National Home Security and Crime Prevention Center
Published on May 27, 2021
Get all the most important US crime and safety resources in one place.
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Compare the best home security systems
Best for | Brand | Lowest monitoring price | Starter equipment price | Contract required | Installation | Smart home compatibility  | Learn more | Read review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall |  Vivint | $29.99/mo. | $599.00 |  No * | Pro | Amazon,
Google, Z-Wave | View Packages | Read review |
| Reader favorite |  SimpliSafe | $14.99/mo. | $229.00 | No | DIY | Amazon, Google | View Packages | Read review |
| Whole-property |  Frontpoint | $34.99/mo. | $99.00 | No | DIY | Amazon,
Google, Z-Wave | View Packages | Read review |
| Pro monitoring |  ADT | $27.99/mo. | $0.00 |  Yes | Pro | Amazon,
Google, Z-Wave | View Packages | Read review |
| Customer-focused |  Cove | $14.99/mo. | Quote required | No * | DIY | Amazon, | View Packages | Read review |
Info current as of 05/27/2021. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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