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Compare security systems on the specs that actually matter.

Monitoring, contracts, installation, cameras and cost — side by side, on verified 2026 data. Pick two or more to compare.

DIY Systems
14 systems
Professionally Monitored
16 systems
Hybrid Systems
21 systems

DIY Systems

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Scout Alarm
DIY Systems · est. 2013
82
SCORE
$9.99/mo24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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Cove
DIY Systems · est. 2018
72.8
SCORE
$22.99/mo24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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Google Nest
DIY Systems · est. 2010
73.1
SCORE
$10/moNo contractDIY install2K
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ecobee Smart Security
DIY Systems · est. 2007
72.5
SCORE
$5/mo24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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Professionally Monitored

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Brinks
Professionally Monitored · est. 1994
64.6
SCORE
$39.99/mo24/7 monitoring2K
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Vector Security
Professionally Monitored · est. 1982
75
SCORE
$44.95/mo24/7 monitoring1080p
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CPI Security
Professionally Monitored · est. 1991
80.7
SCORE
$29.99/mo24/7 monitoringNo contract1080p
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Slomin's
Professionally Monitored · est. 1923
66.3
SCORE
$39.95/mo24/7 monitoring1080p
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Hybrid Systems

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Ring
Hybrid Systems · est. 2013
82.4
SCORE
$4.99/mo24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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ADT
Hybrid Systems · est. 1874
90.8
SCORE
$9.99/mo24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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Abode
Hybrid Systems · est. 2014
81.9
SCORE
No monthly fee24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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eufy Security
Hybrid Systems · est. 2016
87.7
SCORE
No monthly fee24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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