Home security costs decoded
contracts, equipment, and the real monthly price
Monitoring fees are just the start. We compare 7 providers on contracts, equipment costs, cancellation penalties, and the total you'll actually pay over 3 years.
True cost to own — 3-year estimate
Equipment + cheapest plan × 36 months + installation. The number that actually hits your wallet.
Abode $0 self-monitor (free)
Ring Alarm $560 3-yr total
Cove $922.64 3-yr total
SimpliSafe $997.64 3-yr total
Vivint $1,229.64 3-yr total
ADT $1,342.64 3-yr total
Frontpoint $1,510 3-yr total
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Abode
500K+ customers $0/mo
cheapest plan · 3 plans available
Self-Monitor Free
Standard $8.00/mo
Pro $20.00/mo
Contract No contract
Install DIY
Equipment $199
3-yr total $0+
No contract DIY install
Works with: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Z-Wave, Zigbee
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Ring Alarm
10M+ customers $10.00/mo
cheapest plan · 2 plans available
Basic $10.00/mo
Plus $20.00/mo
Contract No contract
Install DIY
Equipment $200
3-yr total $560
No contract DIY install
Works with: Amazon Alexa
3
Cove
200K+ customers $17.99/mo
cheapest plan · 2 plans available
Basic $17.99/mo
Plus $27.99/mo
Contract No contract
Install DIY
Equipment $150–$400
3-yr total $922.64
No contract DIY install
Works with: Google Home, Amazon Alexa
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SimpliSafe
3M+ customers $17.99/mo
cheapest plan · 2 plans available
Standard $17.99/mo
Interactive $27.99/mo
Contract No contract
Install DIY
Equipment $200–$500
3-yr total $997.64
No contract DIY install
Works with: Amazon Alexa, Google Home
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Vivint
1.8M+ customers $29.99/mo
cheapest plan · 2 plans available
Smart Home $29.99/mo
Smart Complete $39.99/mo
Contract 60-month contract
Install Pro install
Equipment Financed
3-yr total $1,229.64
60-month contract Equipment financed Cancellation fee
Works with: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Z-Wave
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ADT
6M+ customers $28.99/mo
cheapest plan · 3 plans available
Smart $28.99/mo
Video $32.99/mo
Complete $45.99/mo
Contract 36-month contract
Install Pro install
Equipment $99–$199
3-yr total $1,342.64
36-month contract Cancellation fee
Works with: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Z-Wave
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Frontpoint
300K+ customers $35.00/mo
cheapest plan · 2 plans available
Starter $35.00/mo
Ultimate $45.00/mo
Contract No contract
Install DIY
Equipment $99–$400
3-yr total $1,510
No contract DIY install
Works with: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Z-Wave
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