Sitelapse vs EarthCam
EarthCam built the market for construction cameras. Sitelapse built for Canadian contractors who don't need broadcast-grade hardware or enterprise pricing.
- ✓ You want published pricing before getting on a call
- ✓ Your project is in Ontario or Quebec and you want a local team
- ✓ You need month-to-month billing that ends when the project closes
- ✓ Standard commercial construction — ICI, residential, condo, infrastructure
- → Your project requires broadcast-quality or gigapixel 360° coverage
- → You need footage streamed live to media partners or on public webcams
- → Budget is $1,000+/month per camera and enterprise support is required
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sitelapse | EarthCam |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $350/mo per camera | Not listed (quote only) |
| Installation | Included in monthly fee | Not stated publicly |
| Contract length | Month-to-month | Not stated publicly |
| LTE cellular data | Included | Included |
| Canadian office | Yes — Mississauga, ON | No — NJ, USA |
| CAD pricing | Yes | No |
| French service | Yes | No |
| Pricing transparency | Full pricing on website | Quote required |
| Camera resolution | 4K LTE units | 4K to 61MP (gigapixel line) |
| 360° panoramic option | No | Yes |
| Broadcast-quality streaming | No | Yes |
| Canadian project history | Active (Ontario-focused) | Yes (U of T, KPMB Toronto) |
EarthCam data sourced from earthcam.net and earthcam.com. Verified September 2026. Pricing not publicly listed — ranges based on market data.
Pricing: one is published, one isn't
Sitelapse publishes every tier: Basic at $350/mo, Pro at $450/mo, Enterprise at $550/mo. Installation is a one-time setup fee per pole, published on the pricing page. No long-term contract required.
EarthCam's pricing is not publicly listed anywhere on their website. You need to call 1-800-EARTHCAM or submit a contact form. Based on public market data and third-party reviews, EarthCam cameras generally start in the $800–1,200/month range for standard construction units and go significantly higher for gigapixel or 360° setups. For most Canadian commercial construction projects, the price delta is substantial.
Canadian presence: one has an office here, one doesn't
Sitelapse is based in Mississauga, Ontario. Installation teams are local — we drive to your site. Pricing is in CAD. We serve French-speaking clients in Quebec.
EarthCam operates from New Jersey and serves Canadian clients remotely. They have completed Canadian projects — University of Toronto Scarborough's CEIE Building, KPMB's Canary District development in Toronto — but there is no Canadian office, no local installation team, and no CAD pricing on their website.
Camera quality: depends what you need it for
EarthCam's hardware range is genuinely impressive: 4K standard units, a 61-megapixel GigapixelCam, 360° panoramic units, and a ConstructionCam Lite with 40× optical zoom. If you need footage that will appear on broadcast television, in a public webcam, or at genuine gigapixel resolution, EarthCam is the right choice.
For the vast majority of Canadian construction projects — ICI commercial, residential developments, condos, infrastructure — 4K LTE with continuous timelapse and a live feed is exactly what you need. The additional camera capability EarthCam offers doesn't translate to better dispute documentation, better client portals, or better operational oversight for typical job sites.
Common questions
See what Sitelapse costs for your site
No sales call required. Pricing is on the website — or contact us and we'll give you a written quote within 24 hours.