# 1

Alarm New England

Pros

  • Highly-rated Customer Service
  • Professional Installation
  • Month-to-Month Options Available
  • Plans starting from $26.99
  • Able to Reuse Existing Equipment

Cons

  • Only Available in New England
  • Professional Installation Only
9.1

Overall Score

# 2

Pros

  • Extensive Smart Home Options
  • Up-to-Date Equipment
  • “Crash and Smash” Protection
  • 30-Day Trial Period
  • Customizable Systems

Cons

  • Above-Average Monthly Cost
  • Proprietary Equipment
  • Professional Installation Required
8.2

Overall Score

# 3

Pros

  • 6-month Money-back Guarantee
  • ADT Pulse App
  • Cheap Installation
  • Large Company

Cons

  • Slow Customer Service Response Times
  • Free Installation Only For Certain Plans
  • No Month-to-Month Contracts
  • Many Unhappy Customers on Review Sites
7.6

Overall Score

# 4

Guardian Protection

Pros

  • Good Customer Service
  • DIY Installation
  • “Crash and Smash” Protection
  • 30-Day Trial Period
  • Customizable Systems

Cons

  • Monitoring outsourced though Rapid Response
  • No Month-to-Month Contracts
  • Proprietary Equipment
6.8

Overall Score

# 5

Ring Alarm Home Security

Pros

  • Easy Installation
  • Adaptable for Different Home Types
  • App Functions Well and is Easy to Learn
  • Budget-Friendly

Cons

  • 24/7 Monitoring is Not Included in Price
  • No Information Online About Monitoring Services
  • Ongoing Investigation for Reported Hacked Devices
  • Limited Third-Party Device Support
3.9

Overall Score

# 6

Pros

  • Nest/Alexa Compatibility
  • 30-day Trial Period
  • Customizable Systems
  • Crash and Smash Protection

Cons

  • Pushy sales process
  • Cameras and Sensors are Allegedly Poor Quality
  • Inconsistent Quality of Professional Installation
  • Poor Customer Service
6.0

Overall Score

# 7

Pros

  • Good Customer Service
  • DIY Installation
  • “Crash and Smash” Protection
  • 30-Day Trial Period
  • Customizable Systems

Cons

  • Monitoring outsourced though Rapid Response
  • No Month-to-Month Contracts
  • Proprietary Equipment
6.4

Overall Score

# 8

Nest Home Security

Pros

  • Good Customer Service
  • DIY Installation
  • “Crash and Smash” Protection
  • 30-Day Trial Period
  • Customizable Systems

Cons

  • Monitoring outsourced though Rapid Response
  • No Month-to-Month Contracts
  • Proprietary Equipment
6.2

Overall Score

# 9

Protect America

Pros

  • No Activation or Installation Fees
  • Low Upfront Equipment Cost
  • Integrates with Alexa and Home Automation Devices
  • Money-back Guarantee

Cons

  • Restrictive Cancellation Policy
  • No Month-to-Month Contracts
  • Limited Equipment Options
6.0

Overall Score

# 10

Pros

  • No Long-term Contracts
  • Monthly Fee Starts at $14.99
  • Good Home Security Option for Renters
  • 60-Day Trial Period
  • Customizable Systems

Cons

  • Monitoring outsourced
  • Equipment Can Be Hacked or Jammed
  • Proprietary Equipment
  • No Professional Installation Options
5.9

Overall Score