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8 Cheapest Home Security Systems of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Among the 8 tools in our best home security systems ranking, Wyze Home Monitoring has the lowest verified paid starting price at $9.99 per month, professional monitoring. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Wyze Home Monitoring

   Owners who want the lowest monthly monitoring fee

   $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (regular price $119.88), with 24/7 professional monitoring

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $9.99

   Score 8.5

2. 02

   Alarm Grid

   Owners with an existing compatible alarm panel

   Self monitoring from $10 per month; UL Listed central station monitoring from $15 per month (Bronze); Gold $35 and Platinum $45 per month

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Starts at

   $15

   Score 7.8

3. 03

   Ring Alarm

   Homeowners who already use Ring cameras or doorbells

   Ring Pro with 24/7 professional monitoring $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year; Ring Solo from $4.99 per month without monitoring

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $19.99

   Score 8.7

4. 04

   Cove

   Buyers who want a long return window and simple tiers

   Cove Basic $0.67 per day (about $20 per month); Cove Plus $1.00 per day; Cove Premium $1.33 per day

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Starts at

   $20.38

   Score 8.4

5. 05

   SimpliSafe

   Homeowners who want no contract and video-verified alarms

   Standard Monitoring 76 cents per day (about $23 per month); Pro plans with video verification from $1.10 per day; Self Monitoring with Camera Recordings 33 cents per day

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $23.12

   Score 8.7

6. 06

   Vivint

   Homeowners who want professional installation

   Monitoring from $24.99 per month; equipment from $199.99, with the option to finance

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $24.99

   Score 7.9

7. 07

   Abode

   Smart home users with Apple HomeKit, Alexa or Google Home

   No-fee self-monitoring; Standard $8.49 per month; Pro with 24/7 professional monitoring $26.99 per month or $245.99 per year

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $26.99

   Score 8.2

8. 08

   Frontpoint

   Owners who want fire, CO and flood monitoring in every plan

   Interactive Monitoring $1.48 per day (about $45 per month); Ultimate Monitoring $1.65 per day; Video-Only plan $0.50 per day

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Starts at

   $45.02

   Score 7.6

Scores and prices come from our Best Home Security Systems ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com