$1,290.00

Zero Downtime & Zero Disruption:

Instant activation via RTSP stream or pre-installed WireGuard Pi edge gateway.

Net First-Year Financial Savings

Save $2,260.00

Estimated First-Year ROI

175%

3-Year Net Savings:

$2,080.00

5-Year Net Savings:

$1,900.00

Payback Period:

Day 1 (Immediate)

Multi-Year Financial Horizon & Cash Flow Comparison

Investment HorizonRip & Replace (CapEx + Sub)FireVision AI UpgradeCumulative SavingsTax Treatment
Year 1 (Initial Onboarding)$3,550$1,290.00+$2,260.00100% OpEx Deductible
Year 2 Cumulative$4,750$2,580.00+$2,170.00Zero Maintenance Calls
Year 3 Cumulative$5,950$3,870.00+$2,080.00Continuous AI Upgrades
Year 5 Cumulative$8,350$6,450.00+$1,900.00Zero Hardware Obsolescence

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