Alarm Monitoring Companies Comparison Chart

At Alarm Grid, we strive to be as transparent as possible. We want our potential customers to be fully aware of the policies for our company, as well as our competitors. While both Alarm Grid and its competitors will provide outstanding monitoring and protection for your family, the difference is the level of support offered by Alarm Grid and the freedom of a no-contract monitoring plan. Once you see what Alarm Grid offers without locking you into a long-term contract, you will understand why Alarm Grid is the best choice for home security.

Below is a table outlining the policies of Alarm Grid and its competitors:

  Alarm Grid ADT Vivint Protect America Livewatch Security
Monthly Cost

$35 Gold Plan

Starting at $44.99 (cellular)

Starting at $39.99

Starting at $41.99 (cellular)

Starting at $29.95

Contract Length

None

36 Months

Up to 60 months if leasing equipment

36 Months

Minimum 12 Months

Cancellation Fee

None

Up to 75% of total contract

Full price of contract

Full price of contract

Fully pay off equipment or return it

Installation

Free DIY

$99 to $199

Up to $250

Free DIY

Free DIY

Activation Fee

Free

$25

Free

Free

$19.95

Moving Fees

None

Yes

Yes ($99)

None

None

Systems

Honeywell, 2GIG, Qolsys, DSC, Interlogix, and more

ADT Proprietary Systems

Sky, 2GIG

Interlogix

Interlogix, Qolsys (configured beforehand)

Proprietary Panels

No

Yes (Safewatch)

Yes (Sky)

No

No

Out of the major alarm companies shown, Alarm Grid is the only company that will never lock you into a contract. If you ever decide that you want to leave Alarm Grid, you can do so at any time for any reason, with no cancellation fees whatsoever. This provides users with absolute freedom regarding their home security setup.

While it is true that some other monitoring companies may have similar end-of-service policies, Alarm Grid is differentiated by the fact that we do not use proprietary systems. This means that our security panels can be taken to another monitoring company if desired, with absolutely no unlocking or backdoor entry required. And if you ever need to move your system to another location, simply let us know, and our team will fully accommodate you at absolutely no cost.

Although Alarm Grid is not always the cheapest option for home security, our rates are extremely affordable, and the level of support we provide is second-to-none. The $35 per month Gold Plan offered by Alarm Grid is the best central station plan with cellular monitoring in the entire industry. Not only will the Gold Plan fully protect your household with the reliability of cellular monitoring, it will also provide you with remote access to either Total Connect or Alarm.com depending upon your security system, and it will allow you to remotely control the Z-Wave devices in your home from anywhere in the world.

Alarm Grid saves you money by operating strictly as a DIY company. In other words, we do not send any technicians out to your home, and all installation and setup is done by the end user. Instead, all the support you need is provided online and over the phone from our top-notch security experts. We will never charge you any service fees, and the activation of your security system is completely free.

With our non-restrictive policies, top-quality customer support and the freedom of DIY, we believe that Alarm Grid is the best choice you can make for your home security. We are proud to protect thousands of homes and families around the United States. We look forward to serving you and your family in the future.