SimpliSafe Review
No-contract DIY security with optional pro monitoring
Editor's ChoiceBest for Renters
85.3/ 100
Our Score
A
Our Take
SimpliSafe is the strongest no-contract option on the market. The hardware is solid, the app is good (not great), and the month-to-month monitoring is genuinely flexible.
Our Score Breakdown
Price85 / 100
Equipment80 / 100
Monitoring82 / 100
Contract Terms95 / 100
Mobile App78 / 100
Customer Service84 / 100
Trust Scoreⓘ90 / 100
Pros
- No long-term contract
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- DIY install in under 30 minutes
- Month-to-month monitoring
Cons
- App could be more polished
- Pro install costs extra
- Limited smart home integrations vs Abode
Pricing Plans
Foundation
$19.99/mo
Equipment from $245
- 24/7 professional monitoring
- Cellular backup
- Mobile app access
Recommended
Core
$31.99/mo
Equipment from $245
- Everything in Foundation
- Video monitoring
- Smart home automation
- Unlimited camera recording
Quick Facts
- Monthly Fee Range
- $19.99 – $31.99/mo
- Equipment Cost
- $245 – $800
- Contract Required
- No
- Free Trial
- No
- Installation
- —
- Monitoring
- —
- Mobile App
- No
- Smart Home
- No
- Founded
- 2006
- BBB Rating
- A+
Customer Reviews
4.4
Based on 12,500 verified customer reviews
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