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Frontpoint vs SimpliSafe


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Benefits and Features

Home SecurityPlans start from $34.99/month to $49.99/month. All plans offer 100% wireless and cellular system with 24/7 professional monitoring. $49.99 Ultimate Plan supports video streaming, automated door locks, and advanced thermostat control.
  • $14.99 Standard Alarm Monitoring
  • $24.99 Interactive Alarm Monitoring includes SMS/Email Alerts and Smartphone Control
Return Policy
30 Days
60 days
Warranty
3 Years
3 years
EquipmentMinimum $99 for lowest tier/$199 for upper tier$229 for basic package, or build your own
Mobile App
Alarm.com mobile app
SimpliSafe Home Security app allows you to arm/disarm remotely and monitor sensor status. Requires Interactive monitoring subscription plan and SimpliSafe2 system.
Contract
1 year or 3 year contract
No Contract
Installation
Do It Yourself
Do It Yourself
Yard Sign
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Home AutomationAutomate your lights, door locks, and thermostats using Z-Wave technology. 
Control PanelStandard control panel includes cellular technology. Optional touch screen control panel upgrade.
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Customer ServiceMonday to Friday from 8am to 11pm Eastern. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm Eastern. 24/7 Monitoring.9am to 6pm Eastern, 7 days a week. 24/7 Monitoring.
Door LockSupports Z-Wave door locks.
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Door SensorWireless door sensors. Recessed door sensors available. Garage door sensors available.
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Glass Break Sensor
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Lowest Monthly Price
34.99
$14.99
Motion SensorPet-friendly wireless motion sensors.
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Outdoor CameraWireless outdoor camera (requires power) 
Security CameraIndoor and outdoor wireless camera options available (requires power)
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ThermostatSupports many Z-Wave thermostats 
Touch Screen
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Water Flood Monitoring
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Window SensorWireless window sensors.
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Z-Wave
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Frontpoint: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on January 13, 2016 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

SimpliSafe: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on August 4, 2016 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.


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