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The best home security companies of 2026, ranked for homeowners who want it installed for them

We compared six major providers on installation, monitoring cost, contract terms and trial periods. Prices change often, so confirm the current offer with the company before you buy.

Updated Sep 28, 20266 companies comparedSources listed below

At a glance

#CompanyInstall scorePro monitoringInstallContractTrial
1Brinks HomeBest for pro install
Free install + 10% off		10/10$39.99 to $54.99/mo*Professional36 monthsNot listed
2ADTBest for plan choice8/10From $49.99/mo (pro install)Pro or DIY36 mo pro, none DIY6-month guarantee (conditions)
3VivintBest smart home8/10From $24.99 to $44.99/moProfessionalNone if paid upfront30 days (online)
4SimpliSafeBest DIY, no contract6/1076¢ to $2.66 per dayDIY, pro from $124.99None60 days
5CoveBest low monthly cost5/10$22.99 to $42.99/moDIY, pro availableNone60 days
6Ring AlarmBest for Ring homes4/10$19.99/mo (Ring Pro)DIY, pro from $129.99/deviceNone, auto-renews30-day plan trial
  1. 1
    Brinks HomeBest for pro install
    Free install + 10% off
    10/10
    $39.99+/mo*
    36 mo
  2. 2
    ADTBest for plan choice
    8/10
    $49.99+/mo
    36 mo pro
  3. 3
    VivintBest smart home
    8/10
    $24.99+/mo
    No contract*
  4. 4
    SimpliSafeBest DIY, no contract
    6/10
    76¢+/day
    No contract
  5. 5
    CoveBest low monthly cost
    5/10
    $22.99+/mo
    No contract
  6. 6
    Ring AlarmBest for Ring homes
    4/10
    $19.99/mo
    No contract
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*Brinks Home quotes prices by phone. Range reported by Security.org, Aug 2026. Vivint is month-to-month when equipment is paid upfront.

1

Brinks Home

Best for professional install and monitoring
Available in your area
Install
Score
OUR TOP PICK
Current Brinks Home offers
  • Free professional installWith a 36-month monitoring commitment
  • 10% offNew customers, 36-month commitment. Limited time
  • As little as 0% downEquipment financing through Affirm, if you qualify
Offers from brinkshome.com, seen Sep 28, 2026. Terms apply and can change, so confirm on the call.
Monitoring
$39.99 to $54.99/mo Security.org
Equipment
$360 to $799 Security.org. 0% down with Affirm
Install
Professional Free with 36-month plan
Contract
36 months
Monitoring center
US-based, Five Diamond certified, 24/7

Pros

  • A technician installs and sets up everything
  • Five Diamond certified monitoring center
  • Works with smart locks, thermostats and garage doors
  • Fast installs in priority install areas

Cons

  • 36-month contract
  • Prices by quote only
  • No money-back trial listed
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2

ADT

Best for choosing pro install or DIY
Checking your area
Install
Score
Monitoring
From $49.99/mo Pro install. DIY Blu plans lower
Equipment
Varies DIY Blu kit $99 on sale
Install
Pro or DIY
Contract
36 months pro 24 in CA. None for DIY
Guarantee
6-month money-back Pro install, only if ADT cannot fix a system issue

Pros

  • Choice of professional or DIY
  • Video verification and cellular backup on pro plans
  • $500 theft protection guarantee on pro install

Cons

  • 36-month contract for pro install
  • Higher-tier prices by quote
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3

Vivint

Best smart home system
Checking your area
Install
Score
Monitoring
From $24.99 to $44.99/mo
Equipment
From $199.99 0% APR up to 60 months
Install
Professional Regularly $199
Contract
None if paid upfront Financing 36 to 60 months
Trial
30-day money-back New systems bought online

Pros

  • Strong smart home and camera features
  • Built-in cellular connection
  • Month-to-month if you pay for equipment upfront

Cons

  • Higher equipment cost
  • Financing locks you in for 3 to 5 years
Visit vivint.com
4

SimpliSafe

Best DIY system with no contract
Checking your area
Install
Score
Monitoring
76¢ to $2.66 per day About $22.99 to $79.99/mo, Security.org
Equipment
$250.96 to $733.90 List price, Security.org
Install
DIY Pro install from $124.99
Contract
None
Trial
60-day money-back First month of monitoring free

Pros

  • No contract or cancellation fees
  • Live agent outdoor protection on top plans

Cons

  • You install it unless you pay extra
  • Top plan costs more than most
Visit simplisafe.com
5

Cove

Best low monthly cost
Checking your area
Install
Score
Monitoring
$22.99 to $42.99/mo
Equipment
Not listed
Install
DIY Pro install offered
Contract
None
Trial
60-day money-back Cove pays return shipping

Pros

  • 4G cellular backup and 24-hour battery
  • Lifetime equipment warranty on Premium

Cons

  • Mainly DIY
  • Plan prices differ across its own pages
Visit covesmart.com
6

Ring Alarm

Best if you already use Ring
Checking your area
Install
Score
Monitoring
$19.99/mo Ring Pro, or $199.99/yr
Equipment
$199.99 5-piece kit
Install
DIY Pro from $129.99 per device
Contract
None Plans auto-renew
Trial
30-day plan trial

Pros

  • Lowest professional monitoring price here
  • Works with Ring doorbells and cameras

Cons

  • Ring does not own its monitoring center
  • Pro install is charged per device
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How we ranked

Ranked for people who want it done for them

InstallationIs professional install offered, included or extra?
MonitoringWho watches the alarm, and what it costs each month.
CommitmentContract length and what it takes to leave.
RiskTrial periods and money-back terms.

The Home Security Rank Install Score rates one thing: how easy each company makes it to get a system professionally installed. It is based on each company's published install options and fees as of Sep 28, 2026, and it sets the order of this page.

10Professional install included at no install fee with a monitoring plan
8Professional install is the standard way to buy, with a fee or a promotion
6Optional professional install for a flat fee
5Optional professional install, fee not listed
4Optional professional install, charged per device

We weighted professional installation and monitoring most, because this page is for homeowners who do not want to install a system themselves. If you are comfortable with DIY and want no contract, SimpliSafe or Cove may suit you better. Our ranking is an editorial judgment, and we are paid for calls to our top pick.

Common questions

Is professional installation worth it?

A technician places sensors and cameras for your layout, sets up the panel and walks you through it. If you would rather not do that yourself, it is worth the cost or the contract that covers it.

Do I have to sign a contract?

It depends on the company. Brinks Home and ADT's pro install plans use 36-month agreements. SimpliSafe, Cove and Ring have no contract. Vivint is month-to-month if you pay for equipment upfront.

What is a priority install area?

A zip code where local installers already work nearby, so professional installation can usually be scheduled quickly. Call the number on this page to check yours.

Are these prices final?

No. Prices and promotions change often and some companies quote by phone. Confirm the current price, fees and terms with the company before you sign.

Want it installed for you? Check your install date.

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Sources, checked Sep 28, 2026