Per Meanie:

I'm currently searching the web for top rated software as well as
surveillance forums and the variety of software recommendations is
overwhelming. I'm eliminating very expensive ones along with those which
don't have the features I seek, but don't mind paying a decent price for
a solid home program. My idea of a decent price is a $100 or less but if
something really stands out, I will consider a bit over $100.

I have been using BlueIris for a number of years and am satisfied with
it. About $100 last time I checked.

There is a learning curve - it is an enthusiast's product - but the
curve isn't that bad.

One of my instances: ExtremeSurfCam.DynDNS.org.

It's pages are accessible just via browsers, but for iPhone and Android,
there is a BlueIris app that gives additional functionality that I find
to be well worth it's $10 price.
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Pete Cresswell